Todd Hembrook - Vocals
Dave Simon - Guitar
Karl Gustafson - Keyboards
Mike Corcoran - Drums
Mike "Spider" Hobson- Bass
Aaron Hammes - Baritone Sax/ vocals
Tom Riley - Tenor Sax/ vocals
Pedro- Trombone
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 thanks for asking me to be your friend, i had never come across you guys before and i was so shocked and how amazing you sound. than i saw that your guitar player is dave simon, did he play on slackers redlight? man he's an amazing guitarist. anyway, thanks for finding me, its never happened that way for me before! i'll definitely be at your show in philly on the 26th its on my calender. peace
Much respect to Deals Gone Bad. Your music sounds great. We are looking forward to seeing you in Boston at the Middle East with Pressure Cooker. Peace.
Hey, Thanks for the add. You guys are really a fantastic group of people. I was really blown away when i saw you on Sunday, and hope to see you'll in feature.
hell yea! that place is nice as fuck! [I never saw the old one, I just moved up here] but I got drunk, I got sweaty, and I think i might possibley have put my back out .. all in all? perfect night ! haha
