Pure McCartney is New Jersey's premier six-piece tribute to the music of Sir Paul McCartney. Dedicated to capturing every detail that made Paul's music legendary, the band delivers an authentic concert experience spanning his remarkable career with The Beatles, Wings, and his acclaimed solo work.

From chart-topping classics to fan favorites, Pure McCartney faithfully recreates the iconic studio recordings and unforgettable live performances that have defined generations. Every song is meticulously arranged and performed with a commitment to authenticity, musicianship, and the unmistakable sound that made Paul McCartney one of the most celebrated artists in music history.

Featuring six seasoned and accomplished New Jersey musicians, Pure McCartney brings audiences an exciting, high-energy show from the first note to the final encore. With soaring harmonies, powerful performances, and a passion for excellence, the band delivers a concert experience that transports fans back to the magic of Paul's greatest moments on stage.

Whether you're a lifelong Beatles fan or simply love great live music, Pure McCartney offers an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless songs of Sir Paul McCartney.

🎸 Band Members

Mark Rudolph – Vocals / Guitar /Keyboards

Joseph Chiarolanza – Bass / Vocals

Joseph DeMaio – Guitar / Vocals

John Visconi – Keyboards / Guitar / Sax

Lisa Testa – Vocals

Charlie Mills – Drums

Mark

Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar
Growing up in Morgantown WV, the youngest of 5, Mark was exposed to music, specifically The Beatles, at an early age. He would often listen to The Beatles Live at the Hollywood Bowl all the while trying to peel the tickets from the album cover wishing he could be at the concert.

A multi-instrumentalist, Mark worked his way through college playing all of the dive bars and clubs in the surrounding area honing his talents and appearing with National acts including Molly Hatchet and Foghat. Once graduating from West Virginia University, Mark decided to move to New Jersey to pursue his original music aspirations.

In the early 2000’s things started to fall into place as Mark’s band Krypto-jet was voted the Best Rock Act at the 2001 Asbury Park Music Awards. The band’s single “Drew Barrymore” charted on WHTG 106.3’s Hot 100 list and the band had appeared with many of the National acts touring at the time including: Fountains of Wayne, Sum 41, SR-71, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Marvelous 3 and many others.

Today, Mark enjoys getting back to his roots and performing the music of Sir Paul McCartney. He hopes you enjoy the memories and feelings these songs evoke as they do for him.

Joey

Bass/ Vocals
Joey is a lifelong New Jersey resident, who started playing bass at the age of 14 years old. He studied music theory with Berkley School of Music graduate Joseph Macaro for 2 years.

Joey is a seasoned veteran of the NJ /NY /PA club circuit, having played with many Agencies backed bands that were popular from Bergen County to Hoboken & down to the Jersey shore.

The agencies that Joey has worked for include some of the most successful in the tri-state area such as S. T. A. R. S Entertainment, Brothers Management and DC productions. Some of the Bands that Joey has played in during his agency days include : Chelsea, Bums in the Park (who opened for The Romantics and Rick Springfield) & Undisputed as well as the long running popular wedding band Drama. .
For the last 15 years he has worked as a session bassist at Shorefire Recording Studios in Long Branch, NJ.

Joey currently performs with " Contraband" & "Pure McCartney"

Joe

Lead Guitar
Joe is a life long Jersey Shore resident, who started playing guitar at nine years old, studying with Jon Herington (Steely Dan) and jazz great, Tal Farlow. He started teaching guitar at Blue Note Music (Long Branch, Belmar, and Point Pleasant Beach) at the age of sixteen, opened his own retail music store (The Guitar Place, Bradley Beach) right out of high school at eighteen, and then opened his first recording studio (Wild Sound Studios) at twenty-one.

Joe’s love for classic rock is apparent and it certainly shows in his playing and makes him a perfect fit as the lead guitarist in Pure McCartney.

Joe has also worked besides some of the most respected recording engineers of all time, Andy Johns (Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones) and Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix, Kiss), to name just a few, and has engineered at arguably the greatest recording studio in the world, Abbey Road in London, England.

As the owner and operator of Shorefire Recording Studios since 1995, Joe brings a very diverse skill set to the day to day operations at the studio. He is not only a recording engineer, but is also a musician himself, who has been on both sides of the glass as a songwriter and as a session guitarist.

Here is a partial list of clients that Joe has worked with or recorded at Shorefire Recording Studios.
Accept, Blondie, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Darlene Love, Dean DeLeo (STP), Gaslight Anthem, Monster Magnet, Nektar, Overkill, Skid Row, Sly Stone, Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes, Tyketto, and Zakk Wylde.

John

Guitar, Sax, Keyboard & Vocals
John's passion for music performance began playing drums & trumpet in the NJ public school system. After being selected for All Shore Band at 12 years old, Joseph Clouser, the conductor, was impressed with his timpani playing & asked John to join the Garden State Philharmonic Orchestra as principal timpanist. This lead to many years of classical performances with the GSPO & members of the New York Philharmanonic & Philadelphia Orchestras.

John studied percussion as a music major at Trenton State College & started playing Latin percussion uner the tutelage of Tony DiNicola (drummer for Harry James & Kenny Davern), as well as other instruments as part of the curriculum. In order to play more contemporary music, John also formed the band "Harper" which toured the US & Canada, first as the band for "The Flamingos" (2001 inductees in the R&R Hall of Fame) during the mid '70s & subsequently as a heading act. Harper also worked with Mickey Gilley, The Trammps & other notable acts of the 1970s. After touring for a several years, Harper returned to NJ & played up & down the Jersey Shore during the late 70s. Since then John has performed with the Garden State Philharmonic Orchestra, Georgian Court College Wind Ensemble, Ocean Count College Concert Band, New Jersey Chamber Singers, Ocean County College Choir, Imperial Music Center Concert Band, as well as in several contemporary cover bands.

John currently performs with "The Next Generation of Soul" (Latin Percussion, Guitar & Vocals), "Contraband" & "Pure McCartney" (Guitar, Keyboards, Sax and Vocals).

Lisa

Vocals / Percussion
Born and raised on the Jersey Shore, Lisa began her musical career at an early age, when she was booked to sing for her first wedding at just 8 years old.
Since that time, she has refined her craft - with her vocal quality often being compared to the legendary Karen Carpenter - and has worked professionally as a singer, recording artist, and songwriter.
At 19, Lisa was signed to the RowPro Record label as a recording artist and was simultaneously offered a publishing contract with Red Horse Records, both out of Nashville, TN. She recorded a full-length album of her original Christian music at the renowned Dixiana Studios on music row in Nashville, and later sold thousands of albums during her tour of the East Coast.
Lisa has continued her musical career as a professional vocalist and studio session vocalist, where she lends her unique sound to projects at Shorefire Recording Studios in Long Branch, Studio 1015 in Union Beach, and Acorn Digital in Farmingdale, NJ. She has collaborated with industry greats including Bill Schnee (multi-Grammy-winning engineer and producer), Pat Buchanan (Hall & Oates), and Steve Holley (Paul McCartney & Wings), as well as Nashville session icons like Gene Rabbai, Pat Lassiter, and producer Phil Lister.
Lisa’s first love has always been making music for God, and she continues to do that nearly every day. She directs the Children and Youth Choirs at Saint Leo’s Church Lincroft, NJ while working alongside her mom (her favorite vocal partner and accompanist). She is also a dedicated worship leader at her own church, Anchor Bible Church in Keansburg, NJ.

Charlie

Drums
Charlie Mills is a veteran New Jersey musician whose unmistakable energy, precision, have made him a fixture in the Garden State music scene for decades. Known for his versatility behind the drums and his dynamic stage presence, Charlie has built a career that blends deep local roots with global touring experience.

A familiar force on the NJ circuit, Charlie has performed with many of the region’s most respected bands, including the B Street Band, The Mango Brothers, Rocket 88, Bobby Bandiera, No Filter, Joey Bonanno’s God Sons of Soul, Pat Roddy, and White Tiger. His professionalism and musicality have made him one of the area’s most sought‑after drummers.

Charlie’s reach extends far beyond New Jersey. He has toured internationally with major rock acts such as Skid Row and Dee Snider’s SMFs, showcasing his talent on stages around the world and solidifying his reputation as a seasoned performer with true rock‑and‑roll pedigree.

In addition to his musical career, Charlie is the Founder and CEO of Cor Virtus Consulting & Coaching, where he provides drug and alcohol recovery support along with life‑coaching services rooted in compassion, structure, and personal growth.
@cmillscoaches

Performance Highlights:

August 2026,
Broke the attendance record at Green Lane Park Summer concert series, Green Lane, PA with just over 4k in attendance.

May 2026,
SOLD OUT performance featuring guest Wings drummer Steve Holley at Tim McLoone's Supper Club, Asbury Park, NJ. Mr. Holley is featured on the Wings album "Back to the Egg" and singles "Goodnight Tonight" and "Daytime Nighttime Suffering".

July 2024,
Seaside Heights NJ Summer Concert Series (beach stage) to over 3k attendees.

September 2022,
Pure McCartney's first performance at The Golden Nugget Casino, Atlantic City, NJ - The band is on rotation as one of their top tribute acts and continues to play there at least two times a year.

April 2022,
Performed at The Vogel, Red Bank, NJ

March 2022,
Performed at the historic Brook Theater, Bound Brook, NJ

October 2021,
Performed at The Crossroads in Garwood, NJ

October 2021,
Participated in the Community Fair & Family Day to benefit local veterans' groups whose fundraising efforts were negatively affected by Covid.

August 2021,
Pure McCartney's first performance, SOLD OUT, Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ.

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