Do You Enjoy Tribute Bands?
@DeborahDiane (40358)
Laguna Woods, California
October 24, 2015 6:48pm CST
Tonight, my husband and I are going to the theater in our community to watch a tribute band play music from "The Eagles." We have front row seats.
About 35 years ago, we went to see the real Eagles and had front row seats for their "Hotel California" tour. We loved the performance of the real band, of course.
Since we have lived here, we have also attended a Beatles tribute band which was a lot of fun. The only thing that was missing was the sound of screaming teenagers! 
I hope we enjoy tonight's performance as much. I think it will be a lot of fun. I'll let everyone know in the morning what we thought of it.
I hope we enjoy tonight's performance as much. I think it will be a lot of fun. I'll let everyone know in the morning what we thought of it.10 people like this
11 responses
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
25 Oct 15
dwight yokem 'imself was playin' here last eve. nah, i didn't care to go. he's some songs i like, but not 'nough fer me to venture out with the hoards 'f folks that showed up fer the event.
hmm, last time i saw any band live i reckon was alabama...'fore they were famous. they were playin' 'n a flatbed trailer in a parkin' lot, lol. no doubt y'all'd a grand time.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
25 Oct 15
@DeborahDiane yes ma'am, i believe sylvia was playin' with 'em? wonder whate'er happened with her? 'n i fergot to say earlier, i'd love'd to've been able to see the eagles in concert. i'm purty sure i've e'ery lp they made, lol.
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@DeborahDiane (40358)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Oct 15
We had a great time at the concert. I'll write about it tomorrow. I remember seeing the Dixie Chicks when they played in a small bar for a women's group I belonged to. The next year they were famous. I really enjoyed hearing them before they were famous. I'm sure it was the same for you with Alabama.
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@DeborahDiane (40358)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Oct 15
@crazyhorseladycx - You would have loved the tribute band last night. I was surprised that I knew the words to every song they sang!
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
25 Oct 15
Yes, I used to go see them when in Las Vegas, but I haven't in years.
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@DeborahDiane (40358)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Oct 15
These guys mentioned that they play a lot of casinos, so I guess that means the Indian casinos and Las Vegas. They were good!
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@DeborahDiane (40358)
• Laguna Woods, California
26 Oct 15
@ElizabethWallace - Absolutely! I loved the music they played!
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
25 Oct 15
@DeborahDiane sounds like a fun time was had by all.
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@DeborahDiane (40358)
• Laguna Woods, California
26 Oct 15
Oh, yes! I prefer the original artists, too. However, when they aren't available, these guys were better than a CD.
@DeborahDiane (40358)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Oct 15
We had a great time! I just finished my post about them with a picture and a list of their songs.
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@DeborahDiane (40358)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Oct 15
Yup ... they did Seven Bridges Road, Tequilla Sunrise, Hotel California, Lying Eyes and a bunch more. They played for 1 1/2 hours straight. We loved it! I'll write more about it tomorrow.
@TheHorse (222452)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Oct 15
@DeborahDiane Cool! I'm not going wonky. You had mention this concert in a comment on one of my posts. I liked the earliest stuff best--Peaceful Easy Feeling, Tequila Sunrise, etc. I'm a sucker for acoustic guitars and good harmonies. I'm glad they were good!
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@DeborahDiane (40358)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Oct 15
@TheHorse - I love their early stuff like Peaceful Easy Feeling and Tequila Sunrise, too! Two of the guys were fabulous guitar players ... the other two were so-so. But, the so-so guitar players had the best voices. I guess it was a trade-off.
@SimplySara (148)
• Temple, Texas
27 Oct 15
I do enjoy tribute bands when I like the original artist and the tribute band stays true to the real thing. My hubby became friends with a man who was SPOT on, I mean could literally be mistaken for Johnny Cash! AMAZING!
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@DeborahDiane (40358)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Oct 15
Tribute bands are a lot of fun and they are so much more affordable than the real thing!
@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
25 Oct 15
some tributes are fun but there are to many of them and it means fewer bands try creating their own new material
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@DeborahDiane (40358)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Oct 15
My husband and I were just talking about how many musicians do not create their own music any more. That is such a shame!
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@DeborahDiane (40358)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Oct 15
We had a ball! I'll write an article about it tomorrow.
@DeborahDiane (40358)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Oct 15
Ha Ha! No, I didn't miss the sound of screaming teenagers one bit! LOL
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@garymarsh6 (23410)
• United Kingdom
25 Oct 15
I bet you had a great time. Our local town has a music festival. Every year and several look alike singers and tribute bands perform and most are jolly good.
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@DeborahDiane (40358)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Oct 15
Yes, it is fun to hear those tribute bands. They bring back a lot of good memories.
@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
25 Oct 15
It's been a long time since I have seen one but I do enjoy the ones I Have seen in the past. It is a good option to the real thing
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@DeborahDiane (40358)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Oct 15
I agree! We cannot see the old bands anymore ... either they are gone or they are rarely in town. However, it is fun to see the tribute bands!
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