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• [1] Caryn Lombardo from Brooklyn, NY May 28, 2008 - 10:53AM

  It's John Schaefer's All-Purpose Assistant again, and yes, as previously outed, I play drums in a Slayer *cover* band - Slaywhore. I probably should mention that ours is a lineup of five women. The thing about being girls is that no one else (with our parts) is attempting to do this particular tribute band/cover band - that we know about. We might possibly have nailed that particular niche.

  For me, there is some limited satisfaction in that you're not playing to an empty room and that you might actually make some cash by the end of the night. It's kind of like being a high-end surfboard. Compared to playing in an original band, the satisfaction I feel is pretty hollow; the people are there because they want to hear what they know. Chances are they know the songs backwards and forwards, word for word, note for note, hit for hit, of every shriek, guitar solo, drum fill, - sometimes better than you do! BUT there are great waves as you ride the crowd's surge of appreciation.

  
  
• [2] Harry from NYC May 28, 2008 - 02:03PM

  I never got a chance to see the Rush tribute band "Powerwindows". ATheir website has a 2006 date as the last show. I guess the demand has wained.

  
  
• [3] Chris from New York, NY May 28, 2008 - 02:12PM

  Another band that's basically a tribute band at this point are the Beach Boys. I think there are maybe two original members left singing/playing with them.

  Leonard, you should ask your guest about some of the great names that these bands use. Lots of smart plays on words and clever uses of song lyrics with some of these bands.

  
  
• [4] Rose from nyc May 28, 2008 - 02:13PM

  you should check out Tragedy: a heavy metal tribute to the Bee Gees, they're great because you recognize the words and melodies, but it's totally re-imagined in a fun and funny way. But all the music is really tight with great vocals! good times!

  http://www.letsmaketragedyhappen.com/

  
  
• [5] Jeffrey Slott from East Elmhurst May 28, 2008 - 02:15PM

  The whole idea of tribute bands strikes me as pretty sad. However, I have to admit that the band Sticky Fingers sounds more Stones-like than the so-called real "Rolling Stones"; at least as I remember them from the '60s.

  
  
• [6] Steve May 28, 2008 - 02:17PM

  I've seen a few times each:

  The Fab Faux the Beatles tribute band; and Dark Star Orchestra, the Dead tribute band.

  Both play for large audiences...DSO has its own logo, merch, and CDs for sale.

  
  
• [7] maude from east village May 28, 2008 - 02:17PM

  I LOVE Lez Zeppelin in concert. if you can ignore the creepy frat dudes (which can sometimes be difficult I admit), they put on the best show I have seen in awhile. Besides Peaches.

  
  
• [8] Michael bloomberg from Lower Manhattan May 28, 2008 - 02:19PM

  what about all the three tenors spinoffs? There are lots!

  
  
• [9] maude from east village May 28, 2008 - 02:21PM

  http://www.myspace.com/lezzeppelin

  
  
• [10] Brandy from brooklyn May 28, 2008 - 02:31PM

  Someone beat me to it, but I wanted to mention Mr Brownstone. Saw them on New's Year's Eve and it was just the greatest - perfect combination of humour and dead-on Axelicious vocals!!

  
  
• [11] Paul from New Rochelle May 28, 2008 - 02:32PM

  Kevin mentioned playing in two different Stones cover bands. I was imagining that there could be a draft for different band positions: New York is looking for a Keith Richards and is willing to trade their Bill Wyman. What about different Stones incarnations? "He does a great Mick Taylor but his Brian Jones is well ...."

  
  
• [12] Peter from Brooklyn May 28, 2008 - 02:32PM

  Is there a tribute Altimont Race Track Concert, with tribute Hells Angels killing & beating tribute fans?

  
  
• [13] Alexis from at work May 28, 2008 - 02:35PM

  why girls cover metal bands: in addition to the fun of being against-type, it's because the metal vocals are usually screamed up in a range that's easier for women.

  
  
• [14] & mary (ted shred) from Atlanta May 28, 2008 - 02:38PM

  Hilarious comments! One of the all-time greats, Marshall Crenshaw, is my fave fab four veteran, having played John in a stint in Beatlemania.

  
  
• [15] Maria from NYC May 29, 2008 - 11:21AM

  You should check out Girls Girls Girls, the all-girl Motley Crue tribute from NYC, www.myspace.com/girlsgirlsgirlsnyc. They're playing their first anniversary show (GLAMiversary!) at the Knitting Factory tomorrow (May 30). Their shows are a blast.