OT: DSB Plays Garden Grove, CA Tomorrow!!

[Don]

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Don't speak for all of us. We don't get Frontiers and Evolution in these parts (Los Angeles). Your opinion is noted though. I've got an Idea. Maybe they can change their ad to read "Third best tribute band in America" and put a disclaimer that says "We don't sign autographs because we have been deemed not worthy by the peeps at Melodicrock".
Seriously though, we're talking about tribute bands. If someone wants to say they are better than the real band (and some fans probably will) that might be an issue. At the moment though, I think nitpicking their ad sounds like sour grapes or perhaps jealousy coming from other musicians.

Sour grapes would have been the wine, so you're half right. Absolutely no jealousy here. I no longer play in a tribute band, and there's nothing to be jealous about. I've given them props before, and I think they're a great band. I think I was just WAY too buzzed last night, and when I saw the "we'll be signing autographs" it just hit me the wrong way. It's not that they sign autugraphs...just that they announced they were going to be signing them.

Either way, it's none of my business, and I was completely out of line with my actions last night. Once again Jeff, I apologize. If you guys were closer, I'd DEFINITELY come out and check out the band! You sound great. [/quote]

That post was for the person who unburied what you had already buried.

[G.I.Jim]

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Don't speak for all of us. We don't get Frontiers and Evolution in these parts (Los Angeles). Your opinion is noted though. I've got an Idea. Maybe they can change their ad to read "Third best tribute band in America" and put a disclaimer that says "We don't sign autographs because we have been deemed not worthy by the peeps at Melodicrock".
Seriously though, we're talking about tribute bands. If someone wants to say they are better than the real band (and some fans probably will) that might be an issue. At the moment though, I think nitpicking their ad sounds like sour grapes or perhaps jealousy coming from other musicians.

Sour grapes would have been the wine, so you're half right. Absolutely no jealousy here. I no longer play in a tribute band, and there's nothing to be jealous about. I've given them props before, and I think they're a great band. I think I was just WAY too buzzed last night, and when I saw the "we'll be signing autographs" it just hit me the wrong way. It's not that they sign autugraphs...just that they announced they were going to be signing them.

Either way, it's none of my business, and I was completely out of line with my actions last night. Once again Jeff, I apologize. If you guys were closer, I'd DEFINITELY come out and check out the band! You sound great.

That post was for the person who unburied what you had already buried.[/quote]

I don't get it...

[Don]

:

Don't speak for all of us. We don't get Frontiers and Evolution in these parts (Los Angeles). Your opinion is noted though. I've got an Idea. Maybe they can change their ad to read "Third best tribute band in America" and put a disclaimer that says "We don't sign autographs because we have been deemed not worthy by the peeps at Melodicrock".
Seriously though, we're talking about tribute bands. If someone wants to say they are better than the real band (and some fans probably will) that might be an issue. At the moment though, I think nitpicking their ad sounds like sour grapes or perhaps jealousy coming from other musicians.

Sour grapes would have been the wine, so you're half right. Absolutely no jealousy here. I no longer play in a tribute band, and there's nothing to be jealous about. I've given them props before, and I think they're a great band. I think I was just WAY too buzzed last night, and when I saw the "we'll be signing autographs" it just hit me the wrong way. It's not that they sign autugraphs...just that they announced they were going to be signing them.

Either way, it's none of my business, and I was completely out of line with my actions last night. Once again Jeff, I apologize. If you guys were closer, I'd DEFINITELY come out and check out the band! You sound great.

That post was for the person who unburied what you had already buried.

I don't get it...[/quote]

You had already apologized and then texafana came and basically said the same thing you did originally. I just got back from Island's and my fat ass is ready to rock.

[Deb]

Hey Juan,

I just wanted apologize. I re-read my posts this morning, and I was an asshole last night. A little too much wine, and I'm sorry for being a prick. There's nothing wrong with your ad at all. I hope you can forgive me.

uh..dude..you were 100% right. Jeremey sounds miles above Juan, and Hugo's "band" (not the voice) sounds better than DSB. Nothing personal to DSB, I'm sure they're a bunch of nice dudes..but as far MelodicRock's Journey tribute bands go, they're a distant 3rd to Fronteirs and Hugo's band.

LOL, yet one more thing we disagree on. I prefer Juan's vocals. I like his tone on the Journey material moreso than the other ones. And the dude's got some great pipes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I--sap81a04

[Jana]

Hey Juan,

I just wanted apologize. I re-read my posts this morning, and I was an asshole last night. A little too much wine, and I'm sorry for being a prick. There's nothing wrong with your ad at all. I hope you can forgive me.

uh..dude..you were 100% right. Jeremey sounds miles above Juan, and Hugo's "band" (not the voice) sounds better than DSB. Nothing personal to DSB, I'm sure they're a bunch of nice dudes..but as far MelodicRock's Journey tribute bands go, they're a distant 3rd to Fronteirs and Hugo's band.

LOL, yet one more thing we disagree on. I prefer Juan's vocals. I like his tone on the Journey material moreso than the other ones. And the dude's got some great pipes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I--sap81a04

I love his tone on Journey songs, like Stay Awhile. I've always liked him.

[Glenn]

Hey Juan,

I just wanted apologize. I re-read my posts this morning, and I was an asshole last night. A little too much wine, and I'm sorry for being a prick. There's nothing wrong with your ad at all. I hope you can forgive me.

uh..dude..you were 100% right. Jeremey sounds miles above Juan, and Hugo's "band" (not the voice) sounds better than DSB. Nothing personal to DSB, I'm sure they're a bunch of nice dudes..but as far MelodicRock's Journey tribute bands go, they're a distant 3rd to Fronteirs and Hugo's band. No need for "we'll be signing autographs" and "america's best" around these parts.

Don't speak for all of us. We don't get Frontiers and Evolution in these parts (Los Angeles). Your opinion is noted though. I've got an Idea. Maybe they can change their ad to read "Third best tribute band in America" and put a disclaimer that says "We don't sign autographs because we have been deemed not worthy by the peeps at Melodicrock".
Seriously though, we're talking about tribute bands. If someone wants to say they are better than the real band (and some fans probably will) that might be an issue. At the moment though, I think nitpicking their ad sounds like sour grapes or perhaps jealousy coming from other musicians.

+1



I'd like to hear what Jeremy thinks on this topic. He is very familiar Jaun and co.

[Jeremey]

I think DSB and Juan and Jeff are awesome, and I've thought very highly of the tunes and videos I've seen of the band....marketing is marketing, I don't think anyone should get hung up over that....

[portland]

So who is the best tribute band in America? Seeing as we can't see Frontiers out here in SoCal, Juan's gang wins by default.

(I'm gonna go with the New Zoo Review featuring Arnel Pineda)

+1 I know look and and duck for cover!!!

[eclipse]

Here are my two cents.... I'm SERIOUSLY not trying to offend you or your band, but why would a tribute band be "signing autographs"? I'm not trying to be funny here... Are you famous?

I've thought about this for a while before I posted, but you seriously need to re-think that add you have posted...claiming that you're the "America's top tribute to Journey"...seriously? Come on man, you're just trying to start a war here! What makes you "America's top Journey tribute???". I'm no longer in a tribute band, but even still, this statement offends me. It's like you're saying "we're better than all of the other tribute bands in the country.... now come here for an autograph".

You just might want to really think about the wording of your ads before you post them is all I'm saying.

Im my floyd cover band I was freaked that people wanted autographs after the shows.

I signed them and gave away a few sticks but I was and still am shocked that people asked for our autographs and wanted my drum sticks !!! I know we sounded good but damn !


And as far as best sounding Journey tribute singer ever? I have to give that to Escape from Ohio with Jason Kelty because it wasnt just the voice. The damn guitar player was spot on in every way as well. Dont know that he still has it and as Paul has not been here in a while to update us I have to wonder if they changed their mind on the Journey tribute and decided to stay a multi-tribute. I dont know about now but back in the mid to late 90's kelty was the shit. I though he sounded great despite the terrible quality of the audio that paul posted sometime back a few months ago. I hope they end up doing the Journey thing again as i was all hyped to drive up to Cleaveland sometime this summer.

L.D. - A brief update, because I don't want to cause a big to-do about nothing. The plan was to combine two earlier versions of Escape, and separate that from the Eclipse project. That didn't work. It never got off the ground. I left Eclipse in October and relocated to the tri-state area (Lawrenceburg, IN - 1/2 hour west of Cinci). Eclipse survived until the end of the year and then personalities caused an implosion. The other guys are still up in Cleveland and are all with other projects, but as far as I know, no Journey tribute on the horizon. I would be willing to commute from here if Jason gave the word, though.

I am in a new band here called Short Bus Mafia, but we do very little Journey. Mix of classic and modern rock.

Anyway, being 70 miles from Indy, I plan to head up to see Frontiers tonight. Journey will always be my favorite band......

Peace, all....

[Ehwmatt]

Here are my two cents.... I'm SERIOUSLY not trying to offend you or your band, but why would a tribute band be "signing autographs"? I'm not trying to be funny here... Are you famous?

I've thought about this for a while before I posted, but you seriously need to re-think that add you have posted...claiming that you're the "America's top tribute to Journey"...seriously? Come on man, you're just trying to start a war here! What makes you "America's top Journey tribute???". I'm no longer in a tribute band, but even still, this statement offends me. It's like you're saying "we're better than all of the other tribute bands in the country.... now come here for an autograph".

You just might want to really think about the wording of your ads before you post them is all I'm saying.

Im my floyd cover band I was freaked that people wanted autographs after the shows.

I signed them and gave away a few sticks but I was and still am shocked that people asked for our autographs and wanted my drum sticks !!! I know we sounded good but damn !


And as far as best sounding Journey tribute singer ever? I have to give that to Escape from Ohio with Jason Kelty because it wasnt just the voice. The damn guitar player was spot on in every way as well. Dont know that he still has it and as Paul has not been here in a while to update us I have to wonder if they changed their mind on the Journey tribute and decided to stay a multi-tribute. I dont know about now but back in the mid to late 90's kelty was the shit. I though he sounded great despite the terrible quality of the audio that paul posted sometime back a few months ago. I hope they end up doing the Journey thing again as i was all hyped to drive up to Cleaveland sometime this summer.

L.D. - A brief update, because I don't want to cause a big to-do about nothing. The plan was to combine two earlier versions of Escape, and separate that from the Eclipse project. That didn't work. It never got off the ground. I left Eclipse in October and relocated to the tri-state area (Lawrenceburg, IN - 1/2 hour west of Cinci). Eclipse survived until the end of the year and then personalities caused an implosion. The other guys are still up in Cleveland and are all with other projects, but as far as I know, no Journey tribute on the horizon. I would be willing to commute from here if Jason gave the word, though.

Paul, that's a real shame to hear. We had a blast at your show in December 08 at the Sly Fox. I had been wondering about you guys