Wide Awake U2 Tribute Press Kit
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Alan Garcia
Phone: (760) 519-0940
Email: wideawakeinmesa@gmail.com
Website: www.wideawakeu2.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/phxwideawake
Band Bio
Wide Awake U2 Tribute is a band that is passionate about bringing the music of U2 to audiences throughout the world. The members of Wide Awake are Thomas Blanco (Bono), Daniel Dumire (Larry Mullen Jr.), Heather Wannlund (Adam Clayton/Anna Clayton) and Alan Garcia (The Edge). Wide Awake is known for playing the music of U2 with energy, passion and faithfulness to the original sound. This band is a must-see for any U2 fan or lover of music.
Wide Awake U2 Tribute began in September 2014 in Mesa, Arizona. Since then, Wide Awake has played regularly around the Phoenix area at venues ranging in size from small neighborhood pubs to large outdoor festivals. Regardless of the venue, Wide Awake always delivers an unforgettable U2 experience which is indicated by a 5 star rating on Facebook. Wide Awake is continually pushing to be one of the best U2 Tributes in the world, capturing the music, drama and greatness of U2 for local venues and beyond.
Notable Shows/Venues
Ahwatukee Concerts in the Park, October 9, 2016
Ahwatukee Festival of Lights, November 16, 2016
Fibber Magees St. Paddy’s Day Party, March 17, 2017
Odysea Aquarium, June 24, 2017
Cactus Jacks, September 15, 2017
Desert Ridge Marketplace, October 20, 2017
Tempe Marketplace, October 21, 2017
Westgate Entertainment District, November 18, 2017
Marquee Theater, July 21, 2018
Gilbert Off the Street Festival, November 2, 2018
Tucson Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, March 17, 2019
Song list
I Will Follow // Vertigo // Electric Co // Bad // Unforgettable Fire // Beautiful Day // 40 // Sunday Bloody Sunday // New Year's Day // Pride // Where the Streets Have No Names // Still Haven't Found // With or Without You // Bullet the Blue Sky // Running to Stand Still // In God's Country // Even Better Than the Real Thing // The Fly // Until the End of the World // Desire // Angel of Harlem // Mysterious Ways // Elevation // Out of Control // One // Stay // Gloria // Zoo Station
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Basic Stage Set-Up
Lead Vocals- SM58 wireless microphone, straight stand, vocal effects processor (2 XLR inputs, center stage front)
Backing Vocals- Wired Microphone, boom mic stand (XLR input, stage right)
Lead Guitar- Fender Blues Jr. Tweed amp, SM57 microphone, small mic stand, POD HD500X Direct XLR Out (2 XLR inputs, stage right)
Bass- Bass amp with Direct Input capability (XLR input or DI, stage left)
Drums- Mic placement dependent on venue, at minimum a kick and overhead mic (multiple XLR inputs, center stage back)
Background Tracks- Tracks are run out of an auxiliary of our on stage monitor mixer (XLR input stage right)
In-Ear Monitor System- We run our own in-ear monitoring system by splitting signals and inputting them into our mixer
Monitors- 4 stage wedges preferred (one for each band member) as a back-up monitoring source
Power Supply- 4 outlet spaces minimum (if we are providing PA), preferably a power source for each band member on stage
Lighting- Per venue preference; we have lighting rigs if needed
