Madness Tribute Band - One Step Behind
Approx price. £2000-£3000
One Step Behind are the UK's Premier and longest surviving MADNESS tribute band. Formed in spring 1993, the band achieved widespread recognition in an unusually short time, playing venues the length and breath of Britain...
Booking Options
One Step Behind can offer 1 x 90 or 2 x 45 mins sets.
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About Madness Tribute Band - One Step Behind
One Step Behind are the UK's Premier and longest surviving MADNESS tribute band. Formed in spring 1993, the band achieved widespread recognition in an unusually short time, playing venues the length and breath of Britain including the Marquee Club in London & the Venue in New Cross. Jaunts into Europe and beyond are also common place...
Members of Madness have joined the One Step boys on stage on a number of occasions. Sax player Lee Thompson has played a few times commenting the band were “Brilliant”. Lee is also quoted as saying that One Step Behind were “single handily keeping the good ship Madness afloat”. Drummer Dan “Woody” Woodgate joined the band on stage for “One Step Beyond” and told the boys he thought they were amazing. "That's exactly what we used to be like - you've got it to a tee!" he said. Fine praise indeed! He could not believe the keyboard playing used no overdubs and was all being played live! Perhaps the greatest tribute came from Suggs himself. At a gig at G-MEX in Manchester walked up to the microphone and said "By the way, we're MADNESS not One Step Behind!!” The subsequent review in the Melody Maker bared the headline “One Step Behind”. Fine praise indeed!
One Step Behind has also appeared on television a number of times. Singer Ian Soulsby made an appearance on 'Stars In Their Eyes' in the 1990s while the whole band appeared on children's Saturday morning show SMTV (with Ant & Dec!) in 1998 performing their version of "Driving In My Car". One Step Behind also featured on the 'Tribute Band Night' programme, filmed in Rotterdam and broadcast on Dutch TV with their most recent TV appearance was at the Proms party in Hyde Park, London. The band performed to around 50,000 people and a television audience in the millions!
Each member of One Step Behind grew up as a Madness fan and perfecting his portrayal of his original Madness counterpart has been a labour of love. They strive to match every detail of the original, both musically and in appearance. Like Madness, One Step Behind is well known for their on-stage antics with which they build up an authentic 'Nutty' atmosphere. This is One Step Behind's philosophy - to carry forward the mad mantle into the 21st Century and beyond.
Previous Clients
BBC Proms In The Park
Live Tv
Itv - Smtv (ant And Dec Show)
Bbc - Good Morning Britain
Itv - Stars In Their Eyes Show.
Talk Radio
Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Friends Reunited
Glastonbudget Festival
Raglan Festival, Monmouth
Silverstone Racetrack
Dunmow Carnival
Hayes Carnival
Chelsea Fc
Brentford Fc
Farnborough Fc
Dorchester Festival
Newt Beer Festival, Somerset
Peterborough Beer Festival
Chelmsford Beer Festival
Mean Fiddler Organisation
The Venue, New Cross
Mammoth Productions In Holland.
Dominos Pizza.
Silver Spoon At Wembley Stadium
Cheltenham Racecourse.
Butlins.
Pontins.
Mayor Of Surrey Heath.
Cheltenham Town Hall.
Club 18-30.
Twenties Holidays.
Alexandra Palace.
Trinity Park, Ipswich.
Electric Palace, Bridport.
Palace Of Versailles, France
What people say about Madness Tribute Band - One Step Behind
"They were absolutely brilliant! A perfect fit for our outdoor party festival audience. Very authentic and a nice bunch off-stage too! We will probably book them for a future gig". - David Carter
"We are very pleased with tonight's attendance (over 1800) ONE STEP BEYOND have captured the Madness Magic perfectly" - Clapham Grand
"We expected a good crowd, we got a MEGA crowd, brilliant!" - The Mean Fiddler, London
"After every song the audience stamped their feet and clapped so much the hall was shaking!! This band were superb tonight and must be the top tribute band on the current circuit" - Wolverhampton Civic Hall
"ONE STEP BEHIND are MADNESS, it's a simple as that. The Audience wouldn't let them go, but three encores says it all." - Manchester University
"We book this band back regularly because the students love them. The venue is always packed. I have booked a lot of top British tributes, this is the best" - University of Central Lancaster
About Madness Tribute Band - One Step Behind
One Step Behind are the UK's Premier and longest surviving MADNESS tribute band. Formed in spring 1993, the band achieved widespread recognition in an unusually short time, playing venues the length and breath of Britain including the Marquee Club in London & the Venue in New Cross. Jaunts into Europe and beyond are also common place...
Members of Madness have joined the One Step boys on stage on a number of occasions. Sax player Lee Thompson has played a few times commenting the band were “Brilliant”. Lee is also quoted as saying that One Step Behind were “single handily keeping the good ship Madness afloat”. Drummer Dan “Woody” Woodgate joined the band on stage for “One Step Beyond” and told the boys he thought they were amazing. "That's exactly what we used to be like - you've got it to a tee!" he said. Fine praise indeed! He could not believe the keyboard playing used no overdubs and was all being played live! Perhaps the greatest tribute came from Suggs himself. At a gig at G-MEX in Manchester walked up to the microphone and said "By the way, we're MADNESS not One Step Behind!!” The subsequent review in the Melody Maker bared the headline “One Step Behind”. Fine praise indeed!
One Step Behind has also appeared on television a number of times. Singer Ian Soulsby made an appearance on 'Stars In Their Eyes' in the 1990s while the whole band appeared on children's Saturday morning show SMTV (with Ant & Dec!) in 1998 performing their version of "Driving In My Car". One Step Behind also featured on the 'Tribute Band Night' programme, filmed in Rotterdam and broadcast on Dutch TV with their most recent TV appearance was at the Proms party in Hyde Park, London. The band performed to around 50,000 people and a television audience in the millions!
Each member of One Step Behind grew up as a Madness fan and perfecting his portrayal of his original Madness counterpart has been a labour of love. They strive to match every detail of the original, both musically and in appearance. Like Madness, One Step Behind is well known for their on-stage antics with which they build up an authentic 'Nutty' atmosphere. This is One Step Behind's philosophy - to carry forward the mad mantle into the 21st Century and beyond.
Previous Clients
BBC Proms In The Park
Live Tv
Itv - Smtv (ant And Dec Show)
Bbc - Good Morning Britain
Itv - Stars In Their Eyes Show.
Talk Radio
Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Friends Reunited
Glastonbudget Festival
Raglan Festival, Monmouth
Silverstone Racetrack
Dunmow Carnival
Hayes Carnival
Chelsea Fc
Brentford Fc
Farnborough Fc
Dorchester Festival
Newt Beer Festival, Somerset
Peterborough Beer Festival
Chelmsford Beer Festival
Mean Fiddler Organisation
The Venue, New Cross
Mammoth Productions In Holland.
Dominos Pizza.
Silver Spoon At Wembley Stadium
Cheltenham Racecourse.
Butlins.
Pontins.
Mayor Of Surrey Heath.
Cheltenham Town Hall.
Club 18-30.
Twenties Holidays.
Alexandra Palace.
Trinity Park, Ipswich.
Electric Palace, Bridport.
Palace Of Versailles, France
Booking Options
One Step Behind can offer 1 x 90 or 2 x 45 mins sets.
What people say about Madness Tribute Band - One Step Behind
"They were absolutely brilliant! A perfect fit for our outdoor party festival audience. Very authentic and a nice bunch off-stage too! We will probably book them for a future gig". - David Carter
"We are very pleased with tonight's attendance (over 1800) ONE STEP BEYOND have captured the Madness Magic perfectly" - Clapham Grand
"We expected a good crowd, we got a MEGA crowd, brilliant!" - The Mean Fiddler, London
"After every song the audience stamped their feet and clapped so much the hall was shaking!! This band were superb tonight and must be the top tribute band on the current circuit" - Wolverhampton Civic Hall
"ONE STEP BEHIND are MADNESS, it's a simple as that. The Audience wouldn't let them go, but three encores says it all." - Manchester University
"We book this band back regularly because the students love them. The venue is always packed. I have booked a lot of top British tributes, this is the best" - University of Central Lancaster
Would you like to find out more?