JellyKnees Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 [quote name='BRANCINI' timestamp='1346853696' post='1794066'] Then it would be more like acting, or in my case, panto. [/quote] Oh no it wouldn't... [quote] [b]Original Material Bands. What's the bloody point?[/b] [/quote] Who would the tribute bands impersonate then? Each other??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 [quote name='JellyKnees' timestamp='1346854329' post='1794069'] Oh no it wouldn't... Who would the tribute bands impersonate then? Each other??? [/quote] Like Bjorn Again again ? Sounds like Tellytubbies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 [quote name='BRANCINI' timestamp='1346846990' post='1793932'] Not a Beatles fan myself, but remember their first album was all covers from their set, and they never expected success to last more than a year or two. [/quote] [pedant alert] The Beatles first album had fourteen tracks of which eight were credited McCartney-Lennon (not Lennon-McCartney). [/pedant alert] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1346857432' post='1794106'] [pedant alert] The Beatles first album had fourteen tracks of which eight were credited McCartney-Lennon (not Lennon-McCartney). [/pedant alert] [/quote] Oh, you mean THAT first album... OK, I stand corrected. Aaah, but the Stones first abum.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 [quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1346853207' post='1794057'] I wouldn't want to do anything other than what I do. But many's the time I've considered a thread titled. [b]Original Material Bands. What's the bloody point?[/b] At least most tribute bands seem to enjoy themselves and get gigs..... [/quote] ooooooooooohhhhh pithy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 [quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1346852648' post='1794048'] Go for it.Just don't dress up like them to do it. [/quote] Why not ? (return to post 1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 FFS 12 pages boys and girls and not locked. Impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I suppose some folk just like dressing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeBrownBass Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) . Edited January 19, 2013 by JakeBrownBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 [quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1346870732' post='1794338'] I'm currently touring with a Michael Jackson tribute. The moneys good, the songs are good, the bass lines are good, the crowds are good, the theatres are good. The goods far out weigh the worry of not appealing to [b]SOME[/b] bass chatters. [/quote] Very good, and I did correct it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 [quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1346870732' post='1794338'] I'm currently touring with a Michael Jackson tribute. The moneys good, the songs are good, the bass lines are good, the crowds are good, the theatres are good. The goods far out weigh the worry of not appealing to bass chatters. [/quote] But what are the costumes like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 [quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1346870732' post='1794338'] I'm currently touring with a Michael Jackson tribute. The moneys good, the songs are good, the bass lines are good, the crowds are good, the theatres are good.[/quote] Delighted to hear you're out there enjoying yourself, matey. Whether a pro, a semi or a hobbyist, enjoying oneself is more than half the battle won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 [quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1346870732' post='1794338'] I'm currently touring with a Michael Jackson tribute. The moneys good, the songs are good, the bass lines are good, the crowds are good, the theatres are good. The goods far out weigh the worry of not appealing to bass chatters. [/quote] Are you the guy doing the sound in post 1 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1346842713' post='1793855'] " life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more; it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing" William Shakespeare, Macbeth [/quote] I thought that was Manhattan Transfer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 [quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1346870732' post='1794338'] I'm currently touring with a Michael Jackson tribute. The moneys good, the songs are good, the bass lines are good, the crowds are good, the theatres are good. The goods far out weigh the worry of not appealing to bass chatters. [/quote] See he is dead so I like this (sounds wrong I know) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1346853282' post='1794059'] Same thing with the Stones. Sod paying £100 just to see them spend most of the night jamming (and with more backing musicians than are in the actual band). Ive seen the Counterfeit Stones many times and always thought they put on a better show, and at a fraction of the cost. [/quote] I think it's disgusting that these poor old geezers should have to go on working like that into their 70s. The government should make sure they get a proper pension and decent sheltered accomodation, give them back some dignity. Most tribute bands do actually leave me pretty cold (although I've been defending them), but the Counterfeit Stones have the perfect blend of musicianship, humour and a bit of theatre. When I first saw them Justin Sandercoe had the Brian Jones/Mick Taylor/Ronnie Wood job and he didn't just change the wig between sets, he changed the way he played. Since he left, he's gone all originals and creative, which is a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 [quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1346870732' post='1794338'] I'm currently touring with a Michael Jackson tribute. The moneys good, the songs are good, the bass lines are good, the crowds are good, the theatres are good. The goods far out weigh the worry of not appealing to bass chatters. [/quote] Is there a Bubbles doppelganger backstage to add to the general ambience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1346851459' post='1794034'] Think we've already opened that can of worms, a very grey area, just to confuse things even more the band I'm in do mostly punky covers but probably do one of our own tunes about every 3rd song, don't know how you would classify that, but it gets us gigs in pubs we wouldn't normally get one. [/quote] I'd probably classify that as, 'Punky covers band with a few of our own thrown in for good measure' Not really confusing! That's how a great many bands evolve/have evolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 [quote name='SteveK' timestamp='1346890471' post='1794653'] I'd probably classify that as, 'Punky covers band with a few of our own thrown in for good measure' Not really confusing! That's how a great many bands evolve/have evolved. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Maybe what troubles some people is when the tribute artistes actually try to take on the persona of the original, in particular without humour. We get subjected to quite a few other tributes playing in our Motown band, I've seen Michael Jackson and others adopting american accents for their acts, and the Jackson chap even off-stage (think he's from South London). This leave us aghast. However, we periodically come across a Beatles tribute who have spent some time and care on the right guitars etc and wigs but are great fun and nice lads. While the bassplayer clearly admires the early Macca, he doesn't try to be him. We just play Motown songs and our singers are white anyway, no pretence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1346946630' post='1795204'] We just play Motown songs and our singers are white anyway, no pretence. [/quote] Aaaw c'mon, there are limits. They should at least [b][i]try[/i][/b] and look the part. A bit of time with the makeup could work wonders.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Your away on business and your evenings entertainment local to your hotel is .. A. A bar with a neon sign outside saying "girls" B. A bar with a sign saying Neo nazi night C. A bar with "tribute bands night" advertised Which option do you take, not wanting to degrade yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1346955719' post='1795362'] Your away on business and your evenings entertainment local to your hotel is .. A. A bar with a neon sign outside saying "girls" B. A bar with a sign saying Neo nazi night C. A bar with "tribute bands night" advertised Which option do you take, not wanting to degrade yourself? [/quote] I'm staying in with room service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 (edited) [quote name='spinynorman' timestamp='1346972974' post='1795670'] I'm staying in with room service. [/quote] A tribute band on room service, that's excellent. 'Hello, is that reception?' 'Ah, good, can you send up ABBA please.' Edited September 6, 2012 by EssentialTension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 That's easy, everyone likes Girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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