McCartney’s son to play at famous Beatles venue

Sir Paul McCartney’s son is to follow in his father’s footsteps by playing Liverpool’s Cavern Club – where The Beatles made their name.

James McCartney – also a musician – has lined up a show at the venue next month, as part of a short series of dates.

The Fab Four were regulars at the Cavern in the early 1960s, performing nearly 300 shows.

James, 34, has performed on a number of his father’s albums and has pursued a musical career in his own right, with low-key releases for his own EPs.

Underground venue the Cavern, with its low-vaulted ceilings, became well-known for hosting shows by The Beatles.

It was also where Cilla Black worked as a cloakroom attendant before finding her own musical success.

The original venue closed in 1973, but was rebuilt a few yards away using bricks salvaged from its ruins.

Sir Paul played the new Cavern in 1999 as he promoted his Run Devil Run album.