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Sounding nice for their 1st show. Separate ways is slamming. Would love to hear the whole thing. The whole band just plays the songs with the right feel a lot of that thanks to their drummer who is a monster in his own right.. They are all awesome musicians which is obvious.. I think vocally it is a little more work for Jason because he isnt 25 anymore but that isnt a put down because he sounds great. Think he is still getting used to singing up in that high tenor range again. Jason has a little moment in Faithfully that is just a slight break in his voice and I think it is great that it is in there. The performance is honest and not tweaked or fixed obviously.





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTUF2Lzi ... AAAAAAACAA

Outstanding!!!

Man, during Separate Ways it is almost spooky. Reminds me of the Day On the Green version where Perry still had that Escape tone. The band sounds damn powerful.

I wish there was no need for a tribute band....it's fine just not the same.

Sorry... Jeremey's band cleans their clock. No comparison.

My initial impression is about a 6/10 and that's being generous. He has his moments, but the sustained notes are making me cringe. I'm with FamilyMan on this one: Jeremey is better and this guy doesn't sound nearly as good as he did during Escape's heyday.

I think the band sounds great. The guitarist has some very scary-good moments where I forget it isn't Schon up there. Bass and keyboards are equally as strong, but I agree with you about the drummer in particular. He really nails Smitty's feel. The band is really, really strong. Instrumentally, they sound like Journey, as opposed to most group that are just playing the notes. These guys really have Journey's instrumental feel down. That's very difficult to do. They really should lay down some original music.

The singer, however, has a lot of catching up to do. I was really impressed with him when they were together years ago, but now it seems he's lost a great deal from his heyday. He really used to have Perry's feel, now he just sounds like another tribute singer. Hopefully exercising his chords on the catalogue will get him into stronger shape? Either way, I have to say, that wig is simply ridiculous. I don't see what he thinks he gains from it. All it does it draw attention (in a bad way).

I can't stand the tribute bands that go out there with the wigs, the tight pants and the gay Perry mechanisms to get the "full effect." Just makes you look corny. The music should speak for itself, not wigs and red coattails. Not bad though, I enjoyed the clip.

STORY_TELLER wrote:I think the band sounds great. The guitarist has some very scary-good moments where I forget it isn't Schon up there. Bass and keyboards are equally as strong, but I agree with you about the drummer in particular. He really nails Smitty's feel. The band is really, really strong. Instrumentally, they sound like Journey, as opposed to most group that are just playing the notes. These guys really have Journey's instrumental feel down. That's very difficult to do. They really should lay down some original music.

The singer, however, has a lot of catching up to do. I was really impressed with him when they were together years ago, but now it seems he's lost a great deal from his heyday. He really used to have Perry's feel, now he just sounds like another tribute singer. Hopefully exercising his chords on the catalogue will get him into stronger shape? Either way, I have to say, that wig is simply ridiculous. I don't see what he thinks he gains from it. All it does it draw attention (in a bad way).

Ya know, I saw another clip on youtube of him with a different band and he had the same hair. We sure the wig isnt for another reason ? Why would he wear it when not playing Journey ? I agree Jason has some catching up to do. He is singing the toughest catalog there is in rock nearly so.... I guess it is a matter of opinion. I dont agree that Frontiers clean their clock by any stretch. I think both bands have their strong points. What I notice the most is that Escape's versions feel more right.. Scott Dunn is the only drummer I have heard that gets smittys feel down. I wish the real thing was still around too but it isnt. None of these guys are gonna sound like Perry but the vibe of their over all shows captures that feel of an old show as close as it is gonna get. I would love to catch Frontiers live but they never come to Louisville. Lets give Jason some more time to adjust. He has only been away from this material for 14 years... I know what my ears hear and I think some of you are a little harsh. Sounds damn good to me but not perfect.. Just as it should be.

STORY_TELLER wrote:I think the band sounds great. The guitarist has some very scary-good moments where I forget it isn't Schon up there. Bass and keyboards are equally as strong, but I agree with you about the drummer in particular. He really nails Smitty's feel. The band is really, really strong. Instrumentally, they sound like Journey, as opposed to most group that are just playing the notes. These guys really have Journey's instrumental feel down. That's very difficult to do. They really should lay down some original music.

The singer, however, has a lot of catching up to do. I was really impressed with him when they were together years ago, but now it seems he's lost a great deal from his heyday. He really used to have Perry's feel, now he just sounds like another tribute singer. Hopefully exercising his chords on the catalogue will get him into stronger shape? Either way, I have to say, that wig is simply ridiculous. I don't see what he thinks he gains from it. All it does it draw attention (in a bad way).

What is funny is that Scott plays more like Schon used to play which I also find far more entertaining. Scott always blew me away with how he nails not only all the little things but his tone is dead on too. You should hear him play Ill be alright... He plays those blues/jazz leads as well as Schon himself. Schon just wanks anymore. Perry nailed that in his interview. Schon maybe incredible on a technical level but IMHO he has forgot how to serve the song and plays like someone that is saying, Hey ! Look at me, look how fast and how good I am.

Liquid_Drummer wrote:

STORY_TELLER wrote:I think the band sounds great. The guitarist has some very scary-good moments where I forget it isn't Schon up there. Bass and keyboards are equally as strong, but I agree with you about the drummer in particular. He really nails Smitty's feel. The band is really, really strong. Instrumentally, they sound like Journey, as opposed to most group that are just playing the notes. These guys really have Journey's instrumental feel down. That's very difficult to do. They really should lay down some original music.

The singer, however, has a lot of catching up to do. I was really impressed with him when they were together years ago, but now it seems he's lost a great deal from his heyday. He really used to have Perry's feel, now he just sounds like another tribute singer. Hopefully exercising his chords on the catalogue will get him into stronger shape? Either way, I have to say, that wig is simply ridiculous. I don't see what he thinks he gains from it. All it does it draw attention (in a bad way).

What is funny is that Scott plays more like Schon used to play which I also find far more entertaining. Scott always blew me away with how he nails not only all the little things but his tone is dead on too. You should hear him play Ill be alright... He plays those blues/jazz leads as well as Schon himself. Schon just wanks anymore. Perry nailed that in his interview. Schon maybe incredible on a technical level but IMHO he has forgot how to serve the song and plays like someone that is saying, Hey ! Look at me, look how fast and how good I am.

There were times where Scott REALLY had it (in this video), and then there were times where the sound wasn't quite right, but i'm thinking it's more the guitar tone than his playing.

I agree about Neal with Journey these days. I think Neal really wants to be seen as a rocker, especially by his peers. Feels like he's looking to earn the kudos he was always (wrongfully) denied, but the truth is (and I know I'll get flamed for this), he really isn't a simple rocker. He's a melodic guy who can rock. Even when he's trying to rock and shred, which requires a measure of simplicity, his melodic tendencies show through. That voice he gives his guitar, choices a singer would make, are everywhere.

Perry squeezed his inner artist out of him. Without him around, forcing Neal to do it, he's slipped into the shred zone and it feels aimless. Shame. He needs to accept who and what he is instead of trying to be something he's not. That will get him back into the pocket (I personally) admire him for.

Liquid_Drummer wrote:

STORY_TELLER wrote:I think the band sounds great. The guitarist has some very scary-good moments where I forget it isn't Schon up there. Bass and keyboards are equally as strong, but I agree with you about the drummer in particular. He really nails Smitty's feel. The band is really, really strong. Instrumentally, they sound like Journey, as opposed to most group that are just playing the notes. These guys really have Journey's instrumental feel down. That's very difficult to do. They really should lay down some original music.

The singer, however, has a lot of catching up to do. I was really impressed with him when they were together years ago, but now it seems he's lost a great deal from his heyday. He really used to have Perry's feel, now he just sounds like another tribute singer. Hopefully exercising his chords on the catalogue will get him into stronger shape? Either way, I have to say, that wig is simply ridiculous. I don't see what he thinks he gains from it. All it does it draw attention (in a bad way).

Ya know, I saw another clip on youtube of him with a different band and he had the same hair. We sure the wig isnt for another reason ?

Hmm, I enjoyed seeing Kelty a few years back with Dan, but perhaps he wears a wig for the same reason he theorizes that 9/11 was an inside job and that the Reagan administration had Lennon assassinated on his Web site? Draw your own inference

Ehwmatt wrote:

Liquid_Drummer wrote:

STORY_TELLER wrote:I think the band sounds great. The guitarist has some very scary-good moments where I forget it isn't Schon up there. Bass and keyboards are equally as strong, but I agree with you about the drummer in particular. He really nails Smitty's feel. The band is really, really strong. Instrumentally, they sound like Journey, as opposed to most group that are just playing the notes. These guys really have Journey's instrumental feel down. That's very difficult to do. They really should lay down some original music.

The singer, however, has a lot of catching up to do. I was really impressed with him when they were together years ago, but now it seems he's lost a great deal from his heyday. He really used to have Perry's feel, now he just sounds like another tribute singer. Hopefully exercising his chords on the catalogue will get him into stronger shape? Either way, I have to say, that wig is simply ridiculous. I don't see what he thinks he gains from it. All it does it draw attention (in a bad way).

Ya know, I saw another clip on youtube of him with a different band and he had the same hair. We sure the wig isnt for another reason ?

Hmm, I enjoyed seeing Kelty a few years back with Dan, but perhaps he wears a wig for the same reason he theorizes that 9/11 was an inside job and that the Reagan administration had Lennon assassinated on his Web site? Draw your own inference

Oh for fucks sake man.. WTF does his personal views have to do with anything ? And if they want to recreate the look then so be it..I started this thread about their promo to inform. WTF has happened to this place ? It is like the Jerry Springer show in here anymore and I have ZERO interest in a community like that. It is about the fucking music isnt it ? Im sorry but anymore when I come around here I just see endless bullshit. I have never stirred the pot around here or said a bad word to anyone but I have to say that some of the words and actions around these forums recently have showed me that I dont have much in common with this community anymore.

I share info about a band we love and tributes to that band and everything and anymore it just evolves in to some shit storm of this vs this vs Neal's dick hanging out vs this guy sounds like shit and this guy sounds. I have no more to add folks because it seems that maybe a larger portion of this board is now occupied by people that are more in to tabloid b.s. than having rational discussions about real music. Take care folks..

Liquid_Drummer wrote:

Ehwmatt wrote:

Liquid_Drummer wrote:

STORY_TELLER wrote:I think the band sounds great. The guitarist has some very scary-good moments where I forget it isn't Schon up there. Bass and keyboards are equally as strong, but I agree with you about the drummer in particular. He really nails Smitty's feel. The band is really, really strong. Instrumentally, they sound like Journey, as opposed to most group that are just playing the notes. These guys really have Journey's instrumental feel down. That's very difficult to do. They really should lay down some original music.

The singer, however, has a lot of catching up to do. I was really impressed with him when they were together years ago, but now it seems he's lost a great deal from his heyday. He really used to have Perry's feel, now he just sounds like another tribute singer. Hopefully exercising his chords on the catalogue will get him into stronger shape? Either way, I have to say, that wig is simply ridiculous. I don't see what he thinks he gains from it. All it does it draw attention (in a bad way).

Ya know, I saw another clip on youtube of him with a different band and he had the same hair. We sure the wig isnt for another reason ?

Hmm, I enjoyed seeing Kelty a few years back with Dan, but perhaps he wears a wig for the same reason he theorizes that 9/11 was an inside job and that the Reagan administration had Lennon assassinated on his Web site? Draw your own inference

Oh for fucks sake man.. WTF does his personal views have to do with anything ? And if they want to recreate the look then so be it..I started this thread about their promo to inform. WTF has happened to this place ? It is like the Jerry Springer show in here anymore and I have ZERO interest in a community like that. It is about the fucking music isnt it ? Im sorry but anymore when I come around here I just see endless bullshit. I have never stirred the pot around here or said a bad word to anyone but I have to say that some of the words and actions around these forums recently have showed me that I dont have much in common with this community anymore.

I share info about a band we love and tributes to that band and everything and anymore it just evolves in to some shit storm of this vs this vs Neal's dick hanging out vs this guy sounds like shit and this guy sounds. I have no more to add folks because it seems that maybe a larger portion of this board is now occupied by people that are more in to tabloid b.s. than having rational discussions about real music. Take care folks..

I for one respect all of the singers and Musicians that attempt this material. I remember the first time I heard Jason sing I was floored. That Kid has talent. I wish all the Tributes nothing but the best and If I could help any of them I would.

Liquid_Drummer wrote:

Ehwmatt wrote:

Liquid_Drummer wrote:

STORY_TELLER wrote:I think the band sounds great. The guitarist has some very scary-good moments where I forget it isn't Schon up there. Bass and keyboards are equally as strong, but I agree with you about the drummer in particular. He really nails Smitty's feel. The band is really, really strong. Instrumentally, they sound like Journey, as opposed to most group that are just playing the notes. These guys really have Journey's instrumental feel down. That's very difficult to do. They really should lay down some original music.

The singer, however, has a lot of catching up to do. I was really impressed with him when they were together years ago, but now it seems he's lost a great deal from his heyday. He really used to have Perry's feel, now he just sounds like another tribute singer. Hopefully exercising his chords on the catalogue will get him into stronger shape? Either way, I have to say, that wig is simply ridiculous. I don't see what he thinks he gains from it. All it does it draw attention (in a bad way).

Ya know, I saw another clip on youtube of him with a different band and he had the same hair. We sure the wig isnt for another reason ?

Hmm, I enjoyed seeing Kelty a few years back with Dan, but perhaps he wears a wig for the same reason he theorizes that 9/11 was an inside job and that the Reagan administration had Lennon assassinated on his Web site? Draw your own inference

Oh for fucks sake man.. WTF does his personal views have to do with anything ? And if they want to recreate the look then so be it..I started this thread about their promo to inform. WTF has happened to this place ? It is like the Jerry Springer show in here anymore and I have ZERO interest in a community like that. It is about the fucking music isnt it ? Im sorry but anymore when I come around here I just see endless bullshit. I have never stirred the pot around here or said a bad word to anyone but I have to say that some of the words and actions around these forums recently have showed me that I dont have much in common with this community anymore.

I share info about a band we love and tributes to that band and everything and anymore it just evolves in to some shit storm of this vs this vs Neal's dick hanging out vs this guy sounds like shit and this guy sounds. I have no more to add folks because it seems that maybe a larger portion of this board is now occupied by people that are more in to tabloid b.s. than having rational discussions about real music. Take care folks..

Ok, here's some "rational discussion about music:"

The keyboard player is great and the guitar player is good.

The drummer is decent, but way too heavy-handed on the slow stuff, especially Send Her My Love.

Lastly, Kelty sounds like a pale shadow of himself.

Anyway, see ya later. I assume this above is your last post. Shame--I like having musicians around here.

Wow, tough crowd around here...

First off, Mark, thank you for the support and spreading the word! You are a a good dude. Thanks to all of you that checked out the video and for your feedback. While we were not at all happy with the light or sound production, the show was fun, the crowd was great and we got some good video. Of course nothing is as good as a live show and those that have seen us live know what I'm talking about

While Jason may have some interesting views , the guy is an extremely talented musician, and a good guy, and while we don't share his view on certain topics, that doesn't diminish his talent or ability to put on a good performance which is what it's all about.

Anyway, thanks for checking us out and we hope to see you at an Escape show near you soon.

Scott
Guitar-ESCAPE

...Lose the wig.
...Tune down a half step or 2 and allow Jason the comfort of singing more naturally. There's a good voice there, but he sounds weak on the high notes.
...Tell the drummer to play the original beats better, send her my love he's just way off.

And you guys will be in the top 5 JTribs in the country.