gapiro Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 So, having been fired from my band last night.... (and I dont really know why, but offtopic) I was considering pursueing something i've long though about doin: An old school/garage/trance type covers band. My question is, would there actually be any demand for such a band? I'm thinking stuff like ATB N-Trance Robert Miles Christina Aguilera Fatboy Slim Jennifer Lopez Justin Timberlake Liberty X Maybe throw in some busted / type stuff etc etc Its all stuff that me and my friends <loved> and still do, but I cannot see it being particularly commercially acceptable / likely to get gigs. Anyone else done any of this sort of stuff / seen it succeed anywhere? I would imagine it would take a lot of practise/patch setting up - probably 2 keys players + guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I would love this hah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziphoblat Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Not sure about some of the other stuff (generally ignorant to it, through choice) but I reckon Fatboy Slim'd go down a treat in a lot of places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 That's "Old School"??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Sash!, System F, Azzido Da Bass and one offs like 'The Launch' and 'All I Want To Do Is Do It (big girl)' would be awesome. I think if you track all the keys and keep a live drummer, guitarist and bassist playing to a click along with the track it'll sound great and you'll look like a conventional band. Give it a few years and there'll be a massive demand for 00's house/garage/club covers in holiday parks, functions and cruises. Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 As a cover band, it probably wouldn't work particularly well. Busy cover bands are all about playing what an audience wants and going down a specialised route isn't going to have mass appeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapiro Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1381361368' post='2238199'] As a cover band, it probably wouldn't work particularly well. Busy cover bands are all about playing what an audience wants and going down a specialised route isn't going to have mass appeal. [/quote] In general I agree. It is about a) who is paying what influences them. At the moment, we're seeing a lot of demand for things like 80s because a) parents grew up with it the people getting married etc love the songs because they grew up with them and its "cheese". I can see that happening for 90s (like the stuff above) in maybe 5 more years. Still would be fun to do, but I can't see it being easy to get gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 [quote name='gapiro' timestamp='1381361633' post='2238201'] Still would be fun to do, but I can't see it being easy to get gigs. [/quote] Therein lies the catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntLockyer Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I'd go and watch that over some generic covers band. Marketing will be key. I think you'd have most chance of doing well if you put on your own night. DJs providing the bulk of it and then your act doing your thing. I used to do some dance stuff with guitars, there were a few bands about at the same time during the whole new rave thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I suddenly feel quite old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 [quote name='gapiro' timestamp='1381326801' post='2237644'] So, having been fired from my band last night.... (and I dont really know why, but offtopic) I was considering pursueing something i've long though about doin: An old school/garage/trance type covers band. My question is, would there actually be any demand for such a band? I'm thinking stuff like ATB N-Trance Robert Miles Christina Aguilera Fatboy Slim Jennifer Lopez Justin Timberlake Liberty X Maybe throw in some busted / type stuff etc etc Its all stuff that me and my friends <loved> and still do, but I cannot see it being particularly commercially acceptable / likely to get gigs. Anyone else done any of this sort of stuff / seen it succeed anywhere? I would imagine it would take a lot of practise/patch setting up - probably 2 keys players + guitar. [/quote] I'd say do it.... the pubs and clubs are starting to realise that punters want something different to the usual 'McDonalds Menu' bands that you see in most pubs and clubs these days. I've got three bands on the go at the moment playing different to the rest material and booking are ramping up all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I think there's definitely a market for this. Especially amongst ageing ex-ravers (like me!) who don't have the stamina for the club circuit anymore, but would enjoy trip through some nostalgic classics in their local boozer. Only thing I'd say is be careful with your defintion of 'old school'. If I turned up to an event advertised as such and you started busting out Justin Timberlake numbers, I'd be mightily peeved For reference: I think most people probably associate the term with the late 80s-mid-90's acid house / rave scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I think there is a market for most things so in principle it would work. You would just need to tap into the right market. It comes down to whether you'd be playing for money or fun. Potentially there must be people who'd love to hear all this stuff. [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1381346094' post='2238004'] That's "Old School"??!! [/quote] I must confess I clicked on this thread looking for Buddy Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superclive Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I'm currently considering exactly the same thing. Can't find synth players anywhere though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 do your covers in the style of what you mentioned ,that,ll do the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 As old old git, for me "Old School" means 60's/70's, Bad Co, Pink Floyd, Led Zep, Deep Purple, Stones etc... But I would say go for it, as I can go and see a band playing Brown Sugar, Alright Now, Sweet Home Alabama etc, in a lot of venues every weekend, and although they are all great bands and great songs, I would go and see a band playing your type of material, not because it's my favourite genre, but because it's different, and I enjoy variety when watching live bands. Initially, it might be hard to get gigs, but once you do get on the circuit, and the word goes around about your particular brand of music, a lot of people might start seeking you out, and because you are different, you might find you actully get [u]more[/u] gigs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I think you have to take responsibility for your set... and maybe a real young set would rather go to a club... or maybe they HAVE to go to a club. I'd rather a band tried somethng different as there is too much of the same old, same old ... I don't know if that would work round your way.... but as long as you stay off the old duffers 80's circuit... you'd stand a chance round here. You could...if the band works..skip the pub circuit and go straight to clubs and parties. At the end of the day, it depends which market has the most desposable income and get out and see bands in pubs. We find pubs a limited game, really, but plenty of people seem to afford to spend 5-10k on a party. You need to know how whatever scene you plug into works and what it will bare... I like your thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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