12/28/2014

Discovering The Best LA Cover Bands

By Stacey Burt


When one thinks of a musical line-up doing covers, people think of groups like the Beatles, the Grateful Dead, and Pink Floyd. Some of the biggest groups in musical history are now being covered by LA Cover bands. In fact, many even tour as the original line-ups did back in the day. Although, there are really two aspects to these new line-ups, music, and tribute.

While many of these bands play songs from a number of different famous acts, either from a group, era, or region, tribute bands often play entire albums, and full live shows at clubs and other venues. Just a few of these notable acts include Dark Star Orchestra, Lez Zeppelin, Pink Voyd and the Yeah Yeah Yeah's.

When it comes to tribute bands, there are those that play locally, nationally and internationally. Most often cover bands which play a variety of music from different bands and eras try to keep it local. Still, there are those whom even against such wishes find fame and fortune without intent. Two great examples of this would be Jersey Boys, and The Ultimate Frank Sinatra tribute band.

Whether desiring to book a band like Cubensis, or others, booking information can often be found either on the homepage of the band, or on a number of YouTube videos. When looking to book a national or international act, it is often best to do so as far in advance as possible. Whereas, while this is a good idea with local acts as well, most often local acts are going to have more availability than national or international ones.

Musicians who play music from different line-ups on the other hand often work for tips. At times, there are situations in which performers can request a percentage of the bar, and cover charge. These solo performers, duos and smaller groups often play a wide variety of music of past and present. Whether Los Angeles, Nashville, New York or other areas in which live music is popular, using a listing service to find live entertainment is often the quickest way to do so.

Most people think of popular genres like blues, rock and roll, funk and soul and when looking for a cover band. It is rare one thinks of Frank Sinatra when thinking of a cover or tribute band, when The Ultimate Frank Sinatra is one of the most interesting line-ups doing covers in the world. It has even been reported that the audience often feels as if it were Old Blue Eyes himself.

There are cover and tribute bands which are almost as popular as their original counterparts, and those, which still work for tips. Some have the capacity to present full on rock concerts, while others still play in coffee houses and church basements. Regardless, fans of any big name act with a tribute band are going to attend regardless of the venue.

When a group lives and works in Los Angeles, the sky is often the limit when it comes to finding a gig. For people seeking to book live entertainment, this is not always the case. A new website called GigMasters hopes to remedy this issue. After which, it will be far easier for bands and booking agents to connect, whether online or over the phone.




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