The Land of Ozz, Garden State Radio and Start Making Sense
The top 3 Lehigh Valleyarea concerts this week are loaded with tribute acts ready to showcase just why they’re the No. 1 cover band in their realm.
First, follow the yellow brick road to The Land of Ozz, a Philadelphia band paying tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. Next, New Jersey’s own Garden State Radio take on popular hits from the ‘50s to current favorites, bringing the dance party to Musikfest Café.
And last, Start Making Sense pay tribute to Talking Heads, David Byrne and more with an added live horn band for only a few select shows (including this one!)
THE LAND OF OZZ When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville
How much: $29.50-$49.50
Tickets: www.st94.com/ 215-257-5808
Musical style: Heavy metal, hard rock, hair metal
Known for hits like: Covers of Ozzy Osbourne and
Black Sabbath songs including “No More Tears,” Crazy Train,” “Mama I’m Coming Home,” “Paranoid” and “War Pigs.”
Meet the band: Consisting of seasoned Philadelphia musicians each with over 35 years of experience, The Land of Ozz takes audiences on a wild trip through Ozzy Osbourne’s career. Impeccable note-for-note covers of Ozzy and Black Sabbath songs combined with a live band that has not
only mastered the art and sound, but also the look, transport Ozzy fans to their happy place.
Check them out if you like:
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Dio, Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, Twisted Sister, Motorhead
GARDEN STATE RADIO
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Musikfest Cafe, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem
How much: $10-$25
Tickets: https://www.steelstacks.org/ 610-297-7100
Musical style: Rock, pop, alternative
Known for hits like: Covers of popular songs including “You Oughta Know,” “Zombie,” “Paparazzi,” “Baby One More Time” and “Pumped Up Kicks.”
Meet the band: Performing an eclectic range of covers dating back as far at the 1950s, Garden State Radio are one of New Jersey’s most popular cover bands of the last decade. Their interactive performances get crowds on their feet, dancing and singing along to their favorite hits. Their blend of songs, multiple singers, and years of experience keep fans coming back for more time after time.
Check them out if you like:
The Cranberries, Foster the People, Fleetwood Mac, Lady Gaga, Alanis Morrisette, Lizzo, Paramore
START MAKING SENSE: TRIBUTE TO TALKING HEADS
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg
How much: $22
Tickets: shermantheater. com/ 570-420-2808
Musical style: New wave, post punk, alternative
Known for hits like: Covers of Talking Heads songs including “And She Was,” “Once in a Lifetime,” “Psycho Killer,” Girlfriend is Better” and “Burning Down the House.”
Meet the band: A tribute band faithfully recreating the music of Talking Heads through all eight of their studio albums. The band unleashes a live performance that fully encompasses the live Talking Heads experience complete with a front man who so closely resembles David Byrne, you’d think it was the man himself. Songs from every era of the Talking Heads career make for the perfect ‘80s new wave art punk celebration.
Check them out if you like:
Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, David Byrne, Velvet Underground, Devo, B-52s, Television