Never Been Any Reason

[@kirbysides411]

THEY NAILED IT !!! Very Tough To Cover

[@longsnapper5381]

Nicely done. One of my favorites........

[@Coronetguy]

Very nice… head east, flat as a pancake!! Underrated album!!

[@deansongs]

10 of 10

[@Spoony2121]

not just are all of you guys phenomenal.... whose ever running your sound.... is one of the best mixes ive heard from a cover band.... and guitarists tone is incredible... i hope to hear more!

[@PeaceSoundAndLight]

@Spoony - that would be me on the mix, Paul @PSL. LNA is a great band, all of their tones are great to work with. Thanks.

[@yourface3154]

@@PeaceSoundAndLight It really was top quality. Amazing job!

[@PeaceSoundAndLight]

@yourface Thanks so much!

[@timothydukeman7619]

​@@PeaceSoundAndLight If that isn't a compliment straight outta Jersey, I don't know what is. 😂

[@PeaceSoundAndLight]

Ayyy! Whadda ya sayin here? I’m sum kinda jamoke or sumptin? Why I autta…

[@babydriver8134]

Thanks, I'm so happy to see these guys are still cooking.

[@scottshankland2383]

Holy shit that was good! Vocals, instruments, everything VERY tight you guys are awesome!

[@anthonybrock9435]

I'm a career guitarist from Glasgow. I sawr Head East in London, 1978. John was fixing to join Petra. This is a very good cover. The drummer is killing it ! Bravo !

[@runtt01]

I just stumbled across this video and clicked on it, not expecting much. WOW! You all killed it. Props to the keyboardist for nailing the the synth sound. I have head a few covers of this and none got it right. Being a singing drummer, you got a solid guy there and great bassist. You all sound fantastic. I'm very impressed.

[@randhollobaugh1986]

Thanks very much, Runtt! We appreciate it!! We work very hard to get the sounds right, especially our keyboardist…

[@timothydukeman7619]

Do we owe you money? 😅. Thanks for the kind comments and for watching, too!

[@runtt01]

@@timothydukeman7619 Yes. Tree fity...

[@fablenewsnetwork7223]

Agreed🥁🥁🥁

[@randhollobaugh1986]

@@runtt01 😅

[@JohnHowell-xg9uk]

I didn't like the slower pace at first but it grew on me. Nicely done!

[@timothydukeman7619]

Thanks, John!

[@pazysol420]

One of the best lost tunes from the '70's. Glad to see this great song has such lasting appeal.

[@PeaceSoundAndLight]

Thanks. Agree completely. Nice account avatar/pic btw!

[@cmk921]

It should have been in a Guardians of the Galaxy film

[@brucekevin8472]

I call these songs the 'golden nuggets' of classic rock.

[@faustthehammer8706]

head east flat as a pankcake good classics. ths is in my classic cars cd player. fits the late 70's vibe.

[@treymerrillmusic]

I can’t stand cover bands but DAMN!!! These guys nailed it. Every member of this band is talented. I’d love to see what they could do with an original song. Excellent job guys!

[@timothydukeman7619]

We appreciate you stopping by!

[@imagine9265]

As a Musician for 50 plus years I know talent I'm Always critical but this band got there shit tight ,! Long live ROCK&ROLL

[@timothydukeman7619]

Better believe it! 😉

[@randyfemrite7525]

George Clinton would say they are "On the One".

[@timothydukeman7619]

@@randyfemrite7525 I think we do well on the 2, 3 and 4, too. 😂

[@Dale-g7u]

Nope.they don't have a keyboard player...Yet there is keyboard all over this song. Total bs..sorry

[@imagine9265]

@@Dale-g7u GET Glasses or Get off the METH THEY HAVE A KEY BOARD PLAYER ! 🎼

[@jimhendershot9757]

WOWWW!!! Ya’ll killed this song!!! Excellent cover of a classic Head East song!!!

[@elijah2078]

Very Nice!!! Thanks for the video!!!!

[@Artbabie]

Impressed Better than I can do. 60 year old man, road hard and put away wet.

[@scotttannehill3438]

saw them in some basement perhaps in Overland...sneeking dads car out from UCity....this sounds right....my ears rang more than REO at Keil Auditorium! Good stuff folks!

[@MrBabyBoa]

Great job to everyone in the band! However, I must give total props to the keyboardist...he absolutely nailed the Head East synth sound and bends!! Bravo!

[@timothydukeman7619]

$5 says he appreciates that! Thanks for stopping by!

[@bruceradz]

The drummer was spot on as well

[@MrWahooknows]

Wow. I'm impressed!

[@kenmurray8747]

Saw Head East back in the late 70’s. You just took me back to that wonderful time of music! Well done!

[@Tarheelsrule]

Roberts stadium Evansville Indiana saw them many Times

[@michaeltiemann7682]

They played nearly every weekend at SIU Carbondale bars. This group sounds great but me right back at the Golden gauntlet saloon.🙌 0:03

[@joeylyons4549]

You all crushed this. Note for Note. Nicely done

[@timothydukeman7619]

That's the goal, Joey! Thanks!

[@michaelfederoff261]

Love 'Head East'!

[@effthegop]

Absolutely killed it. Drummer was the key here. There was one harmony missing or buried but this was certainly the best sounding cover I've seen on YT, and I've seen probably 20. As far as stage presence, I'd like to see more enthusiasm and interaction but the music was tight AF!!

[@randhollobaugh1986]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@juanziegler1471]

yep sounded good

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

HEAD EAST.......ROCKS..!!!!!!!!

[@markscott3372]

Fantastic job!!!

[@mikemurphy2764]

I love this song.......and you guys did a great job.

[@timothydukeman7619]

Thanks, Mike!

[@WarriorClassIII]

I'm diggin it Rand!

[@scottferguson2278]

Very Nice!!!

[@tedszczepanski5182]

Nice Job!!!!!

[@ianharris8706]

Great job!!

[@timothydukeman7619]

Thanks for the view, Ian!

[@geraldbodnar2718]

Awesomeness !!

[@antonsmith8648]

I saw the original, But I love this and the hot babe singing!... Thank You!.

[@randyfemrite7525]

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[@KalElvis]

Great job

[@guitarjeff55]

Nice job. Sounds well balanced. Gratz

[@douglaspage2398]

Finally, this song being sang the way it should have been all along!

[@debbietomlin231]

My favorite song by Head East. They have done this song justice. Thanks for posting. ❤

[@timothydukeman7619]

Thanks for the kudos, Debbie!

[@leahcim59]

Pretty good performance

[@TitanTed]

Nicely done, that was tight.

[@1111amyg]

I can't believe how much you sound like Head East. Every note played and even the singers' voices are just about identical. I love this song, but if I could never hear the Head East version for the rest of my life, I'd choose yours and would be just as satisfied.

[@randhollobaugh1986]

Thanks for the nice comments @1111amyg

[@timothydukeman7619]

So nice! Thanks!

[@brucejoyce9934]

Oh Yeah!

[@tikitavi7120]

Quality sound. No complaints here.

[@MichaelThompson-rv9ox]

Killed it! Saw head east twice. Opened for ted in Sioux falls in '77 and worked security at great bear around '83. Thanks!

[@Nevadaheat]

Wow , Nice job gize ..👍

[@sonomitch]

Wow!! So good! As I was listening I became convinced that Head East had reformed under a new name and you were them! You really nailed one of my favorite ‘crank it up to eleven’ jams! Bravo, Kudos, etc!! 🥳

[@SteveHance-t2g]

We used to play this in band I was in long ago. It is a really good party/rock/dancing song. Your band really brought back some great memories. And we we didn't have it nailed as good you did, great sound!!

[@musicaldun1]

Yeah, thanks. Love the tune and was glued to your wonderful performance of it.

[@frankieloveband]

Cool song- Enjoyed the performance

[@Lakeman23]

Well done!

[@michaelmccoy9778]

Old Cats, rule! Damn good video!

[@timfortmann7583]

These guy's absolutely nailed it drummer was fantastic

[@randhollobaugh1986]

Nice of you to say that, Tim! 🙂

[@cmk921]

Even before he started singing (which was top notch), I was like “is that Phil Rudd?” Great groove

[@ximenoworks]

Seen Head East at Six Flags St Louis. Was my first year working there. Great times! This band sounds so close to them.

[@johnboy2935]

Drummer and back up vocals is soooo on it!! His vocals are spot on. Great rendition

[@julieparrish1364]

Sweet

[@004752]

verrrrry goooood

[@randhollobaugh1986]

Thanks very much and glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevengoodman3498]

Very nice all! Great job on this classic.😊

[@sondraslate1847]

THE DRUMMER IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! GOOD JOB ..EVERYBODY!! THANK YOU.......

[@1ricky77333]

Nice. Good job.

[@knighttuttrupriprock9733]

Head East, great memories, thanks!

[@BC2249]

Very nice!

[@gman2794]

Great cover! Bass Player✊

[@timothydukeman7619]

Otis, my main man! ✊

[@keithhenry9663]

Thought i was listening to "head east"awesome

[@timothydukeman7619]

Thanks, Keith!

[@suzannemiller594]

Head East… Camp Waushara in the 70’s. I remember it well.

[@markedward4290]

This drummer makes everybody in the band shine bright! Inspired performances with a tight vibe. Awesome!

[@randhollobaugh1986]

Wow!! Thanks very much for saying that, Mark!!!

[@garrymoss8021]

That's how it works. It's amazing the difference a good drummer can make in a band.

[@Hanzyscure]

A real excellent drummer that maintains a steady beat is very rare. I worked with many drummers that were great but couldn't maintain a lifestyle dedicated to music.

[@lpj1263]

Great drumming and singing at the same time. Like Gil Moore of Triumph said, drumming and singing is like doing plumbing and electrical at the same time.

[@randhollobaugh1986]

@@lpj1263 Gil Moore made a great analogy and I must agree! Thanks for the kind words!

[@dboy6400]

Great job perfect synth sound, very close to the Minimoog.

[@LaurieJasper]

Brings back lots of good memories as I was the wild child in the 70"s. HEAD EAST music made in the USA.

[@Rottieman-h6d]

Should be hitting that tip jar after that one. Spot on. 👍🇺🇸

[@brutusherman9451]

That's excellent. I saw Head East a lifetime ago and you guys are dead on it.

[@timothydukeman7619]

Thanks, Brutus! Go Buckeyes!

[@johndrew1649]

Seen a lot of covers, but this is the best of them

[@timothydukeman7619]

Mucho appreciado, John!

[@lightwillprevail]

Thank you for honoring up this great song! 😎

[@timothydukeman7619]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Pelican5077]

You guys deserve more subs!

[@KK96303]

This is one of the better covers I've heard for this song,......almost studio recording perfect. Nicely mixed. You guys nailed it, to be honest.

[@timothydukeman7619]

Appreciate it, KK!

[@randhollobaugh1986]

Thanks, KK! Our soundman, Paul, will be happy to hear this!

[@PeaceSoundAndLight]

@KK thanks for the compliment on the mix!

[@amrak5028]

In full agreement on the overall quality to the band, the recording, and the mix was all really well done.@@PeaceSoundAndLight

[@MargaretCarson-m3q]

There album version rocks out

[@amrak5028]

I was blessed to find this today. Playback was 3+ times. On my second viewing, i made a slight adjustment to the playback speed. I used the "custom setting" and moved it to 1.05 speed. It changed the dynamics to a song I greatly love. I am not certain if my change was to actual time or not. I did enjoy it more than the 1.0 standard speed. It is possible that a lag developed with uploads, but give it a try. I bought Flat As A Pancake back in 75' or 76', watched John Schlitt preform this song many times. You all gave Headeast a Smile. Well Done to the Young lady and those rocking Old Guys.

[@PeaceSoundAndLight]

@amrak - speaking only for the production, I use variable frame rate video recording, which I sync to audio WAV files, which are fixed rate tracks. Neither should have any effect on timing or pitch of the performance. While some of the other drummers I work with use a click track or BPM cue, I don’t think Rand of LNA does (although I’ve never asked, but will likely add his own comments). I can’t speak for anything after I upload to YT. Thanks.

[@amrak5028]

This is in noway a direct critique on your work. I just watched Back on my feet again. I did the same test with playback and 1.05 was to strong a change. I used the Man walking behind the band and the bands music and think this playback was closer to standard speed. Some formats have a slight lag with KZbin, and from my experience. Others have mentioned this same thing. Give a listen to never been any reason with the suggested change, it's free. Keep up the great work. I was also in Light and Sound work back in those mid 70's through mid 80's. @@PeaceSoundAndLight

[@randhollobaugh1986]

@@PeaceSoundAndLight There is no click track or BPM cue that I'm using on this, Paul, but we're considering working with a click more since we've mostly all shifted to IEMs.

[@johnhudson3220]

Great job!! Sounds like the orginal recording

[@timothydukeman7619]

Thanks, John!

[@PeaceSoundAndLight]

Thanks for listening

[@stratback]

Top shelf cover! Drummers singing and playing is so good, the band overall is tighter than a new pair of jeans ! Awesome work.

[@randhollobaugh1986]

Thanks very much, stratback!

[@barrysmith8920]

WOW!! Incredible cover of a great Midwestern American classic!! Great bass player too, knows the part, doesn’t over play.. Excellent vocals!

[@randhollobaugh1986]

Thanks a lot, Barry!

[@barrysmith8920]

@@randhollobaugh1986 You’re welcome! You guys by chance do “Jefftown Creek”?

[@randhollobaugh1986]

@@barrysmith8920 We do not. NBAR is the only Head East song that we do at this time!

[@timothydukeman7619]

Thanks for the kind words, Barry! Doesn't overplay is correct... that's about as close to the studio version as I'm going to get! 😂

[@barrysmith8920]

@@timothydukeman7619 You’re welcome kindly

[@Urpoolboy59]

The absolute best cover of this great classic I have ever heard! Wow! Cant find a single thing to critique. Great vocals by this gal even sounding a bit like John. Loved it! Right d own to the singing drummer! Guitar, bass keyboard all amazing!! THANK YOU!

[@timothydukeman7619]

Thanks for the kind comments and the view! We appreciate it!

[@michaelnemeth7795]

What The! AWESOME!

[@timothydukeman7619]

What the what!? 😂 Thanks for stopping by, Michael!

[@patrickmcgoldrick8234]

When this song was a hit ,in 77 there was a dance bar that was always slamed on weekends,called the Wildcat House.Back then when I was an practicing alcoholic I remember some good times and great memories,I miss those times and the people some that are gone,greatful for it all.

[@gib59er56]

You have about 10 years on me judging by the year you mentioned , 1977. I was just a wee pup of 10 yrs. then. By 87 I was well dug in my foxhole surrounded by Budweiser long necks. 6 rehabs came and went with no dent in my armor. So, I had to die twice in the E.R., flatlined and it finally stopped the drinking. That was in 2012 and I am pretty sure the lesson finally stuck.I was the last person to see two of my friends alive as well. The cops grilled me for a few, but they knew I had nothing to do with their deaths. I only mention this because you spoke of people that are gone today. I have not heard a band cover a song that well in my life! The vocals are scary good and so are the synth parts. I am still wondering if it`s a trick !!

[@patrickmcgoldrick8234]

@@gib59er56 Thanks,you are right,I am sixty six ,I am a non practicing , recovering alcoholic.I have been blessed in the sense that I never hurt,or killed anyone in my blackouts when I was driving totally crap faced.I have lost people that I truly cared about and loved to alcohol,and drugs.I am truly happy you are sober and it gets better, please keep up the good work finding each day without the fog I agree it's a great version, tight band and I agree the drummer is an amazing singer.Thanks and the best to you.

[@cyclonedrums]

theres the BASS its all about it ! EXCELLENT

[@timothydukeman7619]

Better believe it! I tried soliciting a 5 minute bass solo, but our band opted to upload this song. Thanks for watching!

[@randhollobaugh1986]

@@timothydukeman7619 🤣

[@PeaceSoundAndLight]

🎶 I’m all about the bass, the bass, the bass… no treble…

[@randhollobaugh1986]

😂@@PeaceSoundAndLight

[@geoargero1]

Very well done!! Outstanding performances and great mix!!

[@PeaceSoundAndLight]

🙏

[@GrayWolf3334]

Good Job you guys ROCK 🤟🎶🎵🎹🥁🎤🎸👍

[@debbieangel9376]

REAL COOL!

[@kevsta67]

great production on the music ,the drums sound fantastic. they are usually lost in the mix

[@TIO540S1]

So many covers of this song online, yours is one of the best.

[@randhollobaugh1986]

Thanks very much, TIO!

[@timothydukeman7619]

Appreciate it, TIO!

[@Bob-tp3nx]

Just incredible

[@timothydukeman7619]

Thanks for watching, Bob!

[@heathbar77]

They sound exactly like the way I hear it on the cd! It's a treasure!

[@randhollobaugh1986]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks very much!

[@RobinWilce-iq1ps]

I played music with the keyboardist Boyd. Head east is from Illinois. My band was called whiskey. We saw them alot on the road. A place called mommas place in Sparta Illinois. Good times, and good memories. Rocking Robin.

[@PeaceSoundAndLight]

I have the wonderful “job” of mixing bands performing many of my early, local influences like Styx, Chicago, REO, Cheap Trick, Head East. I just need to find ones doing Dan Folgelberg, John Prine and Steve Goodman (who did a lunch set at my college cafeteria). Rock On, Robin!

[@ACEMAN34448]

Bass player sounds really good 👍

[@PeaceSoundAndLight]

Just what Tim needs… more gas to inflate his ego… 😆

[@timothydukeman7619]

Appreciate the kind words, @ACEMAN34448! And if possible, please mute the sound tech. 😅. (Hope you're well, Paul!)

[@randhollobaugh1986]

@@PeaceSoundAndLight 🤣😂

[@davidbradigan6085]

Wow was really good

[@randhollobaugh1986]

Thanks, David!

[@stevedavidson9003]

You almost never hear this classic from the Flat As a Pancake album on so-called "classic rock" stations. So awesome to hear this cover.

[@Earman54music]

Fine cover of this Head East classic. I remember first hearing this song ,I thought that is was Grand Funk Railroad. Both Mid-Western Band. Kudo's to the mix. Really well done live recording.

[@PeaceSoundAndLight]

Thanks, @Earman. I got lucky being able to use a recording of the stereo house mix with a little post mastering. LNA is a great band to mix.

[@gregdrmax]

WOW! One of the best covers I've ever heard of this anthem! Thank you guys

[@timothydukeman7619]

Most welcome, Greg! Thanks for stopping by!

[@randhollobaugh1986]

Appreciate it, Greg!

[@maxmonroe9461]

❤belt it out head east❤

[@johnmacdonald9748]

Wow! Grew up listening to this song. Spot on!

[@timothydukeman7619]

Thanks, John!

[@NoWayOut55]

Great Effort on a Great Song! Your Guitarist has some nice lead ins. Very Nice!

[@64mung]

Nice!!

[@craigmeier8376]

Listened to this song while tripping, a lot. More than ever should have. The opening notes here just transported me back to 1979. Pretty intense. And just stumbled across this after seeing Vinyl Tap perform No Time to Lose by Spencer Tarney Band.

[@timothydukeman7619]

Party on, Garth!

[@randhollobaugh1986]

Awesome and glad we could take you on a trip!! Thanks for reaching out, @craigmeier8376