Tribute Bands (J to Z)

Jam – New Age Jam

There are two essential aspects to a successful tribute band: Firstly to acknowledge a group that people want to hear and secondly to sound like the band in question. A third factor to look like your heroes helps, but it's not that crucial. The new age Jam meets all three criteria. These boys are the nearest you'll get to the real thing. Nationally hailed as one of the best in the business, the band has built a large following throughout the country. The brilliance of Paul Weller is laid bare in The New Age Jam's energetic set. From 1977's In the City through to 1982's The Gift, taking in A Bomb in Wardour St, Down In The Tube Station, Strange Town and many more Classics. And what a high to finish on, the distinctive riff to A Town Called Malice sends the place wild.

James Bond

The James Bond phenomenon continues to grow and excite audiences around the world. The Bond films are renowned for their humour, their villains, the Bond girls and the actions. They are also popular for theme party nights as the range of music, associated with the films is so vast. It was performed by some of the world’s top musical stars.

Johnny Cash – Keep It Cash

Yorkshire based Keep It Cash tribute band are life long fans of the legendary country star Johnny Cash. This four piece band pays it’s own respects to the Man In Black. With songs that unite all generations – Folsom Prison Blues, Ring Of Fire, San Quentin, This Thing Called Love and now immortalised in film I Walk The Line. The Johnny Cash phenomenon is now appealing to an even bigger audience through the Oscar winning movie. Keep It Cash are now in high demand as they perform a faithful show through the music and authentic stage clothes.

Kinks - Kinked

Hailing from Hull in Yorkshire, five dedicated followers of fashion have put together Kinked to perform the hits, wear the authentic 60s clothing and recreate the era to provide a unique tribute band. Having worked in music and bands for many years Kinked provides top quality musical recreations in a look-a-like and sound-a-like show with entertainment being top of the agenda. Swinging sixties classic songs from Ray Davies abound.

Led Zeppelin – Whole Lotta Led

Whole Lotta Led tribute band perform over 100 concerts a year to enthusiastic crowds. The band’s aim is to reproduce the classic Zep songs with the same enthusiasm, excitement and passion that the original band created. Whole Lotta Led are not a look-alike tribute band. The music was always the most important aspect of Led Zeppelin - not what they looked like. The band have been very active in raising funds for The ABC Trust, a charity founded by Jimmy Page's wife to help under privileged children in Brazil, the involvement with the charity eventually led to a meeting with Led Zeppelin's legendary guitarist Jimmy Page, who has given the band his blessing and wished them all the best.

Madness

Madness is one of the most successful and most adored acts in British pop music history. The ‘nutty boys’ brought a dollop of good humour as well as a load of classic pop songs. They had a real exciting stage presence & the Madness tribute bands are ideal for any situation where you want to keep the dance floor packed all night. Great for a lively wedding party or nutty theme night.

Oasis – Definitely Mightbe

Oasis tribute band, Definitely Mightbe have over two hour's of classic Oasis material to draw from. They provide a brilliant and hard-hitting performance of some of the classic Oasis anthems and include the hit's from all of the albums, live favourites, B-Side's and a couple of Noel Gallagher's acoustic numbers. They perform the legendary tracks such as ‘Roll With It’ and ‘Cigarettes and Alcohol’, through the height of their success during the Brit Pop era with ‘Wonderwall’ and ‘Champagne Supernova’, right up to the latest single. If you want an Oasis tribute band to sound and look just like the real thing, this band Definitely Mightbe!

Oasis – Wonderwall

Wonderwall are the number one tribute band to Oasis as voted by fhm magazine readers. They have recorded sessions for Radio One & starred in the film Live Forever with Noel and Liam Gallagher. Wonderwall has supported and worked with top artistes including; Stereophonics, Jools Holland, Sarah Cox, Westlife and many more. Since emerging from Manchester Area in ’96, the band has established themselves as a No.1 Oasis style band, working around the UK, Europe and as far as the Middle East, regularly playing to sell out audiences. Be prepared for a triple pronged assault on the senses from this ‘top’ Oasis band!

Queen

Queen are musical legends and many feel they are the number 1 rock band of all time with a combination of great singers, great musicians and great songs. Just think of the line-up on the original Live Aid event & remember that Queen was widely acknowledged as the stars of the show. These are all fantastic Freddie Mercury acts or dynamic Queen bands. Very popular for a wedding celebration or a company party.

Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are still touring – even after what seems like 100 years in the business! From the streets of London in 1962, to the stadium tours of today, ‘Let's Spend The Night Together’ with these Rolling Stones 60s tribute bands. Are they the “World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band”?

Slade – Slyde

Slyde are a four-piece Slade tribute band. An evening with Slyde band gives people the chance to relive the 70s Glam Rock era - flares, glitter, tartan and of course, the hit songs that continue to make it so popular. Vocalist Nobby Boulder sounds so much like the man himself that Slade's drummer, Don Powell, has been quoted as saying " There's only one other person that sounds like that!!” The reportoire includes Slade hits like : Cum on Feel the Noise, Goodbye ta' Jane, Mamma We’re All Crazee Now, plus other Glam Rock classics such as Blockbuster, 20th Century Boy, Jean Genie & Spirit in the Sky. In 2003 Slyde played to thousands of people across the UK, including performing on ITV's "Trisa" Christmas special to an audience of around 1.7 million viewers.

Status Quo – Status Clone

Status Clone plays tribute to Status Quo by successfully capturing all the ingredients in a fast-moving, power-packed stage show. Quo's best-known numbers are delivered in typically hard-hitting manner, providing a crowd-pleasing performance guaranteed to excite even the most apathetic audience! The emphasis is always firmly on generating a good-time atmosphere via familiar favourites, rather than re-creating obscure album tracks that only the most ardent fan might appreciate. The formula certainly works, at least if audience reaction and repeat bookings are anything to go by. Simply put, Status Clone is loud, lively and a whole lot of fun. Just like the real thing in fact - which of course is what being the best Status Quo tribute band around is all about!

Tamla Motown

The soul music stars of the Tamla Motown Corporation included many all-time greats like Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Supremes, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Four Tops and Stevie Wonder. This is 'The Motown Sound'. These Tamla Motown bands are dedicated to the preservation of Classic Motown music. Hugely popular for a wedding party or corporate theme event.

Texas - Southside

Southside is THE tribute to the great Scottish band Texas. Based in Glasgow, Southside gig extensively throughout the UK and Europe, providing entertainment for everything from weddings to corporate functions. Fronted by Sharleen Spiteri lookalike & soundalike Shelley Brackenridge, the band comprises five professional and talented musicians on drums, keyboards, guitars and bass. Like Texas, much of the Southside fan base is in mainland Europe, and Southside are regular performers throughout the continent. Highlights include regular gigs at the Paris Texas fan convention, and as far afield as Moscow.

Thin Lizzy – Dizzy Lizzy

Dizzy Lizzy are a long established band that pays tribute to Thin Lizzy. Their sound and set lists faithfully recreate that trademark Lizzy sound. During their career they have widely been recognised as the closest you get to the real thing. They have headlined the 'Vibe for Philo' in Dublin, and performed with original Thin Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell. They can also be heard on the 'documenatry cd' I Am Just A Cowboy. Although based in the Midlands, Dizzy Lizzy tour extensively throughout the UK, and have performed as far afield as Los Angeles, and Dubai.

T-Rex – T.Rextasy

T.Rextasy, the ultimate seventies glam rock tributes to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, made their debut in 1992. The venue sold out with new and old T.Rex fans, including ex-T.Rex drummer, Bill Legend. T.Rextasy has gained the respect from Marc Bolan's contemporaries, and have toured with the likes of Slade, Gary Glitter, Roy Wood, The Sweet, Ian Hunter, and Status Quo. Here’s a selection of Quotes: “I couldn't believe it. When I saw Danielz on stage, a shiver went up my spine.” June Bolan (Marc's Wife). “T.Rextasy is a great tribute to my Dad. They have my support 100%.” Rolan Bolan (Marc's Son). “T.Rextasy are fantastic, they're the best tribute band in the World. They're a lot tighter than the T.Rex I remember!” Tony Visconti (T.Rex Record Producer).

U2 – Us4//U2

The Us4//U2 tribute band formed in the year 2000 and have performed shows all over the world. The Us4//U2 show takes you on a journey through U2's 25 year career, delivering an energetic performance which has carved their reputation as one of the most sought after bands in Europe. Their stage performances are 100% live with no tapes or sequencing. Notable concerts to date include: Strathclyde University (the very same stage of U2's Scottish debut), Rokophetplien Festival in Wervik, Belgium, Giants in Merthal, Netherlands, Schools Out party in Brussels, Belgium, the World Superbike Championships 2003 @ Brands Hatch, Kosovo & Falkland Islands for the UK Armed Forces, and many many more. Without doubt, this is a stunning U2 band.

UB40 – Rats In The Kitchen

Rats in the Kitchen are from UB40’s home town of Birmingham by a group of friends who all shared a common love of reggae music. They are in demand throughout the length and breadth of the UK and beyond as the number one, officially endorsed UB40 style act. It would be foolish though to view the 'Rats' as simply a 'Stars in their Eyes' style tribute band as they are also accomplished musicians in their own right. As well as the brilliant covers of UB40 hits, they also drop Bob Marley and ska classics into the set. The audience, UB40 fans or not, cannot help but enjoy themselves. Testimony to this can be found in the feedback left on the official UB40 guest book from gig-goers and the glowing reports written in the Stage newspaper.

Village People – New Recruits

The New Recruits is the original & most authentically reproduced UK ‘Village People’ tribute band. They perform a high energy show with all the classics of the 70s disco as well as the ubiquitous Village People numbers. Gigs include Disneyland Paris, plus playing for the opening ceremony of the Rugby Super League, an outdoor concert in Barcelona to 9,000 spectators, the Stones Bitter final at Old Trafford in front of 42,000 spectators, the 'Going Places' AGM in Tenerife, at the NEC in Birmingham with the Lightening Seeds, the Welsh BAFTA awards 2002, and for The University of Nottingham in front of 2,500 spectators on the main stage alongside Shola Ama, Kelly Le Roc, Phats and Small, Damage and The Artful Dodger. They have even been booked by the original tour managers of The Village People!

Who – Who’s Who

Who's Who is a dynamic powerful tribute band from the UK with all of the energies, passion and angst of The Who at their peak. A closer visual representation would be very hard to find. Drummer, Paul (Moonie) Kemp resembles Keith so much in his looks and playing style that Keith's mother invited him home for tea when they met at a fan club convention! Who's Who's exiting live performances with Townshend's leaping and Daltrey's microphone whirling antics receive incredible reactions and at one of them Pete Townshend's brother, Paul, danced at the front of the stage for the whole performance ecstatically declaring later that the band were "Astounding and brilliant!”