Deals Gone Bad

Bio:

What do you get when you mix the chugging rhythms of Jamaica, the energy and emotion of American Motown, and the overthe-top pub/rock of the Pogues? Now in their 14th year, Deal’s Gone Bad is touring extensively with its strongest and most consistent line-up in its history. With elements of ska, rocksteady, reggae, and American soul, DGB is sure to please on the dancefloor as well as on their fourth release to date, “The Ramblers” on Megalith and Jump Up! Records (March, 2007). Although the band draws its influences from classic Jamaican (Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff, Ken Boothe) and American (Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, The Temptations) artists, the sound is a uniquely modern combination, unlike anything else on the scene today. Deal’s Gone Bad will appeal to fans of both soul and Jamaican music, as well as anyone looking for a turn on the floor or a song in their hearts. While “The Ramblers” is a testament to the strength of the songwriting, as well as the close-your-eyes-and-its-Otis voice of Todd Hembrook (his first record with the group), it is in live performance where the boys truly shine. Deal’s Gone Bad shows are a combination of soul rave-up and island dance party, with the force and energy of any punk band worth their salt. Lace up your dancing shoes and slip into your sharpest suit or pencil skirt, Deal’s Gone Bad is coming to your town so get ready! Please don't contact the myspace about show bookings...we are quite unlikely to respond here...if you are interested in booking Deal's Gone Bad, please visit www.covertbooking.com for more information.

Member Since:

November 29, 2004

Members:

Todd Hembrook - Vocals
Dave Simon - Guitar
Anthony Abbinanti - Keyboards
Mike Corcoran - Drums
Mike "Spider" Hobson- Bass
Aaron Hammes - Baritone Sax/ vocals
Andrew "Pedro" Hernandez- Trombone
BOOKING INFORMATION:
For General Markets, Tours, and Club Dates:
Covert Booking
Dave Romano
Dave at CovertBooking.com

For European Inquiries:
Cubo Consulting
Rob Hingley
cubo.consulting at gmail.com

Influences:

For fans of...Sam Cooke, Hepcat, Toots & the Maytals, The Slackers, Ken Boothe, The Skatalites, Otis Redding, Go Jimmy Go, Flogging Molly, Justin Hinds, etc. ya know, and all at once.

Sounds Like:

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Record Label:

Jump Up! Records/Megalith Records

Label Type:

Indie