The Wedding Singer Podcast: A tribute to tribute bands

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.

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 Split Endz to Finn Brothers. We talk about the importance of sandwiches, staircases in Rhyl and audience members playing the bones. Plus Mark reveals why Rosie and Jim won’t ever be joining the band onstage again. Quack.  Will reveals he has never played the didgeridoo. You can find Crowded Scouse on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/crowdedscouse/ [https://www.instagram.com/crowdedscouse/] 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.