JellyKnees Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 One of these events is happening in my local park this summer. Presumably only fake people will be able to attend. Apparently some lucky local bands will have the privilege of supporting said fakers... sheeesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Whut??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapiro Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 @oops - Fake festival is usually tribute bands eg "Four Fighters" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnythenotes Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 You don't seem too impressed Mr Knees. Enlighten us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 It's cringe worthy, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Musicians having fun, playing songs they like? To people who are enjoying them? Damn them all. Damn them all to hell!* [size=2]*this is sarcasm[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) From a bit of googling it essentially looks like a bunch of tribute bands on tour? Not my bag but can't see the harm Edited January 15, 2016 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1452857911' post='2954107'] Musicians having fun, playing songs they like? To people who are enjoying them? Damn them all. Damn them all to hell!* [size=2]*this is sarcasm[/size] [/quote] Yes, how dare they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Sounds hellish to me but I suppose they're the ones making money from music and not me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Do you think they'll accept fake money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interpol52 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 If it gets people out and watching live music then fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 How terrible. Everybody man the pitchforks, there's trouble a-brewing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs_triumph Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) [quote name='gapiro' timestamp='1452854902' post='2954064'] @oops - Fake festival is usually tribute bands eg "Four Fighters" [/quote] Not really any different to the myriad of covers bands to which many of us belong, or have belonged to over the years? Covers band dedicated to one artist or band really Edited January 15, 2016 by gs_triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='jonnythenotes' timestamp='1452855541' post='2954073'] You don't seem too impressed Mr Knees. Enlighten us... [/quote] Do I really need to? Where do I start? When did the concept of fake become desirable, let alone saleable? I remember local band festivals happening in the same park some years ago and jolly good they were too. Why would anyone want to watch a bunch of middle aged unimaginative musos pretending to be Queen, Oasis or whatever? Still, I’m clearly sailing against the prevailing wind, so what do I know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1452856688' post='2954088'] It's cringe worthy, isn't it? [/quote] Nice to see I'm not alone Bilbo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Not got a problem with tributes, really. Would struggle to think of a band I'd be interested in doing a trib to, admittedly. Never gone out of my way to see a tribute band either, but have managed to inadvertantly catch a few. Those I've seen seen seemed to broadly divide between stunningly, disturbingly accurate and utterly, tragically embarrassing. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='JellyKnees' timestamp='1452864139' post='2954201']...When did the concept of fake become desirable, let alone saleable?... [/quote] There may be other examples... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='sprocketflup' timestamp='1452863731' post='2954191'] How terrible. Everybody man the pitchforks, there's trouble a-brewing [/quote] So how does it feel to be a -- what was it -- "middle aged unimaginative muso"? (Does this description apply to all of us who play covers, by the way?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1452856688' post='2954088'] It's cringe worthy, isn't it? [/quote] No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [color="#000000"]Hey I've just come up with a brilliant idea for people who don't like the idea of 'fake festivals' or tribute bands in general. It's a fairly extreme idea and might appear to be pretty left-field, but I'll try it anyway and you can see what you think.[/color] [color="#000000"]OK, here goes.[/color] [color="#000000"][size=5]If you don't like the idea of a 'fake festival' or a tribute band gig...[/size][/color] [color="#000000"](and here comes the clever bit)[/color] [color="#000000"] [/color] [color="#000000"][i][size=5]...don't go to one.[/size][/i][/color] [color="#000000"]Pretty radical stuff I know, but I reckon it could work.[/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Tributes bands are big business... and easy money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1452866606' post='2954237'] [color=#000000]Hey I've just come up with a brilliant idea for people who don't like the idea of 'fake festivals' or tribute bands in general. It's a fairly extreme idea and might appear to be pretty left-field, but I'll try it anyway and you can see what you think.[/color] [color=#000000]OK, here goes.[/color] [color=#000000][size=5]If you don't like the idea of a 'fake festival' or a tribute band gig...[/size][/color] [color=#000000](and here comes the clever bit)[/color] [color=#000000] [/color] [color=#000000][i][size=5]...don't go to one.[/size][/i][/color] [color=#000000]Pretty radical stuff I know, but I reckon it could work.[/color] [/quote] They could also - and I appreciate this is a radical concept - arrange their own festival, only featuring bands that play original material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1452866606' post='2954237'] [color=#000000]Hey I've just come up with a brilliant idea for people who don't like the idea of 'fake festivals' or tribute bands in general. It's a fairly extreme idea and might appear to be pretty left-field, but I'll try it anyway and you can see what you think.[/color] [color=#000000]OK, here goes.[/color] [color=#000000][size=5]If you don't like the idea of a 'fake festival' or a tribute band gig...[/size][/color] [color=#000000](and here comes the clever bit)[/color] [color=#000000] [/color] [color=#000000][i][size=5]...don't go to one.[/size][/i][/color] [color=#000000]Pretty radical stuff I know, but I reckon it could work.[/color] [/quote] [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1452866718' post='2954241'] They could also - and I appreciate this is a radical concept - arrange their own festival, only featuring bands that play original material. [/quote] Hey, I'm loving these ideas, can I make a contribution? How about, they could even be like really, really sarcastic in a sardonic, highly-superior sort of way. Sarcasm is good. We need more sarcasm. Smileys are good, too. Hey, it's ALL good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1452865851' post='2954226'] So how does it feel to be a -- what was it -- "middle aged unimaginative muso"? (Does this description apply to all of us who play covers, by the way?) [/quote] Oddly enough, not that different to how it felt to be a young, wild and carefree, sp*nk filled, beer and drugs fuelled imaginative muso playing original material. Which presumably is ok by the OP. Except my knees hurt these days. I don't like brussels sprouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1452866606' post='2954237'] [color=#000000]Hey I've just come up with a brilliant idea for people who don't like the idea of 'fake festivals' or tribute bands in general. It's a fairly extreme idea and might appear to be pretty left-field, but I'll try it anyway and you can see what you think.[/color] [color=#000000]OK, here goes.[/color] [color=#000000][size=5]If you don't like the idea of a 'fake festival' or a tribute band gig...[/size][/color] [color=#000000](and here comes the clever bit)[/color] [color=#000000] [/color] [color=#000000][i][size=5]...don't go to one.[/size][/i][/color] [color=#000000]Pretty radical stuff I know, but I reckon it could work.[/color] [/quote] [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1452866718' post='2954241'] They could also - and I appreciate this is a radical concept - arrange their own festival, only featuring bands that play original material. [/quote] This place should have a 'like' button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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