Todd Hembrook - Vocals
Dave Simon - Guitar
Karl Gustafson - 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.
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!
Hey friends! My new 10" vinyl EP is available now at www.stubbornrecords.com!
King Django "Avenue A" 4-song 10" vinyl EP IN STOCK NOW
I also just got back from Jamaica with - a whole heap of incredible new ska, rocksteady and early reggae 45s on labels like Beverley's, Top Deck, Tuneico, Treasure Isle and more! - a selection of Jamaican vinyl LPs we've never had in the store before! We've also got a new batch of Roots Reggae titles (not yet available on the regular site) in the CD Sale, and a huge selection of clearance 45s. You can only find out about the Secret Sales by signing up for the Stubborn Records e-mail list at http://www.versioncity.com/lists
:)Big greeting!!! from Me-Zoran,the Bartender from Club Castro,Macedonia for beautiful fun and good friendship:))) that t-shirt is so awesome:P best regards from all Castro Team!
the Dub platter spun during family breakfast and made the morning fantastic. thanks for playin last night and signin that baby. Double AA will be hunted down next show to make it complete. Soul Cleansing, things are gonna get better..........
Do you have any idea how often I come on here, fingers crossed, eyes squinting, just hoping, by some MySpace miracle, I'll see an L.A. date on that list of shows??... I'll even settle for a northern California or southwestern border of Nevada show.
jajja thank you very much. It was a incredible weekend with you. Hope to see you soon again and if it's posible with Upsttemians. Greetings and next year new T-Shirt