Anon OpinTribute bands are one step up from Stars In Their Eyes and seem to be largely made up of middle-aged men living out some sad rock-star fantasy they charge you at least £20 a pop to watch.
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Jen@baiteh @anon_opin agreed! I've seen some really good tribute acts.
Ultimate Madnezz were let down by their warmup act, so they did an impromptu set of non-Madness songs, before going off for ten minutes and coming on again to do their intended full set of Madness songs. Seriously impressive musicianship, stamina, and showmanship.
And £20 in a local club is a lot more affordable (and accessible for me) than £100+ for big names in big venues in a distant city.
Ultimate Madnezz were let down by their warmup act, so they did an impromptu set of non-Madness songs, before going off for ten minutes and coming on again to do their intended full set of Madness songs. Seriously impressive musicianship, stamina, and showmanship.
And £20 in a local club is a lot more affordable (and accessible for me) than £100+ for big names in big venues in a distant city.
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BoneHouseWasps🔶🇬🇧🇪🇺@anon_opin Fuck tribute acts. Universally dreadful.
I love a cover band - put your own slant on songs, do a reggae version of Leonard Cohen or whatever but slavishly ripping off an established act can get in the fucking bin.
Not only are you preventing original music from reaching new audiences by your very existence but I'd much, much rather hear your own stuff. Even if it needs some work.
GF493D@anon_opin Tribute bands should be banned unless the OG is dead or in the case of the Rolling stones; the walking dead.
Waveydavey@anon_opin You pay to watch a tribute band?? I see these kind of things often in the pub!