The Smashed in Pumpkins

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 being a good tribute band.  We get into the weeds of tech, spec and equipment, plus the importance of pre-show WhatsApp costume discussions.  Will reveals he’s smashed a pumpkin. You can find The Smashed in Pumpkins on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/smashedinpumpkinstribute/ [https://www.instagram.com/smashedinpumpkinstribute/] And if you're in need of a new guitar, check out Steve's shop Jordan Guitars: https://jordanguitars.co.uk/ [https://jordanguitars.co.uk/] You can follow The Wedding Singer podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/] Catch the UK’s best/sexiest/wittiest/coolest [delete as appropriate] The Strokes tribute band ‘New York City Cops’ live in a city/town/hamlet near you - dates here (you can also book us via the website): https://newyorkcitycops.com [https://newyorkcitycops.com/] The track featured throughout the podcast is ‘Is This Me?’ by our talented friends Le Groupe Fantastique, find them on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA [https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 on the go since 2013 and how it has grown to include a junior's day and two days of tribute action. We hear about an out-of-control alpaca and the importance of having a bar you never have to queue at. Will reveals he auditioned for Uncle Bryn in Gavin and Stacey. You can buy tickets for GlastonBARRY at the link below: https://www.glastonbarry.com/ [https://www.glastonbarry.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleASzjYNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAae7G1kLHgj-QzGE4aZbCh8O2E5SF-GQVGR1JEJTmPCsLak5ECggj-BafZLDWQ_aem_WIfz8z4hPRbJCM31EEpT_w] And you can find them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/glastonbarryfest?igsh=aHlnMGRkcGh5Y3V3 [https://www.instagram.com/glastonbarryfest?igsh=aHlnMGRkcGh5Y3V3] You can follow The Wedding Singer podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/] Catch the UK’s best/sexiest/wittiest/coolest [delete as appropriate] The Strokes tribute band ‘New York City Cops’ live in a city/town/hamlet near you - dates here (you can also book us via the website): https://newyorkcitycops.com [https://newyorkcitycops.com/] The track featured throughout the podcast is ‘Is This Me?’ by our talented friends Le Groupe Fantastique, find them on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA [https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 (no wigs needed). Tommy tells us a Green Day anecdote for the ages and Nathan remembers that New York City Cops are playing a gig at The Marquis on 31st July. Will reveals he has never tuned a piano. You can follow The Marquis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_marquis_covent_garden?igsh=MWx5a2Rnd3NjaTV4bg== [https://www.instagram.com/the_marquis_covent_garden?igsh=MWx5a2Rnd3NjaTV4bg==] You can follow The Wedding Singer podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/] Catch the UK’s best/sexiest/wittiest/coolest [delete as appropriate] The Strokes tribute band ‘New York City Cops’ live in a city/town/hamlet near you - dates here (you can also book us via the website): https://newyorkcitycops.com [https://newyorkcitycops.com/] The track featured throughout the podcast is ‘Is This Me?’ by our talented friends Le Groupe Fantastique, find them on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA [https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 dressing in period appropriate clothing can be unsettlingly contemporary and find out if octogenarians prefer Deftones or cake. Will reveals he has been to Dundee. You can find Deftunes here: https://deftunes.co.uk/ [https://deftunes.co.uk/] You can follow The Wedding Singer podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/] Catch the UK’s best/sexiest/wittiest/coolest [delete as appropriate] The Strokes tribute band ‘New York City Cops’ live in a city/town/hamlet near you - dates here (you can also book us via the website): https://newyorkcitycops.com [https://newyorkcitycops.com/] The track featured throughout the podcast is ‘Is This Me?’ by our talented friends Le Groupe Fantastique, find them on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA [https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 to Mersey Beatles and being vetoed on lighting incense during gigs. We chat about the benefits of being the quiet Beatle, we find out if tribute Ringo travels with a suitcase of baked beans and if American audiences know what a Mersey is. Will reveals he loves Thomas the Tank Engine. You can find out more about The Mersey Beatles here: www.themerseybeatles.com [https://www.themerseybeatles.com/] You can follow The Wedding Singer podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/] Catch the UK’s best/sexiest/wittiest/coolest [delete as appropriate] The Strokes tribute band ‘New York City Cops’ live in a city/town/hamlet near you - dates here (you can also book us via the website): https://newyorkcitycops.com [https://newyorkcitycops.com/] The track featured throughout the podcast is ‘Is This Me?’ by our talented friends Le Groupe Fantastique, find them on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA [https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.