yea they are. They're from my great hometown of Hartford, CT. This was the video that started their success as a band. They now tour everywhere. Just went to Japan. Check out their site. Mclovins.com
I remember hearing this for the first time like ten years ago and just being awestruck. They still perform together too (and picked up a keyboardist along the way), which was what made them so fun to listen too, just imagining what they could go on to accomplish as a jam band. Listening to it now is the first time I noticed they dip into a Voodoo Child riff toward the end.
Man I remember seeing their songs and thinking that we were gonna be in for some great music but as quickly they showed up they disappeared. One of the possible “greats” that never were
Its so refreshing to actually see musicians this young covering a song that most adult musicians wouldn't have the balls to try. As we live in this "disney era" of pop music, it re-installs my faith in that kids today arent just listening to that nonsense, but are actually expanding themselves to Eric Johnson and Phish, for example. So thank you Mclovin's for keeping hope alive as we sink more and more into this black hole of music Oh, and thanks for melting my face!
Just saw Jeff the 'Ax' McLovin with BFT - as Dave would say "He just blew my mind" - he blew the mind of everyone there. Watched a few vids on the roku via vimeo and had to see where it all started. Kudo's to each of you. Me and my wife will be going to see you in Hartford soon.
I have been in this' livin' room jam' most of my life,and fellas', I am very,very thankful for finding you...your orig's have also moved me , where as most pros don't do a damn thing for me....this IS a beautiful 'life work' in front us...we will all be mclovin you
Wow! It makes me very happy to see a group of fine young musicians appreciating Phish and doing justice to one of their classic compositions. Coming from a long time phan, please keep up the good work guys. Hope to see you on the road!
just freaking excellent guys!!! just drove from toronto to ottawa.. listened to Phish the entire way. wanted to show my buddy this tune. and found you guys. so impressed!!
jake i am honored to have played in the same band as you in middle school...u guys are freakin awesome and i am also honored to go to the same school as you...keep shreddin and i can't wait to see u guys when you start tourin in 10 years!!
just when I was getting all cynical about the youth of today, here comes mclovin. thanks guys, you rock. please keep it up because you make us jaded vets smile brightly
I'm totally rocking out in my room now, It's dark, it's 2.11 a.m. and I feel so alive. What a fantastic cover, you men are very talented. Come to Toronto soon. Gosh.
That is hands down the best cover of YEM I've ever heard.
2020 still is ! Wish these guys stayed together!
Needs keys
doesnt need keys it sounds great an i play keys
I simply can't believe what I'm seeing. They're so young and thats such a hard song.
I hope these guys are still making music and not working in some accounting department somewhere. This is amazing.
yea they are. They're from my great hometown of Hartford, CT. This was the video that started their success as a band. They now tour everywhere. Just went to Japan. Check out their site. Mclovins.com
I remember hearing this for the first time like ten years ago and just being awestruck. They still perform together too (and picked up a keyboardist along the way), which was what made them so fun to listen too, just imagining what they could go on to accomplish as a jam band.
Listening to it now is the first time I noticed they dip into a Voodoo Child riff toward the end.
The drummer is my drum teacher, he’s great
Man I remember seeing their songs and thinking that we were gonna be in for some great music but as quickly they showed up they disappeared. One of the possible “greats” that never were
I still go back to this...i hope these guys are still funkin it up.
(spoiler alert: they're not)
They all done growed up. Still the best version
These type of videos are the best. Just some high school-looking gents in some mom’s basement room, jamming away. Very nicely done.
Its so refreshing to actually see musicians this young covering a song that most adult musicians wouldn't have the balls to try. As we live in this "disney era" of pop music, it re-installs my faith in that kids today arent just listening to that nonsense, but are actually expanding themselves to Eric Johnson and Phish, for example. So thank you Mclovin's for keeping hope alive as we sink more and more into this black hole of music
Oh, and thanks for melting my face!
Seriously great job guys...
McLovin Esquandolos favored longrun
14 years later, this is still the best cover I've ever heard of this tune!
Soooo goooood!!
Im more impressed by the fact that they were in middle school when phish quit doing new stuff. Good to see phish fan base is still growing
excellent job....seriously
Just saw Jeff the 'Ax' McLovin with BFT - as Dave would say "He just blew my mind" - he blew the mind of everyone there. Watched a few vids on the roku via vimeo and had to see where it all started.
Kudo's to each of you. Me and my wife will be going to see you in Hartford soon.
CT STAND UUPPPP!!!!!!! 10+ years later and this is still god damn fire! Hope you all are doing well and living "the dream" we call life! cheers!
That was unreal. Guitar, bass, and drums. All 10's. There is no weak link with you guys. Bravo.
these guys are sick. I'm glad there's still musicians of their age out there bringing REAL music to their peers.
OK, guys, I've been playing for 30 years, and that was awesome.
DUDE HELLLLLL YEA DUDES!!!!! SERIOUS SKILLS AND JAM STYLE. rad stuff
Wow.... my mind is blown!!!!!
My face just melted.
nice job guys killed it !!! 5 stars !!! awesome
Boy, Man. That was great
Looks like it's time to go on tour... with these badasses
Don't. Ever. Stop. Playing. You guys are incredible! Keep it up, practice, keep learning Phish and you guys will own the world.
Lots of talent !!! Nice drummer ! Excellent Guitarrist ! Great Bassist ! Keep it up guys !!!!!! seriously !!!
GREAT JOB!!! See yall on tour in a couple of years....
You guys were awesome from day one, very talented group of kids, ALL of them
Incredibly impressive boys! Go with the McLovin's! great name!
This is unreal! How on earth could they learn that music so young!?!?!?!
You guys are called "McLovins"... Awesome
Very well done. I'm in awe of your talent. Wash Uffitzi, drive me to Firenze!
Yes....do more....awesome
Well played boys. Love the name.
I watch this video everyday. It is the greatest, you guy make me feel like a waste of life you are so good.
Very, very, VERY impressive! I'm shell shocked...
Wow guys, really nice--tight playing all around!
SO FREAKING DOPE.... Brought tears to my eyes
wow. pretty sick guys. When I thought my band could play some phish
wow..... great job guys...... PHISH IS THE SHIIIIIIIITTTTTT!!!!!!!!
BAG IT AND TAG...its a HIT!! well done boyz
DUDE. Awesome
Been to hundreds of shows. Amazing
wow, absolutely amazing. i havent seen this kind of talent in quite some time...
SERIOUSLY talented; as well.
I give my respect this is amazing
Stick together, cant wait to see you live! you guys rock!
very nice work young men.
Really like the performance. These guys are going places.
Well done boys. Great job.
Not many bands cover Phish nice work, I saw Phish before they were famious this cover is real good...Keep it up..
You guys rock. I cannot believe anyone would give this a "thumbs down".
Excellent work. Keep up the good work guys.
these kids rock! so rad.
Seriously, I'm impressed. And normally youtube covers just piss me off or make me laugh, this just impressed me. Keep playing
simply amazing.
well played, younguns. sounds great
Absolutely awesome guys! Love it
just saw u guys play at main pub it was incredible i was extremely impressed i hope for nothing but the best for u guys
This is a cover to remember. Fantastic job. I wish phish themselves could see this. They would truly be amazed.
Glad you guys are taking off big time... Good job.
These kids are so talented beyond their ages. I've got to get out there catch them at a live show.
These guys are amazing
they're all pretty amazing
i commented before i listened to the end.... it got better and better as it went on. keep it up guys
Varrrrr Niiiiice. Killed it!!
Keep it up guys and one day you will fill their shoes.
You guys are fantastic. keep it up
I love you guys! You are so cute!!!
I have been in this' livin' room jam' most of my life,and fellas', I am very,very thankful for finding you...your orig's have also moved me , where as most pros don't do a damn thing for me....this IS a beautiful 'life work' in front us...we will all be mclovin you
i cant wait to hear you guys play in like 10 years. ya'll got skill
truly impressive. epic even! wow, just wow.
excellent job guys!!!!!
Epic. Can't wait to see you guys play tomorrow night
you guys are so awesome!!!!!!!!!
your guitar player is Fing awesome! nice work guys... way to do Phish proud
Great talent and really nice kids as well. I saw them for the first time yesterday. Great vibe. Wishing you all the best.
you guys are amazing.
fantastic job guys, well done !
man these guys are the best
Wow! It makes me very happy to see a group of fine young musicians appreciating Phish and doing justice to one of their classic compositions. Coming from a long time phan, please keep up the good work guys. Hope to see you on the road!
guitar is sick..... nice work
this is unreal.
everything is spot on, keep it up...
just freaking excellent guys!!! just drove from toronto to ottawa.. listened to Phish the entire way. wanted to show my buddy this tune. and found you guys.
so impressed!!
Incredible.
you guys are really good. i saw page went to your show. congrats
jake i am honored to have played in the same band as you in middle school...u guys are freakin awesome and i am also honored to go to the same school as you...keep shreddin and i can't wait to see u guys when you start tourin in 10 years!!
Look, you guys are awesome. Keep up the good work. Lot of potential out of you all.
Awesome guys, niiiice job
hats off guys, nice work.
killer. like the riffs towards the end. nice personal touch.
You guys are terrific!
McLovin this stuff, great playing
just when I was getting all cynical about the youth of today, here comes mclovin.
thanks guys, you rock. please keep it up because you make us jaded vets smile brightly
I'm totally rocking out in my room now, It's dark, it's 2.11 a.m. and I feel so alive. What a fantastic cover, you men are very talented. Come to Toronto soon. Gosh.
Great job guys! Keep it up!
Keep practicing - keep working hard. You guys shred.
Outrageously good for your age!
THE MCLOVINS !!! I LOVE IT! Keep up the good work guys. You ROCK!
Great job guys!
Jeeezus. That is phantastic. Find a keyboardist with your kind of talent and you're set. You guys nailed it.