Sledgehammer - Band Geek Episode 100

This is our cover of "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel.
Recorded/streamed LIVE at the Village Underground in NYC for our 100th Band Geek podcast episode.
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Richie Castellano - Vocals/Guitar
Ann Marie Nacchio - Vocals
Jarrett Pressman - Vocals
Hanan Rubinstein - Guitar
Andy Graziano - Guitar
Danny Miranda - Bass
Jason Wexler - Keyboards
Vin Innocente - Keyboards
Andy Ascolese - Drums
Special Guest - John Castellano
On site audio/video engineer - Sam Platt

[@Thaumanaut]

The amount of talent in this whole group is literally almost incomprehensible.

[@bumpyroad3251]

Great taste in covering masterpieces to be mentioned either.

[@davidsoper3851]

These guys do the best covers. Extremely accomplished musicians.

[@vtancredi1717]

I don't know if I've ever heard such good guitar soloing and interplaying between obvious masters. I'm blown away. This whole band are all incredible.

[@ahmo2]

Both solos were just sick as h*ll.

[@ahmo2]

Both? I mean all of them :)

[@richardrejmer8721]

I don't know how many people realize that this song is *COMPLETELY DRIVEN* by the bass line. . If that fails, the whole song fails. . . BIG TIME!! In this case, it's SPOT-ON! This guy nails it. . .

[@Twobarpsi]

Not easy to play, plus you need that octave pedal to get the sound. This guy nailed it.

[@clabby154]

Spot the weak link.......oh there isn’t one! Absolutely love band geeks!!

[@jond181]

Bass player rushing the song … tempo a bit off. But I’m nitpicking lol

[@tunesmith7437]

One of the most powerful songs of the 80's.

[@Onekuncklebuster]

Richie, Dana and I are astounded at the difference between the live feed in comparison to these professionally (by you hahha) mixed version...totally awesome job!!! We love you guys and PLEASE DON'T EVER STOP!!! There is love in what you do and the world needs that!

[@moodylicious]

I second that!!!!!!

[@SamDeeksRelovedGuitars]

@@moodylicious I third and fourth it!

[@andreacolella8115]

Castellano family's like Porcaro one, both for origin and because everyone is a fantastic musician. Grandissimi!

[@danieldevereaux]

You guys are so fun. Finding you has been like finding a light in a dark time. Hope all of you keep on making music!!!

[@scottmason4282]

Best version yet......

[@wesleyverberne3081]

Dad and son, priceless. Great "cover"

[@DerEchteBold]

I was reluctant to click on this cause I'm really tired of the song... ...but wow, glad I did, absolutely fabulous version!

[@Utopian_Turtletop-vn1iu]

They're all incredible musicians but the guy on the green Wolfgang is the dogs bollocks. What a badass player. Great singer too.

[@betweendrinks8885]

You guys are great....and the female vocals in close to the edge is as good as Jon Anderson....thank you for your work

[@guiprado2620]

Perfect show!! Perfect musicians!! Perfect band!! Perfect family!!

[@sungyultaylor1354]

Take notes GARBAGE mainstream musicians: THIS IS WHAT TALENT LOOKS LIKE. Respect to Richie n crew

[@PhilippeBarrilliez]

The chorus responses on the three guitars are too beautiful, thank you for this great moment !! Phil

[@emailrobertbm]

What a blessing to be able to play with your dad! I miss playing with mine

[@redxpro1]

The bass player is SO Good!

[@egett]

i remember him from the 2005 Queen + Paul Rodgers tour.

[@jimhornaday8722]

Geddy American Jazz??

[@ChristopheAmalvy]

Playing along with Blue Oyster Cult too

[@timsanderson5572]

Thomas Hemenway He is also a kick ass guitar player.

[@milesian1]

Danny Miranda is a legend. He really nails that heavy Tony Levin sound here.

[@skidogbill]

Great job all you guys! Looks like so much fun, and super cool to get three family members on stage. Reminds me of when I saw Jobim with his wife, son, daughter and son in law all in his band.

[@LWilliamsYoutube]

Wow! Great job. You've got skills Richie. And the talent you've associated with are stellar.

[@GTTeancum]

Man, I love the whole live scene. My favorite thing is the fact that bass players seem so very chill, like they're too cool to get into it until things get crazy at the end. LOVE IT

[@grahamtaylor8912]

The bassist is Danny Miranda, played with Blue Oyster Cult and a small band called Queen... Genius level bass playing.

[@Musikman511]

WOW!!! Those solo's at the end are EPIC!!! This is the best version of this song on the web including Peter Gabriel's.

[@TSRThom]

So great. It's fun to listen to it and watch it. Fantastic musicians. Richie isn't only a hell of a guitar player but also a fantastic singer. Thank you

[@rsibley]

The audio quality on this is amazing! Love the mix. A great sounding cover!

[@keithwilliams8342]

Bravo! Sorefreshing to see a band on youtube where the sound is good and all the members are up to the task!!!! Well done!!!

[@tomstarks6126]

Oh! My What a jam!! I could had listened to this band all day and night long just WOW!

[@romanticwarrior97]

Great version. That geezer brought a smile to my face.

[@qpfj]

Just discovered Geek Band! WOW, I am partying right now!!! Freaking Amazing Musicians --- Thank You!

[@RedoxonRon]

Dear Richie, here in Argentina we have a saying, EL SUEÑO DEL PIBE. (The dream of the kid) In this amazing performance I believe es duplicated. Your dad joining his son`s band and you playing with him. Congrats to all for that!

[@wherethe2riversmeet628]

Awesome! That bass player is on point.

[@JulesFox]

Wherethe2riversmeet it's Danny Miranda, not your average bass player hahahaa. Played with Queen ... so a top shelf player. So glad this band managed to secure him for their gigs.

[@phillipparker7728]

Best cover of this song I have ever seen. Over the top and worth it all the way!

[@watzup62]

That three-way (make that four-way) guitar solo put this already awesome cover over the top! You guys are absolutely amazing. Your band is chock full of world class talent.

[@Walt023]

Awesome , just awesome, love the energy that comes out from your performance

[@julian_guitare]

It was a real pleasure to look at this video! :) Keep on rockin'!

[@74dartman13]

Awesome! I loved every bit of it! So glad I clicked onto this one! You all did an incredible job!☺

[@michaeljones9316]

Richie u and your crew are amazing...9 mins Sledgehammer...gotta stop and watch that!

[@patrickhale424]

Another FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE !!!

[@matthewpenna1711]

Gabriel fan for a long time! Glad i found you guys, this is great stuff!

[@305dadecounty_grabberbluem5]

one of the best cover bands (not to mention most talented) on KZbin....wow.

[@johnwitt583]

These guys are incredible so talented ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marceloluizcorrea2334]

This band is fantastic, greats performances, really awesome!

[@thewindowguy43]

You guys are just nuts! Incredible!!!

[@NilaDesigns]

This is a FANTASTIC rendition of this classic!

[@ueppecontini1726]

Perfetto! Great Job guys!!, love from Tuscany, Italy.

[@cigarboxguitar9519]

This was fantastic. You guys are great!

[@CarlosSatriani]

Smacks from Brazil ! So nice song,guys!!

[@jasonkreisler1432]

Fantastic energy and a great jam for this song.

[@Redcell6A]

My fav part was watching John C. shred it. Fantastic.

[@cidougaske1151]

Geeeeks, I will follow you ever, thank ya so much!

[@musicalmemes_x]

You guys sound great!!

[@migueldelvalle1637]

You guys always amaze me, keep it up.

[@JonathanMooreWright]

Makes me soooo happy!

[@jimmyjams1974]

Came for the tune stayed to watch the dad shred!

[@chriswilke2861]

Solid groove. Great vocals. Bass is killing it. This song needs energy and you guys brought it.

[@billsstudio2528]

Smokin!! Best version so far and face melting leads! Good groove!

[@barryhaynes103]

I know I'm late to the party .... But damn .... That was f-ing awesome ... Better late than never ... The band geeks are by far the best collection of musicians on you tube ...

[@OficinasSuipa]

a pleasure see then! Excellent! Gaby from Argentina.

[@benostiguy7215]

Dad killed the impromptu guitar solo… so cute how he didn’t realize there was no mic in the stand… such a talented crew

[@robsmith1835]

Great Band....Love you guys

[@TheJruff]

Such incredible talent.

[@tokominovo]

The guitar solos!! 😍

[@erikastrobel6007]

Best 8 min of my life! Your dad at the end was fucking awesome!

[@MichaelPeatield]

Man, there's some nice playing at the end. Sweet.

[@sebastian8736]

!!!!!!! Super Mega, es kribbelt an den Armen und auf dem Rücken, das sind Musiker die die Musik einfach leben... Einfach nicht von dieser Welt. Fantastisch !!! 🎤🎸🎹🥁

[@enpappa]

Fantastic performance! Got to give a special mention to the bass player. I laught out loud at the very end when you played the lick from Rush's Jacobs ladder. Really fun. Appreciate things like that!

[@Yanto-Bardic]

The young lady is cutting some fine shapes! The music is bang on too! :O)

[@cnewton61]

Best cover of Sledgehammer on YT

[@OficinasSuipa]

Genial chicos!!! Excelente!! I love your style!!!

[@Ladmoman]

I'm a sucker for dueling guitars. Love the rhythm section and vocals. A+.

[@halholiday9388]

The whole band is KICK ASS BAD!!! All areas especially the bass just ROCKS!!!🤘🤘

[@enriquejabre7705]

Amazing job. Keep rocking guys Greetings from Chile

[@jurassick]

This feels like listening to Steve Vai, Steve Lukather and John Petrucci playing Peter Gabriel... 🤓 OMG!! You are great, guys! Your newest and biggest fan so far.

[@sumoblues]

Damn! Y'all killed it again! Richie's smokin' 1st solo...almost didn't notice Hanan right away.

[@DavidBGoode]

Very lovely... RESPECT!

[@raimondomaddalena6442]

YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING

[@NZchooks1]

hard night to smile a lot watching this amazing performance

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

That was on another level .

[@westcoastbronco]

Just came across you guys. Great rendition. You guys rock!

[@realaquarian]

I could listen to you all night...just might do it, too...lol! Amazing!

[@CentralFla546]

I'm loving it!!!

[@Bigstrat2]

musicians like you, make life worth living...

[@marcomunante6569]

Me han puesto la piel de gallina!!! Son lo maximo!!!

[@trevorowen6564]

Some blistering guitar work!

[@metallicarocks911]

Fantastic cover of a great song... I love the build-up :) And the tone on that Jazz that Danny has... Fucking awesome!

[@whyteyj]

i love these guys

[@Ricardo_Rosa]

The best Sledgehammer I´ve ever seen.

[@djjd2011]

How cool are you guys for letting the guitar tech get in on the fun?!! Freakin awesome!

[@breezebanddelaware5948]

That was Richie's dad... or Mel Brooks!

[@mauroinforsato4557]

FANTASTIC

[@juin54]

Best cover...

[@johnlangford9288]

The energy on this would power Statin Island for a week. 💕

[@lincolnadams83]

Everyone in this band is frightening good!! The bass player, though, isn't getting enough love! Ballsy and Funky! It's like Tony Levin with Geddy Lee's tone. AWESOME!!!

[@ER-me1ii]

They really are geeks. And I really love what they are about.

[@AndreasLindholm]

Such a great work on a complex track!

[@avery3767]

Avery here from NC The Band Geek rocks

[@kcphotographystudios8836]

Fantastic

[@keithwilliams8342]

Peter gabriel is a tough singer to pull off. Great job! Nice pocket drummer!

[@secondthought2320]

Getting tight guys!! Sounds great!

[@matthiasmoeser2652]

Great sound! 👍😎🔊👏❤️

[@DougSenedeze]

My congratulations from Brazil !