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Mulch, Sweat, n' Shears Is The Winner Of The Battle Of The Disney World Rock Bands
They are the winner of the inaugural Battle Of The Disney World Rock Bands. They were voted by you, the fans, as the best rock band in Disney World.
Voting Results:
Mulch, Sweat, n' Shears came in 1st place by a large margin garnering 68% of your votes. Off Kilter, finished a distant 2nd with 24%.If you can't wait until your next visit to Disney's Hollywood Studios to see our champion, you may want to consider their CD which is called "Los Lawn Boys."
Thank you to all of the fans of the Disney World Rock Bands who took the time to vote.
Live entertainment is one of the best features of Disney World. There is much more than animated characters to Disney World and the high quality of these bands and other live entertainment at Disney World certainly proves it.
Congratulations again to Mulch, Sweat, n' Shears, those 5 guys who want to ROCK YOUR FACE OFF, for being voted by the fans as the Best Rock Band in Disney World!
Mulch, Sweat, n' Shears Is Disney World's Mobile Rock Band
Rock n' Roll can be found on the "Streets of America" in Disney's Hollywood Studios driving a yellow landscaping truck.
Mulch, Sweat, n' Shears is the creative name for a great rock band that is hidden under the guise of a group of landscapers looking to hit it big and land a record deal.
The landscaping gimmick gets your attention, but it is their top notch musical talent that will have you sticking around to hear their complete set.
Mulch, Sweat, n' Shears specializes in classic rock, playing such great cover tunes as: "Start Me Up", "Life In The Fastline", "Walk This Way", & "Honky Tonk Woman". The band lists these true classic rock icons as their influences: Led Zeppelin, Queen, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Jet, Aerosmith, Steppenwolf, Jimmy Eat World, Jimi Hendrix, KISS, & Van Halen.
The talented artists who make up Mulch, Sweat, n' Shears are:
- CC Dixon - Bass, Vocals
- Angelo Jannotti - Guitar, Vocals
- Jameson Boyce - Keyboards, Additional Guitar, Vocals
- Matt Bloodwell - Drums, Vocals
- Paul Secord - Vocals
- Jim Doyle - Vocals
- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 11:00am, 12:00, 1:00, 4:00 & 5:00p
- Tuesday at 11:00am, 12:00 & 1:00pm
- Sunday Extra Magic Hours at 7:45 & 9:00pm
I'll end this post with a quote from their website that sums it all up:
"Los Lawn Boys" is a Rock n' Roll juggernaut. Their blend of comic timing with intense and distinctive musical artistry will ROCK YOUR FACE OFF.
The British Invasion Brings The Music Of The Beatles To Epcot
If you are strolling through Epcot’s World Showcase and you happen to hear some great Beatles’ song playing, most likely it is the British Invasion that you are hearing.
The British Invasion is an Epcot staple playing in their own gazebo tucked away in the Great Britain Pavilion behind the gardens.
They not only do a great job covering the classic Beatles tunes, but they look the part as well, with great costumes and hair styles to match those of the Beatles from the 60’s.
They perform at Epcot 5 days a week (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday) with five, 20 minute sets per day (currently: 3:00, 4:30, 6:00, 7:00 & 8:00pm).
For each set that they perform, they do a costume change and a different selection of songs. So if you happen to catch them during multiple performances during an evening you will see all different songs performed.
The costumes are great, from the basic black suits, to the Nehru jackets, to the Sgt. Peppers Heart Club Band outfits. They definitely evoke the images of the Beatles as well as the sound.
They will on occasion also sing songs from other British Invasion era acts, and during a recent visit I saw a complete set made up of non-Beatles songs including Van Morrison’s “Brown Eyed Girl” that sounded great.
If you enjoy the Beatles then you will definitely have a great time watching The British Invasion. They are truly a top notch Beatles cover band, and should be on your list of Epcot attractions to see.
Off Kilter Makes Kilt Wearing Cool At Epcot
Main Entry: off–kil·ter
Pronunciation: \-ˈkil-tər\
Function: adjective
1 : not in perfect balance : a bit askew
2 : eccentric, unconventional
Off Kilter is an appropriate name for the 5 Kilt Wearing Lads who play Celtic Rock music at Epcot's Canadian Pavilion in Disney World. They are anything but conventional.
Although the band is found in Canada along Epcot's World Showcase, none of the band members hail from there.
There is an international flavor to the band though as one member is from Ireland, another from Puerto Rico, and the rest are from the United States.
- Jamie Holton - "Founder", Singer and Bagpipe player extraordinaire.
- Mark Weldon - "Co-Founder", Lead Singer, and Bass player.
- Scotty Zymowski - Drummer
- Tony Escapa - Keyboards
- Randy Holbrook - Lead Guitar
Off Kilter is consistently a fan favorite at Epcot. They play a blend of traditional Celtic songs that they have added a rock music edge to, a number of Rock songs that they have added a Celtic feel to, and some of their own original material.
In addition to their musical talent, they put on an entertaining live show. They engage the audience and make it a fun experience. As their kilted attire suggests, they don't take themselves too seriously and it contributes to the fun in their shows.
You Can Listen To Off Kilter at Home
For the Off Kilter fans, you can listen to Off Kilter from the comforts of your own home. They have released several CDs that are available, including:
Off Kilter even has their own website: http://www1.offkilter.net/
Kilts For Everyone
Off Kilter is a must see part of every trip to Epcot. I always check to make sure that we only visit Epcot on days that Off Kilter is perfoming. If they are not a regular part of your Epcot visits, you need to check them out, and I'm certain that you too, will be adding them to your must see parts of your Disney World vacations.
Mo 'Rockin Rocks Epcot
Mo'Rockin is a six piece group which blends rhythms from around the globe—including Middle Eastern, African, Spanish and American—and performing it all on traditional and modern instuments.You can find Mo 'Rockin in the Moroccan pavilion at Epcot during your next visit to Disney World.
Mo 'Rockin is comprised of:
AMIR ALI - Lead Singer violinist, oud player and Band leader
ILHAM - Backup vocalist and Oriental Dance
DAVE LOWREY - Bass Guitar
RENE ZAYAS - Keys and backup vocals
ABDELILAH TAHOUR - Darbouka backup vocals
MATHEW ANTOLICK - Zendrum
The Band's Founder and Leader - Amir Ali
Amir Ali founded Mo 'Rockin in (1998), and has been performing at Epcot's Moroccan pavilion for eighteen years.
At age seventeen, Ali came to the United States where he studied jazz, funk, American pop, blues, R & B and hip hop. He has recorded with numerous major record labels and toured with such famous musicians as Abboud Abdel Al, Haj Younes, Amad Doughane, and many more.
Not Your Ordinary Rock Band
Mo 'Rockin plays its own original music during its 20 minute sets that it plays at Disney World. The varied sounds and influences really make this a true World Music feel.
Besides their style of music the instruments that they play are not what you would typically see in a "rock band". Although you may see an occasional violin, how often would you see an Oud or a Zendrum?
The Oud is an instrument that has its roots going back 4500 years and is very popular in Arabic countries even today.
The The Zendrum is a MIDI (Musical Instrument DigitalInterface) triggering controller designed by drummers to allow musicians to express their creativity in rhythmic and intuitive ways. However, the Zendrum can trigger ANY sound via MIDI, so it is much more than drums yet as easy to play as tapping your desk with your fingers. Unlike a keyboard, there are no moving parts to break or wear out.
Not Your Ordinary Rock Band
Mo 'Rockin plays its own original music during its 20 minute sets that it plays at Disney World. The varied sounds and influences really make this a true World Music feel.
Besides their style of music the instruments that they play are not what you would typically see in a "rock band". Although you may see an occasional violin, how often would you see an Oud or a Zendrum?
The Oud is an instrument that has its roots going back 4500 years and is very popular in Arabic countries even today.
If you love Mo 'Rockin you may want to check out their CD entitled "One World".
Mo 'Rockin
They are a Disney World and an Epcot World Showcase staple entertaining and exposing people to musical influences that they may not be familiar with, but find themselves liking.
Who doesn't like a band that has their own belly dancer?
If you are not familiar with Mo 'Rockin certainly check them out during your next visit to Epcot. Their performances are free with your Epcot admission. You will be entertained and you may find yourself enjoying a type of music you have never heard before.
Battle Of The Disney World Rock Bands - Which Will Come Out On Top?
This week Only WDWorld is out to settle the question:
Which Disney World Rock Band is the best?
To answer this question we have placed a poll on the Only WDWorld site and we want you to vote for your favorite and leave comments telling us why.
The four contestants in this inaugural Battle Of The Disney World Rock Bands has four worthy contestants:
Three bands can be found in Epcot and one is located in Disney's Hollywood Studios. They all are great, and have their own styles and fan followings.
Which Disney World Rock Band is the best?
To answer this question we have placed a poll on the Only WDWorld site and we want you to vote for your favorite and leave comments telling us why.
The four contestants in this inaugural Battle Of The Disney World Rock Bands has four worthy contestants:
- The British Invasion
- Off Kilter
- Mo 'Rockin
- Mulch, Sweat, n' Shears
Three bands can be found in Epcot and one is located in Disney's Hollywood Studios. They all are great, and have their own styles and fan followings.
Each day for the next 4 days an article will be posted highlighting one of the bands.
It's time to speak up and be heard: Start Voting for your Favorite now!
