Dave Bryce Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Whassup, boys - So, I'm playing keys in this new project called The Police Cars. Oddly enough, we do almost entirely Police and Cars tunes, which are just a ton of fun to play. The band features the best rhythm section I've ever had the pleasure to play with (Matt Bissonette and John Ferraro). These guys are unreal, and the singer is pretty unbelievable as well - he's totally got the Sting thing down. We're headlining at the Viper Room on Thursday night, and the gig is being videotaped (in HD!). If any forumites are in the area and not busy, I'd love to see you there! dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 What a great concept! I'd love to see it if I wasn't halfway across the country. I know some guys that do a couple similar things around here. Actually, the guy that books us does a great Johnny Cash and teams up with some other guys to do: "Petty Cash" - All Tom Petty and Johnny Cash "A Tale of Two Johhny's" - All John Lennon and Johnny Cash In general, I like bands that can come up with some sort of theme or something unique and not just go out and play the same random batch of songs that all the other bands around town are playing. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 (Matt Bissonette and John Ferraro) http://www.clipartof.com/images/emoticons/xsmall2/469_jaw_dropping.gif "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 I'd love to see it if I wasn't halfway across the country. Did I mention the HD video shoot? I believe the plan is to post at least some of the show on our web site. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 You guy have got to be smokin'. John Ferraro!! I wish he were at my house everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 John Ferraro!! I wish he were at my house everyday. Tell me about it.... Get this - he comes to rehearsal a few weeks back grinning from ear to ear because he had spent the day in the studio playing drums on Ronnie Wood's upcoming solo record. Sounds like a fun way to spend an afternoon. The brother is all over that Stewart Copeland thing... dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 He's one of those guys who can play and relate to anything. Always sees the music for what it is rather than what it isn't and can lay a serious deep pocket for it. Buy him a beer for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Buy him a beer for me. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadyb Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 "Petty Cash" - All Tom Petty and Johnny Cash "A Tale of Two Johhny's" - All John Lennon and Johnny Cash "Floyd the Barber" - A 90 minute live version of the Beach Boys' "Barbara Ann" arranged and performed in the style of Pink Floyd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I love The Police Cars concept. Two of my favourite bands. Can you hook us with recordings of the band? I can't wait to hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Damn, I'm on Catalina Island with my daughters 6th grade class field trip that night. Dave, keep me/us posted on any other upcoming gigs though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Can you hook us with recordings of the band? I should have two full live sets complete with video after next Thursday night. We haven't tracked anything else yet. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Man, I missed steadyb's stand-up, tonight I missed Ken's photo gallery opening, and I probably won't be able to make it to the Viper Room on Thursday either! I'm not giving up just yet though. I'd really love to see this. I bet you're having a great time with these guys, Dave. I know I would. Very cool! Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Awesome! Love anyone with 'Bissonette' in their name. My good friend is a bartender at Viper, I'll see if he's working that night and try to make it out either way. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I'll be there...I have to be in Hollyweird later that night anyway, so your show will be a perfect warmup...especially with Bob's friend giving out free drinks. http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenElevenShadows Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I can't make any promises, but I am going to try and make this. Ken Lee Photography - photos and books Eleven Shadows ambient music The Mercury Seven-cool spacey music Linktree to various sites Instagram Nightaxians Video Podcast Eleven Shadows website Ken Lee Photography Pinterest Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonizer Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I would really enjoy seeing this, but I am on the wrong side of the continent. Sting is tough to cover with that high range! I really enjoy Summers' guitar playing on the first 3 Police albums. I would be interested in hearing any clips you might be able to share later. Our modest covers band plays "You're All I've Got Tonight", which is a great attitude song, and our lead guitarist tells me it is his favorite song on which to play a solo, out of all the songs our band plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 DB, those are both bad mofo's. With you in the mix that is going to be one bada$$ band. Great concept too... good luck with this project, it should go far. Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 good luck with this project, it should go far. Thank you, sir... Yeah, it's amazing how popular tribute bands are....lotta demand, better $ than playing originals. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 good luck with this project, it should go far. Thank you, sir... Yeah, it's amazing how popular tribute bands are....lotta demand, better $ than playing originals. dB True that! At House of Blues the other night I saw a Led Zeppelin tribute on the bill headlining their own night! Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I'll be there...I have to be in Hollyweird later that night anyway, so your show will be a perfect warmup...especially with Bob's friend giving out free drinks. No promises on that end! Although I can buy a round. We'll either both be there or we'll both be rehearsing up in Valencia. I hope for the former. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Yeah, it's amazing how popular tribute bands are....lotta demand, better $ than playing originals. dB True that! At House of Blues the other night I saw a Led Zeppelin tribute on the bill headlining their own night! Led Zepagain. maybe? My friends in Which One's Pink play to packed houses all over the southland. ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 It was probably Zoso since I just saw they were coming to the Houston HoB next month. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Yeah, it's amazing how popular tribute bands are....lotta demand, better $ than playing originals. dB True that! At House of Blues the other night I saw a Led Zeppelin tribute on the bill headlining their own night! Led Zepagain. maybe? Yep, that's who it was. What a way to make a living! Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 What a way to make a living! No doubt. I'm having the best time with this stuff...and getting to switch from one band's stuff to another really keeps it interesting. We actually keep a couple of Cheap Trick songs handy so that we can become the Cheap Police Cars if we want to. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewImprov Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 We actually keep a couple of Cheap Trick songs handy so that we can become the Cheap Police Cars if we want to. dB Ok, so now I'm inspired to start a band that covers early Zappa and early Floyd called The Atom Heart Mothers of Invention. Turn up the speaker Hop, flop, squawk It's a keeper -Captain Beefheart, Ice Cream for Crow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Ok, so now I'm inspired to start a band that covers early Zappa and early Floyd called The Atom Heart Mothers of Invention. I'd totally come see that. Tonight's set list: 1. Bye Bye Love 2. Message In A Bottle 3. Good Times Roll 4. Can't Stand Losing You 5. Just What I Needed 6. Da Doo Doo Doo 7. Synchronicty II 8. Driven To Tears 9. Wrapped Around Your Finger 10. Dangerous Type 11. Roxanne 12. Walking On The Moon 13. World Is Running Down 14. Best Friend's Girl 15. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic 16. You're All I've Got Tonight Encore 17. You Might Think 18. I Want You To Want Me 19. Surrender dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Switching bands during the encore? That's a cheap trick! Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 dB, I love the setlist and hope I can see your band one day. Please align a show around NAMM next year! You guys should also add Gary Numan's song "Cars" to your setlist as that would fit the name just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 The singer in me understands that set list well. You're alternating the really tough Sting stuff with the much easier to sing Cars material. Who'd you get to sing lead on Police dB? That's not an easy task! Oh yeah... I'd put I Want You To Want Me last in your encores. Surrender's a great song but not as well known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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