we are a Replacements tribute band that just played our first show in NYC (at Connolly's in midtown)... wondering if there are other bands around from compatible artists.
anyone doing a Pixies tribute? or a Pavement tribute? Smashing Pumpkins? The Minutemen? (doubt it but man that would be great)
I do know some REM and Blondie bands.. who else is out there?
Just played the debut gig for our band that is a tribute to The Replacements in NYC and I'm happy to say I rocked a Bandit 75 for rhythm guitar! The original Replacements had two Bandit 65s running into Marshall cabs - we didn't go quite that far, but I definitely feel like the classic Peavey tone helped with making us sound right! Visible behind the sprightly young lead singer (!) after a little bit in this video. No gain pedal, just a little delay on the way in:
Wanted to let folks know that we have a new Replacements tribute band here in NYC called "Bastards of Young" - just played our first gig last weekend in Manhattan.
I know there is also a great new act in Jersey called Ashtray Floors, and there was another project to put something together here in the city -- looks like we have a mini-revival of Mats bands happening!
a clip of our eponymous tune:
bastards of young - bastards of young
Next show is Thursday, June 25 at The Gutter in Williamsburg!
(gotten our website up and working and will send stuff out to mailing list soon about the show once we finalize set time)
Setlist from the debut show: Bastards of Young - Swingin' Party - Can't Hardly Wait - I Will Dare - Achin' to Be - Unsatisfied - Color Me Impressed - Here Comes a Regular - Alex Chilton - Left of the Dial - Bastards of Young (again)
