Tribute Bands [Archive]

Young_Raymond

10-07-2003, 04:24 PM

(I hope this hasn't been covered yet) Does anyone really care about them anymore?? It seems to me that there are less people showing up to see any tribute bands lately. I dunno, maybe I'm wrong. Anyone have a favorite tribute band??

chinarain62

10-07-2003, 04:26 PM

Umm... If you are in the NY area - tribute bands are HOT!

Young_Raymond

10-07-2003, 04:27 PM

I am in the NY-LI area. I'm sorry, I should have been more specific. I meant for Long Island in general.

Wednesday

10-07-2003, 05:17 PM

I live on Long Island and I like quite a few of tribute bands here. (Exciter....Judas Priest Tribute, Live After Death....Iron Maiden Tribute, Theatre of Pain....Motley Crue Tribute, Live Wire....AC/DC Tribute, Sacred Heard....Dio Tribute, Wizard of Ozz...Ozzy Tribute, Evolution....Journey Tribute, Eddie Jelly & Cold Shot....Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute...plus a few others that I just can't think of right now)
Sometimes it does seem that there are less people showing up but other times they do good. I hope that sometimes it's just a matter of other shows happening on the same night. I know quite a few people in some of the bands I mentioned and try to get to their shows as often as I can. A few of the people in the bands also have original bands that I like to go see too.

malja316

10-07-2003, 05:22 PM

The best tribute band that I have seen is the Motley Crue one, Theatre of Pain. I have seen Kiss Army, Exciter (Judas Priest) and a few others and they are all very good, but if I had to pick one, I would say the Crue one was the best one. Check out their site http://www.motleycruetribute.com or http://www.cruetribute.com

The NY/LI area has overall good attendence at tribute shows. At least the shows I have been to...

chinarain62

10-08-2003, 09:24 AM

The tribute seen is HOT In LI. Like Wednesday said...LOTS og great tributes...

Evolution (Journey - my favorite!!), Bad Animals (Heart), Joshua Tree (U2), In the Flesh (Pink Floyd), Eddie Jelley & Cold Shot (Stevie Ray Vaughn) etc. etc.

I think the attendance for these shows are like any other...sometimes they get a good turnout and sometimes not. It just depends on certain things like what's going on in people's lives at the time, what elese is going on in the area etc.

If you wanna hit a good website for tribute bands. Go to.....

www.tributecity.com (http://)

Doorman

10-08-2003, 12:22 PM

I remember back in the late 70's and early 80's going to see this band that "did Zeppelin better than Zeppelin!" I think they were called.....Z E B R A !!!

-zebra-

10-08-2003, 12:27 PM

IF YOU ARE EVER IN HOUSTON YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT MINDCRIME,QUEENRYCHE TRIBUTE,THEY KICK ASS!

jennbo

10-08-2003, 05:36 PM

our very own sir raymond is the drummer for 'joshua tree'. ;)

Wednesday

10-08-2003, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by jennbo
our very own sir raymond is the drummer for 'joshua tree'.

I saw them at The Vanderbilt for one of the Monster's of Mock shows!! They were GREAT!

I just joined their mailing list...I'd love to see them again!

(So many good bands....too few days in the weekend to get to see them all :( )

Young_Raymond

10-08-2003, 08:38 PM

Please be patient, as we are going through some lead singer changes. We currently have Paul Mahos (http://www.paulmahos.com) But only in November it's definite. Until then, we're using Pete from Maniac (http://www.maniacalmusic.com) . Please also check out 2U (http://www.notu2.com), that's our new name, yes we're ditching the name Joshua Tree!

Young_Raymond

10-08-2003, 08:41 PM

our very own sir raymond I like it!!! It has a nice ring to it, thanks!!

jennbo

10-08-2003, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by Young_Raymond
I like it!!! It has a nice ring to it, thanks!!

yes yes, i know you enjoy being called 'sir' :)

i was checking out your website the other day! *yes, jenn is a nosy little bug*

Young_Raymond

10-08-2003, 11:07 PM

*yes, jenn is a nosy little bug* Me too!! hehe

jennbo

10-08-2003, 11:10 PM

:p

speaking of tribute bands.....
i saw a GREAT eagles tribute band last summer at the fair here in NJ....i forget what they were called. the singer looked like 'geddy lee on speed'!

Young_Raymond

10-08-2003, 11:12 PM

Another great tribute band that we played with once and haven't heard of them since is, "Mr.Crowley" Ozzy/Sabbath tribute. They're not listed on trbute city, at least I don't think. I'll check now

TPJM

10-09-2003, 01:49 AM

POWER WINDOWS - Rush

SABBRA CADABRA - Black Sabbath

RIFF RAFF - AC/DC

FACELIFT - Alice In Chains

.........all rocking tribute bands who are great in the NY area.

LessPaull

10-09-2003, 03:13 AM

Check Out "Race Odyssey" - A Johnny Race Tribute Band...starring...Johnny Race !!

earl

10-09-2003, 07:44 AM

Originally posted by LessPaull
Check Out "Race Odyssey" - A Johnny Race Tribute Band...starring...Johnny Race !!

I'm waiting for the CD,unless I can get it on 8 track

GuitarPLYR

10-09-2003, 08:45 AM

The "Atomic Punks" Van Halen tribute band is a great one too. You get the look and sound without all of the fuss and fighting!!

chinarain62

10-09-2003, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by jennbo
our very own sir raymond is the drummer for 'joshua tree'. ;)

No Shit!

chinarain62

10-09-2003, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by LessPaull
Check Out "Race Odyssey" - A Johnny Race Tribute Band...starring...Johnny Race !!

I heard they ****......:p

Young_Raymond

10-09-2003, 01:44 PM

I dunno, I guess it's just me. Either that, or there aren't that many U2 fans on the island. I guess when you pay tribute to a band from overseas instead of paying tribute to an artist from Long Island (Billy Joel), you don't get as big a turnout. By the way, go see Mike Delguidice's Big Shot, not Gene's!

Wakddood

10-09-2003, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by Wednesday
I live on Long Island and I like quite a few of tribute bands here. (Exciter....Judas Priest Tribute, Live After Death....Iron Maiden Tribute, Theatre of Pain....Motley Crue Tribute, Live Wire....AC/DC Tribute, Sacred Heard....Dio Tribute, Wizard of Ozz...Ozzy Tribute, Evolution....Journey Tribute, Eddie Jelly & Cold Shot....Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute...plus a few others that I just can't think of right now)
Sometimes it does seem that there are less people showing up but other times they do good. I hope that sometimes it's just a matter of other shows happening on the same night. I know quite a few people in some of the bands I mentioned and try to get to their shows as often as I can. A few of the people in the bands also have original bands that I like to go see too.
I must know you because I go to most of the shows where those bands play, especially when The Bone was doing the MOM shows. I know quite a few of the people in those bands you listed. I also like Master of Puppets- Metallica, Riot Act-Pearl Jam, Snowblind-Sabbath, 2112-Rush and a few others.:cool:

Wednesday

10-09-2003, 06:20 PM

:D

Yes...Wakddood...you do know me! My screen-name should give you a little bit of a clue as to who I am.

Wakddood

10-09-2003, 06:36 PM

Originally posted by Wednesday

Yes...Wakddood...you do know me! My screen-name should give you a little bit of a clue as to who I am.
You told me you were going to join, welcome to the board. It's about time.:rolleyes:

Delirious Nomad

10-09-2003, 11:51 PM

Wednesday is a "metal god".;)

Delirious Nomad

10-09-2003, 11:55 PM

Hey Young Raymond!
Is there a guy in your band that goes by "Bilbo Baggins"?

jennbo

10-09-2003, 11:56 PM

:eek:

you're kidding, right?!?!?!

Delirious Nomad

10-09-2003, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by Delirious Nomad
Hey Young Raymond!
Is there a guy in your band that goes by "Bilbo Baggins"?

Oh crap...nevermind....I found my answer.

jennbo

10-09-2003, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by Delirious Nomad
Wednesday is a "metal god".

do you mean 'godESS'??? ;)

Delirious Nomad

10-10-2003, 12:05 AM

Originally posted by jennbo

do you mean 'godESS'???

I'm really looking at Wednesday's avatar.
I think I know where it came from.:D

Young_Raymond

10-10-2003, 12:21 AM

Is there a guy in your band that goes by "Bilbo Baggins"? No, but I'd like to meet him!

Wednesday

10-10-2003, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by Delirious Nomad

I'm really looking at Wednesday's avatar.
I think I know where it came from.

Yes Delirious Nomad, I am a 'metal godess' (thank-you Jennbo for adding the 'ess' ;))!

Changed my avatar to the one and only Halford wearing an Exciter t-shirt. I had to crop the picture alot so I don't know if you can really see it too good. It looks much better when you see the whole picture. I know the guys in the Judas Priest tribute band, Exciter, on Long Island and they gave Halford the shirt and he actually wore it and someone got a picture of it and gave it to the singer of the band.

Delirious Nomad

10-10-2003, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by Wednesday

Yes Delirious Nomad, I am a 'metal godess' (thank-you Jennbo for adding the 'ess')!

Changed my avatar to the one and only Halford wearing an Exciter t-shirt. I had to crop the picture alot so I don't know if you can really see it too good. It looks much better when you see the whole picture. I know the guys in the Judas Priest tribute band, Exciter, on Long Island and they gave Halford the shirt and he actually wore it and someone got a picture of it and gave it to the singer of the band.

Check it out China!!! We have another Priest Podna!!!!!:D
FALL to your KNEES and rePENT if you PLEASE!!!!!!!!

jennbo

10-10-2003, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by Young_Raymond
No, but I'd like to meet him!

who is 'bilbo baggins'?????????
now you have me curious!

he is of no relation to ME, i'll tell you that much.
;)

Young_Raymond

10-10-2003, 05:14 PM

I have no idea who he is.

jennbo

10-10-2003, 09:10 PM

has anyone ever heard leonard nimoy sing a song called 'the ballad of bilbo baggins'????

it's horrifying!!!! :p

SPOCK'S GREATEST HITS (http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Set/1931/2-sides.html)

if you can get the video to play, watch it at your own risk!

chinarain62

10-10-2003, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by Delirious Nomad

Check it out China!!! We have another Priest Podna!!!!!:D
FALL to your KNEES and rePENT if you PLEASE!!!!!!!!

Hey the more the merrier!

Delirious Nomad

10-10-2003, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by jennbo
has anyone ever heard leonard nimoy sing a song called 'the ballad of bilbo baggins'????

it's horrifying!!!!

SPOCK'S GREATEST HITS (http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Set/1931/2-sides.html)

if you can get the video to play, watch it at your own risk!

Now that's scary.
I can't figure out if THEY are the ones on drugs...or if it's ME!:p

Young_Raymond

10-11-2003, 12:12 AM

And speaking of tribute bands.....I hear there's a great U2 tribute band playing at Burkes Bar in Yonkers on Saturday night, October 11. http://www,joshtree.com for more info. Sorry guys, Joe taught me how to be a plug whore!

jennbo

10-11-2003, 12:14 AM

does anybody play in jersey anymore? :(

new yawk.....so close but yet so fah!

Young_Raymond

10-11-2003, 12:18 AM

We will, very soon, be patient! Jersey rocks!

jennbo

10-11-2003, 12:19 AM

NICE! :)

Dawnie_Rock

10-11-2003, 02:12 AM

Originally posted by jennbo

who is 'bilbo baggins'?????????
now you have me curious!

he is of no relation to ME, i'll tell you that much.
;)

Ummmm......
Has no one ever heard of The Hobbit....
or Lord of the Rings?????

Dawnie_Rock

10-11-2003, 02:13 AM

Originally posted by Dawnie_Rock

Ummmm......
Has no one ever heard of The Hobbit....
or Lord of the Rings?????
OK, only reason I know this is b/c I played Gollum in my 10th grade production of The Hobbit....I'm REALLY NOT a Lord of the Rings Geek....Really...I swear...

chinarain62

10-11-2003, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by Young_Raymond
And speaking of tribute bands.....I hear there's a great U2 tribute band playing at Burkes Bar in Yonkers on Saturday night, October 11. http://www,joshtree.com for more info. Sorry guys, Joe taught me how to be a plug whore!

That's not too far for me - like 1/2 hour - but don't think I'll make it to this show - DAMN!

chinarain62

10-11-2003, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by Dawnie_Rock

OK, only reason I know this is b/c I played Gollum in my 10th grade production of The Hobbit....I'm REALLY NOT a Lord of the Rings Geek....Really...I swear...

Dawnie - YOU played Gollum for real???? Sounds like you should have gotten a much different role!

jennbo

10-11-2003, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by Dawnie_Rock

Ummmm......
Has no one ever heard of The Hobbit....
or Lord of the Rings?????

but of COURSE!
why do you think my username is JENNBO! ;)
yes, i am an LOTR geek!

*apparantly there is a real person out there who calls himself 'bilbo baggins'.......still waiting for david to 'elaborate' on that one.....*

YOU PLAYED GOLLUM???? HOW?!?!?!?!?
did you make that hissy nasty voice? what on earth did you wear?
that is just too funny!!!!

Dawnie_Rock

10-11-2003, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by jennbo

but of COURSE!
why do you think my username is JENNBO! ;)
yes, i am an LOTR geek!

Gotcha Jennbo!!

Dawnie_Rock

10-11-2003, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by jennbo

YOU PLAYED GOLLUM???? HOW?!?!?!?!?
did you make that hissy nasty voice? what on earth did you wear?
that is just too funny!!!!
It was REALLY funny!! I wore a green tie-dyed leotard and a lizard-looking mask, and I squirmed around a bit... As for the hissy voice, imagine Fran "The Nanny" Drescher playing Gollum...that about captures the essence of my performance!!;)

jennbo

10-11-2003, 03:59 PM

that's GREAT! i'd love to see pictures of THAT!!!!

DAVID????
who the HECK is 'bilbo baggins'????:confused:

*sorry to throw your thread off, sir R!*

Delirious Nomad

10-11-2003, 04:03 PM

I thought it was someone on a Judas Priest board that was calling himself "Bilbo Baggins" from "Joshua Tree", but it turns out he was referring to the actual album, not the band....

See?....I told you it was nothing.;)