Category: Tribute Bands

Under The Streetlamp You may have seen their act at a theatre near you but once you’ve seen them and heard them – you won’t forget them! In fact they’ve been seen by 300 million people on the 5 PBS Specials they’ve performed on. We are speaking about the group Under The Streetlamp. Brandon Wardell talked with us about his group. Q – Brandon, as tribute acts go Under The Streetlamp is unique. Your group is singing songs from really the whole spectrum of the Rock’n’Roll era. Why did you…

Crystal Ship ( The Ultimate Doors Tribute) They’ve performed all over the United States with their Doors Tribute Show. And their lead singer Eddie Racci who portrays Jim Morrison performed internationally with a previous Doors Tribute group he was in – “ Break On Through”. And Eddie shared the stage with Robby Kreiger! Robby said” Eddie has sung with my band countless times and Eddie has a real powerful voice”. New York Sounds Magazine wrote” Crystal Ship is all the things a good tribute band should be. He looked like…

Whiskey River: America’s Number One Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band. For over 40 years now Whiskey River has been playing the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd and in the process earned themselves the title of “America’s Number One Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band”. Who better to put our questions to than long time Whiskey River band member and manager – Mr. Bill Majkut. Q – Bill, who do you portray in Whiskey River? It doesn’t say on your website? A – Oh, Leon Wilkeson, the bass player. Q – That might be something…

( Elvis Tribute Artist) James Burrell has been a lifelong fan of Elvis Presley who’s now an Elvis Tribute Artist. Based out off Devon in the U.K. he’s actually had the honor of working with two of Elvis’s original Musicians in the studio – Walt Johnson and Glen D. Hardin. James Burrell talked to us about his Elvis tribute show. Q – James, what were you doing on August 16th 2025? Were you working? A – Well, I was supposed to be. Unfortunately the venue I was supposed to be…

Help ! A Tribute To The Beatles Ernie Mendillo used to be a member of an all originals band called The Brandos. These days he’s a member of Help! A Beatles Tribute His Beatles Tribute act has really caught garnered a lot of attention overseas. You see Ernie who started out in life in North Bergen, New Jersey now calls Slovenia home. Ernie and his group have performed in 19 countries and regularly perform 100 shows a year. We spoke with Ernie about his portrayal of Paul in the group,…

Almost Kiss , hailing from Kansas is one of only 6 Kiss Tribute acts to be officially endorsed by Gene Simmons. Almost Kiss performs at festivals, college campuses, corporate events and private functions. They’ve performed from Missouri to Texas to Wisconsin and even the Caribbean. They feature authentic vintage instruments, makeup and custom made costumes and boots. Scott Jensen who portrays Gene Simmons in the group spoke to us about Almost Kiss. Q – Scott, when you’re part of a Kiss Tribute group you can pretty much book the act…

In 2009 Richie Santa made a life changing decision. He decided to become a full-time Elvis Tribute Artist. His focus is on the Las Vegas jumpsuit years of Elvis. He’s performed hundreds of shows and had the chance to meet Jerry Lee Lewis, Danny Aiello, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Rodney Dangerfield to name just a few. Richie Santa spoke with us about the act he takes on the road. Q- People never seem to get tired of Elvis do they?- which is good for you. A- True. This is very, very…

Tony Kishman portrays Paul McCartney every night at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas. The Beatles, as re-created in the “Legends In Concert’ segment, are helping attract S.R.O. crowds to the show night after night. What’s it like to play Paul McCartney on .stage? Tony Kishman tells all. Q – Attorneys for the Beatles have just won a 10 million dollar judgment against the “Beatlemania” show, claiming it was a violation of the rights of publicity of the group. They stated, you could use a “limited illustration of the group”…

Dennis Wise made Page One news in papers across the country back in 1978 when he under went 6 hours of cosmetic surgery to re-construct his face to resemble Elvis Presley. Now, he travels the world with his Elvis Tribute Show. What makes a man go to such elaborate lengths to emulate “The King Of Rock ‘n’ Roll”? Better let Dennis Wise explain that one. Q – Dennis, you have more than 600 Elvis songs in your repertoire? A – Well, I know all of the tunes that Elvis did…