From the promoter: On what would have been Freddie Mercury's 61st birthday, a brand new Queen tribute band, Magnifico!, gives their debut performance for eager and unsuspecting patrons alike. The group of Austin musicians have devoted months to preparation - not as a one time lark but rather as a loving, if ostentatious homage to rock royalty's most majestic rock band.
Drawing a set from both radio hits and deeper cuts, Magnifico! has spent countless hours learning the intricate progressions and notoriously complex backing vocals to do the music justice. "We all love Queen," says member David Wyatt, "but we use the 'tribute' moniker reluctantly.
" Whereas cover bands generally play music by multiple artists, most tribute bands focus on just one band and even go so far as dressing as specific members and taking on their speaking affectations. "No." replies singer Zach Hall, "I'm not speaking with a British accent and I'm not growing a mustache.
" But he may well wear tights. Considering Magnifico! is playing the music of one of music's flashiest groups - they intend to be appropriately bawdy.
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