Mean Street- Van Halen Tribute Band in Dallas, Texas. 8/12/23

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Vocals: Jet Tessmann
Guitar: Ramiro Noriega
Bass: Steven Jay Wilson
Drums: Paul Brown
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[@davidclark5919]

Holy shit. This is BY FAR the best Van Halen tribute I’ve seen since Ralph Saenz left Atomic Punks to start Steele Panther 🤘💯

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

That’s high praise man, thank you!

[@mariogonzales1333]

HARD ROCK and HEAVY METAL WILL NEVER DISAPPEAR AS LONG AS BAD @SS GUYS LIKE THIS KEEP IT ALIVE HARD ROCK & HEAVY METAL WILL LIVE ON🎸🤘.

[@BuIGdaddyT420]

Ok I’ve been watching this whole gig and I’m digging it but come on Dave give us break you’ll get some leg tonight for sure. Give that guitar player some sunshine he’s killing it..!!

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Thanks so much for the kind words! Very much appreciated!

[@dbrew2u]

Man , these guys are really , really good . I would pay to see this Band in a heartbeat .

[@ExploreDFW]

Thanks for watching, commenting and liking my video. They are a great band! Here is how to book them at your local favorite live music venue in your city: facebook.com/MeanStreetDFW To book Mean Street, email [e-mail]

[@johnkilpatient1509]

Saw them in Waco! They flew 2 flags. They sound great. 🎶🤘

[@brockpinson949]

Bass and drums are so tight. These cats are great!

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Those are my boys! No rhythm section I’d rather play with - and I get to be in TWO bands with them!

[@robertjaramillo4822]

Wow! The musicians were just 👍🏼 👍🏼 👍🏼 overall it was good performance from singer. Great job I enjoyed this 👏👏👏

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Glad you enjoyed! We’re brand new and getting better I think.

[@billylaird4043]

Love it awesome

[@BL-cc1vm]

Damn there must be something in the water in Texas man! this like the 3rd kickass cover band I've seen today on youtube! These guys are excellent! You can tell their having a good time too.

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Thanks, really appreciate the comment! Yeah, there are a ton of great tributes in DFW for sure.

[@mykljamz]

These guys are really good

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Thanks!

[@geoffreymiller5422]

Well done! 👏

[@SixStringSteveDelivers]

Rockin' it, fellas! 🤘😎

[@sweetsally1313]

Is that Michael Starr? ;) Good job! Texas must be the epicenter of tribute bands. I'm not complaining. Sounds good! I miss this era of music a lot. Just wanna say! I saw a Judas Priest tribute band in Ohio many moons ago. Can't remember the name maybe "Hell Bent for Leather"? The opening band was "Winter's Bane". Their lead singer was Tim Ripper Owens. We all know that story. You never know whose watching!

[@ExploreDFW]

The guitarist is Ramiro Noriega. He also plays rhythm guitar in Back in Black, the AC/DC tribute band

[@ExploreDFW]

Thanks for watching, commenting and liking my video. They are a great band! Here is how to book them at your local favorite live music venue in your city: facebook.com/MeanStreetDFW To book Mean Street, email [e-mail]

[@scottdaughtry6740]

That was REALLY good!

[@mariogonzales1333]

F*"kin awesome 👍 well don job guys🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸...

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Appreciate that!

[@TheMilimanatary1]

The Guitarist is on point here. The tone is fabulous! stage presence could use some whacky faces or something to lighten his approach. But his improv and interpretations are spot on. His skill has no questions and no doubts. He's a pro! The main thing is that he has a natural sense of rhythm. That guitar swag if you will. So even he if he hits the wrong string or fret, it's not that noticeable because it's all in rhythm and he does it with a bit of flare. If he tweaked his stage presence he'd be a flawless candidate against the original. Good freaking work guys!

[@ExploreDFW]

Thanks for watching, commenting and liking my video. They are a great band! Here is how to book them at your local favorite live music venue in your city: facebook.com/MeanStreetDFW To book Mean Street, email [e-mail]

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

That amazing praise, thank you so much! Eddie smiled the whole time for sure and made some silly faces, it’s just un-natural for me because I’m such an introvert. But we’re a brand new band and I’ll get there eventually. Thanks again for the kind words and spot on constructive criticism!

[@TheMilimanatary1]

@@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097 If I could share with you that when I was young I was a big introvert. I guess deep down naturally I am. Every time someone said, “hey man wtf?” I would blame everything on my genetics or personality, thinking, “it’s just the card I was dealt man. It ain’t my fault!” And then one day I got sick and tired of the results I was getting. Why me? Right? Someone much older than me sat me down and explained , “look man, fans……you know people…..they only react to what is natural. It’s like a computer. The buttons you push is what you’re gonna get. It’s that simple and no other way around it.” At that point I really didn’t get it. Besides I wasn’t going to kiss ass! Right? I wanted to be me and not change for a crowd. Ya know? Us artists have to express who we really are. Right? Eehhh not so fast. Well, fast forward 27 years. I guess something clicked. I went through some shit! Life! But I finally realized that who I am is who I decide to be today. Whether we’re conscious of it or not, our personality changes and morphs without our consent as the days and years go by, changing the brains physical wiring in a process called Neuroplasticity. If this is true, which I can attest to. Then that means we can also change change it from sheer will. So in essence if you want to be that person who has more stage presence. Then simply “be it”. Find some guys whose stage work you like and blend and copy. I assure you that they did the same thing. Keep in mind It’s a show that people pay to see. So why not give them the best show possible. Always remember that being on stage is three fold. There’s the obvious skill. Then of course there’s the emotional resonance. But one factor that most pro’s miss is the aesthetics. IOW’s the act! Being on stage is also acting. And when pro’s implement this into the show that’s when their audience doubles or triples. If you did this with the level of prowess and skill that you already have? The sky is the limit brother! Happy trails…..

[@devinw5150]

Guitar was a little buried in the mix. Would’ve liked to have heard him a little more out front. Bass and drums and vocals were blended nicely. Great bottom end!

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

@@TheMilimanatary1thanks for the very thoughtful comment, it gives me a lot to think about. Very much appreciated!

[@stangluvr]

he's got eddies guitar sound perfect.🤘

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Thanks so much. Those EVH amps are killer!

[@pacman3908]

You guys sound good perty tight band .yall need to hit phoenix az after summer wen it kools down

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Thanks! We’d love to play Phoenix!

[@billkrokoship]

Sound great!

[@davewhiting9730]

Damn you guys nailed it. The absolutely only thing I could suggest would be to put the guitarist on the other side

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Thanks so much! Yeah, I wish we could do that but 3 of the 4 if us are in the headliner, Back in Black, and our gear is already set up for that show so it’s just much easier this way.

[@elliec1911]

Just happened upon this channel scrolling through YT. I had no idea there were so many good cover bands in the DFW area. I had seen Back in Black before but none of the others. You have yourself a new sub. This really takes me back 😊

[@ExploreDFW]

Thanks for watching, liking , commenting and subscribing. Yes, there are so many really good tribute bands here. I'll be posting more

[@dieselbank82]

Thanks for the comment !

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Yeah there are a ton of great tributes in DFW. We’re brand new, trying to get better and make a name for ourselves. Thanks!

[@loumont1]

This guitar player is amazing

[@ExploreDFW]

Yes!! That's Ramiro Noriega @theguitarram-ramironoriega9097 He is also the guitarist for AC/DC tribute band Back in Black.

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Damn dude, thanks so much. Humbled.

[@dieselbank82]

He's the dark horse of DFW, anyone who doesn't know him should

[@iPicti]

That guitarist tho 🔥 👀

[@pcatania1]

Well done gents! Love it!

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Thanks very much!

[@brockpinson949]

I wana know what mike star says about this. I would have to say this singer is on point and the dude Pulling eds load is smashing it. Big thumbs up fellas. I have to wonder if dave ever remembered all the words and sounded that good. I saw the 1984 tour and they were on point but i heard dave wasn't always smooth in early album tours. I would pay if these guys came to Boise.

[@ExploreDFW]

👍👏

[@loosearrow5150]

Yes!! Please come to Boise!!

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Really appreciate the compliment. We would love to make it out to Boise!

[@destinysvoid4712]

Oh boy, another killer cover band tearing it up! These guys are good! The guitarist nails all of Eddie’s classic riffs! Love to see this stuff!

[@ExploreDFW]

👍👏

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Appreciate the compliment so much!

[@applehead252]

Nice !!!

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Thanks!!

[@omarpagan6782]

wow

[@559043]

drummer kicks ass

[@ExploreDFW]

Yes!!! Paul Brown is a bad ass 👍👏

[@dieselbank82]

I am humbled thank you sir... truly means alot. Hope to keep improving too...

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

That’s my boy! Definitely a bad ass!

[@wolfgang5150akevh]

EDDIE VAN HALEN ★ I LOVE ♥ EDDIE VAN HALEN

[@BuIGdaddyT420]

Sounds great guitar player is on spot and the lead singer does a great job of playing Dave he’s vocals are great. Only thing iis the bass player is on the wrong side and vice versa .. at first I glance I thought that was duff from GNR.. anyhow you guys sounded terrific 😎

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Thanks so much! 3 of the 4 of us are also in the headliner Back in Black and our gear is already set up for that show, so it’s just much easier to keep it that way to save time.

[@mikerocket62]

The guitar player is good, Eddie would approve I think...

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Wow dude, that’s amazing high praise I don’t even think I’m worthy of. Appreciate it so much.

[@kurthanke5788]

The only problem,is the drummer could have a halfway good looking drum kit. I do believe Alex had a few more drums lol

[@dieselbank82]

Haha yup, we usually play double bills as the opener for our acdc tribute back in black so we keep it universal to keep the transition somewhat smooth. But yeah...I could use some silver dbl bass drums, a gong, and other trinkets are needed. But we are slowly building and keep trying. Thank you so much for your honest criticism man. We sure hope to keep ascending.

[@chistophercraft8067]

Dude you guys nailed it and not into tribute bands but id go see you guys...rock on

[@loosearrow5150]

You play awesome with whatcha got!! Come to Boise!! I would love to see you guys!!!​

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

@@chistophercraft8067that’s so cool to hear, thanks!

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

@@loosearrow5150we’d love to play there!

[@airzillarocks]

Damn, drummer is shreddng, ffs.... \m/

[@dieselbank82]

Thank you good sir, much appreciated hope to keep improving too

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Yeah, he’s a bad ass!

[@thedronedownunder3919]

Same guitarist as Rokken?

[@ExploreDFW]

No, they are different guitarists

[@dieselbank82]

Ramiro also plays guitar as Malcolm young in Back in Black

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

It’s me, but that guy is awesome.

[@LivTruth1]

I dont feel tardy!

[@ericbige27]

Holy shit! You guys come to Round Rock Texas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ExploreDFW]

Thanks for watching, commenting and liking my video. They are a great band! Here is how to book them at your local favorite live music venue in your city: facebook.com/MeanStreetDFW To book Mean Street, email [e-mail]

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Closest we’ll be to Round Rock any time soon is Bluebonnet Palace in Selma on 10/20, but it’s only about an hour away! We’ll be opening for Back in Black.

[@daman9351]

As a 55 year old guitar player and a huge VH fan several things amaze me. 1. After all these years so many tribute bands. 2. Many of them are tremendous musicians and can copy them very well. 3. All the singers are exactly like DLR, in other words can’t sing for shit or count. 4. None of them have the groove or synch or rhythm like the mighty VH.

[@dieselbank82]

well does anyone?? its VH lol. only one original

[@aylamave]

Great tribute band, but Alex plays Ludwig drums.

[@ExploreDFW]

The drummer, Paul Brown, also plays in the AC/DC tribute band called Back in Black. Both bands were booked to play that night so out of a matter of practicality, he just used his set that he used later that night that he plays in Back in Black .

[@frankrocca644]

Ask Lee Roth? 😂

[@FONZY34]

Singer should have left his sunglasses on lol js

[@Smileatlife37]

Can't here bass

[@larrygoodman610]

The singer needs a better hair piece / wig . Other than the obvious their just okay....

[@ExploreDFW]

FYI that's his real hair, not a wig

[@thepixi]

lol yeah that magnificent lion’s mane doesn’t look real but it is!

[@BobRossRulez]

In a sea of Van Halen tribute bands, this band stands out. energetic and entertaining. Please bring this act to denver

[@ExploreDFW]

Thanks for watching and commenting with the nice comments. Please have your favorite local venue contact Mean Street to book them at your local venue: facebook.com/MeanStreetDFW To book Mean Street, email [e-mail]

[@theguitarram-ramironoriega9097]

Thanks so much! We would LOVE to play in Denver!