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CHEAP DATE
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   CHEAP DATE: General Info
Member Since10/17/2006
Band Websitewww.cheapdatemusic.net
Band MembersJIM SHIELDS (Lead Vox/Guitar)
JEFF MAYHALL (Lead Ax/Vocals)
TODD ESSEX (Bass/Vocals)
JOHN HARDWICK (Drums/Vocals)

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InfluencesEvery band....Every Singer....Every genre.....just kidding. We don't like Hawaiian music (screw you, I like Hawaiian music! -Todd)...but we do like these guys:

Elvis, Jimmy Eats World, Jimi Hendrix, Live, Tom Petty, Van Halen, Foo Fighters, Grand Funk, Jet, AC/DC, The Beatles, Violent Femmes, Bare Naked Ladies, The Commadors, Van Morrison, Ozzy Osborne, Lenny Kravitz, Doby Grey, Queen, Bad Company, CCR, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Black Crowes, The Rolling Stones, Cheap Trick, Rush, Rick Springfield, The Georgia Satellites, 3 Doors Down, James, Live, Doobie Brothers, Lit, Fall Out Boy, Blink 182, Green Day, Creed, Blondie, Wild Cherry, Buck Cherry, Led Zeppelin, KISS, Sublime, 311, The Ramones, Bryan Adams, Neil Diamond, Poison, Skid Row, Motley Crue, Tesla, Wolfmother, ZZ Top, Twisted Sister, James Gang, SRV, GTR, U2, Loverboy, Billy Idol, Eric Clapton, Good Charlotte, Pat Benetar, Aerosmith, Journey, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Johnny Cash, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Marvelous 3, Splender, Gavin DeGraw, Ludacris, Fuel, Tesla, Prince, Mr. Big, Iron Maiden, Train, Sevendust, Skid Row, Aerosmith, Alice In Chains, Elvis Costello, The Cars, OK Go, Maroon 5, Run DMC, Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guns n Roses, Thin Lizzy, Bon Jovi, Don Henley, The Eagles, Metalica, The Cult, Outkast, Foreigner, The Darkness, Cheap Trick, The Knack, Yellowcard, The Crowes, The Police, The White Stripes, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, The Strokes, Stone Temple Pilots, Tommy Tutone, Poison, Billy Idol, The Outfield....more to come.
Sounds LikeEverything playing on your radio (AM, FM, XM, Sirius, short-wave, whatever)....doesn't matter what station, we sound like'em! It's what we do!
Record LabelLabel? We don't need no stinkin' label...Covers!


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jan 9 2010 10:00P
RiRa - Clarendon Arlington, Virginia
Jan 15 2010 10:30P
RiRa - Bethesda Bethesda, Maryland
Jan 29 2010 10:00P
Tortoise & Hare Arlington, Virginia
Feb 13 2010 10:00P
Private Party Herndon, Virginia
Feb 19 2010 10:00P
RiRa - Clarendon Arlington, Virginia
Feb 27 2010 10:00P
PJ Skidoos Fairfax, Virginia
Mar 5 2010 10:00P
Tortoise & Hare Arlington, Virginia
Mar 13 2010 10:00P
Private Party Arlington
Mar 17 2010 10:00P
RiRa - Bethesda Bethesda, Maryland
Mar 26 2010 10:00P
RiRa - Clarendon Arlington, Virginia
Apr 17 2010 7:00P
Relay For Life Cancer Benefit Arlington, Virginia
Apr 18 2010 10:00P
Tortoise & Hare Arlington, Virginia
Apr 21 2010 10:00P
Tortoise & Hare Arlington, Virginia
Apr 24 2010 10:00P
Private Party Arlington, Virginia
May 3 2010 10:00P
Private Party Waytoofaraway, Virginia
May 7 2010 10:00P
RiRa - Clarendon Arlington, Virginia
May 21 2010 10:00P
Tortoise & Hare Fairfax, Virginia
Jun 5 2010 10:30P
RiRa - Bethesda Bethesda, Maryland
Jun 12 2010 10:00P
RiRa - Clarendon Arlington, Virginia
Jun 26 2010 10:00P
Private Party Arlington, Virginia
Jul 17 2010 10:30P
RiRa - Bethesda Bethesda, Maryland
Jul 23 2010 10:00P
RiRa - Clarendon Arlington, Virginia
Aug 7 2010 10:00P
Private Party Centerville, Virginia
Aug 28 2010 10:00P
Private Party Nonyabizniz, Virginia

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   About CHEAP DATE
ATTENTION MYSPACERS! ATTENTION MYSPACERS! ATTENTION MYSPACERS!
If you've gotten a Friend Request from us, it's because we want YOU to join the CHEAP DATE family! Don't be shy, we won't bite....we'll ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF! We want to be the best known rock cover party band on MySpace and it begins with our CHEAP DATE FRIENDS! SOOOO, tell all YOUR friends to come be OUR friend! Especially all those friends that don't take requests from bands....for shame! Come on...be our friend! It don't cost ya nothin' and you know you wanna! Friends are good!




HISTORY:
In the beginning the music god's said "Let there be ROCK".... and there was ROCK .... and the ROCK was good .... ah, hell the ROCK was GREAT cuz' CHEAP DATE was in da' hizzle fo' rizzle throwin' the rock DOWN! Jager anyone?!

"Where have all the GOOD cover bands gone?" It was THE big question asked all over VA/MD/DC/NC/PA/NJ/DE/WVA. So, in the spring of 2001, four local boys started the cover band of all cover bands.....it was the start of something EPIC! Bringing together musical talents, road experience and stage presence unmatched, CHEAP DATE knew their time had come to conquer the local music scene and bring the people what they'd been begging for....a cover band that actually ROCKED! You remember when live bands were actually GOOD and played music that everyone knew and loved? Well, CHEAP DATE remembered and brought it all back, directly from your CD collection! Every decade, every genre, every type band and singer brought to you live and kickin'! If you're hearing it new outta your radio then CHEAP DATE'S playing it live. And, they BRING THE ROCK, folks! But, have no fear, my friends....they'll throw ya' a bone with some pop, alternative, metal, country, R/B, dance....whatever will bring out the dancers, drinkers and damn crazy partiers out of their holes and on to the dance floor! Playing mostly current and some classic tunes, CHEAP DATE is here to make it a party! It's covers, covers and more covers....they play it ALL and make it a SHOW! Close your eyes....is that a disc or a live band? The tunes....they just keep comin'! What's a band to do....whimp out or throw down?! You know how this band of rock-n-roll brothers roll so be prepared to bring it!

Now, years later (with a few major upgrades along the way) CHEAP DATE continues to give the people what they REALLY want....a night of feeling cheap and rocked outta their minds! Being one of THE most sought after rock cover party bands in seven states, plus the nations capital, CHEAP DATE delivers what other bands only hope for.....a PARTYFEST every time they play! Fans come from far and wide just to rock the night with the best and CHEAP DATE doesn't dissapoint! Now, having sharpened their skills in the best venues, shared the stage with some of the best local-regional-national acts and rocked in front of THE best crowds, CHEAP DATE'S able to bring the rock party like no other! And it's a party worth remembering...or NOT remembering depending on how many socials they've called! Bitch, please..... did someone say JagerBomb?!

Come on, don't be no fool....the CHEAP DATE train is leavin' the station and YOU need to be on it! Join the band at a venue near you (or far away....roadtrip!), raise up your glass, hit the dance floor and get C-R-A-Z-Y crazy! CHEAP DATE will bring the rock, YOU bring your friends! Get your party and drink on while you get rocked the &@% out! Isn't time you felt cheap and liked it?!





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Everyone at CHEAP DATE H.Q. would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to ALL the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard and Reserves (regardless of branch or rank) for doing what they do to keep us safe and free here and around the globe. Freedom Ain't Free....and it's because of their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families that we're able to do what we do best...BRING THE ROCK! From those of us in CD who have served and from our friends, family and fans that have served and are serving the good ol' USA, we say "Rock on, brothers in arms...from all of us...CHEAP DATE salutes YOU!"



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Everyone in Cheap Date has at least one worthy charity that they personally support, and the band will never be able to choose just one to get behind because there are so many wonderful charities in the world. But you have to start somewhere and the Relay For Life cancer walk is our beginning. The lead singer's amazing wife is a cancer survivor (Hodgkin's Disease) and it's because of her that Cheap Date's first charity is the American Cancer Society. Every year they participate and walk in this amazing cause. Please help support the great work of the American Cancer Society so one day this type of disease will be a thing of the past.


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SPECIAL BLEND



Jan 4 2010 3:33 AM

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Dec 24 2009 6:39 PM

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Dec 5 2009 10:57 PM

Great show last night...full of fresh ROCK! Have fun in MD tonight! xo
Richmond Music Forum

Richmond Music Forum



Nov 4 2009 4:03 AM

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We had a great interview w/ 'Elliott Yamin' (RVA) of "American Idol' last month ... You can check out our entire interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
the cuteness

the cuteness



Oct 26 2009 12:19 AM

no pics yet???
Richmond Music Forum

Richmond Music Forum



Oct 24 2009 5:21 PM

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We had a great interview w/ 'Bruce Hornsby' at 'The National' (RVA) this month ... You can check out our entire interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
Richmond Music Forum

Richmond Music Forum



Oct 21 2009 9:30 PM

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We just had a great interview w/ 'ZOSO' - Led Zeppelin Tribute Band at 'The National' (RVA) on 10/16/09 ... You can check out our entire audio interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
STAR69

STAR69



Sep 28 2009 5:19 PM

Thanks for the add. Rock on!!!
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Sep 9 2009 4:20 PM

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Aug 29 2009 11:08 PM

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Aug 14 2009 12:53 AM


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cricket

Cricket Marshall



Aug 10 2009 3:25 AM

have a rockin' day!!

mrs.  cricket


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the cuteness



Jul 29 2009 12:10 AM

hey where are the pictures you promised me???
FEEL THE PAIN MOTHERFUCKERS!!!

FEEL THE PAIN MOTHERFUCKERS!!!



Jul 26 2009 9:12 PM

HEY QUE ONDA COMO TE VA?,

YA NO HAS PASADO A SALUDAR
UN ABRAZO
ESTAMOS EN CONTACTO

LIFE IS PAIN AND PAIN IS OUR LIFE

Lisa P

Lisa P



Jul 24 2009 3:24 AM


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Jul 1 2009 7:29 AM


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Whitman Rinaldo

Whitman Rinaldo



Jun 21 2009 1:23 AM

Thanks for the add!
 

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Jun 19 2009 1:46 PM

Thanks for adding Matt McKinley with Nightsky Recording Studios (301) 659-7580

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Jun 9 2009 12:59 PM

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Jun 7 2009 4:28 PM

Thanx for adding NIGHTSKY RECORDING STUDIOS
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Til September

Til September



May 28 2009 3:10 AM

Sheri

Sheri



May 27 2009 3:01 AM

Come back to Stafford soon!
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♥♥Princess Jasmine♥♥



May 15 2009 11:47 AM

Angel Row

Angel Row



May 9 2009 12:34 AM

Thank you so much for being our friend. That means alot to us. Maybe we'll see you at our upcoming show at the Red and Black in DC on May 11th!!! . Hope you are having a tremendous week!!! Your friends, Angel Row


Til September

Til September



May 1 2009 3:03 AM

Thanks for the ad!

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