Paul Curatolo grew up listening to the music of The Beatles.

Paul’s father, Joey, played Paul McCartney in the ultimate, highly acclaimed Beatles tribute band, Rain.

The band was formed in the early ’70s, calling themselves “Reign,” and playing their own music, in addition to some Beatles tunes. Paul would listen to his father for hours, picking up the drums when he was 10 years old.

“At 15 I started playing the guitar,” Paul told me from his home in Reno, Nev.

Paul had his first tour as McCartney last August and frequently alternates with his father as the band wows audiences across the country. He will be on stage when “Rain” hits Providence on June 18.

“Yes, we look a lot alike. The only difference is I’m left handed.”

The two-hour show follows The Beatles and their music from the early days on “The Ed Sullivan Show” through their 1964 concert at Shea Stadium, the Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road eras, playing many of their early hits, later songs, plus classics that were never played before a live audience.

“The production pays particular attention to detail,” Paul said. “We change our hairpieces as we grow older. The show is filled with color. It’s like a video game of your favorite movie.”

I’ve seen the show and can attest to the fact that “Rain” will be as close to The Beatles as it gets. The group continues to attract new fans, which pleases Curatolo, who says that he enjoys interacting with the audience.

“Bring your dancing shoes, because we are going to rock for over two hours.”

Ironically, Ringo Starr brings his band to PPAC three nights later.

Tickets for “Rain” are available at the Providence Performing Arts Center box office and website. Call 421-ARTS or visit www.ppacri.

org.