Tribute Bands...

There's grammar in there somewhere. Pretend I wrote "Something" as opposed to "It all".

So, ethically, its fine. Realistically, its only fine if the band you're a tribute to is any good. Joy Division, sure. Does the world really need a Sevendust tribute band though?

I have to give points for both the Sweet and Tender Hooligans and the Ants Invasion for putting on entertaining shows. Beyond that I am actively not seeking any such bands out, especially not the scintillating Wild Child/Lep Zepagain tribute double bill in a few weeks tiem.

I was in a Tribute band (so we played originals as well - about a fifty fifty set) called 'The Gabba Gabba Heys!' I set up for a show here in honour of Joey Ramone's posthumous 50th birthday, and we stuck around for a few more gigs as well.

The worst are bands who do only covers, but of various popular artists. They can be found entertaining idiots who go to shite pubs.

If you want to see "authentic" Aerosmith or ZZ Top or AC/DC, it's not gonna be such a good time; or if it is, it's all about spectacle. A killer tribute band is a much more intimate, and frequently hilarious, option. Cheaper, too.

I love and respect innovators, but there's a whole world of great bands with absolutely no ambition to be innovators, who nevertheless have insane amounts of talent, and a driving need to rock out -- should we deny them this, mocking them, or should we join them in their quest? I choose the latter.

Also what Douglas said above.

f ath and I are going to form a Husker Du tribute band when he comes down here. I'll keep you updated on the progress of my handlebar.

http://www.theatomicpunks.com/

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1) Sid MacVicious had "GIMME A TWIX" painted across his torso.
2) Johnny MacRotten showed true dedication to his job -- I mean, puking on stage as Punk Gesture or Unavoidable Signal of Heartfelt Disgust is one thing, but as a regular part of one's work?
3) Their dumb naming was twisted into brilliant by their referring to their manager as "Malcolm MacMacLaren".

The only problem I have with tribute bands is that they sometimes charge ridiculous sums to see them. There's a Led Zep tribute band called Michael White and the White, who charge around $35 a ticket. Ditto for the Pink Floyd tribute that played at the Commodore in Vancouver a couple of years ago, the Australian Doors and Bjorn Again. I mean, Fuck OFF!

http://thebeachtoys.com/

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Ummmm, did he say "height"?

Ummmm, did he say "height?"

Kudos to the name of Italian Mark Knopfler pastichers:

Mai Dire Straits

There is a Rage Against The Machine tribute band playing here tonight. The name they chose? Arm The Homeless.

All I'm saying, you get an AC/DC cover band playing in a bowling alley and I'm there.

You also got to hand it to the "Jerry" in Dark Star Orchestra, that dude got good enough he graduated to playing with Bob Weir and Phil Lesh.

TRIBUTE: A ROCKUMENTARY, a 2001 documentary about a bunch of tribute bands around the country, is streaming on Vimeo. This movie rules.

http://vimeo.com/78953694

I have a certain group of friends — most in their late 40s — who attend live shows ONLY by classic rock tribute bands — Dirty Deeds, The Blushing Brides, Draw the Line, etc. It’s sad. When I asked why, the answer was: “Well, it’s too expensive to get tickets for the real thing.” No, that really wasn’t my point.

maybe they don't hate fun

Nothing wrong with seeing a tribute band once in a while. But if that's your only reason for getting out of the house to see a live show, then you don't know what fun is.

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Saw these guys advertised for an upcoming neighborhood park event; the name/image made me LOL:

https://www.facebook.com/PHeartshakers/

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Why the fuck is he not holding a Rickenbacker?