Tribute Band Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

“Paul Stanley” of a KISS tribute band has his hair go up in flames. Naturally, there’s video.

If you’re going to be around pyro, it’s probably best to make sure that your hair products aren’t flammable. Hairball,

Swimming in the music subculture of strange tribute bands is Mac Sabbath, a group that’s become famous(?) for performing Black

Here’s another band to add to the list of tribute acts with a twist. GayC/DC is the long lasting (est.

I can’t imagine my mom getting into The Ramones let alone gathering her friends together to form a tribute band.

Mac Sabbath, a Black Sabbath tribute band where all the members assume the role of McDonald’s characters, has just released

There’s a little power metal band in the States that is obsessed with Elon Musk. They’re named Raptor Command and they call themselves

I somehow missed Cowgirls from Hell. I think I’m in love. Thanks to Danny for bringing this to our attention.

Earlier this year, many of us became aware of Mac Sabbath, a McDonalds-themed Black Sabbath cover band. Then there’s Pizza

Danny asks “Does Gene Simmons know about this?”

Mark Baker–aka U2Brothr–is a U2 superfan. Earlier this year, he managed to get onstage with U2 in Montreal. Last night

What if you were to take Joy Division and cross them with a Rastafarian-influenced dub band? Dangerous Minds introduces us

Leading the pack in the Sports Betting Race – Jim Lawson in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 028 April 20, 2021
For several years, the legalization of single-event sports betting and the planned provincially controlled roll-out has been a hot topic. During that time, Woodbine Entertainment‘s astute executives have been watching and waiting while investing in the media and digital technologies that will be needed in a Canadian landscape where offshore behemoths are permitted to operate […]
Mark Silver
Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
Mark Silver
Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
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