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I did yesterday stumble across a comment from Paul on Facebook, that suggests the reason is the band has really only been known as the Neverland Express in Europe, and in the states it's always been the Neverland Band. Not sure if this is true or just to get round copyright issues, without saying there are copyright issues!
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Something else too imo is that sites run by "professional" companies like the ones Meat has used ever since the old ML OIFC just don't have the interest and commitment to provide any kind of historical and comprehensive resource .. they certainly haven't shown it in the case of those he's paid anyway |
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one of the dates is the following exchange - Robert Coop - Neverland band? What happened to the neverland express? Paul Crook Paul Crook Great question... People outside of the UK/ EU don't know the NEVERLAND EXPRESS so we use the NEVERLAND BAND for marketing here in the USA. |
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05 Sep 2018, 23:58 | #207 |
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And in spite of all that advertisement, there are still some out there who think Meat Loaf is the name of the band and not just the lead singer, or who just refer to them as "Meat Loaf and his backup musicians"...
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22 Sep 2018, 06:53 | #208 |
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Kicks off in just under a week! Is anyone going to any of the shows?
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29 Sep 2018, 17:32 | #210 |
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Can't seem to find any myself. You sure you were watching the correct show?
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29 Sep 2018, 17:35 | #211 |
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Cian is also the same one who toured with Meat the past two tours. To call her "the woman singer" is an insult to her.
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^ Clip of "Paradise" from one of the first shows. We give Meat a lot -- a lot -- of leeway when he's having an off night. Let's cut them at least as much slack for this being one of the first shows. The kid's gotta hit his stride in the acting department, to which he is (let's not forget) new. When you've never acted this scene before, it's hard to determine how far you can go (no pun intended) without making the other person uncomfortable. It needs a little more rehearsal, that's all. Pluses? The vocals are fantastic (in spite of the sound mix being poorly reflected in the video), the band is cooking, and the music is exactly as I remember it. Would I fix things? Yeah; I'd rehearse Caleb and Cian from an acting standpoint a little more, and I frankly think it needs Dave on sax and at least one other female vocalist in the background for a fuller sound from the band. Also, I really miss the classic Phil Rizzuto play-by-play. But for the most part, I think they're nailing it. Last edited by letsgotoofar; 29 Sep 2018 at 21:44. |
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Don't think that YT link is embedded right, but I found it anyway.
It actually sounds quite decent. Other than Cian's tiny skirt it all looks a bit meh at the moment, but that is based on the video. Perhaps for Paradise they need to just add a different jacket for Caleb and some nicer brighter clothing for Cian to make it more fun. Some props can do wonders for the show I always think. Some type of tearaway dress that Patti had at some point was fun too. Not a terrible start, surely? But sure I understand the sentiment about it not being so easy to fill Meat's shoes. Regardless of voice the stage presence was usually just out of this world with Meat. |
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Have to disagree with some of the comments.. watching some of the footage.. they've all done it proud. No one will ever be Meat.. however as a fan of ML and the band.. I am proud of them and what they are doing.
Can't wait to catch a show. |
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30 Sep 2018, 23:50 | #218 |
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I've just watched the paradise video
I enjoyed it, good job to all involved who was on bass guitar? |
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It was ok.
Which is the worst way you could ever describe a Jim Steinman song. |
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01 Oct 2018, 10:26 | #220 |
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01 Oct 2018, 10:36 | #221 |
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Paradise, I see they're keeping in the make out scene during the play by play section!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdPvloFITZs |
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01 Oct 2018, 15:26 | #222 |
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Caleb Johnson is not Meat, but he is very good singer. His ability to sing Meat's songs is amazing. Good job!
PS. Plus - we have band (Neverland Express) together once again. Great! |
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01 Oct 2018, 17:06 | #223 |
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I don't think anyone was expecting Caleb to be Meat, TBH.
I think people are just going through a bit of shock as this is the first time we've seen anyone other than Meat with the NLE in concert. Caleb is not Meat, he doesn't have the acting chops that Meat does. We aren't expecting him to be everything Meat is. But what he IS doing, is keeping this music alive until Meat can return for one final bow. Thats all anyone can ask for at this point, and we're damn lucky we have this. |
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Per the website, they are joined on this leg of the tour by special guest musician Nick Dimichino, who also plays bass for the multi-platinum selling band Nine Days.
(In the website's promotional artwork showcasing head shots of the members of the band, he seems to have replaced Steve Buslowe, along with the notation that the alumni lineup is subject to change with each tour leg and that special guest musicians may appear as well.) |
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01 Oct 2018, 23:29 | #225 |
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cheers for the info
Steve Buslowe was among my very favourites of the NLE, such a joy to watch and listen to performing. |
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