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Issue 1282 July 24, 2011
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Hey Girl, I'm in a . . .Tribute Band?

Tribute Bands Freak Me Out

July 10, 2011       2 Comments
By: Josh Sharrow

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My Celebrity Doppelganger
 

The Great Lakes Bay Region has recently become consumed by Tribute Bands. People have been flocking to local event centers/parks to see the likes of:

  • Bob Segar
  • AC/DC
  • Aerosmith
  • The Eagles
  • Kiss
  • Rascal Flatts
  • Taylor Swift!?

    Taylor Swift Really!?

    Shouldn't the person at least be dead before you start a tribute band?

    So, what is the actual definition of "Tribute Band"

    The official Dictionary.com definition of Tribute Band isn't as creepy as I believe it should be.

    Main Entry:Tribute band
    Part of Speech:Noun
    Definition: A musical group that imitates a former band or performer that was highly popular; a band that performs the music of a famous band

    Former band or performer that WAS popular?

    Again, Taylor Swift Tribute?!

    A while back when Sam Capello, Owner of the Euclid Big Boy Restaurant, was still alive, Sam told me I looked like Big Boy. I guess I should have immediately started a career and started to market myself to appear as Big Boy at local events.

    Will they compensate me with food?

    The people in a die-hard tribute band have made themselves look, sound and even act like the person they are . . . paying tribute to. The Big Boy look-a-like for me came naturally. . . unfortanately.

    Wouldn't that concern you if you were still alive? I know if I find out someone has formed a Josh Sharrow tribute group, I would be concerned. A group of people who all act, look, and sound like me?

    The idea of someone modeling themselves so close to someone else, that they can start a tribute band and make money off of a celebrity's fame and fortune, freaks me out.

    So, as I sit here . . . in my red & white checkered bibs . . . holding my tray full of cheese burgers . . . I suddenly realize it may not be so bad to be in a tribute group.

    With that being said, join me this Wednesday at Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City as Shawn Doyle & myself introduce, "Lights" . . . A Journey Tribute band for The Bay Art's Council Free Concert in the Park."

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    "The BUZZ" - Feedback From Readers!

    McKewl says:       On July 07, 2011 at 09:48 PM
    omg, I'm so a fan of your columns.. even though its usually the second time I hear it... Its still funny.. you crack me up dude !!!
    rmlawren Says:       On July 11, 2011 at 12:45 PM
    Love your picture of the look-a-likes. The picture of John Candy made me laugh... I remember the skit we did back in High School from Planes, Trains & Automobiles. That was EPIC! :-)
    Agree? or Disagree?


    Josh Sharrow

    Sharrow is Co- Owner of Last Choice Country, GLB Media Group & Impact Sound Entertainment. You can reach him at (989) 892-8501

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