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The tribute band Motley Crue -female New York - back to Pittsburgh tonight for a show at the Rhythm Jergel Grille in Warrendale, playing all the hard-hitting , heavy metal hedonistic Crue became famous.
You may want to adjust the beer goggles the first time you see them on stage. Vixen vocalist Neil ferocious screaming vocals, shredding guitar Mercedes Mars , Lucky strike Sixx on bass, and Lee Tawny Tearing up the drums - the sound is dead on . And with her long hair , black leather boots , ripped shirts and chains, the look is ... disturbing hypnotic.The band was founded in 2007 by the original bassist Patricia
" Nikita Sixx " Nilsen , who is still involved in the management of the group." Drummer , Tawny and Patty met at a camp rock ladies ," Mercedes said. " Neither of us had ever played the instrument in his life. Tawny was a pianist, but had never touched a thigh. Nikita had never touched a bass. But Patty had this dream of forming an all- girl Motley Crue ."Mercedes, a native of New York, had been in a punk band called stimulants and was doing some recordings with other artists." But nothing was getting any traction ," he said . "
I saw an ad that Girls Girls Girls had taken , and they were all done up like Motley Crue with chains and nails and big hair , and I was like , 'Oh, these girls look great ! Have to give them a call . ' and that's how I got into the band. Vixen Then he found the singer through MySpace. She's from the Midwest and had been in a ska band and had experience singing .
" We started playing in 2007 , and the band took off like a rocket from our first show. When we started doing this, there really was not a lot of tribute bands , and certainly very few tribute bands women. So we were a little more of a novelty then. but there was a great response to what we were doing , it has much to do with music , but the characters that are in this band too. really was just great, fun rock . , I'm sure that happens a lot in clubs anyway, but for some reason I really did capture the attention of people . started getting a lot of show offers ".
But in 2009 , Ms. Nilsen had her second child and the band took a break , leaving its members to explore other companies.A demonstration of the 2012 meeting , however , proved to be too much fun to put the project on the shelf , and Lucky was brought Sixx on bass." Is punk rock metal", Mercedes said. " But we do it our way. We remain true to the song, in spirit and feeling and heart , but occasionally we will put our own spin on it . And I think that's what makes it interesting because it's not just memory . must have an original love thing going on when you are. 's fun and everyone gets to have a great time . they dress . you know, it's a party .
"We have managed to make a name for ourselves and people definitely come to the concerts. Really not going for the big tours. We travel weekends , maybe three or five days. Probably we could be on the way, but not is our intention. Such bands that go on the road , they are selling something, you are promoting an album. 're not selling it. we are a tribute band . we are selling a live show . So we have to be out there spinning for months at a time trying to move the t-shirts and records. "
The girl thing may have started as a gimmick, but his serious approach to the music - and the show - sets them apart from other tribute bands ." When people come to see musicians , there are a barometer ," Mercedes said. "They're like , 'Hey , that person can really play. " And if you're doing well , they respect that , because they know the music and if you do it the right way , the way they want to hear it, which is very appreciated. It is much harder to start some original product. It is difficult to get out there.
"That could be one reason so many people are making tribute bands , because they think it is a door entry easier . And the fans love it. 're Bowing , crazy. We have never been accepted me by fans diehard Crue found in every city we play in. These people who have followed them since the early 80s are like , ' God , this is fantastic ! ' Cause we're not afraid to do it our way . though it is within the structure of the band , we're not trying to be them. authenticity that project carries a long way. we're doing it because we love it and it's good music. "And while they are playing the music of another group, there is still something in it for them ."This is a great outlet for our creativity ," he said . " There are a lot of texture. This still needs work. Though we know it, to make it big as possible , you're always working on it. We do not just hit 20 songs, ' Here , we have finished. " We do not do that. Really treat them with respect . "
OK , so the fans love . But what about the artists ?" I do not know what to think of their original bands tribute bands . Maybe like maybe resent ," Mercedes said. "I dunno , I've never talked to one of those artists . But I think tribute bands keep the music out there and keep people interested in it. "
You can experience this night of Jergel , 103 Slade Lane (or 285 Northgate Drive in your GPS) in Warrendale . Doors open at 6 and the show starts at 8. Tickets are $ 22.
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