TIME LINE

REVIEWS

PAST PERFORMANCES

FAN COMMENTS

This page contains LIVE WIRE press reviews from around the world, the band's performance/history time line, venues where the band has performed in the past, as well as real fan testimonials and comments about Live Wire which have been sent to the band.

TIME LINE

June 29th, 2008: Live Wire are featured on CBS Sunday Morning News again, a re-broadcast of the show from September in a special segment about the best tribute bands in the country.

June 21 & 22, 2008: Live Wire returned to British Columbia, CANADA for another international appearance at Beaverdell Hotel for two back to back shows.

May 2008: Live Wire singer Chris is interviewed for a feature published in the Wednesday, June 18th issue of Event magazine, Kelowna, BC, CANADA.

November 2nd, 2007: Live Wire interviewed live on the air on pennspeakradio prior to their gig at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.

October 14th, 2007:  LIVE WIRE performs at The Crazy Donkey, Farmingdale, NY with RHINO BUCKET (featuring Simon Wright formerly of AC/DC, currently with DIO & RHINO BUCKET). "Caught a few songs, sounded great, just like DC" - Simon Wright

September 9th, 2007: Live Wire are featured on CBS Sunday Morning news special about tribute bands, and are one of only a handful of bands chosen for this show from the entire country! "Partial to AC/DC?....try LIVE WIRE!" - CBS Sunday Morning News.

August 4th and 5th, 2007: Live Wire performs in British Columbia Canada; back to back shows. Band is interviewed live on the radio both days in Kelowna, BC, Canada.

July 21st, 2007: Live Wire headline the M33 Access Customer Appreciation day festival in Rose City, Michigan in front of 6,000+

July 20th, 2007: Live Wire radio interview, Rose City, Michigan.

April 2007: Rhythm guitarist Bill V.  Lead Guitarist Mike H., and Bass guitarist Bill B. have both signed an endorsement deal with GHS STRINGS.

March 14th, 2007: Review from METAL SIDE webzine about the Gillmanfest 2007 performance in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela ( www.metalside.tk)           

February, 2007: Review from Apporea.Org website about the Gillmanfest 2007 performance in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela (www.apporea.org)

February, 2007: Article about Live Wire's Venezuela appearance printed in GOOD TIMES Magazine Jan 30-Feb 12, 2007 issue.

January, 2007: Live Wire are confirmed for the GILLMANFEST 2007 open air festival in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela which will take place in February in front of an expected 15,000 fans.

  • December 15th, 2006: Live Wire performs before a sold out audience for their show at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, and does a fan meet n greet/signing after the show.

  • December 15th, 2006: Live Wire interviewed live on the air on pennspeakradio prior to their gig at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.

  • August 12th, 2006: Live Wire performs at the MUSIKFEST festival in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania receiving one of the largest audience receptions of the entire festival.

  • February 2006: Live Wire's performance from the AC/DC Marathon reviewed in both Kaleva and Helsingin Sanomat Newspapers, Finland.

  • February 18th, 2006: Live Wire travels to Finland to perform at the very first "AC/DC Marathon" in the world, at Club Teatria in Oulu, Finland. The event lasts 17 hours with 15+ bands performing every AC/DC Album in chronological order. Live Wire performs the "Highway To Hell" album in its entirety, leaving the audience chanting for more.

  • November 2005: Reviewed in GOOD TIMES magazine November issue of Hard Rock Cafe NY City Performance

  • October 31, 2005: Live Wire on the air live performance on the Opie and Anthony XM Satellite "High Voltage" radio show, at the Hard Rock Cafe New York City new location in Times Square New York Halloween night.

  • October 2005: Live Wire on the air interview on the Opie and Anthony XM Satellite "High Voltage" radio show.

  • August 2005: Live Wire live clips played on the Opie and Anthony XM Satellite "High Voltage" radio show.

  • October 2004: Performed at the Fell's Point Fun Festival in Baltimore, MD and live on the air interview with 98ROCK FM Baltimore, MD.

  • September 11, 2004: Performed a 9-11 benefit show at The Downtown in Farmingdale, NY

  • September 4, 2004: Supported Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden's Maiden tribute band at BB King's in New York City

  • May 28, 2004: Live Wire on the air interview on 98.5 The Bone FM Radio New York

  • May 2004: Headlined the "Monsters of Mock 9" Tribute band concert at Mulcahy's in Wantagh,, NY

  • June 2004: Voted "Best AC/DC Tribute band in the world" on an online worldwide based AC/DC Tribute band vote.(Thanks to all who voted!!)

  • March 2004: Voted the #1 Tribute band on Long Island by listeners of 98.5 The Bone FM radio in New York (Thanks to all who voted!!)

  • March 2004: Live Wire on the air interview on 98.5 The Bone FM Radio New York

  • August 2003: Live Wire on the air interview on 98.5 The Bone FM Radio New York

  • March 2003: Live Wire on the air interview on 98.5 The Bone FM Radio New York

  • November 2002: Live Wire on the air interview on 98.5 The Bone FM Radio New York

  • Performed and headlined the very first "MONSTERS OF MOCK" Tribute band festival at the Vanderbilt, Plainview, NY

  • Supported "Steve O" of MTV's JACK ASS at The Crazy Donkey in Farmingdale, NY

  • Supported ZEBRA on 3 separate occasions at The Downtown, Farmingdale, NY

  • March 2001: Billy R. of Live Wire appears in AC/DC's official "Stiff Upper Lip" promotional video clip. Watch it here!

  • January 2001: Live Wire members meet all 5 members of AC/DC yet again at New York City Virgin Mega-store Meet and greet. Live Wire hang out until the end to chat with AC/DC again, who remember them, and Live Wire present all members of AC/DC with unique designed special LIVE WIRE The Ultimate AC/DC Tribute band T-shirts.

  • 2000: LIVE WIRE members Bill V. and Billy R. meet  and hang out with all 5 members of AC/DC at the Hard Rock Cafe New York for the bands "Stiff Upper Lip" re-release listening party.

  • January 2000: Live Wire performs their first show at L'AMOURS in Brooklyn, NY

  • Late 1999: Ballbreaker splits, Bill V. Continues the AC/DC Project with the new name LIVE WIRE, website is launched.

  • November 1997: Bill V., Mike H., and Chris A. re-form the AC/DC Tribute band Ballbreaker and storm the Long Island club circuit.

  • 1990: Bill V. and Mike H. connect through a local music paper ad for an AC/DC Tribute band and begin working on the very first AC/DC Tribute band project circa 1990 with the tenative name "The Razors Edge".

 

REVIEWS

ARTICLE/REVIEW M33 ACCESS CONCERT ROSE CITY, MICHIGAN JULY 2007 (COMING SOON)

ARTICLE/REVIEW M33 ACCESS CONCERT ROSE CITY, MICHIGAN JULY 2007 (COMING SOON) (2)

REVIEW: GILLMANFEST 2007, PUERTO LA CRUZ, ANZOATEGUI, VENEZUELA, FEB 17TH, 2007 (METALSIDE WEBZINE) (basic English translation of article)

 

 REVIEW: GILLMANFEST 2007, PUERTO LA CRUZ, ANZOATEGUI, VENEZUELA FEB 17TH, 2007 (APPOREA)

GOOD TIMES MAGAZINE ARTICLE: LIVE WIRE IN VENEZUELA, FEB 2007

"Headlining at The Downtown in Farmingdale this month was Live Wire, an ACDC Tribute Band touring the island bringing the raw power of ACDC and a taste of the 80's to Long Island Rock-N-Rollers. Tribute bands sometimes have a difficult time trying to please their audiences since there is always the comparison to the actual band. When you come across a band like Live Wire that produces a energetic show that compliments the artist, you really have to appreciate them.

Live Wire hit the stage about midnight after their two opening acts performing well known songs such as Back in Black, Hells Bells, Dirty Deeds and many more. The band put on a powerful show from beginning to end with full attention of the Downtown crown and girls dancing in front of the stage.

Be sure to check out the Live Wire Website for upcoming shows and new photos at www.acdctributeband.com."

  • AC/DC NO NONSENSE MAGAZINE, FINLAND BAND REVIEW HERE (Thanks to Jarmo!)

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  • LIVE WIRE REVIEW ARTICLE IN THE NORTH SHORE SUN LONG ISLAND NEWS PAPER FROM SEPTEMBER 2002

 


 

FAN COMMENTS

 If you've seen us play somewhere and want to send us your comments, please E-MAIL US!

Thanks for the show!!!
Hi there,
I was at your last show at the M33 Access Party! I have never ever been to a concert, yes I was raised in a hole haha. But I can't remember when I have had that much fun being around people and listening to great music! So I wanted to say thank you tons for the awesome show! You guys are amazing and I hope to see you back next year for the same party!!!
Sincerely yours,
Ashleigh (Michigan)

thanks for the good time
you guys kicked ass sat. in rose city, I lost my voice from hollering, i was front row hammered drunk hope to see you guys again
Jimmy (Michigan)

I think I like this guys voice more than I like Brian Johnsons xD Sounds more like Bon Scotts (which is the best for AC/DC) =)
Jirlow (Youtube)

I've driven 500+ miles just to see these guys live...never a disappointment! I highly recommend seeing them if you can!
-philsfoottapper (youtube)

Best cover I've ever heard for this song. Your band plays AC/DC at the proper tempo, unlike some other tribute bands who play them too fast.
-Dan19572000 (youtube)


This is brilliant, good job, the best immitation Angus I've seen.
-sk8ter2good (Youtube)


dude u guys fucken rock the singer actually sounds like bon!
dinuccii (Youtube)


Fun band...lead singer does a great job !
maxx3442 (Youtube)

Hey, these guys are probably the best AC/DC cover band that I've seen here so far!
Not bad at all! -DrKolloge (Youtube)


Not Bad, The Vocals are some of the best I have seen for covers.
-BackingTracks (Youtube)


best voice cover i have heard.
great job duddes.
-angusfan23 (Youtube)


fuckin yay!
Best song ever, great angus, great singer, drummer rocks..yay! best ac/dc coverband by miles!!!
The singer is better than Brian I think.
The Angus dood is ....excellent! and the rest of u have got it down to a tee! Slangeva from Scotland X
-KJS72 (Youtube)


Brilliant!! Best cover of the song yet!He's not Angus but he's fucking good!!!!
-dirkie77 (Youtube)


i think this is one of their most underrated songs, and you guys nailed it, nice job!
Fenderwags0913 (Youtube)



Great cover of one of AC/DC's earlier songs. Perfect show opener. Lead guitarist has Angus absolutely nailed, every body movement and note exact. Must have studied hours upon hours of live footage to get that good. Only difference is left handed. Fantastic tribute band.
-Dan19572000 (Youtube)


fuck thats an awesome cover, top shit boys
-acdcfreak4life (Youtube)


Excellent!!!

Proud to wear the shirt!
-azel22 (Youtube)

wow these guys are indeed a great cover band, love all that old ac/dc music
-RATTLHEAD502 (Youtube)


went to that concert and sat on the right balcony...best damn 15 dollars i ever spent!!!
-guitarlad89 (Youtube)

Angus and Malcolm recognise them as the best AC/DC tribute in the world. they are pretty damn good.
-panefuldeath (Youtube)

awesome guys! 10 stars.
-svaran (Youtube)



yes this is probably the best tribute band i have heard,singer is very good
-mahoney1990 (Youtube)



good singer is the bread and butter of an EyseeDsee cover band. unlike others this one succeeds.

-danielcopper (Youtube)


in my opinion, your lead singer is the closest thing to Bryan Johnson that you'll ever get.
-porkwiz (Youtube)


Almost, I repeat ALMOST, as good as the original. You guys deserved that crowd.
-lazeeboy (Youtube)


this has to be the next best thing, about the closest youre gonna get a real acdc show. sweet :) It rocks!
-Matzz162 (Youtube)

Fuck'n aye!!! You guys You guys are awsome!! I think I would be happy seeing your show if I missed an AC/DC show. You kick some serious rear. Great job...
-dalvarez247 (Youtube)


Best tribute band I've seen, especially being able to execute the song so well.
Congratz on success. =D
-CarelessDude (Youtube)


Your singer is fucking amazing! Shake a Leg is the best song AC/DC ever made in my opinion.
-k0mmandant (Youtube)


ooo these guys came 2 my home city, plymouth, they were amazing, honestly almost as gd as the real thing, well done guys
-BenjiMan200 (Youtube)


Great vocals ! I can't believe it.
-FriedBrother (Youtube)


Yeah, I've seen these guys live at a festival. They put on a great show. They had the cannon and everything, just right.
-requiemsword (Youtube)


Amazin the guys voice suits this song, its exactly like brians on the original recording!
-mchl2slh (Youtube)


you guys fuk'n rule!
-egi2entertainment (Youtube)


thats pretty sick man. not many people can sing like that. right on dudes.
-acdcrocks331 (Youtube)

Hey Guys,

I was at your show December 15th at Penns Peak in Jim Thorpe. You guys were awesome. I am a avid AC/DC fan, and in all honesty i went there thinking that this show was gonna suck (sorry). I thought nobody could sound like the one and only...AC/DC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're band proved me to be the biggest ASS EVER! You guys rocked that place. You have to come back soon. There is not one person (at least that i heard) that left that place feeling disappointed. The energy was just as good as a real AC/DC show. Keep on rocking and look forward to seeing you again real soon.

-Ryan (PA)


Hey there,
Just wanted to let you guys know that I caught your show on Friday night at Penn's Peak and I was BLOWN AWAY. You looked and sounded GREAT. I hope that you will play the Lehigh Valley/Pocono area again soon!


Thanks!
Kristin (PA)


I was in the front row at Penn's Peak on Friday night.... i got a shirt signed for me and my dog Hauser ;)
Just wanted to say that i really loved the show and it was my first time out to see you guys...

Maria (PA)

Saw you guy's at Penn's Peak on 12/15. GREAT show,I'll loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope to she you guy there again. Keep up the GREAT work

Vince (PA)


Hey guys,

I just stumbled across your website and caught your rendition of Thunderstruck.

I have to say , I'm very impressed ! Even with the low-fi quality of the stream...your lead singer sounds better than Brian Johnson does live .
Not an easy achievement !
Good luck to you guys !!
-Darrin  (PA)



Hey
I wanted to drop you a line to get on your list as you guys totally rocked the first time I saw you.

Thanks,
Chris  (NY)


Put Me On List! U RocK! Thank you! Laura (NY)



Hey Guys!
I finally got to see you guys at The Wreck Room and was quite impressed!!
Don't think you should have been an opening act but, hey, at least the
joint had enough sense to let you guys make yourselves known. LOL!!
Anyway, please add me to your sign up sheet! Can't wait for you to get some
more gigs, soon...I'm already there, ready to rock! rock! rock! Yes, I'm a
real, LIVE WIRE!! Rock On!!


***Carol*** (NJ)


my name is miriam, and i saw u, live/ wire on jan 24,2004, at bbking and i wanted 2 know if u guys r gonna b bak in the n.y.c area to kik ass!!!??? ill be waiting to hear from you!
Miriam (NY)

love your act please send me show dates

-C (NY)


just saw the band at the crazy donkey thursday april 1st what a great time....you guys rock un-real i closed my eyes and actually thought i was at a ac/dc concert thanks for the awsome memorys of great tunes..........LISA  (NY)


Had a great time watching you guys at Musikfest... Wow what a crowd!
Thanks for coming here to Bethlehem, Pa ROCK ON!!! Dave (PA)


Hey Guys,

Took my son 15 to see you guys at Musikfest, to give him a taste of some
old time Rock & Roll.
All I can say, and this is also my son's take on your performance:

YOU GUYS KICKED ASS AND ROCKED US FOR ALMOST 2 1/2 HOURS Thanks for the great show. My son is currently taking guitar lessons and is getting pretty good. He
is very much into the Rock that I grew up with and shows like you put on
are very inspiring to him. -Jeff (PA)


Live/Wire:
I just recently saw your show in Bethlehem,Pa on Sat.August 12th.Let me just say that you guy,s "ROCKED" from beginning to end.What a show! Wish you could of had some more of the theatrics,like the cannon,but all in all one HELL of a show.Thanks for coming to our Musikfest celebration and hope to see you around here real soon again

Rock On - J. (PA)

I saw you guys rock the house in Atlantic City and CAN'T WAIT to see you here again!!
RIDE ON!
Chris (NJ)


Hello Live Wire,
My wife and I just saw your show in Americaplatz at
Bethlehem's Great Musikfest. You guy's did a magnificent
job. The crowd was looking forward to seeing you and you
did not let them down. The crowd showed up in great
proportions and listened to some great AC-DC songs. Every-
one that I saw and talked to were very impressed with the
song selections and overall performance presence. Everyone
was singing, dancing, drinking and having a great time. We
didn't want the show to end. Thanks - TIM (PA)


Saw you guys at Musikfest in Bethlehem this year. You guys are awesome!!!!
How do I find out your future East coast tour dates? Hope to see you again soon!!
Thanks,
SKip (PA)



My name is Carrie. I watched you play many
times.
Well I just saw another AC/DC cover band here in PA, and holy shit
....they sucked. No comparison to you guys. They were
<band name withheld> Lots of 80's fans around here...lots of great
music in this area. It would be so fucken great if you could do a
gig around here once in awhile. I'm telling ya....you guys would
really make a name for yourselfs here. Please look into
it. Thanks

Peace , Carrie (PA)

I was just passing by the club and would have SWORN that the juke box was on! I couldn't believe how good you guys sounded!...at first I thought you were lip syncing! All I have to say is WOW and I cant wait to see you again!

Rob (Barre, Vermont)



We already have the best AC/DC Tribute band in Finland, but Live Wire is the best AC/DC Tribute band in the world!!

Jani (Oulu, Finland)


FUCKING INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -Jukka (AC/DC Marathon FINLAND)


Saw you guys at the Hard rock Cafe in New York and you're the best tribute band I've ever seen. keep it rockin!!!

M.R. (NY)

 

PAST PERFORMANCES

LIVE WIRE have performed on THREE DIFFERENT CONTINENTS AROUND THE WORLD SO FAR, with countries including the United States , Canada, Venezuela, and Finland.

GILLMANFEST, PUERTO LA CRUZ, ANZOATEGUI, VENEZUELA

PENN'S PEAK, Jim Thorpe, PENNSYLVANIA
MUSIKFEST, Bethlehem, PENNSYLVANIA
M33 ACCESS Customer appreciation Festival, ROSE CITY, MICHIGAN
BEAVERDELL HOTEL, Beaverdell, British Columbia, CANADA
THE PATCHOGUE THEATER, Patchogue, NY
THE HOUSE OF BLUES, Atlantic City, NEW JERSEY
THE HARD ROCK CAFE (Manhattan, NY New Times Square location)
THE HARD ROCK CAFE (Manhattan, NY Old Location)
THE VILLAGE PUB (Port Jefferson, NY)
THE VILLAGE PUB SOUTH (Amityville, NY)
CLUB TEATRIA (Oulu, FINLAND)
CUZZINS NIGHT CLUB (Barre, VERMONT)
Glenville Polish Club (pvt party) (Glenville, CONNECTICUT)
THE CHANCE THEATER (Poughkeepsie, NY)
STEPHEN'S TALKHOUSE (Amagansett, NY)
THE VEGAS SPORTS CAFE (Copiague, NY)
BB KINGS BAR & GRILL (Manhattan, NY)
FELLS POINT FUN FESTIVAL (Baltimore, MD)
THE VIPER BAR (Hauppauge ,NY)
SGT. PEPPERS (East Northport, NY)
HOGS N HEIFERS (Manhattan, NY)
WILDWOOD LANES (Riverhead, NY)
BOTTOM'S UP (Astoria, Queens, NY)
THE VANDERBILT (Plainview, NY)
WHOVILLE (Bethpage, NY)
MOLLY BLOOMS II
CLUB BLUE (Rocky Point, NY)
THE DOWNTOWN (Farmingdale, NY)
THE WRECKROOM (Wallington, New Jersey)
PADDY'S TAVERN ON THE BAY/PADDY K's (Far Rockaway, NY)
THE COURTHOUSE BAR & GRILL (Massapequa, NY)
NAPPER TANDY'S (Massapequa, NY)
BADGES OF HONOR (Farmingdale, NY)
SIBERIA (Hells Kitchen, Manhattan NY)
L'AMOURS (Brooklyn, NY)
THE CRAZY DONKEY (Farmingdale, NY)
SHENANIGANS (Sound Beach, NY)
THE KINGSCLUB (Centereach, NY)
MULCAHY'S (Wantagh, NY)
THE DUBLIN PUB (Wantagh, NY)
THE DUGOUT (Commack, NY)
THE PARK BENCH (Stony Brook, NY)
ODYSSEY (Amityville, NY)
THE HAIRY LEMON (Centereach, NY)
OUTER LIMITS (Hauppauge, NY)
MAPLES (Manorville, NY)
THE JAGUAR CLUB (Miller Place, NY)
FULTON STREET PUB (Farmingdale, NY)
NO LIMITS (Amityvile, NY)
WEBSTER HALL (Manhattan, NY)
WRONG WAY INN (Amityville, NY)
ROCKY POINT ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADE
MANY PRIVATE PARTIES/EVENTS