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El Dante
Funk / Rock / Soul

FUNKIFIZATED VOLCANIC SOUL-ROCK



Bend, Oregon
United States

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Last Login:  7/14/2009
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   El Dante: General Info
Member Since10/17/2007
Band Websitewww.eldantefunk.com
Band Members

Mitch Peay - Drums

Tyler Mason - Bass

Erik Murdock - Keys

Gabe Johnson - Guitars

Jarrod Donatelli - Percussion

Reuben Marzell Sampson - Vox

InfluencesJames Brown, Bob Marley, Little Feat, Michael Jackson, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Sly & the Family Stone, Ray Charles, Tower of Power, Steely Dan, The Beatles, Isley Brothers, Jamiriquoi, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Mayer, Earth Wind & Fire, Herbie Hancock, Me'shell NdegeOcello, The Meters, Grant Green, John Lennon, John Scofield, Led Zeppelin, Medeski Martin & Wood, The Commodores, Parliament, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, The Police, Phish, Moe., ALO, Jive Talkin' Robots...


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Sounds LikeFunk & Rock n Roll's Red-Headed Step-Child
Record LabelPocket Process
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
The Underground Club Opening Event Bend, Oregon
Aug 13 2009 6:00P
Red Shed Concert Series @ McMenamins Edgefield Troutdale, Oregon
Aug 14 2009 6:00P
Parilla Grill Outdoor Concert Series Bend
Sep 2 2009 7:00P
McMenamins’ Old St Francis School (Father Luke’s Room) Bend, Oregon
Sep 5 2009 6:00P
Private Wedding Ashland, Oregon
Sep 26 2009 6:00P
Bend Roots Revival @ Parilla Grill Bend, Oregon
Oct 3 2009 7:00P
Private Party Bend, Oregon

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   About El Dante

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El Dante lays down the Funk and drives home the Rock with stellar skill and ferocious presence.

If it don't rub off, we gonna rub it in !

FOR BOOKING CONTACT:

IN THE POCKET ARTISTS WEST

Ph: 541-550-7260

E: info@inthepocketartists.com

www.inthepocketartists.com


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Jul 14 2009 1:27 AM

NEW VENUE…NEW SONGS…NEW ERA IN BEND.

COME SEE EL DANTE PLAY THE FIRST EVER SHOW AT THE UNDERGROUND, BEND’S NEW 1000-CAPACITY VENUE THAT’S LOOKING LIKE THE BEST VENUE TO OPEN IN BEND IN RECENT MEMORY. I DID A TOUR WITH THE OWNERS A FEW WEEKS BACK AND MAN…THIS PLACE LOOKS SWEET ! IT’S A $5 COVER BUT IF ANYONE NEEDS THE EXTRA HELP, FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US TO CLAIM A FREE TICKET WHILE THEY LAST.

WANT TO HEAR MORE ABOUT THE UNDERGROUND OR SEE PICS OF THE VENUE ?
CHECK OUT THIS GREAT PREVIEW ARTICLE BY BEN SALMON ABOUT THE VENUE AND THIS WEEKEND’S BIG SHOW.

COME BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO FUNKAFIZE THIS DANCE FLOOR !

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE !

PEACE, GABE

EL DANTE
Email: eldantefunk@gmail.com
Web: www.ElDanteFunk.com
Booking: www.ThePocket.Biz
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Jun 26 2009 5:03 AM

Much Mahalos for the add!
Enjoy!!!
Sonny Kanahele
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Samples links.......FIRE KNIFE DANCE:))) Enjoy!!! Pass this link along:) Mahalos!
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http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/4109668


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Jun 22 2009 10:21 PM

Thanks for the add & your friendship!
-Tracy


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Jun 14 2009 5:45 AM

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May 18 2009 8:13 PM

EXTRA ! EXTRA ! BENDITE ALERT ! EL DANTE RETURNS TO THE SILVER MOON BREWERY FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE NYE ’07-’08. EXPECT A FULL NIGHT OF FUNK AND ROCK GOODNESS.

EL DANTE @ SILVER MOON BREWERY 5/22/09

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE !!!

PEACE

EL DANTE
Email: eldantefunk@gmail.com
Web: www.ElDanteFunk.com
Booking: www.ThePocket.Biz
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May 13 2009 5:08 PM

What's up Gabe? Check out the new project!


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Bend Herbs





Apr 27 2009 12:59 AM

bless up el dante!
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Apr 23 2009 6:03 PM



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Apr 16 2009 8:55 AM



Goodbye Dyna





Apr 7 2009 10:22 AM

Goodbye Dyna & We Are Brontosaurus @ Poet House Sat 4/11!!!

All ages show @ the Poet House on minnesota ave (above the Wine Shop, next to Thump Coffee).

Sat 4/11 7pm $5!!!! Come check out two up & coming local bands that you don’t wanna miss!!!


El Dante





Apr 6 2009 10:10 PM

THE GREEN PARTY – THE OFFICIAL NIGHT TIME EVENT OF
THE 20TH ANNUAL BEND EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

Bend-based booking agency In The Pocket Artists is marking the launch of its new live promotions wing, Parallel 44 Presents, by presenting The Green Party, an Earth Day celebration of Harmonic Intonation and Invocation featuring nationally touring Dubtronica act Roots of Creation and local Funk/Rock band El Dante. The Green Party will be the official night time event of the 20th Annual Bend Earth Day Celebration and it will be held at the newly remodeled Tulen Center at 20 NW Greenwood in Bend. Doors open at 8:00PM. El Dante plays from 9:00PM to 10:15PM. Roots of Creation plays two sets between from 10:30PM and 1:30AM.

Tickets are $10 and this is a 21+ show. All net proceeds from The Green Party will be donated to the Oregon Chapter of the Sierra Club.


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Mar 21 2009 3:39 PM

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Mar 11 2009 6:42 AM

Come see us St. Patty's (tues 3/17) @ SILVER MOON, 8PM!! peace...
El Dante





Mar 6 2009 12:01 AM

EL DANTE rocks Ashland, Eugene and Mt Hood this week !! Tonight - Thu March 5 at Stillwater, Ashland, OR w/ special guest Duke Davis on sax. $5 cover. 21+. Fri March 6 (3/6/9) at The Power of Three Party @ The Indigo District, Eugene, OR w/ Mosley Wotta and DJ Mud. $10 cover. 21+. MW at 9. ED hits the stage at 10:30. Mud spins between sets. Sat & Sun March 7 & 8 at Mt Hood Meadows Ski Lodge, Mt Hood, OR. Free. All Ages. Noon to 4PM.
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Feb 28 2009 5:21 PM

Thanks for the Add!
Great Music
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Feb 27 2009 6:36 PM

Thanks for the add! You guys were awesome on New Years, looking forward to hearing you again soon!

typo
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Feb 25 2009 11:19 AM

Whether you sing professionally, sing Karaoke, or just for fun, YOU could be walking away with $500 cash from PORTLAND IDOL!!! It happens EVERY Wednesday night at The Refectory Nightclub. Sign-up's are @ 8pm so don't be late! Sing acappella or bring your own backing track on CD if you'd like. See you there and bring your friends to cheer you on!
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Sing Acappella or bring your own backing track (on CD) if desired. NO RAPPERS PLEASE this is a singing contest Rappers that sing are fine.
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Feb 18 2009 5:37 AM

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Sing Acappella or bring your own backing track (on CD) if desired. NO RAPPERS PLEASE this is a singing comp.
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Feb 17 2009 3:14 AM

positive vibrations....
The Strain





Feb 1 2009 8:48 PM

The Strain would like to officially solidify our electronic relationship. Unte gleeben glaufen globen - if that's not the language of ROCK...
oh, wait, yeah it is.
EMPTY SPACE ORCHESTRA (NEW MUSIC!)





Jan 18 2009 6:47 AM

BaRock Obama!
Karen





Jan 18 2009 5:19 AM

Either you are still recovering from your new years or you mean OBAMA PARTAY!!!! This week at BOONDOCKS!! RIGHT?!?!
Beautiful Failure





Jan 8 2009 11:19 PM

Hey bro, this is your buddy mikee. The dude who jams out with ya all day at the coffee shop.
Just wanted to swing by and say i love ur music bro. And i hope you have a really awesome day.

Also, this is the name of that guy who wrote "Im yours"
JAson Mraz
you should check out his others song..im sure u would know them.
Like... "The Remedy" "You and I"
And his new one with Colbie Coilat "lucky"
Have a good one bro.
God bless
mikee
El Dante





Dec 28 2008 7:41 AM

COME ROCK IN 2009 WITH EL DANTE, EMPTY SPACE ORCHESTRA & MOSLEY WOTTA. ED TAKES THE STAGE JUST BEFORE 11.
WIG OUT 12.31.08
Lackstar





Dec 15 2008 5:00 PM

Happy Birthday Gabe!!!!! Love ya: Lackey. Give me best to Mel & Leo.
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