Sunday, December 28, 2014

Introducing Cubensis And Other LA Cover Bands

By Stacey Burt


When looking to book a band, there are several ways to do so. One such way is through a listing service. Online directory and listing services like GigMasters and others can help match those looking for musicians with a number of different line ups. There are so many LA Cover bands on the GigMasters site alone, the sky is often the limit for those looking to book live entertainment.

Unlike a counterpart, Dark Star Orchestra which is a pure tribute band, playing only full live shows, others play only certain tracks of an album. Whereas, Cubensis plays singles, albums and live shows. Since the group also plays full Grateful Dead album titles and shows, most refer to them as a tribute band.

Dark Star Orchestra is a cover band dedicated to all things Grateful Dead. In the beginning, the band only played live show. The fans created somewhat of a contest always trying to guess what show the band would cover next. While Knight Ryder, Pot Roast and others play great cuts from the Grateful Dead but also cover a wide range of other artists and titles.

When deciding whether to hire a cover, or tribute band, it is important to realize that tribute bands are most often going to have the highest fees and guarantees. These fee increases are most often added because of the extra work that goes into setting up such an elaborate performance.

Musicians who play music from different line-ups on the other hand often work for tips. At times, there are situations in which performers can request a percentage of the bar, and cover charge. These solo performers, duos and smaller groups often play a wide variety of music of past and present. Whether Los Angeles, Nashville, New York or other areas in which live music is popular, using a listing service to find live entertainment is often the quickest way to do so.

Most people think of popular genres like blues, rock and roll, funk and soul and when looking for a cover band. It is rare one thinks of Frank Sinatra when thinking of a cover or tribute band, when The Ultimate Frank Sinatra is one of the most interesting line-ups doing covers in the world. It has even been reported that the audience often feels as if it were Old Blue Eyes himself.

There are also rural areas in which talent exists, but on a much smaller scale than in the bigger cities. These individuals are often found performing at local clubs and festivals. Although, rarely do these individuals, or smaller groups make it big outside local areas. For those who do, it is an honor to be cherished and appreciated for all time, as again it is one that is also quite limited.

Any musical group living in Los Angeles has no reason to be out of work, that is if the band is truly talented. In fact, there are far more clubs and other venues looking for musicians than musicians looking for gigs in the area. As such, websites like GigMasters can be very beneficial in connecting those seeking artists, with artists looking for gigs.




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