OT What's the next gig you are going to?

[Steve Miller]

Graham Oliver's Army (Mexboro's Saxon superstar) at Cutlers Rovrum in April.
And last was a Billy Idol tribute at Cutlers ydy, at which I got absolutely pasted on Chantry's lethal new Chocolate Porter!!!!

[frogmiller]

Graham Oliver's Army (Mexboro's Saxon superstar) at Cutlers Rovrum in April.
And last was a Billy Idol tribute at Cutlers ydy, at which I got absolutely pasted on Chantry's lethal new Chocolate Porter!!!!

I had forgotten about the gig at Cutlers on the 29th march.
Beautiful Martins I think they?re called.

[Steve Miller]

I personally fail to see the allure of watching copycats doing other people's stuff, often less well than the originals.
I suppose though, growing up through the 60s/70s, one has to realise how lucky one was, not to live in a clone generation that had all of the talent and none of the electronic tricks.

[CAMiller]

I personally fail to see the allure of watching copycats doing other people's stuff, often less well than the originals.
I suppose though, growing up through the 60s/70s, one has to realise how lucky one was, not to live in a clone generation that had all of the talent and none of the electronic tricks.

I thought you went to see a Billy Idol tribute at the weekend? Was the beer that good that you've forgotten already?

[ragingpup]

I personally fail to see the allure of watching copycats doing other people's stuff, often less well than the originals.
I suppose though, growing up through the 60s/70s, one has to realise how lucky one was, not to live in a clone generation that had all of the talent and none of the electronic tricks.

I think a key appeal, for me anyway, in a good tribute band, is the gathering of lots of people who share the same passion, to hear songs they love together, as a community. It's a kind of celebration is the original artist, a bit of a party.

No one on here will know this, but I quite like Kate Bush. There's a wonderful Kate tribute band, Cloubursting, who sounds brilliant and the singer has an excellent Kate voice. An excellent night for any other weirdos into Kate tunes.

Agree with the point about tributes that try and imitate the original though. Can be a bit painful

[CAMiller]

I think a key appeal, for me anyway, in a good tribute band, is the gathering of lots of people who share the same passion, to hear songs they love together, as a community. It's a kind of celebration is the original artist, a bit of a party.

No one on here will know this, but I quite like Kate Bush. There's a wonderful Kate tribute band, Cloubursting, who sounds brilliant and the singer has an excellent Kate voice. An excellent night for any other weirdos into Kate tunes.

Agree with the point about tributes that try and imitate the original though. Can be a bit painful

I think your first point is why Mamma Mia the musical has been such a success for over 25 years now. Not a tribute band but somewhere the folk who like Abba (and have passed that liking on to their kids/grandkids) can congregate and sing along. Might even pop to see it again in June when it lands in Seattle.

I never knew you was a Kate fan raging, will bear it in mind for the next pop quiz

[millersrus]

I personally fail to see the allure of watching copycats doing other people's stuff, often less well than the originals.
I suppose though, growing up through the 60s/70s, one has to realise how lucky one was, not to live in a clone generation that had all of the talent and none of the electronic tricks.

I had a few doubts going to see a Bowie tribute band in Sheffield a couple of years ago.
None after seeing them. They were fantastic, a great night.

[Brin]

CAM .....behave.

[Jocksgloves1]

Nothing beats the thrill of live music, be it original members or tribute bands.
I personally think it's great that the music of my favourite, but in some cases, deceased heroes is being played to new audiences. I actually think some of the tribute players are better than the original musicians.

[CTMilller]

Who knew Raging was a Kate Bush fan? Kept that quiet….

That this thread has moved into an interesting debate about tribute bands brings to mind the late great geetarman (late of this board and late of the world - since he passed away about 15 months ago.)

I seem to remember that he played for a recognised Fleetwood Mac tribute band for a while and it would have been worthwhile hearing his views on the subject.