PURPOLARIS Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 We are normally a 4 piece band doing originals with a few covers thrown in but the other two guys can't always do gigs due to family commitments so myself and the lead singer/acoustic guitarist are looking at doing a pub act at weekends. The problem we have is deciding what covers to do so basically I'm looking for ideas of covers to do that generally go down well in pubs, bearing in mind that we'll be doing them acoustically. He's got a Calling/Creed/Stained sort of voice. Obviously we have a few of those songs in our artillary already and are now looking for a few more ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 [quote name='PURPOLARIS' post='532547' date='Jul 4 2009, 05:59 PM']We are normally a 4 piece band doing originals with a few covers thrown in but the other two guys can't always do gigs due to family commitments so myself and the lead singer/acoustic guitarist are looking at doing a pub act at weekends. The problem we have is deciding what covers to do so basically I'm looking for ideas of covers to do that generally go down well in pubs, bearing in mind that we'll be doing them acoustically. He's got a Calling/Creed/Stained sort of voice. Obviously we have a few of those songs in our artillary already and are now looking for a few more ideas.[/quote] I think this song has already been mentioned somewere on Basschat but again Place your hands by Reef gets people going. i suppose it could be done acoustically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 [quote name='beerdragon' post='532559' date='Jul 4 2009, 06:28 PM']I think this song has already been mentioned somewere on Basschat but again Place your hands by Reef gets people going. i suppose it could be done acoustically.[/quote] I agree, cool song, that's one we've discussed before. I'll add that onto the list. 1. Place Your Hands - Reef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Depends on the pub, really. We had a HUGE unexpected success in a tough tough tough East End pub full of Grant Mitchell wannabees ... we played [i]I Won't Back Down [/i]by Tom Petty. They loved it. You don't mention your own voice - do you sing? If so, can you harmonise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='532589' date='Jul 4 2009, 07:35 PM']Depends on the pub, really. We had a HUGE unexpected success in a tough tough tough East End pub full of Grant Mitchell wannabees ... we played [i]I Won't Back Down [/i]by Tom Petty. They loved it. You don't mention your own voice - do you sing? If so, can you harmonise?[/quote] I can sing - ish but not great at harmonising and especially while playing at the same time. I'll be mainly backing vocals on chorus's etc. I can see how Won't Back Down would go down well, another good song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 [quote name='PURPOLARIS' post='532563' date='Jul 4 2009, 06:46 PM']I agree, cool song, that's one we've discussed before. I'll add that onto the list. 1. Place Your Hands - Reef[/quote] I've added a few of the songs that we do, just looking for more ideas. Wherever you will go - The Calling Come Together - Beatles With or without you - U2 Dream catch me - Newton Faulkner Creep - Radiohead Use Somebody - KOL I'm a believer - Monkees It's been a while - Staind Outside - Staind Run / Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol Let Me Entertain you - Robbie Satisfaction - Stones You always take the weather with you - Crowded House Come on Eileen -Dexy's Sit Down - James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I don't think playing acoustically should limit your scope so try the big floor flillers from here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=8685&view=findpost&p=90010"]Guarenteed Dancefloor Fillers thread[/url] I used to play in a duo and we did River Deep Mountain High and Da Do Ron Ron with a kind of "picket fence of sound" effect replacing Phil Spector's production We also used to do Summertime blues, Somthing Else, Billie Jean (try the Chris Cornell version) Also try I fought the law, Should I stay or Should I go, Pretty vacant ... Have a browse through youtube searching for "acoustic cover" and see what comes up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMech Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 If it's acoustic stuff you want, try listening to john mayers live album. he does some good covers too e.g. message in a bottle. Also has sweet bass as it's pino palladino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Some that we do that seem to get them going particularly well.... Almost anything by Oasis Almost anything by Greenday (even though I hate them!) Almost anything by U2 Almost anything by Stereophonics Radiohead - Creep Talking Heads - Psycho Killer Some Pink Floyd stuff in the right places Kaiser Chiefs - I predict a riot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisba Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 We do acoustic pub nights in our local(s), 2 Acoustic guitars, minimal drum kit, tiny bass amp and 3 vocals ( 1 female ). A few of our favourites... Come up and see me - Cockney Rebel Crosby, Stills & Nash Love the one you’re with REM Losing my religion ( with mandolin ) & End of the World... Stereophonics Maybe Tomorrow & Dakota U2 With or Without You & I Still haven't found... Rhiana Umbrella Super Tramp Give a little bit Elbow One Day Like This Dobie Gray Give me the beat boys Guns and Roses Sweet Child of Mine James Sit Down Razorlight America The Zutons Valerie Phantom Planet California Snow Patrol Run / Chasing Cars / Open your Eyes Kings of Leon Use Somebody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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