Southern Rock Throwdown
SOUTHERN ROCK THROWDOWN Featuring Skynyrd Rising (Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd), Good Company (Tribute to Bad Company), and Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers (Tribute to ZZ Top).
Skynyrd Rising – Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Show! Is based in Southern California.
The band replicates the authentic sights & sounds of an authentic Lynyrd Skynyrd show!
Skynyrd Rising Tribute Show! David Cook reproduces Ronnie Van Zant's powerful vocals and highlights the dual lead guitar riffs that Lynyrd Skynyrd is famous for.
The show spans the entire Lynyrd Skynyrd catalog including the hits like - You Got That Right! - Sweet Home Alabama - Gimme Back My Bullets – What’s Your Name - along with deep cuts like – On the Hunt - The Needle and The Spoon - Poison Whiskey – MCA - Coming Home - The Ballad of Curtis Loew.
A Realistic looking & Sounding show is at the core of every Skynyrd Rising Tribute Show! The performance and wardrobe of each musician is just like being at a Lynyrd Skynyrd show!
About the Band:
Lead singer/front man David Cook (Ronnie Van Zant) delivers the power and angst that Dave felt when he saw Ronnie & Lynyrd Skynyrd perform in 1975. Bass player Brian Patterson (Leon Wilkeson) and drummer Ron Ciago (Artimus Pyle) provide the solid rhythm section. Rodger Cunningham (Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Ed King) Michael MacMullin (Gary Rossington) knock it out of the park! Michael also performs slide guitar that turns songs like Free Bird into anthems. Dan Marsey (Billy Powell) is the absolute best in the business - providing a warm Southern rock vibe on the keyboards. Tegan Taylor (Cassie Gaines) provides the perfect backups vocals with a beautiful southern voice that makes the songs come alive.
When you come to a Skynyrd Rising show – it’s just like Comin Home!
Come see “Good Company” the worlds #1 premiere tribute to the legendary Paul “The Voice” Rodgers who was the singer for Bad Company, Free, The Firm, and Queen after the late Freddie Mercury.
The show is a power packed performance featuring all the greatest music from Paul Rodgers of “Bad Company” extraordinary career covering songs from the early 1970s to current hits. Now is your chance to see them live for one night only. Bring your friends, tell everyone, and get ready to “ROCK STEADY”!
The lineup will include San Diego native rocker Al Reed! A multi-instrumentalist, Paul Rodgers impersonator, singer songwriter and 45 year music veteran. Al has been a former Reno Nevada regional “The Voice” contestant and was 11th runner up in a field of 500. He will be belting out a rich and soulful tonality that fans hunger for in their music.
On keyboards and backing vocals is the popular and well loved, Eric Monroe who was the founder of the popular smash hit 80’s band, “The Monroes”; best known for their popular hit single, “What Do All The People Know”. Monroe can currently be seen in several tribute bands throughout the San Diego area.
Then there’s perfectionist bassist, backup vocalist, and founding member “Johnny Rhinestone.” Playing the part of the late “Boz” Burrell. Mr. Rhinestone had great success in the 80’s with his original band,” ERTH”, having released an epic album with air play in the Southern California region. He currently can be found in San Diego and LA playing with various top cover and tribute bands.
Also included is the astute guitarist and backup vocalist Eric Schink. He will draw you in with his exact note for note mimicry of Mick Ralph’s bluesy and passionate guitar style that gave Bad Company its “Hard and Edgy” sound that only comes from a Gibson Les Paul. Schink can also be found performing in other tribute bands local to the San Diego area.
Last but not least there is drummer Mic Backman, the heartbeat of the band! Backman is an avid and knowledgeable fan of Bad Company/Free and its drummer, “Simon Kirke.” He will amaze you at how well studied he is on every song. His dedication to his craft is very apparent to listeners and they can’t help but feel like they are in a time machine blasting straight back to the 70’s.
Good Company cordially encourages and invites you to sing along to these memorable and timeless tunes and also to vote this year for Paul Rodgers to be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame!!
Formed in 2011 Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers (Ultimate ZZ Top Tribute) hails from the San Francisco Bay Area. Real Beards, no fakes! Paying homage to the greatest rock n roll band from Texas. Playing ALL of the “Hits” and some extra deep tracks that will make ya get up and boogie and party down! Harkening back to when music was pure and fun.Beer Drinkers has had a very successful run playing many notable Casinos, Bike Rally’s, and Events all over California, Nevada, and Beyond.