I couldn't find a more perfect way to pregame the kickoff of the Pearl Jam American tour in Pittsburgh than seeing a special, more intimate performance the night before in "Low Light."
Close your eyes, grab a drink and dance along to the sweet sounds of Pearl Jam. But open your eyes, look in front of you and realize you are watching The Ten Band, their tribute band.
Frontman, Nick, not only sounds, grunts and mumbles like Eddie Vedder but he does the little side-step shuffle that Eddie is famous for. Nick has all of Ed's moves down to a science. You can't find a "Better Man."
Ray Jay on drums kicks the band into gear. It's "Hard to Imagine" they could find a drummer that can sound just as good as Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam.
Then we have Todd blastin' the bass. How someone can do the riffs that Jeff Ament can produce is wild to me. "Thumbing My Way" is his way of life on the bass guitar.
Curly haired Billy is on the guitar and back up vocals. Stone Gossard would be "Alive" with emotion if he saw how much hard work and dedication Billy does to sound and play just like him.
Finally we have Brian on lead guitar. Mike McCready's twin "In Hiding." This dude can rock out just like his idol.
To encompass each member's talent and come together as a band is electrifying. Seeing these guys live gives the crowd such energy you honestly feel like you're front row at an actual Pearl Jam concert.
I saw them Thursday October 10th at the Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh the night before the Pearl Jam concert. This was about my 5th time seeing them and it gets better every time.
I seriously get chills when I see my favorite bands live, tears even stream sometimes. Even seeing a cover band did this to me. They are that good.
Very energizing group of guys that can really work the crowd.
You can visit their website or friend them on Facebook. If you weren't one of the "lucky ones" that got to see Pearl Jam live, I'd check these guys out. Just as breathtaking.
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