Someone once said:
"Imitation is the highest form of flattery".
This is proving to be true in the growing popularity of tribute acts. Bon
Giovi are certainly making their presence felt on the circuit, with a string
of countrywide gigs behind them.
Following
their 1996 appearance on TV’s ‘Stars In Their Eyes’, the
band have increased their audience from 3000 at Donnington to over 7000 at the
BMF Rally in Peterborough. This year, Bon Giovi feature in the highly popular ‘Totally
Tributes’ themed holidays at Butlins, tour Europe and have featured
on the New Jersey tribute acts CD ‘A Garden State of Mind vol 1’.
After an appearance on ITV's Stars In Their Eyes in 1996
(performing the hit single "Always") and performing to 3000 super
bikers at Donnington, the band went on to headline the Monsters Of Rock
festivals at Butlins, and play in front of 7000 Bikers at the British
Motorcycle Federation. This
year, Bon Giovi feature in the highly popular ‘Totally Tributes’
themed holidays at Butlins.
Bon Giovi were the only UK band to make a guest appearance on the New Jersey
tribute album "Garden Sate Of Mind Vol. 1"
Quotes:
"The capper, though, has to be the British cover band Bon Giovi doing a
note-for-note take on Bon Jovi¹s anthemic "Livin' On A
Prayer"."
Jim Testa - Jerseybeat.com
"Bon Giovi are the only non-New Jersey band on the album & Commodity
Oddity have made Bon Giovi honorary New Jersians for the album"
Nick Clemente - Producer
Bon Giovi may not be the first and will certainly not be the last tribute band
to emerge in the UK, but are definitely one of the BEST
soundalikes. Representing Bon Jovi halfway through their career,
Bon Giovi play all the hits and a whole lot more!
Formed in 1999, Bon Giovi are incredibly tight as a unit, playing as though
they have been together for years. They convey a sense of
professionalism matched only by their sense of humour! These five
individually talented musicians have come together to celebrate one of the
world's most successful bands.
If you want a stadium atmosphere at a local venue, if you like Bon Jovi and
you want a great night out, catch Bon Giovi at their next gig!
