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The Wedding Singer Podcast: A tribute to tribute bands
by Nathan & Will
Tribute bands have long been a source of ridicule, in part for their lighthearted pun names such as Hi-On Maiden and Wrong Jovi, and for their outlandish costumes and mop-top wigs, but have perceptions changed? Each week we’ll be joined by some of the best tributes around. We’ll dig deep to find out what it’s like, why they do it, whether they’re worried about the stigma, and, of course, whether they’re wearing a wig or if it’s their own hair. Make sure you follow and subscribe to The Wedding Singer, wherever you get your podcasts. Stay up-to-date by following us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod?igsh=dnN5bW1oZ3RlbWQ0&utm_source=qr Podcast music ‘Is This Me?’ by Le Groupe Fantastique: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FlQCX64zpAI2b32kmjWM5?si=IzzWkV4kSMmii_a60N4z6Q" r
Episodes
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Red Hot Tribute Peppers
Brew Sugar Podcast Magik! Get the kettle on or listen whilst you’re Road Trippin’ to our chinwag with Will and Josh from Red Hot Tribute Peppers. Will talks us through the audition process, what Flea really needs to be Flea and how taking a decade away from tribute world makes it more enjoyable...
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Paranohead
Quelle Surprise! We’re back to save the universe, and this time we’ve crossed the channel to France to catch up with Radiohead tribute band Paranohead. The band tells us how the international appeal of Radiohead has taken them to Indonesia, we learn about the physical threats of Creep encores…
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The Sabrina Carpenter Experience
Please, please, please sit down with an espresso and have a listen to this week’s conversation with Katy who performs as The Sabrina Carpenter Experience. Katy talks us through her experiences in tributeland, from starting an unbookable Lana Del Ray to a very bookable Ms. Rachel and a new venture...
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Typhoons
Nothing here to see, just a Yorkshire-based tribute to Royal Blood. This week, we’re joined by Cameron and Joe from Typhoons to chat all things two-piece. We talk about making a racket with just bass and drums, touring with Plug In Maybe, and the challenges of being a niche tribute band. Joe...
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Oasis Supernova
Some might say you can never have too many Oasis tribute bands on a podcast… and we’re all for it! This week, we’re joined by 1/11th of the worlds biggest (literally, there’s eleven of them) Oasis tribute band: Ian AKA Noel Gallagher in Oasis Supernova. Ian chats about socially-distanced...
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The Fillers
He doesn’t look a thing like Jesus, but he is the singer in The Fillers. This week we’re joined by Trevor who is in THE tribute band to The Killers. Trevor fills us in on the madness of starting a tribute band to a new band and how Myspace took them to Doncaster and a Hiwatt sound wizard. We talk...
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New York City Cops
Reality Awaits, but not for New York City Cops, a London-based tribute band to NYCs finest The Strokes. Nathan takes off his hosting pants and puts on his guest hat. We’ve got 60% The Strokes coverage as Al and Jono also join us. Al tells us about his forearm workouts and Jono shares his…
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Catfishing the Bottlemen
Dan and Nathan from the superbly named Catfishing the Bottlemen are with us to talk all things Catfish and the Bottlemen. Dan tells us about the drunken epiphany at a Scam Fender gig that lead to the creation of Catfishing. We talk van names and Vans name, not listening to music and the…
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Nontaines D.C.
It’s amazing to be young, but it’s even more amazing to be young and be a member of Nontaines D.C., a Sheffield-based Fontaines D.C. tribute. This week, Jacob and Dan join us to talk through their first year in tributeland. We discuss the benefits of starting a tribute band straight out of music...
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The Smashed in Pumpkins
The world is a vampire, but fear not, this week Daz and Steve from The Smashed in Pumpkins join us to discuss all things The Smashing Pumpkins. Daz talks cassocks, perfect hair and scaring the audience, and the brutal feedback of Smashing Pumpkins fans and the reality of being fully authentic vs...
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GlastonBARRY
Fancy a trip to Wales? If so, get yourself down to Romilly Park in Barry for an action-packed weekend of tribute acts, wrestling and juggling at the superbly named GlastonBARRY. This week, we chat to the festival's founder, Matt Blumberg. Matt talks about the origins of the festival that has been...
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The Marquis
Bar snacks at the ready for this week’s episode as we’re joined by Tommy McGuinness, our chum and General Manager of the infamous The Marquis pub in Covent Garden. We get nostalgic for The Limelight in Crewe in its tribute band heyday, discover the secret to a good podcast and talk real barnets…
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Deftunes
Sextape! No, not a podcast scandal, this week Medwyn from Deftones tribute act Deftunes joins us. Medwyn discusses his skateboard skills, how he fell down a rabbit hole into the world of Deftones and plans to start an Eiffel 65 tribute. We stress the importance of wearing a belt onstage, how...
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The Mersey Beatles
So may I introduce to you, the (tribute) act you've known for all these years: this week we’re joined by the Mersey Beatles, specifically Craig who performs as George Harrison. Craig talks about the space in the Beatles tribute universe for niche and unusual acts, adding period specific visuals…
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Crowded Scouse
Hey now, hey now…it’s a Crowded House tribute band from Liverpool, no, not Chocka Gaff, this week we’re joined by Mark from Crowded Scouse. Mark tells us about the band’s brief foray into matching suits, a strict no wig position, and the endlessly rotating setlist and the wealth of material from...
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Plug In Maybe
Black holes and revelations galore this week as Alex from the superbly named Plug in Maybe joins us to discuss all things Muse. Nath and Alex get into the weeds discussing guitar building and the endless need to buy more stuff. We discuss the pros and cons of the band being split between...
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Tribfest
It’s a perfect ten this week as Nathan and Will are joined by Ed Faulkner, the founder and organiser of Tribfest, one of the UK’s leading tribute festivals. Ed also masquerades as Paul Heaton in The Beautiful Couch, a tribute to The Beautiful South and The Housemartins. We discuss the challenges…
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Rust For Glory
On The Beach? Why not join Nathan and Will as they talk all things ol' Shakey with Alex from Nottingham-based Neil Young tribute, Rust For Glory. Alex offers advice on how to find a drummer, and how the idea of getting paid to play music and receiving positive feedback was the catalyst for…
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Oasiz
Podcast vibes in the area! Oasiz vibes in the area! This week, we’re joined by Steve and Gaz from the biblical Oasis tribute band Oasiz, who have been paying homage to Burnage’s finest for a madferrit 21 years. Steve tells us how Oasis saved him from a world of Whigfield (the only mention of wigs...
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One Eighty Two
Take off your pants and jacket! This week, Nathan and Will chat with Jason and Jonny from Swansea-based Blink 182 tribute One Eighty Two. A love of Blink, a Travis Barker lookalike and a Dad’s surprise intervention led to the formation of One Eighty Two in 2011. We talk about the early days of...
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Mardy Bums
Nathan and Will are joined by Gareth (aka G) and Cat from Mardy Bums, a Surrey-based Arctic Monkeys tribute band. Formed in 2019 through their mutual love of Sheffield’s finest, we chat about playing to 2,000 people in a sweaty tent in Jersey, about bring an in-demand tribute band, and carrying…
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Ziggy Pop
Double Dog? We can offer Double Nathan, because this week Nathan and Will are joined by Nathan and Shane from Ziggy Pop, a Midlands-based Iggy and The Stooges tribute band. Armed with a name and decades of playing in original and covers bands, Nathan had the idea of starting Ziggy Pop – a David...
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The InCureables
This week, Nathan and Will are joined by Andy Macleod: promotor, author and ‘Godfather of Goth’ Robert Smith in London-based The InCureables, a tribute to The Cure. A lightbulb moment on Parliament Hill and musician spotting at the local lido led to the fastest ever – and perhaps only –…
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Wheezer
This week Nathan and Will are joined by John and Richie from North East-based Weezer tribute band, Wheezer. A “let’s get the band back together” meet up to cover early nineties grunge indie classics led to the only rational conclusion: to form a tribute band. John and Richie talk about the…
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I Wanna Be Sedated
1, 2, 3, 4! This week, Nathan and Will are joined by Dave and Si from London-based Ramones tribute act I Wanna Be Sedated, who channel the timeless punk rock energy of the legendary Ramones. Dave discusses how tribute band dynamics are often the same as original bands, how he stepped up to vocals...
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The B-Hives
On this week’s episode, Nathan and Will are joined by Carly and Neil, who form two-fifths of North East-based The B-Hives: a homage to The Hives. They’re about to become your new favourite tribute band. Carly's obsession with the sonic bombast of Swedish garage rockers The Hives led her to step...
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Wrong Jovi
On this week’s episode, Nathan and Will are joined by the finest guitar slinger in Norfolk: Mark aka Richie Sambora in Wrong Jovi. Is Tommy still working on the docks? We’re about to find out. Founding member and manager of Wrong Jovi, Mark has been working in the music industry since the age of...
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The Bowie Experience
On this week’s episode, Nathan and Will are joined by the very talented Laurence Knight aka The Bowie Experience. Laurence has performed as David Bowie for over 25 years and has played at the Royal Albert Hall, featured on Armando Iannucci's Time Trumpet, and entertained thousands of people in…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Tribute bands have long been a source of ridicule, in part for their lighthearted pun names such as Hi-On Maiden and Wrong Jovi, and for their outlandish costumes and mop-top wigs, but have perceptions changed?
Each week we’ll be joined by some of the best tributes around. We’ll dig deep to find out what it’s like, why they do it, whether they’re worried about the stigma, and, of course, whether they’re wearing a wig or if it’s their own hair.
Make sure you follow and subscribe to The Wedding Singer, wherever you get your podcasts.
Stay up-to-date by following us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod?igsh=dnN5bW1oZ3RlbWQ0&utm_source=qr
Podcast music ‘Is This Me?’ by Le Groupe Fantastique: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FlQCX64zpAI2b32kmjWM5?si=IzzWkV4kSMmii_a60N4z6Q" r
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Nathan & Will
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Tribute bands have long been a source of ridicule, in part for their lighthearted pun names such as Hi-On Maiden and Wrong Jovi, and for their outlandish costumes and mop-top wigs, but have perceptions changed? Each week we’ll be joined by some of the best tributes around. We’ll dig deep to find...
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