Favorite Cover Album

Leonid and Friends do mostly Chicago covers, led by the bass player, who transcribes all the parts note for note and anchored by a very solid drummer. The level of musicianship is consistently outstanding for everyone involved.

I’ll admit it -- I never cared much for Chicago (and I still pretty much stick to the uptempo Chicago tunes) but these players have managed to win me over. They also sprinkle in covers by other bands.

These are far more than typical covers. It’s terrifically alive and engaging music.

Check them out on youtube.

A taste:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJzlHBN3BT4

Note: the guy singing here at the piano is actually the leader/main bass player. 

Should've mentioned: they've recorded several CDs available on their website. 

Wow Leonid and Friends really rock.  Excellent cover/tribute band.  On a related topic, I have started to check out cover/tribute bands at local theaters.  They play the songs I know by heart, the sound in the theaters is excellent, much better than a typical coliseum or stadium and the prices are reasonable.  Plus they can still sing unlike some legacy bands that sound like they should stop touring.  

Simple Dreams/Linda Ronstadt

I need new glasses, or I'm becoming Emily Litella. I was starting to post the COVER of the Dead album Aoxomoxoa. Now that I've escaped this embarrassment--"never mind."

@wharfy , now I don't feel so bad.