TRIBUTE bands are always noted for their ambition but the definitive Genesis imitators G2, are an exception to the rule.

A vintage era of the hugely influential progressive rock band will be celebrated at Clitheroe’s Grand Theatre tomorrow.

Peter Gabriel had just left the band and a barely-known singer called Phil Collins stepped up to the microphone.

“What we are aiming to do this year is take a trip backwards in time, chronologically from 1980 to 1970,” said singer Terry Day.

“We will visit the albums from that decade together with historical events at that time.

“It is some of the classic music of Genesis, great songs that really have stood the test of time.”

Always supported by an enthusiastic audience of loyal followers, it is the fourth time the group has visited the Ribble Valley venue.

“This is a brand new G2 show and will be only the second time that we have performed it, so most of the audience will not have seen it before,” said Terry.

“We have had positive reviews of this show from our last performance at Milton Keynes, where we got a tremendous audience reaction.

“The Grand is one of the venues we most look forward to returning to.

“We find it a perfect fit for for the music.”

G2 Genesis have had no line-up changes in their decade together, further proof of the band members’ commitment to the project.

“You have to be a little insane about music to take on a project like this,” added Terry.

“We try and recreate the Genesis sound as accurately as possible, which is a big challenge considering how complex and layered the music is. We all sacrifice an enormous amount of personal time and effort to get it right and ensure we deliver to the highest standard we can.”

Genesis were noted equally for the production of the live performance and the band are supported by a full technical crew when their show hits the road.

“The G2 project was never going to be a half-way house,” adds Day.

“We set out from the start to deliver Genesis live musically as close as possible.

“We then layered this with a big light and stage effects rig to ensure we recreated the visual atmospherics of a Genesis show.

“The last element was the plastic surgery but we pressed the stop button there,” jokes Day.

G2 Definitive Genesis play live at the Grand tomorrow.

Doors 7pm Stage 7.45pm. £14.50. 01200 421599.

  • There are still a few tickets left to see legendary punk band The Damned next week.

Captain Sensible, Dave Vanian and the boys play the Grand on August 8. £20.