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[ROUND OF 32] The Beets vs. Mystik Spiral
The Beets From: Doug Band Members: Munroe Yoder, Chap Lipman, Flounder, Wendy Nespah "Killer Tofu" from their album "Beets Me" "Killer Tofu"—The Beets, Music Video (Doug) You're most likely to hear their classics like "Killer Tofu" and "I Need Mo' Allowance" on Bluffington's K-Bluf radio. The Beets, a technicolor British…
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[FINALS] The Blues Brothers vs. Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem
The Blues Brothers From: The Blues Brothers; Blues Brothers 2000; original appearance on SNL Genre: Blues, Blues Rock, Soul Members: “Joliet” Jake Blues and Elwood J. Blues and the Blues Brothers Band (members have included Steve Cropper, Lou Marini, Alan Rubin, Jonny Rosch, Eddie Floyd, Donald “Duck” Dunn, Steve Jordan,…
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[SEMIFINALS] The Blues Brothers vs. Jessie and the Rippers
The Blues Brothers From: The Blues Brothers; Blues Brothers 2000; original appearance on SNL Genre: Blues, Blues Rock, Soul Members: “Joliet” Jake Blues and Elwood J. Blues and the Blues Brothers Band (members have included Steve Cropper, Lou Marini, Alan Rubin, Jonny Rosch, Eddie Floyd, Donald “Duck” Dunn, Steve Jordan,…
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[SEMIFINALS] Wyld Stallyns vs. Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem
Wyld Stallyns From: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure; Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey; Bill & Ted Face the Music Genre: Rock Members: William “Bill” S. Preston, Esq. and Ted “Theodore” Logan Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q93IT_f0uaQ You know your band is going to be significant when people travel across time to ensure…
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[QUARTERFINALS] Spinal Tap vs. The Blues Brothers
Spinal Tap From: This is Spinal Tap Genre: Rock Members: David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, Viv Savage, Derek Smalls, Mick Shrimpton Sample: “Tonight We’re Gonna Rock You Tonight” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gESFElAOpQ) <Put obligatory “it goes to 11” joke here> From the granddaddy of all mockumentaries, the titular…
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[QUARTERFINALS] Otis Day and The Knights vs. Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem
Otis Day and The Knights From: Animal House Genre: R&B/Soul Members: DeWayne Jessie, Lloyd Williams, Greg Hanley, Amelia Jesse Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG7KCOO76Wc Otis! My MAN! Otis Day and The Knights frequented basements and toga parties, literally bringing down the house. As you listen to "Shout" and…
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[QUARTERFINALS] Jessie and the Rippers vs. Autobahn
Jessie and the Rippers From: Full House Genre: Classic Rock and Pop Covers Members: “Uncle” Jessie Katsopolis Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ti8-vEM3U8 Hello, Uncle Jessie... really, need we say more? Jessie and the Rippers was Uncle Jessie’s first band on Full House and is known for providing the S.F. club scene…
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[ROUND OF 16] Stillwater vs. The Blues Brothers
Stillwater From: Almost Famous Genre: Classic Rock Members: Russell Hammond, Jeff Bebe, Ed Vallencourt, Larry Fellows Sample: “Fever Dog” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fxdDJYvVyE Not to be confused with the nonfictional southern-rock group from the 70s, Stillwater is the band at the center of the movie “Almost Famous.”…
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[QUARTERFINALS] Soggy Bottom Boys vs. Wyld Stallyns
Soggy Bottom Boys From: O Brother, Where Art Thou? Genre: Bluegrass Members: Ulysses Everett McGill, Pete, Delmar O’Donnell, Tommy Johnson Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDDEqgmGIVg With a guitarist who sold his soul to the Devil and three escaped convicts—one who certainly didn’t get hit by no dat-gum train—their…
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[ROUND OF 16] Soggy Bottom Boys vs. The Lone Rangers
Soggy Bottom Boys From: O Brother, Where Art Thou? Genre: Bluegrass Members: Ulysses Everett McGill, Pete, Delmar O’Donnell, Tommy Johnson Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDDEqgmGIVg With a guitarist who sold his soul to the Devil and three escaped convicts—one who certainly didn’t get hit by no dat-gum train—their…