lojo Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I did one the other year , classic rock, filling in for a friends band their bassist was away. Think there where 12 bands over the day, a good few thousand and a nice real ale beer tent, a good non cynical atmosphere, and money for charity. Great fun really. I understand why people don't like covers/tributes etc, but why start a thread knocking events like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I play in a Chili Peppers tribute and do this type of gig/festival and they're great fun! People out for a good time, few beers and a singalong while the bands are giving it six nowt! Everyone has a great time. If it's not your bag, that's ok too, you don't have to go mate. However I get to play Flea for an hour and a bit, jumping round like a looney and people jump about, singing etc... All good harmless fun! Obviously just my opinion like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 [quote name='sprocketflup' timestamp='1453026498' post='2955570'] That's fine Bilbo, as long as you understand that lots of people don't give a rats arse for your opinion, respected forum moderator or not. Haters gonna hate. Fcuk 'em and feed 'em rice. [/quote] Absolutely 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 [quote name='sprocketflup' timestamp='1452953444' post='2955013'] Could it be that (dons flat cap) music were better int' old days? and modern music is just sh*te? Compare Nicki Minaj to Hazel O'Connor. One Direction to Led Zeppelin. Any one of a thousand and one identical 'trance djs' to Pink Floyd. Could this be why a modern music festival wont get punters, yet a tribute festival might? Discuss. [/quote] f***ing Hell, is Hazel O'Connor the best you could come up with? Where do you get the idea that modern festivals don't get punters? There are more festivals with more people going to them than ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1452952895' post='2955006'] I've always been tempted to go see the... The Australian Pink Floyd Show. [/quote] I've seen them... absolutely awesome. Recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1453053186' post='2955986'] f***ing Hell, is Hazel O'Connor the best you could come up with? Where do you get the idea that modern festivals don't get punters? There are more festivals with more people going to them than ever. [/quote] I didn't, someone up there mentioned it ^^^. Was going to say Kate Bush but thought thatd be churlish Edited January 17, 2016 by sprocketflup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 The stage for tributes is from smaller clubs upwards..ie, that can pay £1k upwards IMO. Tributes don't work in pubs, IMO. Even a Oasis tribute are scratching around for more than a 50 min set unless you are really into them. For an audience they are marmite.. I can see a festival working well for them.... and since the originals...if they are worth going to see.. are taking the mick with their ticket prices and the fact that you're likely to be watching them on a screen anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) [quote name='steantval' timestamp='1453040920' post='2955827'] There appears to be a musical snobbery that the covers players are deemed to be inferior musicians to the ones playing in original bands, I think this attitude stinks. [/quote] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Straw man argument - I didn't say that at all, I'm just questioning the whole validity of the tribute thing. Personally, I'd rather watch 10 original bands, of which only 1 or 2 might be any good, rather than 10 tribute acts who play impeccable versions of whatever band’s songs. I guess it all depends why you go to gigs. If you want to see something safe and predictable you can sing along to whilst basking in the warm nostalgic glow of your youth, go suck those tribute acts up. I just happen to think it’s boring and pointless. I really don’t care how much money they make or how much the x factor loving masses enjoy them or how fantastic the musicians who play in them are. [/font] Edited January 17, 2016 by JellyKnees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 [quote name='JellyKnees' timestamp='1453068087' post='2956167'] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Straw man argument - I didn't say that at all, I'm just questioning the whole validity of the tribute thing. Personally, I'd rather watch 10 original bands, of which only 1 or 2 might be any good, rather than 10 tribute acts who play impeccable versions of whatever band’s songs. I guess it all depends why you go to gigs. If you want see something safe and predictable you can sing along to whilst basking in the warm nostalgic glow of your youth, go suck those tribute acts up. I just happen to think it’s boring and pointless. I really don’t care how much money they make or how much the x factor loving masses enjoy them or how fantastic the musicians who play in them are. [/font] [/quote] Ah, but you are not just questioning the validity of the tribute thing, are you? You are a literate enough chap and you know that you are being condescending in a way that is designed to provoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1452887626' post='2954537'] Festivals are sh*te anyway up. [/quote] Depends which [s]drugs[/s] friends you go with Edited January 17, 2016 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interpol52 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I'm not really bothered either way about them. But I do like some of the names they come up with. PeteLoaf is my favourite by a mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 [quote name='JellyKnees' timestamp='1453068087' post='2956167'] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Straw man argument - I didn't say that at all, I'm just questioning the whole validity of the tribute thing. Personally, I'd rather watch 10 original bands, of which only 1 or 2 might be any good, rather than 10 tribute acts who play impeccable versions of whatever band’s songs. I guess it all depends why you go to gigs. If you want see something [b]safe and predictable you can sing along to whilst basking in the warm nostalgic glow of your youth,[/b] go suck those tribute acts up. I just happen to think it’s boring and pointless. I really don’t care how much money they make or how much the x factor loving masses enjoy them or how fantastic the musicians who play in them are. [/font] [/quote] that's freaking hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 [quote name='interpol52' timestamp='1453069359' post='2956179'] I'm not really bothered either way about them. But I do like some of the names they come up with. PeteLoaf is my favourite by a mile. [/quote] I'm still waiting for Bjorkwind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 [quote name='sprocketflup' timestamp='1453069370' post='2956180'] that's freaking hilarious [/quote] Glad u enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 [quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1453069116' post='2956174'] Ah, but you are not just questioning the validity of the tribute thing, are you? You are a literate enough chap and you know that you are being condescending in a way that is designed to provoke [/quote] I'm being a little provocative perhaps. What's wrong with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Ah yes, silly me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) JellyKnees You state you would rather watch 10 original bands of which only one or two might be any good. You must enjoy Jools Hollands Show on TV judging by that level of satisfaction. Edited January 17, 2016 by steantval Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 [quote name='JellyKnees' timestamp='1453068087' post='2956167']...[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif] tribute acts who play impeccable versions...[/font] [/quote] Any views on original bands playing impeccable versions of their [i]own [/i]stuff (Eagles spring to mind; other acts are available...)..? Just curious; no malice intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I don't mind covers bands but I hate covers threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 The original version of this thread was loads better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 [quote name='peteb' timestamp='1452946667' post='2954927'] I know the Four Fighters – played with the (excellent) drummer in the past... [/quote] Sam? He's an old mate of mine, easily one of the best drummers I've ever seen, let alone played with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 [quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1453112020' post='2956343'] Sam? He's an old mate of mine, easily one of the best drummers I've ever seen, let alone played with [/quote] Nah, the guy I'm taking about is Ric White (out of Wakefield). I'm afraid that you must be the thinking of some other Foo Fighters tribute - gawd knows there are plenty around...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 no, Sam's in four fighters but started as a dep, I thought he'd got the main gig now but could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1453104125' post='2956277'] The original version of this thread was loads better. [/quote] Nah, the posts were older and not up to their original standard, seemed to be just going through the motions. At least this thread is younger and the posts seem to mean it more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1453076194' post='2956238'] Any views on original bands playing impeccable versions of their [i]own [/i]stuff (Eagles spring to mind; other acts are available...)..? Just curious; no malice intended. [/quote] I hate the f***in’ Eagles man… I think impeccably played live music can be fantastic, as long as it retains some energy and verve, otherwise it can be a little dull. I personally prefer it when live bands play around a little with their songs (or at least some of them), rather than simply regurgitating the recorded versions note for note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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