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Okay,
look, we know how most of these band bios start. It usually goes
something like this: Imagine a band that mixes [insert well-known
indie band here] with [insert famous pop artist here] sprinkled
with a dash of [for intrigue, insert descriptive noun here]. And
of course, it's usually complete BS. Unless, that is, you're talking
about SMASH-UP DERBY.
That's
because SMASH-UP DERBY indeed does do all of the above - quite
literally. In fact, they're a totally kick-ass indie cover band
- except the singers think they're in a pop band. So while the
band is cranking out rockin' renditions of songs by Nirvana, Franz
Ferdinand, U2, or Metallica, the singers are belting out Madonna,
Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, or Run-DMC - at the same
time.
On
paper, it sounds like a train wreck, but in actuality, it melds
beautifully. With the band's skillful execution, these "hybrid
songs" sound like they were always meant to be together.
You'll never hear the originals the same way again.
However,
mashing up the music is only part of what makes SMASH-UP DERBY
unique. Their stage presentation makes them one of San Francisco's
most exciting bands, with singers Adrian and Trixxie playing off
each other, bringing a polished sense of glamour and theatricality
to the proceedings. It's a culture clash that's exciting to listen
to AND watch.
Show highlights of the past couple years include:
DC
101's "Chili Cookoff" -- Washington, DC. Flown out
for large outdoor summertime radio station festival; played with
Hoobastank & Bloodhound Gang.
Jameson
Whiskey Bartenders' Ball -- Seattle, WA. Played with Eagles
of Death Metal & El Vez. Also played Jameson Bartenders' Balls
in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Denver, Houston, San
Jose, and Sacramento.
Live
105's "Day On The Meadow" -- San Jose, CA. Large
outdoor summertime radio station festival; played with Violent
Femmes, Dresden Dolls, and Lovemakers.
Exotic
Erotic Ball -- San Francisco, CA. Played for thousands at
annual Halloween event.
Shangri-La's
Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing, China. Special three date appearance
at Beijing five-star hotel resort.
SONGLIST
includes:
Closer
to Rock 'n' Roll -
NINE INCH NAILS vs. JOAN JETT
She
Sells White Weddings -
BILLY IDOL vs. THE CULT
Sweet
Nation Army Dreams -
EURYTHMICS vs. the WHITE STRIPES
Smells
Like Billie Jean -
NIRVANA vs. MICHAEL JACKSON
Jet
Lady Joe -
JET vs. the BEATLES
vs. JOE WALSH
Tainted
Like You -
SOFT CELL vs. DANDY WARHOLS
Talking
Franz -
FRANZ FERDINAND vs. TALKING HEADS
Tricky
Sandman -
RUN-DMC vs. METALLICA
Girls
Just Want Bloody Sunday -
CYNDI LAUPER vs. U2
Black
Sabotage -
BEASTIE BOYS vs. LED ZEPPELIN
Rapture
Riders -
BLONDIE vs. THE DOORS
Everything's
Back In Black -
AC/DC vs. QUEEN
vs. DAVID BOWIE vs. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
Close
To Faith -
GEORGE MICHAEL vs. THE CURE
Don't
Stop Believin' 1979 -
JOURNEY vs. SMASHING PUMPKINS
Sgt.
Pepper's Paradise -
THE BEATLES vs. GUNS N' ROSES
A Stroke
of Genius -
CHRISTINA AGUILERA vs. THE STROKES
Kelly
Cars -
KELLY CLARKSON vs. THE CARS
You
Believe Me All Night Long -
CHER vs. AC/DC
Jerks
On Film -
DURAN DURAN vs. CAESARS
Anything
Dance, Anything Dance -
FALL OUT BOY vs. DRAMARAMA
Smells
Like Kelly's Behind -
KELLY CLARKSON vs. NIRVANA
Ministry
Milkshake -
KELIS vs. MINISTRY
Gay
Paranoia -
BLACK SABBATH vs. ELECTRIC SIX
Boulevard
of Broken Songs -
GREEN DAY vs. OASIS
vs. AEROSMITH
Don't
Call Me Blur -
BLUR vs. MADISON AVE.
Free
Party -
PINK vs. THE VINES
You've
Got A Strangelove Comin' -
DEPECHE MODE vs. JUDAS PRIEST
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