Achtung Baby : Australia’s Premier U2 Show

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Hi guys, your Hobart gig was fantastic again. Love the passion you all
have for U2 and you really are even better than the real thing!

Well, you're definately sounding better and better. Every now and then I
just sit and listen instead of sing (scream) along, and am blown away at the
strong sound you guys are delivering.
Thanks for entertaining and putting a smile on my face, and THANK YOU for
Party Girl friday nite at PJ's!!!!

Thank-you Achtung Baby for a show that totally ROCKED Adelaide's
Highlander.. At times, I would close my eyes and thought that if I opened
them, I'd see U2 standing right in front of me.. Their likeness blew me
away. Was sooo good to see such highly skilled musicians with awesome stage
presence. They certainly blitzed it with paying tribute to the best rock
band in the world.. I'm sure they'd be proud! Thanks for a Beautiful Day!!

What a great night out in Launceston, Irish Murphy's filled with people eager
to catch you guys. A great performance you delivered. Sorry U2 but the way
that Sometimes you can't make it on your own was played by Achtung Baby
is just awesome. You certainly entertained the crowd. Come back soon please.

My name is Rachel. I am a MASSIVE U2 fan. I saw your show a few months
back and it was awesome!! I had never seen U2 songs performed live before
and it was cool seeing them played so close. ‘Streets’ was absolutely amazing.
Out of Control and New Years Day were great also. But what was really great
was the ‘Am I bugging you?’ speech in Silver and Gold, electrifying! Anyway,
thanks for putting on such a great tribute to U2.

Look out - Bono has left the building! The voice, the music, the quality of
the performance was amazing. "Wow! What a brilliant band. We have had
nothing but positive feedback from our patrons and would love to get them
back for another gig. The guys were easy to deal with, heaps of fun on the
night and appreciation goes to them for helping us raise funds for new
sporting facilities. Their interaction with the crowd was like no other and
I would highly recommend them to anyone.

"we watch U2 on dvd but if when we want to see them live, we’ll come and see achtung baby because the resemblance of achtung baby’s performance is just like the REAL THING.

"Wow - I've just seen your last 2 gigs at the Quiet Man in Flemington - the place was jumping & everyone was covered in sweat. Man you guys always play to packed venues, you rock !"

"u guys rocked hard, luved it. vertigo was the best! can't wait til u do it all again. hey and the staff were all really nice too. cheers"

"Great Night boys, all the girls were over the moon with your performance, you looked like you had a great time too, waiting eagerly for your next gig."

"I'd just like to say Achtung Baby were awesome and I hope to see them at Mr Pockets again soon, 10 out of 10. U guys rock!"

Looking forward to Achtung Baby this Sat 08/10.
Seen these guys many times around Melbourne and they
really do justice to U2'S Music.
Wait until you cop a load of the guitarists sounds!!!
They are as close to "The Edge" as you will ever see.
Singer has a fantastic voice and together with a great rythym section, this is a show not to be missed!!! Be there!

"Dear Band Members,
What an unbelievable show yet again on
Saturday night. I thought your performance at Ferntree Gully was
brilliant, but Saturday at the Quiet Man well and truly surpassed it.
Thank you, I had an awesome night. Cheers Brett"

"Dear Band Members,
Just thought I'd send an email of appreciation and admiration. I thoroughly enjoyed your performance on Saturday night at Ferntree Gully. I can safely say that I haven't had a night out like that for a long time. Your performance was flawless and inspiring. I hope to see you guys perform as often as possible in the coming months."

"Well we started 2005 on a low note with the Tsunami disaster giving us all a reality check. I think it made us realise how vulnerable we are as a planet and a people. We are defenceless when something of this magnitude touches our lives and our fellow man's lives. But out of this we must look for good and this good has come in the way of unity of nations and generosity of people around the world. Everybody has tried to contribute in some form or another, some with financial support, and others just offering an ear to individuals finding it difficult to put it all into perspective. On the night of the main appeal Achtung Baby would only do an encore if people donated the money for their last drink. It worked and $261 was raised in 3 minutes."

"Since Bono and the boys hit the big time all the way back in the 1980's it has been unlikely that they will ever play the local pub ever again. Maybe that's why Achtung Baby, a fantastic Melbourne U2 tribute band, are doing so well. This friday they play a plethora of pop-rock classics made famous by the Irish superstars at Bridie O'Reilly's on Little Collins St."

December 2004

"Somebody once said that imitation was the sincerest form of flattery. This is definitely the case for The Quiet Man's own mega U2 fan, Steve. Despite a strong directive from Quiet Man manager Troon Jack, that under no circumstances should Steve be allowed anywhere near a stage or microphone ever, Steve took his Bono worship to another level on Friday 12th November, when new U2 tribute band 'Achtung Baby' made their debut at The Quiet Man.

Steve who has seen U2 live a staggering 29 times in such exotic locations as Paris, Fort Lauderdale, Chicago, London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Cardiff, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dublin and Slane Castle, didn't take much persuation to join 'Achtung Baby' on stage for an impromptu rendition of 'Pride (In The Name Of Love)'. It didn't end there, as Steve then found time for an encore of 'All I Want Is You'.

Regulars at The Quiet Man have no doubt been subjected to Steve's now infamous "Bono impressions" with alarming regularity, but for Steve this was a special occasion, as the fact the band bore more than a passing resemblance to the real U2 and were dressed in U2 stage attire, allowed Steve to live out the fantasy that he was on stage with his idols themselves. For a man, who legend has it, upon meeting his idol in the flesh many years ago, unashamedly pronounced that "I model myself on you" before begging for an autograph, and as someone who has been known to hang around outside concert venues for hours before and after concerts for a glimpse of his idols, this sort of behavior is the norm.

Steve has apparently already started putting pennies aside for the new U2 tour next year and with U2 rumoured to be coming to Australia next summer, Steve hasn't given up on the idea of getting on stage with the real deal.

In the interim, however, 'Achtung Baby' will be back at The Quiet Man on Friday 10th December and Quiet Man manager Troon Jack is faced with the difficult decision of barring Steve from the pub for a single night or splashing out ear plugs to avoid being subjected to Steve's vocal onslaught. For his part, rumour has it that Steve was last seen in front of a mirror singing into a hair brush and 'practising' a couple of new tracks, when he can drag himself away from listening to their new CD.

Heaven help us all!"

.................The Quiet Man Irish Pub.................

November 2004

""The word around the traps is that Achtung Baby really do justice to U2 and their music"........."their music is a replicate of the original"......."Achtung Baby have been playing the pub circuit for the past 6 months and receiving great audience response."

........................The Clifton Hill Hotel..........