My science teacher told me that the story behind this is that musicians sign a contract when they join a band. The contract stops them from playing for another band. Well what if their band isn’t performing as many concerts as promised, they sneak out and perform as mummies so no one knows who is performing, so no one knows who is breaking the contract.
That is the gist of their gimmick. It allegedly stemmed from at least some of them being under contracts to other bands so by playing anonymously as mummies and going uncredited they're free to perform.
Essentially correct. They're all Nashville studio pros who are under contract to various studios and record companies and are rumored to have a HUGE pile of Grammies between all of them. They perform anonymously as "mummies" to prevent breach of contract, since their name and identity are part of the contract. And they also have a standing agreement that, similar to the Stig on Top Gear, if one of them is identified then they have to leave the band.
Very professionals musicians and they're well known in the music business! If you have ever seen these guys in concert, you know they give every single ounce of their energy and never miss a beat! They are incredible and tons of fun to be around! I have some great memories!
If I ever get the chance to see them I will. My dad loved them, and he passed away before he could take me to see them. He said they always put on an amazing show.
Just saw a poster for them at a local venue. My first thought, "CHRIST YES." I knew I'd love them before even hearing the music, and here I am, my ears wet with joy.
I have to admit "the mummies" are one helluva band and Jeva (hope that's right) attached to a cow bell via his pelvis was amazing to see live. 2019 in Fort Wayne, IN finally I witnessed the entire spectacle from about 10 feet from the stage. I left covered in mummy sweat and was ok with that.
My dad introduced me to this band and we're seeing them for a second time live tomorrow. I'm really excited! Awesome band. They didn't (noticeably) miss a single note last time and performed for over an hour.
My last boss introduced me to this band. Every time he heard a song play from them, he'd always get really excited and yell "Here Comes the Mummies!!" When explaining the story of how he came to like them, he was telling me he was at this kind of mixed-band concert and was feeling sick that day, not having much energy. As soon as they started going, he felt so much energy he just had to get up and dance despite not feeling great. He's retired now, but he definitely convinced me to listen to this band and now it's my all-time favorite.
Well spoken. Most of my over 55 crowd understand the talent pool and relish in the refreshing OUTRAGEOUS vocal aspect but in perspective completely are in tune with the top shelf acoustics and how tight these dudes are with each other. Nothing but bravo for the HERE COME THE MOMMIE. They are having FUN.
Two hours of non-stop high energy! The horn players always have the horns on their faces and blow their asses off! Amazing lead vocals from Mummy Cass and Oozie. You have got to see this group live! IT'S A PARTY!
@@DiscoVolanteOU818the singer/guitar player in HCTM has remained the same throughout the band's run. The drummer has also remained the same and the bass player here is one of the two main ones in the band still. Their costumes have changed a bit over the years but they're the same guys.
Saw these guys for the first time on 10.28.22. I’m not a big dancing party person. I moved my hips a little bit, but mostly my face hurt cuz I had a smile for about 2 hours straight.
I am a DJ & have been entertaining for over 15 years and introduced HCTM to one of my grandsons who is 17 and is the lead singer of his own band; while visiting him recently, he was listening to them while playing Xbox; needless to say, he likes them very much as I do. One must remember the members of HCTM are ALL Grammy award winners, etc., hence, the professionism and great quality you hear while listening and viewing them is not by chance. Refreshing in comparison to what is playing today.
These guys are great! Just found them from a link I checked because I was bored. So glad I did - I'm listening to all the stuff I can of theirs and loving it. They're original, slick, fun, enigmatic, clever and just flat out entertaining. I'll have to start encouraging my friends to listen to their stuff.
I love this video. What a feel-good band. I just saw them about 3 weeks ago in Covington, KY. What a blast. Bought their "Everlasting Party" cd...so good. Mummy Cass has great vocal, the horns are amazing. They are so tight. Fantastic funk and jazz arrangements, hilarious double entendres. I just discorved their music a few months ago but I will be a fan for a long time to come.
Awesome! THE best FUNK band I've ever heard! AMAZING TALENT!!! 'Los Lobos' + 'Tower Of Power' +'Santana'... NICE TWIST! I just wish they'd come east, to Va. Beach!!!
I saw them at the Machine Shop in Flint, Mi last night and a blast. I had never heard a single song of theirs before the show, but I'm a fan now. One of the funniest shows around.
Just saw these guys live for the first time in Lawrenceburg, IN!!! Was a Mummy Virgin before tonight, but am hooked! What wonderful and talented musicians! Can't wait to see them again!
Incredible band i enjoyed the gong bell then double bells with top,hat the n triple the fun 🤩 she had a bell 🛎 tom and jerry or bob show radio 📻. Walter
Love the old lineup. Any idea why he left the group? Sure do miss his performances. Never saw him in person, but at least I can see him on videos as many times as I like.
I love trumpet man...he hits double G repeately, but the horn melody and countermelody at 4:10 is priceless. The guy with the hat, I wasn't sure he could really play but he can. He sings a lot.... Whomever arranges the horns does a great job. This is a great band, period.
I saw them at the Haynes festival 2013 and met Spike and Cass it was the first time I've ever heard of them and they were great! I'm going next year as a true fan!!!
These guys are great I just discovered them on Bob and Tom recently . They are the tightest band Ive heard in a great while .They deserve way more recognition than there getting .
I agree with12kfri.... they are the most amazing band I have EVER seen and I've seen a lot! They love to play, they love their music, and mostly they love their fans!!!!! If you have never seen them, once you do, YOU will NEVER be the SAME again!
This video was my first exposure to Here Come the Mummies...that was 13 days ago, Bob Mckalister, and in that time you have cost me $239 in CDs, DVD, concert tickets, merchandise, and gas! Thank you for posting this and opening the door for me to this awesome band. ^_^
We have tickets to see them March 10, 2016 in Pittsburgh, PA and can't wait. We have tried to figure out who the musicians are. Everyone of them is incredible and it shouldn't be this hard to figure it out.
@@annemccarty5068 shit Anna I may have to fly to Chicago over the summer to go see him again. That was awesome I can't believe it. Anid did you know anything about them before that show?
Just finished watching HCTM in Chattanooga tonight and tell ya what I was absolutely hooked after the first song !! I'm a FREAK For Life !!!!! Please keep us updated on dates because if you come back to Chattanooga, Huntsville, Nashville or anywhere close to me bet me and my daughter will be there !! My daughter is 12 and didn't really want to go but she was like me, after the first song she was hooked and dancing like no other. Thank you for the outstanding performance tonight and God Speed !!
Chris Nelvin I never heard of them and I have a lot of punk music and none are on the cds. Where are they from? These guys play R&B, not punk, so the music is original still.
They are def NOT punk. One of the reasons they are HERE COME THE MUMMIES. There was a 1980s punk band called The Mummies... Lengthened the name to differentiate from the California punk band. Call them HCTM for short.
You know what, people can say that whatever they want about their cheesy norwegian death metal bands, but this is real music, with true musicians. This is fun music that I can ALWAYS party to, even if it's 4 a.m.
Ra Ra Ra When all is said and done, we're not the first to be here. There's nothing new underneath the sun. If I forgot to tell you just what you want to hear. Look back into the past and know your future's here. Oh, let it go. You got to just remember, baby then you'll know you got to just surrender. I can see the resistance there behind your eyes. But you know my persistence is so hard to fight. Oh, let it go. You got to just remember, baby then you'll know you got to just surrender.
i found about these guys from Bob and Tom, then I went and saw them when they came to Fort Wayne and i took a friend and he told me if I don't like it he'll leave but he ended up staying becasue he liked it
"Ra Ra Ra, theres nothing new underneath the sun". Ra is the Egyptian sun god. They're mummies. So much clever. So much good music. Mind = blown.
Thanks, genius.
☀️💥 😁
My science teacher told me that the story behind this is that musicians sign a contract when they join a band. The contract stops them from playing for another band. Well what if their band isn’t performing as many concerts as promised, they sneak out and perform as mummies so no one knows who is performing, so no one knows who is breaking the contract.
Not necessarily always true...
That is the gist of their gimmick. It allegedly stemmed from at least some of them being under contracts to other bands so by playing anonymously as mummies and going uncredited they're free to perform.
Essentially correct. They're all Nashville studio pros who are under contract to various studios and record companies and are rumored to have a HUGE pile of Grammies between all of them. They perform anonymously as "mummies" to prevent breach of contract, since their name and identity are part of the contract. And they also have a standing agreement that, similar to the Stig on Top Gear, if one of them is identified then they have to leave the band.
Nope, nope and nope.
Lost a few brain cells here
Very professionals musicians and they're well known in the music business! If you have ever seen these guys in concert, you know they give every single ounce of their energy and never miss a beat! They are incredible and tons of fun to be around! I have some great memories!
+Joy Henley let your freak flag fly !!
Joy Henley i went to one when i was 6
If I ever get the chance to see them I will. My dad loved them, and he passed away before he could take me to see them. He said they always put on an amazing show.
I have seen them in concert in Ohio when they were on the Bob and Tom show.
saw them at summer camp in 19 i think..... man you are correct ow ow
Just saw a poster for them at a local venue. My first thought, "CHRIST YES." I knew I'd love them before even hearing the music, and here I am, my ears wet with joy.
I hope you get a notification from this comment that you posted 9 years ago
Make that 12 years
I have literally seen this video over a hundred times, but it never gets old! These guys are soooo damn talented!!!
Talented, artistic, and hot too. Great show to see live.
I have to admit "the mummies" are one helluva band and Jeva (hope that's right) attached to a cow bell via his pelvis was amazing to see live. 2019 in Fort Wayne, IN finally I witnessed the entire spectacle from about 10 feet from the stage. I left covered in mummy sweat and was ok with that.
My dad introduced me to this band and we're seeing them for a second time live tomorrow. I'm really excited! Awesome band. They didn't (noticeably) miss a single note last time and performed for over an hour.
I wonder where you are now?
Saw them at Conner Prairie this year. I've never seen someone play two saxophones at the same time before!
My last boss introduced me to this band. Every time he heard a song play from them, he'd always get really excited and yell "Here Comes the Mummies!!" When explaining the story of how he came to like them, he was telling me he was at this kind of mixed-band concert and was feeling sick that day, not having much energy. As soon as they started going, he felt so much energy he just had to get up and dance despite not feeling great. He's retired now, but he definitely convinced me to listen to this band and now it's my all-time favorite.
Well spoken. Most of my over 55 crowd understand the talent pool and relish in the refreshing OUTRAGEOUS vocal aspect but in perspective completely are in tune with the
top shelf acoustics and how tight these dudes are with each other. Nothing but bravo for the HERE COME THE MOMMIE. They are having FUN.
As a musician I am blown away with their tight attacks and amazing ability to play the different styles.
Two hours of non-stop high energy! The horn players always have the horns on their faces and blow their asses off! Amazing lead vocals from Mummy Cass and Oozie. You have got to see this group live! IT'S A PARTY!
Can't wait until July!!See you at Bells in Kalamazoo!!!
The trumpet player w top hat is now performing with Dave Fleppard, a Def Lepard tribute band in Nashville
Thanks for this! ☺️
i know this is weird to ask is the singer still the same? and if not has he worked on other stuff.
@@DiscoVolanteOU818the singer/guitar player in HCTM has remained the same throughout the band's run. The drummer has also remained the same and the bass player here is one of the two main ones in the band still. Their costumes have changed a bit over the years but they're the same guys.
Cass really has the pipes for most of their songs such a badass band I cant wait to see them again soon.
Whoever these guys are, they're some incredibly talented musicians!
Saw these guys for the first time on 10.28.22.
I’m not a big dancing party person. I moved my hips a little bit, but mostly my face hurt cuz I had a smile for about 2 hours straight.
These guys are spot on! What talent! Who knew mummies could be so talented!!!!
I am a DJ & have been entertaining for over 15 years and introduced HCTM to one of my grandsons who is 17 and is the lead singer of his own band; while visiting him recently, he was listening to them while playing Xbox; needless to say, he likes them very much as I do. One must remember the members of HCTM are ALL Grammy award winners, etc., hence, the professionism and great quality you hear while listening and viewing them is not by chance. Refreshing in comparison to what is playing today.
Hot damn Mummy Cass with some great vocals coming back in at 4:45! Love the vibrato on "sun."
The mummy in the top hat is Brian Smith from Nashville
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These guys are great! Just found them from a link I checked because I was bored. So glad I did - I'm listening to all the stuff I can of theirs and loving it. They're original, slick, fun, enigmatic, clever and just flat out entertaining. I'll have to start encouraging my friends to listen to their stuff.
Oh yeah, drum solo, heck yeah, I'm in a band and play percussion, I love the drums, if I weren't playing them, I would be playing trumpet.
Just seen them at the Saint Andrews Hall in Detroit Michigan. First time seeing them and love them !!!
I went to see them this past week-end at the State Fair..they were awesome..
yes....trumpet solo.....blasted!
+Mike Martin you should hear some of the stuff ive heard him play before, he gets better the longer the gig goes on
Some chops on that guy!
I love this video. What a feel-good band. I just saw them about 3 weeks ago in Covington, KY. What a blast. Bought their "Everlasting Party" cd...so good.
Mummy Cass has great vocal, the horns are amazing. They are so tight.
Fantastic funk and jazz arrangements, hilarious double entendres. I just discorved their music a few months ago but I will be a fan for a long time to come.
Awesome!
THE best FUNK band I've ever heard!
AMAZING TALENT!!!
'Los Lobos' + 'Tower Of Power' +'Santana'... NICE TWIST!
I just wish they'd come east, to Va. Beach!!!
+John Chester check out Funk.World on FB. Really good stuff if you're into FUNK
John Chester h
These guys are phenomenal! Such great musicianship and it's all for the love of playing
When COVID is over, we need the ORIGINAL band back together and touring!!
Wish that could happen but probably won't.
My Dad loved these guys so much they were mentioned in his obit'!
I saw them at the Machine Shop in Flint, Mi last night and a blast. I had never heard a single song of theirs before the show, but I'm a fan now. One of the funniest shows around.
I saw these guys live in Muskegon Michigan and their stage presence is phenomenal! I have NEVER had so much fun at a concert.
Just saw these guys live for the first time in Lawrenceburg, IN!!! Was a Mummy Virgin before tonight, but am hooked! What wonderful and talented musicians! Can't wait to see them again!
STILL one of the best groups !!!
their words are a double entendre. Love this band
I saw these guys at Summerfest and they rocked the house! These videos can't possibly show the energy and crowd response.
I saw them live last Friday. One of the best shows I've been to. Great music!!!!!!!
Had never heard of them until Sun. Aug 1st on HDNET concert series.FELL IN LOVE WITH THE BAND AND MUSIC! RA RA RA!
Saw these guys on Halloween night in 2023. EPIC performance!
Incredible band i enjoyed the gong bell then double bells with top,hat the n triple the fun 🤩 she had a bell 🛎 tom and jerry or bob show radio 📻. Walter
Ah, the old lineup. Brian was still with the band here. What talent. Trumpet, Keyboards, Guitar and vocals.
Love the old lineup. Any idea why he left the group? Sure do miss his performances. Never saw him in person, but at least I can see him on videos as many times as I like.
@@valeriestockberger4734Which one is Brian?
Greatest live show ever!!!
I love trumpet man...he hits double G repeately, but the horn melody and countermelody at 4:10 is priceless. The guy with the hat, I wasn't sure he could really play but he can. He sings a lot.... Whomever arranges the horns does a great job. This is a great band, period.
seeing these guys live was one of the best things ive done in a long time
I'm beyond thrilled that Here Comes the Mummies will be in Southern California in October!
Just saw them at bb kings New York City first time wow what a show will hunt this band down got to see them again.
I saw them at the Haynes festival 2013 and met Spike and Cass it was the first time I've ever heard of them and they were great! I'm going next year as a true fan!!!
I just heard this group on HD net yesterday and was very pleased love the horn section
Saw them at Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pa. at the Festplatz tent...OMG!!! They had the tent jumping...Awesome band...Keep it going!
These guys are great I just discovered them on Bob and Tom recently . They are the tightest band Ive heard in a great while .They deserve way more recognition than there getting .
I don't know about being in a drum ad bugle corp, but these guys don't get the respect they deserve. They truly rock!
I agree with12kfri.... they are the most amazing band I have EVER seen and I've seen a lot! They love to play, they love their music, and mostly they love their fans!!!!! If you have never seen them, once you do, YOU will NEVER be the SAME again!
BTW thanks Bob for finding and then posting this for all to see. Huge fan but Weiner man is classic for sure.
I saw them at The Mansfield Rib Fest on Friday, July 12th and it was standing room only all the way back to almost the gate! It was GREAT!
Recently saw these guys in covington, ky. I got forced to go, and i was really surprised how great a show it was
i like the fact that they are so mysterious and no one knows who they are except the members of the band........so awesome.
Never get tired of Java and Eddies drum solo
I was there too...never heard of them. I have seen a lot of bands. They are a favorite now!
This video was my first exposure to Here Come the Mummies...that was 13 days ago, Bob Mckalister, and in that time you have cost me $239 in CDs, DVD, concert tickets, merchandise, and gas! Thank you for posting this and opening the door for me to this awesome band. ^_^
If I were to getmarried, I'd have these guys play at my recption. How cool would that be?
We have tickets to see them March 10, 2016 in Pittsburgh, PA and can't wait. We have tried to figure out who the musicians are. Everyone of them is incredible and it shouldn't be this hard to figure it out.
Man they sounded GREAT Saturday night at 12th. Can't wait to see them again.
They finally came to the West Coast for the first time last night. Got to see him freaking awesome.
Was it little creek Casino I saw them too...In love now Awesome band!!
@@annemccarty5068 shit Anna I may have to fly to Chicago over the summer to go see him again. That was awesome I can't believe it. Anid did you know anything about them before that show?
These guys are awesome! Just saw them live at Mohegan Sun In CT
Saw the undead concert, in person, loved it so much❤
I just saw this guys at the House of Blues in Chicago... they are really fun!
These guys are fan-funking-tastic live!!! Seeing them again next week in Lafayette!!! Rah Rah Rah! : P
thank to my dad i had to listen to this for a long time the fist song that stuck was this one god i love it, the saxes give a kick in tone
Just finished watching HCTM in Chattanooga tonight and tell ya what I was absolutely hooked after the first song !! I'm a FREAK For Life !!!!! Please keep us updated on dates because if you come back to Chattanooga, Huntsville, Nashville or anywhere close to me bet me and my daughter will be there !! My daughter is 12 and didn't really want to go but she was like me, after the first song she was hooked and dancing like no other. Thank you for the outstanding performance tonight and God Speed !!
These guys are based in Nashville... Just so you know. You should check out their web site.
so awesome. i haven't enjoyed a bad this much in a long time. truely a class act!!!!!!
Saw them at The Cotillion In Wichita and our Big RIBFEST in Lincoln NE
FANTASTIC SHIIIIITTT
they are actually amazing!!! so much talent in one band!!! what a song!!! ahhhh
im speechless. AHH!!! IM A FAN!!!! :D
You could be having a really bad day play the mummies and it cheers ya right up. With a killer horn section how can u not smile.
First song of theirs I've heard. Nice fun tune with a bit of a salsa kick to it!
No joke. These guys are incredibly talented.
You on the other hand...
Clever gimmick and original music. Great musicianship.
Chris Nelvin I never heard of them and I have a lot of punk music and none are on the cds. Where are they from?
These guys play R&B, not punk, so the music is original still.
Glenn Powell They aren't considered 'main stream' either......They are definitely 'FUNK'..........
it didn't start as a gimmick but as a way around already being in record contracts . ( three of them atleast have been Grammy winners)
They are def NOT punk. One of the reasons they are HERE COME THE MUMMIES. There was a 1980s punk band called The Mummies... Lengthened the name to differentiate from the California punk band. Call them HCTM for short.
@@ericlarson6390 Hey Eric: I never said they were punk. Just a clever band that played great music. Someone once before told me about the other band
Also heard you on B&T this morning for the first time; I'll be seeing you April 16th at the Madison Theater...
im 14 and love this band. i saw them in Madison
You know what, people can say that whatever they want about their cheesy norwegian death metal bands, but this is real music, with true musicians. This is fun music that I can ALWAYS party to, even if it's 4 a.m.
I was there....great show!
just got back from there concert at the state fair these guys are amazing
You can't beat a bunch of 2000 year old mummies playing great music
thank to my dad i had to listen to this for a long time the fist song that stuck was this one god i love it,
Just got home from their concert at the Vogue In Indy, great time.
just saw them last night in Mansfield. these guys have a very unique and fun sound
Nice TEAMWORK!
No Guitar Guy SUPERSTARDOM!
I like it.
Hey.
I was at Mansfield also. great show!!
Saw them tonight in Covington, KY and going to see them at Hollywood (Argosy) Casino in Lawrenceburg, IN in August!
Heard 'Ra Ra Ra' on B&T and looked up some of your other stuff. I'll be coming to Madison for some more!
Great song!!! Great band!! Mummys all the way !!
Jergels - Pittsburgh!!!! 3.10.16 Can't wait!!!!
Seen them 3 days ago best band live ever
They are a great band to see live
simply unreal...unbelievable musicians! TIGHT!
These guys kick an unparalleled amount of ass...
Ra Ra Ra
When all is said and done,
we're not the first to be here.
There's nothing new underneath the sun.
If I forgot to tell you just what you want to hear.
Look back into the past and know your future's here.
Oh, let it go.
You got to just remember, baby then you'll know
you got to just surrender.
I can see the resistance there behind your eyes.
But you know my persistence is so hard to fight.
Oh, let it go.
You got to just remember, baby then you'll know
you got to just surrender.
This is my favorite song. You guys are so good I’m also a singer to.
Gotta see these guys just fun as fun can get. Bucket list
Saw them at Funkfest 4 last nite in Punta Gorda Fl! AMAZING!!
So great live. So much fun. You must see HCTM live.
i found about these guys from Bob and Tom, then I went and saw them when they came to Fort Wayne and i took a friend and he told me if I don't like it he'll leave but he ended up staying becasue he liked it