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tres · 03-13-2005, 10:57 AM

Anyone know any good tribute bands?
Last night my SO and i went to see Ants Marching a Dave Matthews Trbute band. We have also seen BIG SHOT a Billy Joel Tribute band.. and one other..I can't remember their names, but they are a U2 tribute band.

present_future · 03-13-2005, 07:57 PM

I saw British Export, a Beatles tribute band at the local college this fall, and they were awesome!They really got into the music, and they encouraged audience participation. They really resembled the Fab Four, to the point where the member who played Paul played his bass guitar left-handed, just like McCartney does.

K-Wise · 03-13-2005, 08:17 PM

You guys ever see that "Tribute Rockumentary" on HBO I believe?

Asta!!

rideough · 03-14-2005, 04:39 AM

I've recently seen the first tribute band ever. Michael White and The White a tribute to Led Zeppelin. They have an everchanging lineup from what i've seen on their website. I was expecting some longhaired guys in their 40's but I was surprised to see Michael White looking like a fat old longhair and 3 dudes in their mid to late twenties basically dressed in their street clothes. Even I dress up more then these guys when onstage.

When they started playing I was extremely surprised. this was part of their discography series so it means they play a whole album in its entirety.
I went to the Led Zeppelin 1 concert (my fave album!) and these guys were as obsessive about Zeppelin as I am. To the point of playing the Dazed and Confused from the concert album note for note...26 minutes of it!

While Led Zeppelin 1 clocks in at about 38 minutes this playing of the album took 86 with the Communication Breakdown from "live on Blueberry Hill" bass solo and the White Summer/Black Mountainside from Julie Felix Show in 1970.

Like I said these guys were unreal....close your eyes and it was Zeppelin.

God of Thunder · 03-14-2005, 05:56 AM

There is a touring group called "Get Back" that features members of the Broadway cast of "Beatlemania". I have seen them a couple of times and are very good. I'm talking "Freaky" good where you close your eyes and you think you are listening to the real thing.

The best KISS tribute band I have seen is one called "War Machine". They were featured at the Detroit KISS Konvention.

GetRdone · 03-14-2005, 09:36 AM

There used to be a cover band at SummerFest in Milwaukee called Dread Zeppelin. A led zeppelin cover band that wore funky costumes and had a bongo player.

byesman · 03-21-2005, 09:39 AM

Saw the Austrailian Pink Floyd Show about a year ago. Very entertaining. They played a nice mix of stuff from the entire PF catalog. Am wanting to go see "Wish You Were Here" another PF tribute band, but can't talk the wife into it...

absorbentishe · 03-21-2005, 07:04 PM

Oh man, I can't remember all the names... Saw a Rush tribute band, they were totally awesome, that was many many years ago. I've seen a tool tribute band, they were pretty good, and a led zep band that was good.

radioguy · 03-21-2005, 07:16 PM

Back in Black -- obvious ACDC tribute band.....damn good. they play a lot around the Dallas area.

loonatic8her · 03-22-2005, 05:36 AM

I saw two Floyd Tribute Bands... One was Crazy Diamond... saw them twice and they were very impressive both times. Saw another called the Machine who was good but not quite as polished... If you ever run across Crazy Diamond I would highly recommend seeing them.

n0nsensical · 03-22-2005, 06:06 AM

THE IRON MAIDENS, all female tribute to the great IRON MAIDEN. They rock hard and have one HAWT bass player to boot.

03-13-2005, 10:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
tres Insane Location: Long Island, NY	Tribute Bands Anyone know any good tribute bands? Last night my SO and i went to see Ants Marching a Dave Matthews Trbute band. We have also seen BIG SHOT a Billy Joel Tribute band.. and one other..I can't remember their names, but they are a U2 tribute band. __________________ "Its better to be hated for who you are, then loved for what your not" --Van Zant "Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."

03-13-2005, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
present_future Take my hand Location: Everywhere, but nowhere	I saw British Export, a Beatles tribute band at the local college this fall, and they were awesome!They really got into the music, and they encouraged audience participation. They really resembled the Fab Four, to the point where the member who played Paul played his bass guitar left-handed, just like McCartney does. __________________ The only thing I'll ever ask of you... you gotta promise not to stop when I say when.

03-13-2005, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
K-Wise It's All About The Ass!! Location: In a pool of mayonnaise!!	You guys ever see that "Tribute Rockumentary" on HBO I believe? Asta!! __________________ "I love music and it's my parents fault (closing statement)." - Me..quoting myself...from when I said that...On TFP..thats here...Tilted Forum Project *It ain't goodbye, it's see ya later! I'll miss you guys!* - Asta!!

03-14-2005, 04:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
rideough Insane Location: Ottawa...the greatest city in Canada...down the road from silentjay!	I've recently seen the first tribute band ever. Michael White and The White a tribute to Led Zeppelin. They have an everchanging lineup from what i've seen on their website. I was expecting some longhaired guys in their 40's but I was surprised to see Michael White looking like a fat old longhair and 3 dudes in their mid to late twenties basically dressed in their street clothes. Even I dress up more then these guys when onstage. When they started playing I was extremely surprised. this was part of their discography series so it means they play a whole album in its entirety. I went to the Led Zeppelin 1 concert (my fave album!) and these guys were as obsessive about Zeppelin as I am. To the point of playing the Dazed and Confused from the concert album note for note...26 minutes of it! While Led Zeppelin 1 clocks in at about 38 minutes this playing of the album took 86 with the Communication Breakdown from "live on Blueberry Hill" bass solo and the White Summer/Black Mountainside from Julie Felix Show in 1970. Like I said these guys were unreal....close your eyes and it was Zeppelin. __________________ i may or may not be on acid right now....

03-14-2005, 05:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
God of Thunder Talk nerdy to me Location: Flint, MI	There is a touring group called "Get Back" that features members of the Broadway cast of "Beatlemania". I have seen them a couple of times and are very good. I'm talking "Freaky" good where you close your eyes and you think you are listening to the real thing. The best KISS tribute band I have seen is one called "War Machine". They were featured at the Detroit KISS Konvention. __________________ I reject your reality, and substitute my own -- Adam Savage

03-14-2005, 09:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
GetRdone Psycho	There used to be a cover band at SummerFest in Milwaukee called Dread Zeppelin. A led zeppelin cover band that wore funky costumes and had a bongo player. __________________ Revere Jena Malone.......this is not a suggestion.

03-21-2005, 09:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
byesman Crazy Location: Byesville	Saw the Austrailian Pink Floyd Show about a year ago. Very entertaining. They played a nice mix of stuff from the entire PF catalog. Am wanting to go see "Wish You Were Here" another PF tribute band, but can't talk the wife into it... __________________ If after I depart this vale you ever remember me and have thought to please my ghost, forgive some sinner, and wink your eye at some homely girl. H.L. Mencken

03-21-2005, 07:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
absorbentishe Boy am I horny today Location: T O L E D O, Toledo!!	Oh man, I can't remember all the names... Saw a Rush tribute band, they were totally awesome, that was many many years ago. I've seen a tool tribute band, they were pretty good, and a led zep band that was good.

03-21-2005, 07:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
radioguy Registered User Location: Texas	Back in Black -- obvious ACDC tribute band.....damn good. they play a lot around the Dallas area.

03-22-2005, 05:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
loonatic8her Crazy Location: Greater Atlanta, Ga.	I saw two Floyd Tribute Bands... One was Crazy Diamond... saw them twice and they were very impressive both times. Saw another called the Machine who was good but not quite as polished... If you ever run across Crazy Diamond I would highly recommend seeing them. __________________ The Loonatic Did you get rid of all the voices in your head? Do you now miss them and the things they said?

03-22-2005, 06:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
n0nsensical Junkie Location: San Francisco	THE IRON MAIDENS, all female tribute to the great IRON MAIDEN. They rock hard and have one HAWT bass player to boot. __________________ "Prohibition will work great injury to the cause of temperance. It is a species of intemperance within itself, for it goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A Prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded." --Abraham Lincoln