I saw the tour advertised some time ago, but unfortunately it didn't include Cardiff.
What gig did you go to last night?
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I saw the tour advertised some time ago, but unfortunately it didn't include Cardiff.
I'm such a music snob I always say I won't go to see "tribute" bands (cashing in on other people's talent as I call it).
I've seen the Stones, Led Zep, Pink Floyd etc, so why would I want to see a tribute band?
However, I have never seen Slade so when Slady, a female Slade tribute band, we're playing locally I went to see them and thoroughly enjoyed them.
I probably would have enjoyed The London Calling, despite having seen the Clash, but they aren't coming to Cardiff on their current tour.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- The Urban Fringe
As a muso and serial pub/function band player myself I can confirm it takes a great deal of talent to rip off someone else's talent.
lenfield
Über Member
They told the audience to "**** off" at the end of a gig in Birmingham. I don't know how many people went to the next one but they've dropped it on their latest tour.
That was probably when they got bigger. It was always Rossi's band but he took more control. Even when the Frantic Four reunited to great acclaim he eventually stopped that.
I was with the guitarist last night. She's part of the Morris side that my missus is also part of.
That lady has more talent in her little finger then most musicians have in their whole body.
There's not an instrument or style of music she can't play or turn her hand too.
She joined the Morris group as fiddle player, never played fiddle before. 3 weeks later she knew and could play the tunes.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- The Urban Fringe
Everything was downhill after Piledriver.
Cycling Badger
Well-Known Member
The Sheepdogs
Received call Tuesday afternoon from a gig buddy with a spare ticket and offer of lift. Band were new to me and playing at a great little venue. Talented and tight group of musicians. Songs echo riffs from so many great artists that it is a little like listening to the best pub jukebox ever - but that didn’t take away from experience.
Very enjoyable gig and glad I took up the offer.
[On a side note, they had the largest double decker tour bus and trailer combo I’ve seen. Wondered if they were living on the bus to save on hotels or maybe got feet and meters mixed up when booking. Respect to driver who had to negotiate narrow UK towns!]
Received call Tuesday afternoon from a gig buddy with a spare ticket and offer of lift. Band were new to me and playing at a great little venue. Talented and tight group of musicians. Songs echo riffs from so many great artists that it is a little like listening to the best pub jukebox ever - but that didn’t take away from experience.
Very enjoyable gig and glad I took up the offer.
[On a side note, they had the largest double decker tour bus and trailer combo I’ve seen. Wondered if they were living on the bus to save on hotels or maybe got feet and meters mixed up when booking. Respect to driver who had to negotiate narrow UK towns!]
A lot of the big names endorse these tributes. It keeps the headliners in the public's mind therefore keeping sales/streams going. The tribute acts play smaller venues and this keeps the venues busy and there is an audience out there. You'll never see Slade or Pink Floyd but the fans want to enjoy those songs live.
johnblack
Veteran
- Location
- South Northamptonshire
I saw Madness a few years ago and I have seen at least two tribute acts do a far better job, they were absolutely dialing it in.
johnblack
Veteran
- Location
- South Northamptonshire
Heaven 17 next year with a full orchestra in the Sheffield Concert Hall, tickets booked today.
