Get Back Loretta
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Get Back Loretta is a Nickelback tribute band from San Diego, California
. The band consists of Steven Bradford (vocals, bass); Kevin Martin (vocals, piano); Isaac Cass (drums); Joey Bradford (guitar); and Chris Wilson (guitar); John Fransz (guitar); Josh Cass (guitar); Santino Romeri (guitar); Dalton Harmon (guitar); Benjamin Johnston (guitar); TJ Something (guitar); Jeremiah Zimmerman (guitar); Matthew Knapp (guitar); John Stamos (Keytar, Electric Triangle) . They have received San Diego Music Awards
including "Best New Artist" in 2005, "Best Pop" in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and "Best Pop Album" in 2007 for "Over The Wall".
The band's name is derived from a line of The Beatles
' song "Get Back
". They are also heavily inspired by Puddle of Mud and John Stamos
. In fact, many of the band's instruments were created from excess props following the conclusion of the TV show Full House
.
The band is mentioned in Urban Dictionary
's definition of Musical Epiphany.
Their debut album, Over The Wall, is a concept album about the demolition of the Berlin wall as told through the perspective of the characters on Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. When played backwards, you can hear the recipe for the band's world famous oatmeal cookies.
Their second EP, Where Did You Go?, is a fantastic homage to their mathcore
and thrash
roots. Most of the songs alternate between a 7/12 and a 6/8 time signature and bleed into another like a dying wildabeast. The album also includes a B-Side cover of Nickelback's famous butt-rock song "Drop B is super cool bro"
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California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. The band consists of Steven Bradford (vocals, bass); Kevin Martin (vocals, piano); Isaac Cass (drums); Joey Bradford (guitar); and Chris Wilson (guitar); John Fransz (guitar); Josh Cass (guitar); Santino Romeri (guitar); Dalton Harmon (guitar); Benjamin Johnston (guitar); TJ Something (guitar); Jeremiah Zimmerman (guitar); Matthew Knapp (guitar); John Stamos (Keytar, Electric Triangle) . They have received San Diego Music Awards
San Diego Music Awards
The San Diego Music Awards are an awards show held annually in San Diego, California to recognize the best bands and artists in local music. The awards have been held since 1991 and were originally organized by the city's main local music publication, , which eventually became the alternative...
including "Best New Artist" in 2005, "Best Pop" in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and "Best Pop Album" in 2007 for "Over The Wall".
The band's name is derived from a line of The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
' song "Get Back
Get Back
"Get Back" is a song by The Beatles, composed by Paul McCartney and frequently attributed to Lennon–McCartney. The song was originally released as a single on 11 April 1969, and credited to "The Beatles with Billy Preston." A different mix of the song later became the closing track of Let It Be ,...
". They are also heavily inspired by Puddle of Mud and John Stamos
John Stamos
John Phillip Stamos is an American actor, singer and musician best known for his work in television, especially in his starring role as Jesse Katsopolis on the ABC sitcom Full House. Since the cancellation of that show in 1995, Stamos has appeared in numerous television films and series. From 2006...
. In fact, many of the band's instruments were created from excess props following the conclusion of the TV show Full House
Full House
Full House is an American sitcom television series. Set in San Francisco, the show chronicles widowed father Danny Tanner, who, after the death of his wife, enlists his best friend Joey Gladstone and his brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis to help raise his three daughters, D.J., Stephanie, and...
.
The band is mentioned in Urban Dictionary
Urban Dictionary
Urban Dictionary is a Web-based dictionary of slang words and phrases, which contained over 6 million definitions . Submissions are regulated by volunteer editors and rated by site visitors...
's definition of Musical Epiphany.
Their debut album, Over The Wall, is a concept album about the demolition of the Berlin wall as told through the perspective of the characters on Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. When played backwards, you can hear the recipe for the band's world famous oatmeal cookies.
Their second EP, Where Did You Go?, is a fantastic homage to their mathcore
Mathcore
Mathcore is a rhythmically complex and dissonant fusion style of hardcore punk and Metal. It has its roots in bands such as Converge, Botch, and The Dillinger Escape Plan. The term mathcore is suggested by analogy with math rock. Both math rock and mathcore make use of unusual time signatures...
and thrash
Thrash
Thrash may refer to:*Thrashing , where increasing resources are used to do a decreasing amount of work*Thrash , mascot of the Atlanta Thrashers-Music:*Thrash metal, a subgenre of heavy metal music...
roots. Most of the songs alternate between a 7/12 and a 6/8 time signature and bleed into another like a dying wildabeast. The album also includes a B-Side cover of Nickelback's famous butt-rock song "Drop B is super cool bro"
Live Shows
The bands live shows are known to consist of one part music and two parts traditional african dance. The band often plays on stage in multi tone leotards that were designed by San Diego artist, Looki Serone. Audience members are often encouraged to throw string cheese at the band in mid performance, and the band typically requests that all members of the audience turn around so that their backs are to the artists for the entire duration of the show.Albums
- 90's power jams cover album
- Over The WallOver the Wall"Over the Wall" is a single by Echo & the Bunnymen which was released in 1981 in Australia and is from the 1981 album Heaven Up Here. The b-side of the single, which wasn't released in any other country, was the title track from the band's 1980 debut album, Crocodiles...
(2006)
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EPs and singles
- Where Did You Go? (2009)
- Winter Bloo: An Aural Companion to Side A (2007) * Vinyl Release by Poseur InkPoseur InkPoseur Ink is a company that was started in 2001 by comic artist Rachel Dukes. Based in San Diego, California the company specializes in independent comics, zines, buttons, and novelty t-shirts....
. - Get Back Loretta EP (2005)
- In The Midst Of It All EP (2008)