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The Rat City Brass

Discussion in 'The Beat of The Brass: Herb Alpert/Tijuana Brass' started by Rudy, Jan 24, 2012.

  1. Rudy Spinning The Wheels Of Steel

    The neighbor of a friend of mine in the Seattle area plays in a band called the Rat City Brass, doing mainly TJB cover tunes. Someone grabbed a quick video of one of their performances:



    A little shameless plug for anyone in the Seattle area to check 'em out. :D
    Rudy, Jan 24, 2012
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  2. Steve Sidoruk Administrator

    Saw this last week - they're pretty good. Heard some sour trumpet notes, though. Two band members of the feminine gland, as Colonel Potter would say! :wink:
    Steve Sidoruk, Jan 24, 2012
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  3. Rudy Spinning The Wheels Of Steel

    The lady on guitar sort of gives it a Carol Kaye vibe. :D
    Rudy, Jan 24, 2012
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  4. Mr Bill Administrator

    Actually, I think she IS playing bass and the guitarist is the guy ball the way to the right. SO she DOES give it a Carol Kaye vibe!
    Mr Bill, Jan 25, 2012
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  5. Rudy Spinning The Wheels Of Steel

    We could use a listing of tribute bands. I know the Black Sombrero Brass are one. :agree:
    Rudy, Jan 25, 2012
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  6. Mr Bill Administrator

    Out in San Francisco there's the band "Herb."
    Mr Bill, Jan 25, 2012
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  7. Rudy Spinning The Wheels Of Steel

    Why does that sound familiar? It reminds me of one of the bands on that Surfin' Senorita CD.
    Rudy, Jan 25, 2012
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  8. Captaindave Active Member

    I played in a TJB copy or cover band for several years many years ago during the heyday of the original TJB.

    Many such bands, including the one from my own past, can do a pretty good job (especially since the music itself isn't all that technically difficult - playing the notes is easy enough, but the sound and style of the original cannot be duplicated - there is only one Herb Alpert and the sidemen that made up the TJB were top flight musicians - most imitators aren't). However, as in the case of the myriad of Beatles cover bands, other than copying the songs, they aren't anything like the original in any way whatsoever. If approached with that understanding and expectation, they can be entertaining and perhaps enjoyable, depending...

    It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Perhaps Herb is amused by imitators, but he doesn't have much to worry about in regard to any of these kinds of groups being mistaken for the "real deal."
    Captaindave, Feb 5, 2012
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  9. NewVistaBrass Member

    I couldn't agree more, Captaindave. I also hear some sour notes, phrasing problems, & I could go on. But hey.... these folks are obviously having a blast, and are making a go of it. I'm very happy for them! (and seriously envious) I'm hoping they make it down to the Portland area this year. I'd love to see them perform.
    NewVistaBrass, Feb 6, 2012
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