Boyce Avenue: My Tribute

Ah, the joys of today's technology! Great musicians like Boyce Avenue are now getting more reputation, views, likes, and followers :) Their cover of "Just the way you are" is definitely very good! I actually like this version better than the original! It's so dissonant, emotional, and heart-wrenching! It goes to show you don't have to be a songwriter to be a great musician :)

Great and informative Hub, Josh! I really enjoyed it :)

I like their cover of Just the way you are better than Bruno's, Josh. He's got a really clear voice. A wonderful tenor. One of the best I've heard so far! Good that you've covered them. Great job.

I like this band Josh - great job with this hub again :o), I love the really pared down version of Teenage Dream. It is very different isn't it? I think this is always a good sign with a vocalist or band, they make a song their own by giving us a completely different version. The fact that he is singing it live is also a sign of how good he is - wonderful.

Yay for the shout out to Sarasota, FL! These boys are divine and you were correct on the eye candy bit. They have a new fan. Me! Actually cover songs have a new fan due to your series. They actually sound better than Beebs! Well done Josh!

Great follow-up to your other cover artist hubs. This group is definitely good. I may just have to start checking out more cover artists myself.

Another great article on a cover group. I thoroughly enjoyed this one about Boyce Avenue. My MacBook was acting up with signing back into Hubpages, so I wasn't able to view the videos just yet on my IPad, but will take a look at them hopefully in a bit. Thanks for sharing about this group and I am really loving this series!! Voted and shared too :)

Josh....I need to thank you for bringing this fascinating series to us. I, especially, don't often have the chance to explore the newest, best and more popular music/groups arriving on the scene.......

This particular group of brothers is wonderful. .....the type of music I enjoy. What a talented group of beautiful kids ....their parents must be incredibly PROUD!.........UP++

Good morning Josh! Oh, what an amazing and wonderful story! I LOVE that the three are brothers, and that, even after having been separated for scholastic reasons, they reunited and are FABULOUSLY talented and so successful!

Josh, your format here is perfect! I really find it so pleasing to read these "Cover Artist" hubs (well, 2 so far, now) because they are so interesting and I'm learning about artists I'd NEVER thought of..And..because of the lay out, too. You arrange the information, videos, "bullet" points and conclusion so well that, simply, reading your writing is FUN! All ups...well, not funny! Love the series, Josh! Go!

I was pretty sure they were brothers before you told us...they sure look alike. Thanks for the videos; they really are pretty good. Nice job, Nephew, and thanks for introducing me to this group.

Hey Josh I never heard of Boyce Avenue, but nonetheless the tribute was generous :) Frank

The sound is great, but I guess what's considered "cute" varies with each generation. Frankly, I like hair that has room for my fingers and something on the face for me to play with. Just sayin'........

Great job again Josh. You are introducing us to all kinds of musicians! :)

They are awesome.. I would love to have that many likes.. great job Josh

love this hub

debbie

Great job, they are awesome, voted up.

Sirius-Lee (my Chinese cousin) how much are these guys paying you for this great review?

Voted up and interesting. Thanks for sharing Josh. My music knowledge is growing. Much enjoyed and passing this on.

Hi Josh, isn't it amazing that a band can be so popular but not receive airtime today? I love this band. Thanks for introducing me to them. Voted up and beautiful and shared! Kelley

Josh, when I first read this hub, I was at work, so I couldn't play the video. It's playing now as I write this.

This guy is awesome! My favorite instrament is the piano because it needs no accompaniment; it's got treble and bass all wrapped up in the beautiful black and ivory keys. I used to play piano. I was taught by a concert pianist when I was in grade school. I can read music. Years ago I bought an old upright from a thrift store I paid $250 for it. It had a couple of keys that stuck (C and E - can't do without those!) and it needed tuned. I had someone come out to tune it. As for the keys that stuck, they had to be sent to Chicago to be re-strung, as they were original to the piano and they don't make them anymore. Come to find out, it's a 1936 Sterling! Holy Mackeral, what a find!

Anyway, I no longer have the fluidity of recognition of the written notes to my brain to my fingers; I have to think about it. One of my other dreams, in addition to writing full time, is to take refresher lessons so I can regain the recognition/fluidity and play, play play!

When I quit lessons (I was 9, rebellious and didn't want to practice an hour every day, just cuz mom said to. Truth be told, I cut my nose off to spite my face. ( I loved playing, but didn't like for it to be regimented by mom's dictate). When I quit, at age 9, I could play Beethovan's Fur Elise by memory (it's 4 pages of sheet music!). Yes, I read music, but I loved it so much and played it so much, I didn't need the music. Today, I can only play the first 5 or 6 bars from memory.

K. I'm rambling again. Anyway, this guy, Alejandro Manazo, has a voice that complements the piano and vice versa. He doesn't need guitar, electrics or drums. The simplicity of his voice coupled with the totality of the piano truly make beautiful music!

Where did you find them? Do they have CD's available for purchase? You've really got a "thang" goin' on here, Fairy Godson! You might want to think about finders fees for the bands you introduce to this vast community. It can only further the careers of these struggling artists. One day, they'll owe their fame to you!

K. I'll have to check the links. I don't have an IPod. My son does, but I'm still behind the times!

Us "old folks" certainly enjoy your youth and enthusiasm. You're keeping us current on things we may not have known about. This is a great hub and I admire your goal of getting lesser known groups some acknowledgement. Your writings are proving some of them are better than what is on the air!

Voted up, useful, and interesting.

I heard this group before and I agree that they are great singers with a positive future.

I first head Boyce Avenue about six months ago. They were so great that I listened to their YouTube channel non-stop for what seems now like weeks :) Great choice buddy. You also highlight some great points about them. I share and vote up too!

These guys are amazing, and I'm sure they would love your tribute to them. Well done ^_^ I especially like when they collaborate with other cover artists on youtube.

Josh, no wonder the girls are taken with the Boyce Avenue brothers. I had never heard of them but their music is beautiful and the lyrics even more.

It is an amazing gift a guy gives a girl when he tells her of his love and communicates how much he values her. I have been blessed by such a man and ache for some of the beautiful women I know who never hear an affirmation from their man.

Thanks for sharing this group .. Love their music and their hearts. Up and beautiful.

Blessing to you Josh,

Mekenzie

Well I get goose bumps at the thought of this Manzano boy thinking I am pretty with no makeup on...young forever?

OK, I shall be looking into these talented voices, you sold me! Voted UP and UABI. Now I am feeling kinda caught up with my new favorite series. Hugs, Maria

Great group of brothers in arms. Love this Manzano family. Like many have said it. We start to listen to artists that are trying to make it like the others already on the spotlight

I love the cover of "What makes you beautiful". I think it's way better of the original. Good hub! Voted up!