I don't know how many people realize that this song is *COMPLETELY DRIVEN* by the bass line. . If that fails, the whole song fails. . . BIG TIME!! In this case, it's SPOT-ON! This guy nails it. . .
Richie, Dana and I are astounded at the difference between the live feed in comparison to these professionally (by you hahha) mixed version...totally awesome job!!! We love you guys and PLEASE DON'T EVER STOP!!! There is love in what you do and the world needs that!
Wherethe2riversmeet it's Danny Miranda, not your average bass player hahahaa. Played with Queen ... so a top shelf player. So glad this band managed to secure him for their gigs.
Great job all you guys! Looks like so much fun, and super cool to get three family members on stage. Reminds me of when I saw Jobim with his wife, son, daughter and son in law all in his band.
Dear Richie, here in Argentina we have a saying, EL SUEÑO DEL PIBE. (The dream of the kid) In this amazing performance I believe es duplicated. Your dad joining his son`s band and you playing with him. Congrats to all for that!
So great. It's fun to listen to it and watch it. Fantastic musicians. Richie isn't only a hell of a guitar player but also a fantastic singer. Thank you
Fantastic performance! Got to give a special mention to the bass player. I laught out loud at the very end when you played the lick from Rush's Jacobs ladder. Really fun. Appreciate things like that!
That three-way (make that four-way) guitar solo put this already awesome cover over the top! You guys are absolutely amazing. Your band is chock full of world class talent.
If I didn't know any better, and I had my eyes closed, I'd say this was Peter Gabriel himself performing this song. Nicely done! One of my favorite covers you do!
This feels like listening to Steve Vai, Steve Lukather and John Petrucci playing Peter Gabriel... 🤓 OMG!! You are great, guys! Your newest and biggest fan so far.
Everyone in this band is frightening good!! The bass player, though, isn't getting enough love! Ballsy and Funky! It's like Tony Levin with Geddy Lee's tone. AWESOME!!!
I know I'm late to the party .... But damn .... That was f-ing awesome ... Better late than never ... The band geeks are by far the best collection of musicians on you tube ...
Here's a fun secret. When I got these tracks from the club, they forgot to record the snare mic! So this snare sound is a combination of the room mics, hi-hat mic and floor tom mic, heavily processed and automated. It was a pain in the butt, but the result was worth it!
It reminds me of a combination of Led Zep and Eminence Front by The Who in the sense that you don't hear the depth of the drum on every hit like you do with a Van Halen record, but when you hear it, it pops and gives that deep satisfying thud sound. Really awesome salvaging job!
!!!!!!! Super Mega, es kribbelt an den Armen und auf dem Rücken, das sind Musiker die die Musik einfach leben... Einfach nicht von dieser Welt. Fantastisch !!! 🎤🎸🎹🥁
I just ran into you lately on you tube. I see that you have been at it a while. The production is really great, and i have enjoyed listening. It inspires me to work harder on my own productions.
These guys do the best covers. Extremely accomplished musicians.
The amount of talent in this whole group is literally almost incomprehensible.
Great taste in covering masterpieces to be mentioned either.
I don't know if I've ever heard such good guitar soloing and interplaying between obvious masters. I'm blown away.
This whole band are all incredible.
Both solos were just sick as h*ll.
Both? I mean all of them :)
I'm loving it!!!
Spot the weak link.......oh there isn’t one! Absolutely love band geeks!!
Bass player rushing the song … tempo a bit off. But I’m nitpicking lol
Male backup vocal
I don't know how many people realize that this song is *COMPLETELY DRIVEN* by the bass line. .
If that fails, the whole song fails. . . BIG TIME!!
In this case, it's SPOT-ON!
This guy nails it. . .
Not easy to play, plus you need that octave pedal to get the sound. This guy nailed it.
The best Sledgehammer I´ve ever seen.
One of the most powerful songs of the 80's.
You guys are so fun. Finding you has been like finding a light in a dark time. Hope all of you keep on making music!!!
Castellano family's like Porcaro one, both for origin and because everyone is a fantastic musician. Grandissimi!
Dad and son, priceless.
Great "cover"
You guys are great....and the female vocals in close to the edge is as good as Jon Anderson....thank you for your work
I was reluctant to click on this cause I'm really tired of the song...
...but wow, glad I did, absolutely fabulous version!
Richie, Dana and I are astounded at the difference between the live feed in comparison to these professionally (by you hahha) mixed version...totally awesome job!!! We love you guys and PLEASE DON'T EVER STOP!!! There is love in what you do and the world needs that!
I second that!!!!!!
@@moodylicious I third and fourth it!
The bass player is SO Good!
i remember him from the 2005 Queen + Paul Rodgers tour.
Geddy American Jazz??
Playing along with Blue Oyster Cult too
Thomas Hemenway He is also a kick ass guitar player.
Danny Miranda is a legend. He really nails that heavy Tony Levin sound here.
Smacks from Brazil ! So nice song,guys!!
Perfect show!! Perfect musicians!! Perfect band!! Perfect family!!
Wow! Great job. You've got skills Richie. And the talent you've associated with are stellar.
WOW!!! Those solo's at the end are EPIC!!! This is the best version of this song on the web including Peter Gabriel's.
Awesome! That bass player is on point.
Wherethe2riversmeet it's Danny Miranda, not your average bass player hahahaa. Played with Queen ... so a top shelf player. So glad this band managed to secure him for their gigs.
The chorus responses on the three guitars are too beautiful, thank you for this great moment !!
Phil
The audio quality on this is amazing! Love the mix. A great sounding cover!
Came for the tune stayed to watch the dad shred!
Great job all you guys! Looks like so much fun, and super cool to get three family members on stage. Reminds me of when I saw Jobim with his wife, son, daughter and son in law all in his band.
Richie u and your crew are amazing...9 mins Sledgehammer...gotta stop and watch that!
Solid groove. Great vocals. Bass is killing it. This song needs energy and you guys brought it.
a pleasure see then! Excellent! Gaby from Argentina.
Bravo! Sorefreshing to see a band on youtube where the sound is good and all the members are up to the task!!!! Well done!!!
These guys are incredible so talented ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Dear Richie, here in Argentina we have a saying, EL SUEÑO DEL PIBE. (The dream of the kid) In this amazing performance I believe es duplicated. Your dad joining his son`s band and you playing with him. Congrats to all for that!
Best 8 min of my life! Your dad at the end was fucking awesome!
Smokin!! Best version so far and face melting leads! Good groove!
The young lady is cutting some fine shapes! The music is bang on too! :O)
Take notes GARBAGE mainstream musicians: THIS IS WHAT TALENT LOOKS LIKE. Respect to Richie n crew
Great version. That geezer brought a smile to my face.
Just discovered Geek Band! WOW, I am partying right now!!! Freaking Amazing Musicians --- Thank You!
one of the best cover bands (not to mention most talented) on UA-cam....wow.
Awesome , just awesome, love the energy that comes out from your performance
So great. It's fun to listen to it and watch it. Fantastic musicians. Richie isn't only a hell of a guitar player but also a fantastic singer. Thank you
Dad killed the impromptu guitar solo… so cute how he didn’t realize there was no mic in the stand… such a talented crew
Fantastic performance! Got to give a special mention to the bass player. I laught out loud at the very end when you played the lick from Rush's Jacobs ladder. Really fun. Appreciate things like that!
This was fantastic. You guys are great!
That three-way (make that four-way) guitar solo put this already awesome cover over the top! You guys are absolutely amazing. Your band is chock full of world class talent.
BAM - blown mind. - had me dancing in my chair - that's the way to take it out - WHAM BAM THANK YOU MAMAM !!!!!!!!!!!!
Best cover of this song I have ever seen. Over the top and worth it all the way!
How cool are you guys for letting the guitar tech get in on the fun?!! Freakin awesome!
That was Richie's dad... or Mel Brooks!
That was on another level .
Another FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE !!!
Geeeeks, I will follow you ever, thank ya so much!
Oh! My What a jam!! I could had listened to this band all day and night long just WOW!
Best cover of Sledgehammer on YT
This is a FANTASTIC rendition of this classic!
If I didn't know any better, and I had my eyes closed, I'd say this was Peter Gabriel himself performing this song. Nicely done! One of my favorite covers you do!
You guys sound great!!
You guys are just nuts! Incredible!!!
Genial chicos!!! Excelente!! I love your style!!!
Man, there's some nice playing at the end. Sweet.
Perfetto! Great Job guys!!, love from Tuscany, Italy.
Peter gabriel is a tough singer to pull off. Great job!
Nice pocket drummer!
Makes me soooo happy!
It was a real pleasure to look at this video! :) Keep on rockin'!
I'm a sucker for dueling guitars. Love the rhythm section and vocals. A+.
for me , the best cover band in the world ! tasty and funny and so talented ! ! ! ! all of you ! a fan from France !
Agreed. At age 70 where have I been all these years? I live in Philly PA and our cover bands don't even come close.
You guys always amaze me, keep it up.
They really are geeks. And I really love what they are about.
The energy on this would power Statin Island for a week. 💕
This feels like listening to Steve Vai, Steve Lukather and John Petrucci playing Peter Gabriel... 🤓 OMG!! You are great, guys! Your newest and biggest fan so far.
My fav part was watching John C. shred it. Fantastic.
Just came across you guys. Great rendition. You guys rock!
Gabriel fan for a long time! Glad i found you guys, this is great stuff!
Great Band....Love you guys
Amazing job. Keep rocking guys
Greetings from Chile
Fantastic energy and a great jam for this song.
The whole band is KICK ASS BAD!!! All areas especially the bass just ROCKS!!!🤘🤘
Awesome! I loved every bit of it! So glad I clicked onto this one! You all did an incredible job!☺
Fantastic cover of a great song... I love the build-up :)
And the tone on that Jazz that Danny has... Fucking awesome!
Ha! You sneaked a bit of Jacob's Ladder by Rush in at the end. AWESOME!
Damn! Y'all killed it again! Richie's smokin' 1st solo...almost didn't notice Hanan right away.
Still "a flawless" on this recovery, you are really good ... That a happiness.
Musically
Phil
This band is fantastic, greats performances, really awesome!
Geezus, the 💣🤘
I could listen to you all night...just might do it, too...lol! Amazing!
musicians like you, make life worth living...
Danny nailed that bass sound.
Everyone in this band is frightening good!! The bass player, though, isn't getting enough love! Ballsy and Funky! It's like Tony Levin with Geddy Lee's tone. AWESOME!!!
Just joy and talent incarnate. 'nuff said
Can you imagine walking into a club and witnessing that?
I know I'm late to the party .... But damn .... That was f-ing awesome ... Better late than never ... The band geeks are by far the best collection of musicians on you tube ...
Damn that Bass was incredible
The guitar solos!! 😍
That snare sound tho. Holy crap I love that.
Here's a fun secret. When I got these tracks from the club, they forgot to record the snare mic! So this snare sound is a combination of the room mics, hi-hat mic and floor tom mic, heavily processed and automated. It was a pain in the butt, but the result was worth it!
It reminds me of a combination of Led Zep and Eminence Front by The Who in the sense that you don't hear the depth of the drum on every hit like you do with a Van Halen record, but when you hear it, it pops and gives that deep satisfying thud sound. Really awesome salvaging job!
Such a great work on a complex track!
Wow! That was really good, I enjoyed it a lot, thank you 👍
Best cover...
My congratulations from Brazil !
Me han puesto la piel de gallina!!! Son lo maximo!!!
Brutal !!!!!! 😃😃😃
!!!!!!! Super Mega, es kribbelt an den Armen und auf dem Rücken, das sind Musiker die die Musik einfach leben... Einfach nicht von dieser Welt. Fantastisch !!! 🎤🎸🎹🥁
The 18 people that thumbs down this video have ZERO musical talent and no appreciation for the incredibly talented musicians in this band
They must have COVID, they lost their taste...
I just ran into you lately on you tube. I see that you have been at it a while. The production is really great, and i have enjoyed listening. It inspires me to work harder on my own productions.