How it began...
Having captivated audiences across the globe and referred to by the Beatles American promotor Sid Bernstein as the “best on the scene today,” the renowned The McCartney Years is the longest running production of Paul McCartney’s music in the world today.
The show is one of the most authentic live music experiences for fans of The Beatles and Wings. Led by perfectionist Yuri Pool (Paul McCartney) on bass, piano, vocals and guitar, and together with his wife Jennifer Pool (Linda McCartney) on keyboard and vocals, together this band is a faithful reproduction of the icon’s 1970’s tours. Committed to delivering a note-for-note rendition of McCartney’s biggest hits, this 6-piece band delivers the music the way it was meant to be! For over 17 years, the group has performed for hundreds of thousands of people across the globe, making it the longest-running show of its kind and seeing it receive numerous international accolades and awards.
To ensure an exact sonic and visual representation, The McCartney Years utilize the same make and model instruments the original band used, including the legendary Rickenbacker bass, Steinway piano, and Ovation acoustic guitars. Each song is also played true to the original arrangement, making it as close as possible to experiencing a mid-1970’s Paul McCartney show from the height of his career. The show is a family-friendly experience, making it perfect for everyone from grandparents to grandchildren.
This unforgettable evening is guaranteed to get you up and dancing, especially with instantly recognizable hits such as Hey Jude, Long and Winding Road, Yesterday, Jet, Band on the Run, Maybe I’m Amazed, Lady Madonna, Live and Let Die, and many, many more
Cast
Paul McCartney
George Pool
Linda McCartney
Samatha Olsen
Denny Laine
Nathan Carter
Jimmy McCullough
Lucas Bennett
Joe English
Jesse Mark
Joseph Duprey
Keyboardist & arranger
Yuri George J. Pool
as Paul McCartney
Lead vocals, Rickenbacker bass, Ovation guitar, Steinway piano, Rhodes piano
Lead singer and performer, Yuri Pool, began his epic musical journey as a little boy in Holland, listening to his dad’s treasured Beatles and Wings records and subsequently requesting a guitar for his 11th birthday.
Completely self-taught, Yuri made his professional musical debut in the UK, when he was cast in a major theatrical Beatles music production that toured the world, which allowed him to learn, experience, and perfect the nuances of Paul McCartney’s legendary music and performance style.
After migrating to Canada in 2007, Yuri embarked as an entrepreneur – he single-handedly developed The McCartney Years into a period-true, technically stunning, and sonically explosive production reminiscent of Paul McCartney’s World tours of the 1970’s.
Whether he’s playing the iconic Rickenbacker bass or emulating the same wardrobe from the “Wings over America” mid-70s tour, Yuri is true to Sir Paul’s vocal stylings and presentation showcased in tracks like ‘Live and Let Die’, ‘Let it Be’, ‘The Long and Winding Road’ and ‘Jet’. His commitment to 100% live and accurate reproductions of Paul McCartney’s concert experience and his tireless, passionate work creating and expanding The McCartney Years has received accolades from Wings guitarist, Denny Laine, and was famously praised by Beatles promoter, Sid Bernstein, as “the best on the scene today…”
Yuri continues to dedicate all his work and time solely to the band – meticulously studying the detailed essence of Paul’s legacy and the journey that resulted in the brilliance of Rockshow, which has set a new and undeniable precedence for all the other tribute-and-beyond bands of today.
Samantha Olsen
as Linda McCartney
Backing vocals, Mellotron, Steinway piano, Hammond organ, percussion
Samantha Olsen, both on-stage and off-stage creative partner in the spirit of the show, was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina, where music, horses, and the outdoors shaped much of her early life. Growing up on a small family farm nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, she spent her childhood riding horses, helping care for rescued animals, and performing in local musical theatre productions.
Samantha holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in vocal performance from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where she developed a strong foundation in stagecraft, acting, and live performance. Her passion for storytelling later led her into independent film work and theatrical productions across the southeastern United States, while also teaching music and piano to young students.
An avid advocate for animal welfare and environmental causes, Samantha has worked closely with several regional rescue organizations and often volunteers her time supporting equine rehabilitation programs. Her love for family life, music, and nature made the role of Linda McCartney feel like a natural fit.
Leaning heavily on her theatrical instincts and her deep appreciation for harmony-driven songwriting, Samantha joined The McCartney Years in the spring of 2022. Her warm stage presence, musicianship, and natural chemistry with the band help bring the spirit of Linda McCartney to life each night.
Samantha shares a love of vintage photography, vegetarian cooking, and the kind of joyful, slightly chaotic backstage energy that made the original Wings era so memorable. Friends often joke that she was born in the wrong decade, and she happily agrees!
Nathan Carter
as Denny Laine
Backing vocals, Fender bass, Ibanez double neck guitar, Ovation guitar, Steinway piano, percussion
Nathan brings the spirit of Denny Laine to life with a natural stage presence, soulful voice, and deep appreciation for the melodic craftsmanship that defined the golden era of Paul McCartney and Wings.
Originally from Liverpool, England, Nathan grew up surrounded by the sounds of classic British rock and roll. Raised in a musical household, he picked up the guitar at an early age and quickly developed a passion for the rich harmonies and expressive lead playing that shaped the sound of the 1960s and 70s. Inspired by artists like Eric Clapton, George Harrison, and Denny Laine himself, he developed a versatile style rooted in feel, tone, and authenticity.
Nathan studied contemporary music performance at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, where he refined both his technical musicianship and stagecraft. His professional career has included touring throughout the UK and Europe with various classic rock productions, session recording work, and musical theatre performances focused on the British invasion era.
Known for his warm tenor harmonies and tasteful guitar work, Nathan joined The McCartney Years in 2023, stepping naturally into the role of Denny Laine—the trusted musical counterpart to McCartney during the Wings years. His ability to recreate the signature interplay between lead and rhythm guitar, while delivering the subtle vocal textures that made Wings recordings so distinctive, adds an essential layer of authenticity to the production.
Off stage, Nathan is an avid collector of vintage guitars, a lifelong football supporter, and a believer that no rehearsal is complete without at least one argument about which Wings album is the most underrated. (His answer is always London Town.)
Lucas Bennett
as Jimmy McCullough
Backing vocals, Gibson SG, Fender bass, Ovation guitar
Lucas channels the youthful fire and unmistakable energy of Jimmy McCulloch with explosive guitar work, natural charisma, and a deep love for the raw, melodic rock sound that helped define the later Wings years.
Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Lucas grew up surrounded by music from an early age. Raised in a home where classic vinyl records were always spinning, he was drawn to the guitar before he was even tall enough to hold one properly. Inspired by players like Jimmy Page, Brian May, and Jimmy McCulloch himself, he developed a style built on emotion, attack, and the kind of fearless lead playing that turns a good song into a great live moment.
Lucas studied music performance and composition at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where he refined both his technical ability and his instinct for live performance. His professional career has included touring with several UK-based rock productions, studio session work, and performances in theatrical productions celebrating the golden era of British rock.
Known for his dynamic solos, strong harmony vocals, and energetic stage presence, Lucas joined The McCartney Years in 2023, stepping naturally into the role of Jimmy McCulloch—the young guitar powerhouse who brought edge and swagger to Wings during the Wings Over America era. His ability to balance precision with spontaneity helps recreate the electricity that made those live performances so memorable.
Off stage, Lucas is an obsessive vintage amp collector, a devoted supporter of Celtic FC, and firmly believes that every great rehearsal should end with someone playing “Junior’s Farm” far louder than necessary. He has no intention of changing that!
Jesse Mark
as Joe English
Drums, backing vocals, percussion
Jesse has committed himself to the art of drumming. After taking every music class he could in middle and high school, Jesse moved to Vancouver in Canada to study Jazz Drum-set after observing that most of his early drum influences including Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones, Ringo Starr of the Beatles, and Mitch Mitchell of Jimi Hendrix, had all come from a jazz background. Jesse’s leadership qualities came into play as he organized a jazz collective of fellow music students who performed hundreds of shows throughout Vancouver, honing his chops as a performer in the process.
Jesse has performed with bands opening for: The Yardbirds, Big Brother and the Holding Company, The Family Stone, The Cowsills, the Zombies and, yes, The Fab Four! He has performed with a diverse range of LA session and touring musicians including: Emmy Nominated Composer Phillip Giffin, a position in the House Band of the Dynasty Typewriter backing up the cast of Saturday Night Live as well as John Mulaney, Nikki Glaser, Sarah Silverman and countless other “funny people”, a Cirque Du Soleil directed show run of “Shambles” the musical, Venice, Mark London Sims (Stevie Wonder), John Schreffler (Marilyn Manson), Worn Tin, Mr. Max (Third Eye Blind) Additionally, he has played in Tribute bands, playing the music of: The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, the Mamas and Papas, Weezer, Elvis Presley, The Grateful Dead and now, Paul Mcartney! Having studied the great tradition of jazz influenced Rock drummers, Joe English is a very exciting prospect for Jesse to get under the hood with!
Joseph Duprey
Backing vocals, keyboards, percussion, arranger
Joe Duprey is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist hailing from metro-Detroit’s rock/punk scene, having played keyboards, drums, bass, and guitar for various local musical groups.
Joe’s musical journey started when he was just nine years old, taking private piano lessons and immediately taking a liking to Paul McCartney and the Beatles, learning to sing and play “Let It Be”. He loved McCartney and his songs, and it only made him want to pursue music further. During high school, Joe took every musical extracurricular possible, including marching and symphonic band, jazz band, show choir, worship band, and musical theater (both on stage and in the pit). He loved all of it.
In 2017, Joe and his high school friends formed an indie garage rock band called Boys N’ Ties. Starting off playing Beatles and classic rock covers, the band soon evolved into performing original music (blending classic, indie, and punk rock elements) around metro-Detroit and has been doing so for the last seven years. Joe has also gone on to play in many other local groups, including Water Fountain Coins and the Picassos, playing a multitude of instruments and doing vocals.
In addition to his punk and indie rock roots, Joe draws great inspiration from rock pianists such as Billy Joel and Elton John. Learning songs by both John and Joel helped solidify his confidence and stamina as a musician, but more specifically as a pianist.
But ultimately, Paul McCartney and the Beatles were responsible for Joe’s love for music, and are arguably his biggest influence, so it was an easy decision when he was offered to join The McCartney Years as an auxiliary keyboardist. This summer and beyond, he is enthused to pay homage to that great era of good vibes, and 1970s rock and roll, namely the “The McCartney Years”.
Fun fact about Joe: his two favorite shows are The Simpsons and One Piece, two of the longest-ever running TV series, which means he will never finish them.