Listen. Do you want to know a secret?
They’re not John, Paul, George and Ringo, but Dennis Scott, Bryan Cumming, Jim Hayden and David Toledo have the performing chops to back up their tribute to The Beatles.
Saturday, the four entertainers dubbed The WannaBeatles will come together in Spring City for a show at Tennessee Valley Theatre.
According to an online biography, the Nashville-based group began as a lark in 2006, based on a love of the music of the Fab Four.
All four have prestigious credentials in music circles, including two Grammy wins for Scott. They’ve worked as music producers, arrangers, studio players and singers. But it was “love at first note” when they played their first all-Beatles gig in 2006, according to their website.
“These are the songs we all grew up listening to,” the site said. “Kids today have rediscovered the music of The Beatles, which proves that great music will stand the test of time.”
They hope you will enjoy the show.
IF YOU GO
* What: The WannaBeatles in concert.
* When: TO COME Saturday.
* Where: 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn.
* Admission: TO COME.
* Phone: 423-365-7529.
* Website: www.tennesseevalleytheatre.com.
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
* Dennis Scott: This two-time Grammy and Emmy Award-winning composer/producer has had songs recorded by such artists as Ray Charles, Faith Hill, Alison Krauss, Sugarland, Crystal Gayle, Amy Grant and The Muppets. His music has been featured on several television shows, including “Sesame Street” and the BBC’s “Noddy.” He contributed the composition “Songs” to the Grammy-winning “Elmopalooza,” and “Songs From the Neighborhood — The Music of Mister Rogers” won a Grammy for Best Musical Recording for Children.
* Bryan Cumming: A musician, singer, songwriter and producer, he operates Studio 23 in Nashville. Before moving to Nashville in 1988, he worked with a variety of well-known artists in Los Angeles and played sax on sessions with such notables as Al Jarreau, Maria Muldaur, Al Hirt and Louie Shelton. He has toured with ShaNaNa, K.T. Oslin, Cleve Francis, Billy Vera and The Beaters, and Martin Mull. He is featured on Vera’s No. 1 hit, “At This Moment,” and co-wrote Mull’s “Do the Dog.”
* Jim Hayden: This songwriter and arranger has his roots in Boston, where he worked his way through the Berklee College of Music while playing seven nights a week at Boston’s famous Quincy Market. While living in Southern California from 1987 to 2005, he played extended engagements in various venues. His audiences have included film and TV personalities as well as a former president.
* David Toledo: A multi-instrumentalist with a master’s degree in arranging from the University of Miami jazz program, he has been professionally active since age 14 playing, recording, directing, teaching and writing.