This is the era of the Tribute Band. These shows are in high demand since they bring us the reality of the bands we love even if they are no more. I think the first of these was the Beatle Mania show that was running for years decades ago.

This has grown and expanded into a larger wider net that now includes many of the famous acts who are no more, everything from the 50s to the 90s. Some acts are running in the shadow of the very bands that they emulate who are alive and well and still touring but it seems perfectly acceptable to the clubs and the show going crowds who want these bands. Frankly there is a slim chance in hell the real band will make it to their home town if they are still in existance. Some of the bands that are tribute acts are probably as good or in some cases, better then those they are covering at least live. That might be because they have the advantage of gear, or simply a more refined sound and the demand to produce a good product is high and expectations are high since people have listened to these bands in the studio for years on the radio or in their homes for decades. Doing a Pink Floyd set measured against the back drop of the studio is no short order. I would say it might be harder then even for the real band since you can do what you want if you are the real Pink Floyd. If your covering Led Zeppelin, you better get it right. These are things that are part of the game in the world of tribute.

Mojave Ampworks has a guitarist using the Coyote Amp and 2X12 G1230H Cab, Guitarist Steve Zukowsky who plays Lead guitar for the band Led Zepagain and Which Ones Pink, both fabulous tribute acts in Los Angels. I have the bands tour dates here for anyone who might find it interesting to check out, they do tour all over including out of the country and in other states. 

Led Zepagain
4/17/09 - Brixton, Rdondo Beach, CA
4/25/09 - Romano’s, Riverside, CA
5/1/09 - Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, CA
5/8/09 - Paladino’s, Tarzana, CA
5/9/09 - Fishlips, Bakersfield, CA
5/15/09 - Oak Tree Festival, Glendora, CA
5/16/09 - Tijuana, Mexico
5/23/09 - Fiesta Hermosa, Hermosa Beach, CA
5/28/09 - WOW Hall, Eugene, OR
5/29/09 - Showbox at the Market, Seattle, WA
5/30/09 - Aladdin Theater, Portland, OR
6/6/09 - Pala Casino, Pala, CA
6/12/09 - San Diego County Fair, San Diego, CA
6/13/09 - The Galaxy, Santa Ana, CA
6/20/09 - Whisky A Go Go, Hollywood, CA
6/27/09 - Santa Fe Springs Swapmeet, SF Springs, CA
7/11/09 - House of Blues, San Diego, CA
7/18/09 - Santa Clarita Park, Santa Clarita, CA
7/25/09 - Key Club, Hollywood, CA
8/15/09 - Lake Arrowhead, CA
8/22/09 - Powerhouse Pub, Folsom, CA
8/23/09 - Los Gatos, CA

Which One’s Pink
5/ 25 - Fiesta Hermosa, Hermosa Beach, CA
6/27 - Key Club, Hollywood, CA
7/31 - Canyon Club, Agoura Hills, CA
8/1 - Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, CA (Tentative)
8/29 - Lake Arrowhead, CA