More than just another U2 Cover Band, L.A.vation is a true U2 Tribute Band that accurately executes the music and the look of a U2 concert!
Imagine a Rock and Roll Tribute show, so realistic, it will overwhelm your senses of sight and sound. L.A.vation is that band, and U2 its inspiration!
Based in Los Angeles, California, the entertainment capitol of the world, L.A.vation derives it's name from the song "Elevation", the third single released from U2's 2000 album, All That You Can't Leave Behind.
L.A.vation has faithfully crafted an amazingly accurate show, incorporating memorable stage elements from past U2 concerts with "spot-on" musical execution, all the while emphasizing the pride and passion of the four lads from Dublin. According to audiences and fans across the world, L.A.vation is trulyThe Next Best Thing. No other U2 Tribute Band or U2 Cover Band sounds as close to the real U2 as L.A.vation.
Lead by the incomparable Jason Thiesen performing as Bono, this quartet has left no stone unturned to deliver the most accurate tribute to U2, the greatest rock and roll band of its generation! Along with Bart Davis, who recreates the tech guitar wizardry of “The Edge”, bassist John Classick supplies the melodic low end of Adam Clayton. And true to his real-life counterpart, Larry Mullen Jr., drummer/music director Jorgen Ingmar Alofs provides the heart, soul and attention to detail that makes L.A.vation unrivaled, except perhaps by U2 themselves!
L.A.vation astonishes with hit after hit from each of the band’s thirteen blockbuster albums, featuring crowd pleasers like “New Year’s Day”, “With Or Without You”, “Beautiful Day”, “One” and “Vertigo”.
L.A.vation is available for clubs, festivals, weddings, birthdays, christmas parties, fundraisers, concerts in the park, churches, Armed Forces Tours (USO Tours), as well as private parties and corporate events within the U.S. and around the world.
In addition to live performances, Jason Thiesen is also available as a Bono Impersonator for 'Meet & Greet' functions.
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Jason started his “musical journey” at the age of 8 behind a set of vintage Ludwig drums to which he couldn’t even reach the pedals. In 1987, his senior year of High School, he fell in love with U2 when The Joshua Tree album was released. He began learning to sing by listening and singing along to Bono’s unique vocals.
At 20, Jason was asked to step out from behind the drums and in front of the microphone by the members of their first real band, “Seconds Out”. His uncanny vocal similarity to Bono was obvious from the start. In the mid 90’s, he fronted the pop-turned-grunge band “Fear is Fatal”. Even while singing grunge, Jason was told he sounded like Bono. In the words of one fan, “Dude! You sound like Bono singing with Pearl Jam!” “Fear is Fatal” realized marginal success, being signed to an indie label connected to Interscope Records. Though a single was released, they disbanded the band in May of 1997.
In September of 2002 Jason joined two other hardcore U2 fans to form the original band “EXIT-3”. Because many of their rehearsals were spent jamming U2 songs for fun, they decided to start a U2 Tribute Band. Jason spent the next seven years as Bono in that band, playing all over Southern California and Las Vegas.
In June of 2010, after departing his long time U2 Tribute Band and convinced his Bono Impersonation days were over, Jason declined several offers to join other U2 Tribute Bands. Five soul-searching months passed until he felt he could step behind the microphone again, portray Bono (and actually have a reason to wear expensive designer sunglasses at night!)
With L.A.vation - The World's Greatest Tribute to U2, Jason will assume his rightful place… on a stage, singing his heart out to music he loves with three talented musicians, delivering the most accurate representation of U2 in both sight and sound. Get ready to be L.A.vated!
Originally from the Northern California city of Alameda, Guitarist Bart Davis relocated to Los Angeles in 1985. A graduate of Musicians Institute in Hollywood, he has been performing professionally since 1990.
The journey to U2 Tribute band member took an international route. After playing with numerous bands in the Los Angeles area, 1998 saw Bart join popular Orange County band “Corday” as lead guitarist. There he met bassist Fab Rodig and a drummer from Holland , Jorgen Ingmar. Fast forward to 2000, and Bart was asked to join Fab and vocalist Tony Oros in the “Coverdogs”, taking a three and a half week tour through the Balkans performing classic rock for US and NATO troops stationed there. This trio, along with Jorgen, became the first unit to begin performing as a U2 Tribute band, their first shows taking place on a short tour through Japan and on to Seattle. Since then, Bart and Jorgen have performed with numerous U2 Tribute bands, traveling across the United States and the world.
Throughout this period Bart also traveled extensively as a performer or as tour manager for other performers supporting US Troops throughout the world, as well as performing with “Off The Wall”, making two trips to Kuwait and Iraq among many other countries.
And now, 2011 has seen the creation of L.A.vation - The World's Greatest Tribute to U2, the next phase for Bart’s U2 alter-ego, “B-Edgy”.
Jorgen Ingmar Alofs was born in Arnhem, The Netherlands. Lived in Germany and The Netherlands during his youth and attended the Conservatory Of Music. He performed & recorded all over the globe, and moved to Los Angeles, California in 1994 to pursue his musical career. Currently, he is a freelance drummer and does a lot of studio sessions and live shows across the nation and around the world. He has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Stevie Wonder, J.J. Jackson, Hank Ballard, Chris Penn, Babyface, Matt Bissonette, Alexi Murdoch, Tyrone Wells, Dallas Kruse, Barrett Johnson, Justin Grennan, and many many more.
Jorgen has his own recording studio where he records drums for artists, creates and programs drum- and percussion loops, and composes for radio, film and TV. Jorgen is also responsible for creating the backing tracks for L.A.vation. These backing tracks are extremely important for the recreation of a real U2 show.
Besides playing drums and composing, Jorgen teaches drums privately. Some of his students include the children of director/producer Steven Spielberg, actor Adam Baldwin and Thomas Wilson Brown, and composer Richard Perlmutter.
U2 is one of Jorgen's favorite bands! He loves their songs, their melodies, their lyrics, their production and appreciates what the band stands for in every aspect. Jorgen has played and subbed in multiple U2 Tribute bands before creating L.A.vation - The World's Greatest Tribute to U2 with partner Bart Davis and to be a part of these very well written songs is a true joy. To find out more about Jorgen Ingmar Alofs, please visit his website at www.jorgeningmar.com
John Classick is a seasoned electric and upright bassist who has spent over fifteen years cutting his teeth throughout Los Angeles as a session player and sideman. He is a great reader, and plays all styles of music, from jazz to pop to rock to Latin. He has done numerous spots for TV and film; is best known for creating solid, understated bass parts and is first call for numerous producers, composers, and songwriters. These are the qualities that make him the perfect player to fill the role of Adam in L.A.vation - The World's Greatest Tribute to U2. He has studied at California State University Northridge, but his most valuable musical education was gained playing in clubs, orchestra pits, and recording studios.
Among his favorite instruments are his beautiful, full sounding upright bass, Lakland and Carvin 5-string basses, and an American Fender Jazz Bass. Though he owns amp rigs both large and small, his amp of choice is his Eden Metro 2x10 tube head combo. An astute operator of Digital Performer, he has a wide variety of high quality dynamic, condenser, and ribbon mikes for recording electric and upright bass in his studio. To find out more about John Classick, please visit his website at www.johnclassick.com
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