if a band is no longer around but you wanted to get an idea of the experience then I can understand the appeal, and it's a big compliment to the original artists isn't it? thanks to the media/the ability to use the media so easily, I think we all know that a Pink Floyd reunion ain't ever going to happen now, and it would never be the same without Rick anyway.
One of the best evenings I've ever had was watching a Malaysian Oasis tribute band when I was working in Singapore @29yrs ago. Musically they were great, the Asian singing accent, so funny. Utterly bonkers, utterly brilliant, utterly hilarious, and a great evening.
Me and a few mates have recently been going to see tribute bands specifically It’s all tongue in cheek and we go for the craic and the night out But if you’re serious the Aussie Pinkers are meant to be the cats pyjamas. Good light show as well I’m told.
Congratulations to your friend, yes sitting on a motorcycle in Winter isn't the warmest place to be. You can book and complete the mod1/2 on the same day, it just isn't recommended due to the jeopardy of failing mod 1. The Mod 1 is the more difficult of the 2 tests. At our local test station there were 2 motorcycle examiners so not sure it's down to a lack of examiners. There was a longish wait for test places though which undoubtedly has no eased with the colder weather. Schools IMO don't encourage it as it's less money for them with bike hire if you did the test in one go. I can't comment on instructors as they weren't involved with my Son passing his A1/2 tests not will they should be decide to take his unrestricted licence. You really don't need lessons for the motorcycle test IME, the only training my Son had was his CBT when he was 16.
Couldn't agree more, almost all of the tribute bands we've seen over the years have delivered an experience in their own right whilst making a good fist of the music. The Counterfeit Stones spring to mind and have seen then several times. Without doubt, the best Floyd tribute band I've seen was Perfect Alibi. Saw Aus Floyd at the Anvil in Basingstoke many years ago and rated them 'okay' but just might have been an off night. Andy
I've helped a friend out on friday and saturday morning with erecting his new shed from B&Q, shocking quality.!!!!
Went a couple of years ago as my Son hadn't ever been to one. We have no intention of repeating the underwhelming experience. I'm told the Italian show is a much better experience and well worth the extra cost.
Sat in Radisson blu Dublin airport hotel fifth floor watching the planes going out and coming back in again , waiting to return the hire car. Looks to be a good day for the short crossing over into Manchester
Hmm thanks I did mine together on a three day intensive course so they got their ££ but that was in 2007.
I'll second this. Whilst I'd prefer to see the real thing, there are a number of tribute bands that I've seen that make more than a good fist of the music, and keep alive music from the bands of our youth that no longer tour or who have left us for a higher (or lower) stage. The Counterfeit Stones as mentioned are one; add to that list Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, Fleetwood Bac, The Sound of Springsteen, the Small Fakers, The Bon Jovi Experience, The Rolling Stoned, and Limehouse Lizzy. All of these are more than close enough to the real thing for me to thoroughly enjoy an evening out, with the added bonus that I don't have to take out a mortgage or sell a kidney to go & see them; Limehouse Lizzy at the iconic Half Moon in Putney, £24 on the 12th of December anyone?
We've seen some really good tribute bands and some really shit ones. Last year we went to a few fake gigs including the "Fake Festival" in Tynemouth. At one gig at the Quayside in Newcastle we saw Oasis and the Stone Roses tributes. It was the same band but when they went off stage after being Oasis they came back on as the Stone Roses wearing different clothes and wigs lol. And I have to say their Stone Roses set was superb! At the Fake Festival there were 6 acts on including Alanis Morrisette, Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters and Queen. They were all really good too. The lead singer of the Bon Jovi Experience actually looks like him too. However Queen not so much...............the lead singer sounded like Freddy Mercury and had all his moves, but he looked like Stavros from your local kebab shop
That probably the same Queen singer I saw at Stockfest last year, he was very convincing with his vocal range and moves but when he addressed the audience he sounded like a scrap merchant from Salford! Dolly Parton however stayed in character throughout her set, even telling the audience of her life experiences, which was both good and weird.
Mrs GG reminded me that I should have added The Illegal Eagles to my good list. We once saw a Dire Straits tribute act, Brothers in Arms; musically they were very good but we struggled to get past the rhythm guitarist looking like Manuel from Fawlty Towers and having some of his mannerisms.
They were amazing. In the first half they celebrated the 50th anniversary of the album “Wish You Were Here “. And after the 30 minute interval they opened up with “Arnold Lane” then followed on with favourites from “Dark Side of the Moon”. The particular stand out for me was “Great Gig in the Sky” as all 3 backing singers were fantastic! Overall it was a fantastic performance and a very enjoyable 3 hour show! Go and see them if you can.
So far this year I’ve only been to two this year, the LA Doors and Moving Pictures (Rush) Wasn’t impressed as my mates were about the Doors but the Drummer in Moving Pictures was totally mesmerising, she wasn’t as accomplished as Neil Peart was and didn’t have the same drum set up, but what she did have she executed to its full extent Deffo will be up for the Aussie Pink Floyd
