The Musical Box (Genesis tribute), 7 March 2015
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Topic: The Musical Box (Genesis tribute), 7 March 2015
Posted By: cstack3
Subject: The Musical Box (Genesis tribute), 7 March 2015
Date Posted: March 08 2015 at 01:16
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I had the pleasure to attend a very fine "The Musical Box" concert at the historic Arcada Theater in St. Charles, Illinois USA tonight! The Musical Box are a Canadian professional tribute band performing the music of Gabriel-era Genesis. Their shows are built around one of the albums, and additional material is often interspersed or played as an encore. Tonight's show was their "Foxtrot" show, the previous night's was "Selling England" (which I missed due to financial constraints!). For the uninitiated, The Musical Box attempt to recreate the stage feel and appearance of Gabriel-era Genesis shows to the greatest extent possible. Authentic instruments (Mellotron, Rickenbacker guitars etc.) are used, and each member is an expert in performing his role to visually and sonically portray the actual band. Tonight's set list included:
It was an amazing show! As a guitarist/bass guitarist, I appreciate the effort that goes into playing this repertoire, and they did this beautifully. Keys and percussion also gave an excellent and faithful performance, and the lead vocalist eerily captured the energy and humor of a young Peter Gabriel. This was my second Musical Box concert (I saw "The Lamb" a few years ago), and they never disappoint! The band's website is http://themusicalbox.net/" rel="nofollow - http://themusicalbox.net/
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Posted By: HolyMoly
Date Posted: March 08 2015 at 10:10
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I've seen them twice - first doing the SEBTP-era set list, then doing the Lamb. I have to say that both performances were incredibly vital (I never saw the PG Genesis in person, so I won't claim authenticity), and worlds better than the Genesis concert I attended in the Orange Bowl in 1986. Thanks for the review! I would love to see a performance of that set list. ------------- My other avatar is a Porsche It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased. -Kehlog Albran |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: March 08 2015 at 14:21
Thanks for the comment! Former band members rave about TMB, and even assisted them with their performance of "The Lamb" by providing surviving slide-projector art slides etc. http://www.theridgefieldpress.com/40730/playhouse-notes-musical-box-brings-genesis-tribute/" rel="nofollow - http://www.theridgefieldpress.com/40730/playhouse-notes-musical-box-brings-genesis-tribute/ Steve Hackett says: “I cannot imagine that you could have a better tribute for any act. They not only manage to sound, but look virtually identical.” More Genesis comments on the website: http://www.themusicalbox.net/sebtp.php?lang=en" rel="nofollow - http://www.themusicalbox.net/sebtp.php?lang=en The stage setup looked EXACTLY like this, amazing!  |
HolyMoly wrote:Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: March 08 2015 at 20:06
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Haven't yet seen Foxtrot (they rarely do this one) but saw SEBTP at least 10 times and Lamb twice. Always Exceeeeeeellent! ------------- |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 08:51
Their performance of "Supper's Ready" was drop-dead amazing! |
Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: March 10 2015 at 09:21
| Thanks for the review, Chuck! This confirms the good things I have heard about "The Musical Box", and the great rep they have. Cheers! |