Teen Band plays "Hot For Teacher" at Talent Show

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[@MeneerHerculePoirot]

Hope you guys are writing your own stuff. I'm a songwriter in Nashville. Get your publishing company application together, file it and join BMI. Make sure you do a 360 ownership deal with you all as equal partners. Don't take advances. Own your own masters. Only sign distribution deals. Hire a good manager, agent, attorney and accountant. You guys are the real deal. You deserve not to be fcked over by talent sharks. All the best in your career. 💀

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[@JohnnyNowhere]

@@MeneerHerculePoirot I'm also a songwriter since 1976, and I suggest they affiliate with ASCAP as their performing rights organisation, and that they own all splits, both writing and publishing. The labels are worthless. Create your own website, and sell your wares online. Nobody needs a promoter these days, the Internet is free. The fewer middle-men, the better. Play live every chance you get.

[@jio4529]

Uhm yeah!

[@jeffreyshingleton6282]

If that didn’t win the talent show then it was rigged…..

[@chriscarlson516]

All the adults sitting in the front row sullenly and silently are realizing that their kids are competing for second place....

[@budg.6094]

Decent applause at the end, but how was the audience not all screaming from the very beginning??? Great performance, especially considering how young these guys were. All are skilled musicians and singer, plus they really knew how to bring it!

[@asiangrasstoad]

Lead guitarist killed it, but can we talk about the DRUMMER?! Holy crap, he frikkin KILLED IT!!! These guys rock

[@x1124x]

They had to make up for the camera man!

[@patrickdirckx8300]

The singer, damn cut the hair sorry but that was annoying. But danm they killed it. Agree gutair n drummer holy crap

[@forannies]

It was like listening to a next generation Alex & Eddie ❤️

[@squarewheel1587]

Singer had a tough time with the DLR range but the rest of the band is fire.

[@DvLnDsGyZ]

​@@patrickdirckx8300Hair envy?

[@jweezy15able]

As soon as the guitar kicked in, the old timers knew exactly what was going to happen. Killed it.

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[@jaysonx5576]

100% this comment. 🤘🏾

[@christopherm.nuccio5917]

Nah. Double bass.

[@craigweaver5671]

Yep. Vocals too. Great show of talent there young fellers.

[@Noosh_]

Nah screw that. As soon as the drummer started going in I knew right away. He killed it!

[@joe1205]

No one remembers the songs from last year, 5 years ago, even 10 years ago. But something like this being played fantastically at a school talent show, just proves what makes a masterpiece.

[@jillgarrison1917]

Who else was expecting a teacher to bust through that curtain?

[@WonkaVator72]

I’ve said the same thing to people recently. I doubt much that people listen to today will be recalled with much affection in ten years.

[@a.j.501st]

I will say this. There was some decent “popular music” in the early-mid 2000’s, some songs I really like. But I can’t remember the names of half of them. Unlike most music made during the 70/80/90’s. They age like a fine wine.

[@nerdfan28]

​@@a.j.501stand modern day 2023 rap/hiphop has aged like milk

[@trisin]

Why? It’s Van Halen. Their music especially the guitar parts will always be iconic. You Americans are weird

[@darrensiegel6651]

The balls to play a song this challenging live AND pulling it off at that age is insane. Well done gentlemen.

[@jusbamathy1355]

My thoughts Exactly! Holy Smokes 🖤

[@americanpig-dog7051]

We wanted to play this at our high school talent show but knew we were all too horrible. These guys did great.

[@jimmycampos3435]

Well said fuck yes

[@jj-nh8lz]

Man, no kidding They really have this song down. Blew my mind

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[@Sickhomiedog]

I dont think the crowd has any idea how talented these folk are. Amazing cover holy shit

[@SamsaraNYC]

thank you! means alot

[@stumarston6812]

Most of the kids probably don't know the song.

[@dan8426]

For real!

[@samouellette5130]

i don’t even think anyone does we saw one song who knows what these fuckers are capable of they killed it

[@chrisevans6084]

True story, based on the fact they are just sitting there dumb founded. 🤣

[@franzhaas3712]

That lead guitar. What a tough song to play and he killed IT. WOW! GREAT JOB EVERYONE!

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[@bogrot69]

I'm so old I saw Van Halen play this live several times with the original lineup. Kudos to these dudes for keeping the music alive. They crushed it!

[@gazooie1958]

I saw them early 80s David Lee Roth forgot the words to a song. Can’t remember what it was now.

[@stevesmith3556]

Me too😂 Good to see there is interest coming back with classic rock sounds. Can't wait to see what these guys can do!

[@bogrot69]

@@stevesmith3556 Good to hear from you Steve. Thasnks for your reply!🤘 They linked the video for their song Nevermind and they sound really good. It's in the pinned comment on this video

[@bogrot69]

@@gazooie1958 😂 Yeah the first show I saw was on the Women and Children First tour and Dave was pretty shitfaced 😂 Following shows were excellent!

[@danm2494]

Same here saw them twice Roth and Haggar.

[@kravenmoorhead5634]

One of the most difficult covers to play, especially live, and these young men freaking NAILED-IT! Think about it. No takes. No edits. Completely raw and totally live. Great job, best talent show enrtry EVER!

[@SamsaraNYC]

Thank you

[@daregul8er]

Shout out to sound crew!

[@neosnothome]

I agree 100%. You guys nailed it

[@rockerwoman]

No Gd laptop either. 😮‍💨🤣

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[@hawkgeoff]

This 57 yr old guitarist smiled through this entire video... Well done boys! Maybe there is hope for the future of rock and roll.

[@Scoot711]

My thoughts exactly:) 🤘🤘

[@gu1tarman233]

And this 70 year old (nearly ex?) guitarist smiled through the entire video too! Gave me goosebumps...

[@servicedog2325]

As long as there are kids like this EVH lives on.

[@goldenhourkodak]

All of the rock bands featuring young artists wasn't a clue...? I go to countless rock concerts featuring members in their 20s. Major boomer energy here.

[@KRONIK3636]

This 47 year old former guitarist is smiling also! 🤩

[@willswalkingwest7267]

Only an 80's kid can truly understand how amazing this cover is. Well done, boys!

[@qua7771]

I got to see the 1984 concert. Nice to see kids that still appreciate it. Funny thing, we didn't listen to 40 year old music when I was in school.

[@tencentpistol1]

No.joke!!! Imagine back then trying to rock out some Benny Goodman or Glenn Miller at a talent show!! "All Right Glendale High!!! Are YOU READY TO GET CRAZY?!?! Cmon! Lemme see your FOX TROT!!!" 😂😂

[@JohnSmith-gq9gn]

The singer playing with his hair was just cringe. It really detracted from the performance.

[@execatty]

as an 80s kid I can honestly say I miss the 80s 😢

[@rickmaynard2098]

@@JohnSmith-gq9gn To be fair, he’s 18 years old maximum, so expecting him to have Diamond Dave’s charisma might be a bit much. He’ll learn. They all will.

[@The_Ferbguy]

Holy hell, I didn't expect to see a cover this good! I bet if Eddie Van Halen saw this, he would be proud.

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[@ryanmcclosky3312]

Hell yeah he would

[@danielirish3285]

In Rumford Maine I saw a band and the drummer played the drums perfect to this and saying it it was utterly amazing and I mean it was not for no killed it and I was so impressed

[@HighOnLife1985]

Eddie has no idea what he has done to the music world, except leave an eternal burning impression on us all, and a smile

[@SamsaraNYC]

Truth!

[@raysno8367]

The next evh is out there , maybe here !

[@runnningonempty]

THE FUCK HE DIDNT KNOW!....HE KNEW!......

[@E.M.D.R.]

❤❤❤

[@heartwinners410]

Eddie was the most awesome guitar player that has ever lived. I miss him so much. Wish I could hear new Van Halen tunes but that will never happen again. Very depressing.

[@JoeCoffin]

I'd be satisfied if I heard this from an actual VH cover band. Holy shit, this is an amazing cover. Drummer absolutely nailed the opening.

[@SamsaraNYC]

Thank you!

[@jesuschrist2284]

Drummer ran the whole thing. The others were amazing too.

[@OrangePony75]

I raise my glass to these kids’ parents. Well done, you all!!

[@MidStaryNight]

You guys are AMAZING and the guts to play “Hot for Teacher” at a SCHOOL TALENT SHOW is just fantastic! Keep doing what you’re doing, you’re all incredibly hard workers and very talented!

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[@subzii8398]

Can we talk about how well they did the beginning? Like HOLY SHIT!!

[@SamsaraNYC]

Thank you! :)

[@x6568tank]

the entire song my man, this cover fucking rocks

[@SamsaraNYC]

@@x6568tank Thank you!!

[@charlielomonaco]

Thank you man!

[@paulieb2000]

Drummer did best he could without a double bass - but still didn't quite work. Good try though.

[@Tigershark-qy2gq]

That crowd did not deserve this level of band, and did not understand the level of difficulty in this song. My God what an incredible cover! These kids are Rock Star level already.

[@mkay1957]

Welcome to the Age of Soy, where kids don't know what talent is, get offended by everything and don't know what gender they are.

[@douglasjohnston1465]

incredibly hard to play even on guitar hero and I am not being funny

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@@douglasjohnston1465 Word.

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[@paradidledidle]

First you had drummer at wrong gig. Now, we have....BAND AT WRONG GIG. Honestly, this crowd didn't deserve them. Guitarist nailed it.

[@SamsaraNYC]

Thank you!

[@Rupert14]

​@@SamsaraNYCl hope you all got laid by a bunch of stuck up cheerleaders after this! Great.

[@Caddywampus69]

He 💯 % nailed that guitar 🎸 part! Made Eddie Van Halen proud!! 👏 👏 👏 !!!

[@johnh2143]

Worst crowd ever. These kids are crushing it, and not even a head moving.

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[@obscurity3027]

That drummer kid is an absolute beast

[@megiloth3634]

As all the teachers in the room are wondering if they are the hot one 🤪 Great job guys! This came out when I was in Jr High and that video changed lives!!! This 52 year old has a smile on his face and a glimmer of hope the younger generation keeps playing the classics...in 40 years, nobody will be singing garbage music that is currently out. But the greats live on in the hearts of real musicians. HAIL!!!

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[@jejamesjr5751]

It was sometime after this song came out that you started hearing about teachers taking students home with them and doing unauthorized stuff.

[@Ash-zh5yg]

Oh believe me, she knew who she was.

[@SeanTemple68]

55 here, I was in high school, Mesa, Arizona. Loved this ALBUM, bought it right when it came out... At Kmart, lol. These guys are great!

[@jacksonlove6432]

Wow , this sounds so amazing, I mean the crowd really doesn’t realize how talented that was , killer performance from everyone 🤘🏼

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[@mikeshaffer4912]

​@@SamsaraNYCI had 1984 era Van Halen concert flashbacks listening to this. You all crushed it!

[@katiedrew4708]

@@SamsaraNYC Definitely have some serious potential, do you have any originals?

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[@jerryjohnson9531]

Wow! This may be the best cover by a high school band I have ever seen. The guitar player and drummer are spot on!

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[@KingOrpheus]

100% this. DAMN.

[@RobertMiller-mz7yt]

I was in tears through this song with the biggest smile on my face. Nice to see kids of today appreciating a great band from 30 to 40 years ago and just rocking the heck out of such a challenging song. GREAT JOB especially for someone so young. ROCK ON!!!!!!!

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[@BotsWeekendCovers]

You kids KILLED it!!!! I AM soooooo sorry your audience would probably rather hear Taylor Swift!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They just got treated to a great performance!!!!!!!!!

[@mrc25381]

All the dads in the audience were silently head banging in their seats.

[@MikeKleitch]

I am 49 years old. Chose to not have children. Glad I didn’t. Because of these were my kids and I was in that audience and I saw these pussies standing still I would have been escorted out for supporting my child.

[@nytess2]

Looks more like an Elvis crowd

[@Sk8buzz]

Tell me ur a maga w out telling me u r a maga 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 😂😂😂😂

[@BotsWeekendCovers]

@@Sk8buzz Lol you seriously need help.

[@ace1usmc]

How is it possible that all these guys not only found each other - but are in the same school and about all the same age AND can pull this off this well???? That drummer is an absolute animal! They were all absolutely great. Hope they can stick together. That's probably the biggest key to success as a band. That, and not sucking.

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[@Zippo1969]

Think this very same confluence of talent happened sometime in the late 70’s ‘round Pasadena way…

[@dabeefemus]

On the "Key to sucess" you brought up I was thinking that to have a talent that's well developed and the luck to have a couple like minded band mates with similar developed talents... You said "Not sucking". Basically the same thing! 😆

[@ace1usmc]

@@Zippo1969 I think about that all the time. It was truly incredible how they came together back then. The PERFECT mix of everything they needed, at the PERFECT time, and they stayed together until they had worldwide success. I think just staying together, and grinding away together is more than half the battle.

[@rodneynlibbylovingus7811]

Somewhere in that audience is a teacher thinking, "I wonder if they're talking about me?" These guys are great!

[@jflynn7276]

I've watched countless seasoned bands play this cover with a fraction of this tone, feel and overall audio quality. Amazing sound, very clean mix and impressive chops. Great job dudes.

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[@MrNota500]

Good to see some young people still know what good music is. Eddie would be proud that his music is still reaching kids today.

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[@chrisgrimes707]

Yes Eddie would! And these guys sound amazing! Very talented and hard work by these young men!

[@dougbuck123]

I don't know why but this actually made me tear up. Just incredible talent. Just gives me a little hope for the future of rock music.

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[@painman35]

Because the heart of rock n roll is still beatin’

[@thehorror...4505]

Me too

[@YAOG]

Why does this not have more views? They killed it.

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[@century21niseko81]

Epic

[@nickhickson1377]

Absolutely crushed! Bravo

[@CarlosLopez-iy6jr]

How were the older guys in the crowd not throwing up the devil horns and banging their heads these guys killed it

[@AAVVVAAADDAAAKAAADAVRAAA]

The fact dude banging it on a 5 piece

[@SamsaraNYC]

haha. thank you!

[@runnningonempty]

4 PIECE

[@DragonSkaterrr]

give this man a louder drumset!

[@ben.bustamante]

ahahhahaha

[@Eyeswitch]

A sentence only ever uttered by another drummer.

[@runnningonempty]

THATS LOUD A FUCK...NO P.A. SYSTEM TO MIC THE KIT

[@Sergiotanaz]

hell yes he deserves it!

[@59plexi]

i think its a chick

[@blakepowers777]

I used to do PR for bands in the mid-to-late 90’s. My favorite band is Van Halen. I am BLOWN-AWAY by these guys!!!! Their musicality is unreal to be so young! The only advice I’d give is 1. Get more mics so everyone can sing backup, and 2. Sing to your audience like you’re playing Madison Square Garden (no matter where you’re playing). I’m a hard sell, but this band kicked my ASS!!!!!!!!!!! 🥂👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼

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[@trevornever27]

Yes i agree.. its understandable that their attention is drawn towards each other (common in young bands), as opposed to forward facing and playing to the crowd. Backups are always a plus and especially of you can get the crowd to sing along too. Good job guys! Stick to it and remember you are performing to the crowd not each other

[@Noneyabiz001]

You’re not that hard of a sell. But everybody’s different, I guess. Don’t get me wrong these kids aren’t bad but they need a lot of work and they are off to one Hell of a start. The guitar player is ok he BS’d the solos and the drummer blew the intro. With more practice though these guys could be great, but don’t over inflate them. As for the mics, their at a high school talent show, did you really expect the production to be great?? Im sure they had what the school provided them. I’m sure the band would have preferred a full sound system and light show and maybe some video too.

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[@Noneyabiz001]

@@SamsaraNYC that’s awesome you’re still together. How long have you been playing together and have you done any other shows?

[@sarah-janecollins330]

How are this audience not up on their feet!!! Such a hard song to cover but you guys did Van Halen proud!

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[@paulluskknives7320]

The crowd had probably never heard good music until this. A great song from the 80’s just melted their brains.

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[@Mark-en2mt]

The parents are all GenX and Boomers....so they grew up listening to Van Halen.

[@robcanniff5493]

Well done boys! Love how you made it yours and didn't try to copy it note for note. That's what I wanna hear when I hear a cover! Now find places where you'll be appreciated for your talents...cuz your HS/hometown won't... But keep killing it!

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[@BeDangerousGroup]

The singer's hair is in his eyes. He really should push it back with his hand.

[@Ry4nSleeps]

I would like the comment but I’d feel too villainous messing up the perfect amount of likes😏😏

[@kristelsmart8318]

This kind of talent at that age is INSANE. You guys killed it! Maybe there’s hope for the next generation of musicians after all. It made me smile for sure. And that song choice- ambitious and it made me giggle 🤭

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[@kimgay6290]

Badass!

[@Loriburnett]

Hell ya

[@shutthetv]

The audience should be standing and cheering!!! Excellent guys!!!

[@chazshier]

Wow. Now that's how you do a cover. Absolutely killed it and really captured the essence of HFT! Shame about the crowd though...

[@charlielomonaco]

Thank-you! School talent show. We blew them away I think!

[@Zeqweery]

@@charlielomonaco what place did you guys get?

[@charlielomonaco]

You don't place. It is just a show case. IMO we won!

[@juliemanarin4127]

Yeah old fools

[@juliemanarin4127]

@@charlielomonaco you did I'm sure

[@hirokomlm131]

This performance just highlights how much of a difference the crowd makes. When Van Halen played it, the crowd was full of their fans giving back energy. When these kids played it, the crowd was full of people who'd probably rather be looking at their cell phones.

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[@dollarsaurus01]

It’s a high school talent show full of parents and faculty, not exactly ripe for a moshpit

[@OxBlitzkriegxO]

The parents n teachers listened to this song when it first came out though, lol. Just a bunch of lame people is all.

[@hirokomlm131]

@@OxBlitzkriegxO Trust me, I've performed in bands, and you should NEVER play in front of an audience that's not into your genre. It's the most discouraging experience, totally draining. People will tell you to take any gig you can get when you're starting out, but that's bad advice. Guilting your aunties and coworkers to come out to see you play something they would never listen to at home is just torture for everyone.

[@lookyloo1000]

This was an A+, Four Star, Olympic Ten performance for high schoolers. Enjoyed every second of it and couldn't help remembering my own experiences.

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[@raihidara]

These kids are awesome. I hope they keep it up. Usually at least one member of a band at this age needs serious work, but they're practically pro level on all fronts.

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[@jeepwj]

​@@SamsaraNYCSharing this now! You guys did amazing!

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[@jeepwj]

@@SamsaraNYC Your very welcome! 🤘❤️

[@theaxe5150]

It's amazing that kit stayed together! Killed it boys.

[@timothywallace1850]

WELL DONE!!! It is just a shame that the audience did not appreciate this performance. This is NOT an easy song to perform. To have this level of talent as teenagers is a rare thing. an absolutely incredible performance.

[@sonofabeach71]

They did. There was applause.

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[@carbonclaw7280]

Covering Eddie isn't easy. Well done.

[@augieschultz2530]

Sure sounded like the audience liked it.

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[@silentp9933]

Wow! These guys picked an extremely difficult song to attempt and absolutely killed it!!! Respect to each member, especially the drummer and guitar player! The Van Halen brothers would be very proud! Keep it up fellas!!! The crowd had no idea of what they were witnessing. The degree of difficulty and their execution was epic! Congrats guys! Your courage to take this song on is quite impressive and should be inspiring to your classmates!

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[@TheZeus1969]

It's great to see the younger generation still playing some classic rocknroll!!! Awesome job guy's!!!

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[@sirgreyspear]

That drummer is insane. The speed!

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[@gaargy1]

That was phenomenal! I was 14 when this came out. I am happy to see Gen Z playing stuff like this. All 4 members were outstanding.

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[@trfatman]

I have a feeling most of the students had not heard that song before....but the teachers sure did! LOL! Great job guys!!

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[@tempusfugit6637]

Very true!!!

[@jackcassandra65]

I think they killed it. Their stage presence was full of the high octane aggressive power that song requires!

[@CatHoogstraat]

Incredible!! How could the audience just sit there? I wold have been standing up rocking with them! Loved this!!

[@pax7204]

One of the best covers ive ever seen, great job guys.

[@charlielomonaco]

Thank you sir!

[@SamsaraNYC]

Thank you so much!🙏

[@jennelle9437]

So good! EVH is looking down on you smiling, you know who you are. Awesome performance, just awesome!

[@SamsaraNYC]

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[@stevesnellgrove1518]

Lead Guitar Player absolutely killed it !.. band itself was great too 👍🔥

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[@dougarnold9337]

In the age/generation of talentless "beautiful people" who can't sing without autotune, write good songs or even play an instrument, these boys let me know that the spirit of rock is still in good hands. Bloody awesome job! EVH is smiling down on you....

[@OutdoorsWithPaige]

These are some talented people. The fact that they are this good at such a young age tells me they are growing very fast musically. Keep it up.

[@alicesilveira1206]

the singer has a strong voice

[@SamsaraNYC]

Thank you! He’s Dylan Trif

[@BodDoe]

The thought of the teachers in the audience made me laugh pretty hard. They probably grew up listening to this song and pissing off their teachers, and now how the turns have tabled! Good show guys!

[@samuski36]

What a talent show! They only pick one of the hardest songs to perform off that album, and these kids Pull It OFF Brilliantly! Hot DAUMN! :D

[@AndrewGrey22]

Oh, the energy of youth... this kid is playing Edward no problem. Drummer is killer.

[@kmcbride1832]

These guys just ATTACKED it. I actually got chills! Awesome. Did find the singers constant playing with his hair to eventually be distracting ...he probably did too. Well done.

[@MWorsa]

I had to stop watching and just listen for that very reason 🫤

[@Justice4all_001]

Amphetamines / crack / ice will make you do that hair thing, its a dead giveaway along with teeth ginding.

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[@danabana8121]

30 seconds in & I am amazed. Modern kiddos RIPPING UP an iconic song from 1984. Literally and album title-I had it on vinyl when it came out. And that intro on a normal drum kit...whaaat!! WELL DONE YOUNGN’S!!! This 50 year old woman absolutely appreciates you!🤘🤘🤘

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[@ajo3085]

Wow... even with an amateur recording setup and a shit sound system they still kill it. There's some serious talent on that stage.

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[@TheRequiemOfficialReal]

This history teacher approves this rocking cover. A+ , good job, guys. Keep rocking.

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[@mattlawson714]

Wow!!! I can’t believe how seasoned and comfortable they look on that stage, like they’ve been doing it for a decade. The singer also has a lot of confidence and stage presence.

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[@John-dv7de]

Just wish he'd leave his hair alone. We get it,you've got hair.

[@Peekay9]

Yep, the hair thing is pretty weird.

[@AMertz-mc2vy]

​@John-dv7de Came on here looking for this comment! He touched his hair so many times before he even sang one note, I would think..."OK. There. That looks fine, now leave it alo....Noooo! Damn it!" It was maddening, and gave off a vibe of insecurity and discomfort, which is clearly not the case once he starts singing...for a minute I thought maybe he has a tick? Or perhaps self-soothing his nerves? Either way, I hope he outgrew this compulsion eventually, cuz it is super distracting and annoying AF.

[@TheAlienAbides]

These comments about dude touching his hair after such an amazing cover of an incredibly difficult song really shows how shallow folks can be. Sure he touched his hair a lot but what the fuck does that have to do with this performance? You guys are listening and watching for all the wrong things.

[@briantruelove9647]

Thank you for existing. Sry it took me 4 years to find it. Helluva job Gents.

[@robertobaldizon8206]

This kids are great performers. Lead guitar is really talented. I think Eddie would like to hear them playing one of the most beloved songs.

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[@charlielomonaco]

Thank you!!!!

[@markrosas9210]

Killed it on drums and guitar. Singer has to stop playing with his hair.

[@charlielomonaco]

Thank you sir!

[@bryanfontaine9627]

The singer did great. Great voice.

[@joaograca4657]

Kid needs a damn haircut!!

[@cshartman517]

@@miggelie ...nope

[@joeb6947]

100%

[@tonyludwig8054]

I mean they played very good. But is this the song to pick to perform in front of your teachers. 😂😂

[@SamsaraNYC]

Haha. Thank u

[@teddanson4293]

The hot ones, yes.

[@globofgreen]

Definitely

[@flipey21]

This is definitely the song to play in front of your teachers.

[@quakeIVreal]

This is TOTALLY the song to play in front of ur teachers

[@chukamaca]

Legendary, let all the hot teachers know how they feel haha. That guys voice was amazing, the drummer killed it, guitar shredded it, bass was bad ass

[@brownie3454]

This show caused 4 statutory charges

[@cmatt1982]

It is an awesome day when every part of the band is amazing. It’s difficult to build up just one person when you all f**king nailed it. Just remember to always remember where you came from. Always communicate with each other and listen to each other. Just like a relationship, you all bring that little something special to music. This kind of talent put together needs to last as long as possible. Y’all are gonna do great things. Keep up the great work. If y’all can do this with the works of legends of the industry, I’m looking forward to hear some original work.

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[@jahsepe]

Man, I had low expectations coming into this since you guys look young and it’s not an easy piece. You guys rocked! I’ve been drumming for about 15 years and this drummer was absolutely on point. The guitar too, just rocked the shit out of it. Tight! Congrats guys!

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[@chrislee3414]

Mind blown! 🤯 I've seen well established bands that can't play these older VH songs this well and this was nearly perfect! This was one of the first albums I bought with my own money when I was a kid, and these songs from the DLR era of Van Halen hold a lot of memories for me. I hope these kids get where they want to go with their music bc it looks like there's a lot of potential here.

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[@dennislogan6781]

Glad to see that Van Halen is still being listened to. That lead guitarist is awesome.

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[@alanbrooks3670]

Don't know how this popped up but damn glad it did, you all freaking killed it that was absolutely amazing, Eddie would be proud, Alex is probably just in shock, you all rock

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[@mrdraper4633]

​@@SamsaraNYCI really hope you guys got 1st place and not some preppy teacher's pet singing "Upon t This Rock" or some other boring performance. You're dedication to your music is admirable. You don't get to that level playing video games all night

[@bigbadbamboo1]

I used to love covering VH in the clubs in the early 80s. I'm 60 now....

[@curtiskick]

These guys are amazing. Rhythm section and guitarist totally bring it. The frontman has the voice and charisma, but needs to take five steps to the front. Still incredible.

[@NuckinFuts_13]

However, the front man needs to figure out his hair

[@NaturalMystic69]

Ain't gonna lie, that was pretty fricking sick! Well done boys.

[@mikel.4549]

Just WOW!!! This band killed this. Brought happy tears to my eyes. Eddie was my hero growing up. Had to watch it through 3 times and it got better each time. Hope these guys keep on making music.

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[@ricksundberg5659]

These guys did a hell of job here, I'm not sure if anyone there in the audience appreciates what a huge album this was when it came out and how difficult Eddie Van Halen's guitar work was. I used to play this whole album cranked up on my 6x9's in my chevelle going to high school, I always made sure Hot for Teacher was queued up on the cassette player as I pulled in the lot after lunch.

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[@joebuckley9181]

I don't say this to alot of band, but you guys have something special, every person is great, stay together and write some amazing Rock Songs, take care, God Bless!

[@charlielomonaco]

Thank you!

[@SamsaraNYC]

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[@sarita71op]

Amazing is an understatement!! Brings me back! The drums were supreme, the lead guitar was primo! The singer was fantastic! And the bass should never be underestimated!! Cover sounded like the original! Great job boys!!

[@TheNoodlenose]

I've listened to this song since it came out. These guys just blew it away with a really good cover. Holy crap these kids are good.

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[@celebratingtheclassicswithearl]

Good to see the mighty VH songs are in good hands with today's Youth! Most excellent job boys🎼🎸🎤🥁

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[@antonvillalon]

Man that was tight! Killer drums, monster guitars, bass on point and amazing vocals. Doesn't have to sound exactly like Dave's and you do you extremely well! Keep rocking and hope to see you guys succeed!!!

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[@smirkingshark6968]

Jeeezzzzuuussss - THAT was unbelievable. 11/10 lads.

[@mh-ez8ls]

The effort and practice you guys put in individually and together really shows. Great job!

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[@michaelgibbs9852]

There is hope for the next generation. Thank you @SamsaraNYC for carrying the VH torch!

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[@tricksteracolyte585]

The voice on the front man always hits🤘

[@CHESTER9871]

Man I miss my days of highschool band at WJPS back in 2010 to 2015, only thing I looked forward too, glad to know our predecessors are killin it and showing these youngins some real music, LOVE IT!

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[@bloodstone2k]

I don't understand how anyone could stay seated during this song and performance. You four NAILED the energy of the original, and it honestly felt like the singer had dialed it back a bit for the venue. If you ever perform this in a club, turn it up to eleven and go nuts! (Then upload it here! 😉)

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[@kevingouldrup9265]

WOW!!!! You got this old rocker in awe!!!! You kids are great!!!!

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[@tonebone7449]

Drums killed it... lead guitar brought the fire.... bass rocked out... the weak link was the guy on hair and vocals.

[@kbtube8125]

the amps were spaced so far from the drummer i can't believe he heard them to play together as well as they did. one monitor? all the room echo? there was a lot to overcome. AAA. beautiful job. more kids need this, where they can't wait to get home to their instruments and hobbies and NOT stupid phones and video games. this stays with you.

[@charlielomonaco]

haha were cranked loud as hell

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[@RiverRat904]

Dude's killed it and the crowd wasted a great song by just sitting there. Everyone in the band flat went off! Loved this!

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[@eako2107]

Great sound, and stage presence not lacking. But mostly I’m here on behalf of all GenXers to say thanks for keeping it alive here on out

[@jeremycarlson1189]

They understood the assignment. Nailed it. One of the hardest covers to pull off, cause you have to play it well or it will be worse than awful. GREAT job on everyone.