Good cover bands in Calgary

[89coupe]

Can anyone recommend a good cover band for Calgary area?

Classic Rock & Top 40 music

[nismodrifter]

rage2

[ExtraSlow]

Like to hire for a private event or to see at a dive bar or what?

[rage2]

Brokentoyz, originally a Motley Crue cover band, expanded to wide variety of hair metal. Drummer filled in for Tommy Lee when he was hurt once too. They still do a couple shows a year, and available to hire for private parties.

[Darkane]

Brokentoyz, originally a Motley Crue cover band, expanded to wide variety of hair metal. Drummer filled in for Tommy Lee when he was hurt once too. They still do a couple shows a year, and available to hire for private parties.

I knew you’d say that haha. Yes, they are awesome - like a steel panther lite.

[rage2]

Ya that’s considered classic rock these days. No other cover band I’ve seen comes close. Have yet to find any good 60s and 70s classic rock cover bands locally.

[suntan]

I thought rage2 was an Asian Elvis impersonator.

[ipeefreely]

Brokentoyz are awesome! :clap:


Saw them a couple of times (2012?/2014) when I was in town for work. They played every Thursday back then (I think).

108476

[rage2]

I thought rage2 was an Asian Elvis impersonator.
Funny, been listening to a lot of Elvis lately, particularly his catalog of blues songs.

[TurboMedic]

Brokentoyz are awesome! :clap:


Saw them a couple of times (2012?/2014) when I was in town for work. They played every Thursday back then (I think).

108476

Drummer quit that a long time ago, now is playing as Hollywood Angels with a regular gig starting at Rose and Crown this week I think?

I don't know how many are still together, but Bush League was good, they had the guitarist from Zuckerbaby.....Silly Wrabbit was ok....Glow was really good

[Darkane]

Drummer quit that a long time ago, now is playing as Hollywood Angels with a regular gig starting at Rose and Crown this week I think?

I don't know how many are still together, but Bush League was good, they had the guitarist from Zuckerbaby.....Silly Wrabbit was ok....Glow was really good

Basically all the Music Centre Canada crew.

[TurboMedic]

Basically all the Music Centre Canada crew.

Yup! It was a small crowd back when I was in the scene

[JRSC00LUDE]

Perhaps modern day Metallica will come through soon.

[cam_wmh]

Brokentoys is solid for sure. BC/DC? They're a good time.

[ExtraSlow]

Bcdc is a personal favourite, because I like the songs.

[Darkane]

British Columbia, District Columbia are good, yes.

[rage2]

Yea bc dc is awesome too. Not local but close enough. I’d argue bc dc’s singing is better live than AC/DC. Brian Johnson is brutal live the several times I’ve seen them, plus YouTube.

[89coupe]

Like to hire for a private event or to see at a dive bar or what?

Hire for a private event

[89coupe]

I really like these guys but a little too expensive for what I want to pay.


https://youtu.be/3B_-dG1TEWU

[R-Audi]

A friends Dad has a cover band that does a bunch of Elvis/Cash etc type stuff?

[4WARNED]

While not quite the classic rock you specified, we had a beetles tribute band out for our AGM in the Invermere valley. They were really good and played for three sets (costume changes, etc.). Good for all ages. go by the name "All you need is love" Beetles tribute band.
if not your cup of tea, just ignore my contribution lol....

[Swank]

Nothing to add here other than I like their name :rofl: - https://thehipreplacements.ca/

[R-Audi]

A friends Dad has a cover band that does a bunch of Elvis/Cash etc type stuff?

So the band is called "Memphis Mafia"

Promo Video:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=353448386853607&ref=sharing

[cam_wmh]

Oh fuck, how did I forget.

Ted Alexander.
He's from like De Winton, but played at the infamous White House in Windermere. Dude, absolutely murders the Roland Junos, playing 80's retro-synth covers. 8/10 or 10/10 with good drugs.

[R-Audi]

Oh fuck, how did I forget.

Ted Alexander.
He's from like De Winton, but played at the infamous White House in Windermere. Dude, absolutely murders the Roland Junos, playing 80's retro-synth covers. 8/10 or 10/10 with good drugs.



Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I believe Ted died. He was in pretty rough shape due to diabetes and alcholism. Saw him many nights at the Whitehouse as well!

[cam_wmh]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I believe Ted died. He was in pretty rough shape due to diabetes and alcholism. Saw him many nights at the Whitehouse as well!

OMG no, that's tragic.