Duburbia and all his family and friends have lost a Great Friend in Jay Kelly as he lays in peace. As many know, we have gone through alot with Jay and we are extremely happy to let everyone know how well Jay was doing and how happy with his life he was before this tragic accident. Jay had been living clean, and what happend was truly an accident that came as a surprise to us all. He left us peacefully in his sleep after spending a great week with his family and friends. We all love Jay as the fun loving, generous friend that he was. We don't have to tell you, He Will Be Missed.
The funeral will be held wed. feb 11th 2pm at the Altmeyer Funeral Home near Newtown Rd.
Altmeyer Funeral Home Southside Chapel 5792 Greenwich Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23462
I have some Duburbia Iron On Patches, designed by late singer Jay Kelly, I would like to get out to the fans. If you are interested in getting some (patches that is), you can send $1 and a SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED envelope for a large and small patch (see picture below) to Nick Clark/ 1168 Birdneck Lake Dr./ Virginia Beach, VA 23451 and i will send you the goods! Send $1 for each 2 patch package you would like ($2 for 2 large 2 small patches, $3 for 3 of each patch, etc.)
PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE!!!
Duburbia is the premier dub/rock band from the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Duburbia has been entertaining the crowds with their original style of reggae and rock fusion for several years now. The music draws on the vast musical interests and influences including punk, funk, hip-hop, blues, rock, and reggae as well as the beach oriented attitude of the band.
Duburbia formed in early 2004 when Jay Kelly, Nick Clark, Matt Maxwell, and Mike Berlind all got together for the first time to play music. Singer Jay and Guitarist Nick had been in a band together in the mid ‘90s and had both been struggling to form a solid band since. Matt was introduced to the two through mutual friend and former bassist Ben Grillo. With Matt on bass, the three found drummer Mike though an ad at the local music store Alpha Music. Duburbia stepped on stage for the first time at a Norfolk hole in the wall bar called Paulette’s Outer Banks. It was a very special show for the band because they got to play with one of their favorite bands and biggest influences, the band Bargain Music, from Long Beach, CA. Duburbia quickly took over the local music scene and played at every venue they could get into. Bringing in keyboardist Chris Jones, Duburbia rose through the ranks and began getting the best local gigs at the best local venues including The Jewish Mother, The Beach Club, The Peppermint Beach Club, Club Excess, and The Norva. They also shared the stage with many of their favorite bands such as Long Beach Short-Bus (members of Sublime), Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, Fishbone, HR of Bad Brains, Authority Zero, The MisFits, The Expendables, Badfish (Sublime Tribute Band), The Phunk Junkies, as well as many others.
Duburbia self-released their first album, ‘The Situation,’ in Oct. of 2004. About a year after the release, Chris Jones left the band and was replaced by keyboardist Jason Campen in Sep. of ‘05. With Jason ..s, Duburbia recorded their second self-released album, ‘One More Brick For Babylon.’ The recording sessions for this one were long, drawn out, and meticulous, but the band was very pleased with their final outcome. ‘One More Brick…’ was released in Nov. of ’06.
The year of ’07 found much change within the band. Nick left the band in late ’06 and was replaced by Diego. Duburbia added an extra touch to the mix with percussionist, Fred, and MC Big Rob. Mike then left the band in Sep. of ’07, along with Diego. DJ Smith stepped in to add a new style on drums, and Nick returned on guitar. Duburbia hit the stage again with a strong performance on New Year’s Eve at Jillian’s Waterside in Downtown Norfolk. Duburbia hit the stage stronger than ever for the '08 year.
On February 5th, 2009, Duburbia and all their fans, friends, and family suffered a great loss in the passing of singer Jay Kelly. The members of the band continue to bring their music to the masses now in other bands. The music of Duburbia was nearly synonymous with the sounds of Jay Kelly, so although the band remains together in heart, friendships, family, and memories, the members feel they cannot continue Duburbia without Jay.
July 9, 2009 12:28 PM jay it has been some time since u have passed, and all that i can say is that the world, my world, is a much diffrent place~ i miss u buddy, u gave me so much. so much that i didnt have any idea on how to obtain for myself, wich was infact, myself! not a day goes by that i dont talk to u in some way, and i know your around me at times i feel u! i just wanted to tell u and whom so ever reads this that everything i do in the remainder of my life will hav ben influenced by none other than u! u showd me freedom in a world where freedom is more like some crazy, outlandish dream! i am me because u were u, u showed me that no matter wut people think of u its ok to laugh at their misconceptions and continue to stay true to myself, love u man.. never could ne of us forget who u were, are and for ever will be, our best friend, each and everyone of us, individualy as well as collectivly,,,, forever will u be missed, but thankfull ,,,so thankfull for the time spent with u bro, ur a UNICORN bro ONCE IN A LIFETIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Everybody What’s up ? Take a break to have a good time and go to our myspace homepage !! New song , new photos.. Thanks for your comment Hope you enjoy it !! Cheers THE BONY HIDE TEAM
You know I would never forget your birthday, I did it up right and had a few drinks for you. So did you have something to do with my drink that got spilled on the floor? Guess that one was for you babe! Keep watching over us all-The Tallest Angel~
KEISHA STARR'S BIRTHDAY EXPERIENCE IS GOING DOWN JULY 5TH AT CLUB ORPHEUS 1003 E. PRATT ST BALTIMORE, MD 21202 VIP AVAILABLE $25 IN ADVANCE MORE AT THE DOOR LADIES $5 B4 11:30
Hey, It's your buddy Mike Falzone (no one says buddy anymore). I just
wanted to give you my record, "Fun with Honesty" for free. I'd also
like to give you an obnoxiously long hug, but due to our proximity, I
don't think that can happen today. Please give it a listen. If I'm ever
famous one day, you can say, "Hey! That loser gave me his album for
free!..then you can laugh at everyone who paid $20 for it at Best Buy.
Have a great day!
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