In the modern day music industry with dime a dozen sound-a-likes and flash in the pan overnight sensations, there’s something to be said about an act with unceasing work ethic and commitment to artistic expansion instead of merely following the latest fad. For western Kentucky alt-rockers Special D, that latter formula can perhaps be chalked up to its Midwestern upbringing (no glitzy west coast plastic or east coast attitude here) or maybe it stems from members’ unwavering commitment to the creative process on its brand new CD Over and Over and the evolving live experience over the past two and a half years.
But no matter what the reason, the rollicking foursome has cultivated a fervent fan base from its region and beyond, performing for countless thousands of fans on the main stage of such prominent festivals as AtlantaFest, Rock The Light and Unity Festival, plus sharing the bill with the likes of Toby Mac (Forefront/EMI), Skillet (Atlantic), Family Force 5 (Maverick), Jars of Clay (Nettwerk), Third Day (Essential), Jason Morant (Integrity/Epic) and DecembeRadio (Slanted), amongst many others.
In concert or on Over an Over, the ambitious outfit is known for its slicing guitar sounds, soaring melodies and infectious party appeal, which merges the dynamic worlds of The Killers, Switchfoot and U2’s most recent era to empower, enchant and entrance with unending charisma every step of the way. Add in powerful production from Ainslie Grosser (known most recently for his work with Warner Brothers’ breakout band MuteMath), plus a lyrical dichotomy packed with reality-based reflections that provide hope in a seemingly dark world and Special D’s astute leaps forward are undeniable. But the band will let fans be the judge on an extensive 2008 tour in support of Over and Over, which thus far includes main stage slots at Rock The Light and Rock The Universe, amongst many others.
i know its a late comment but you guys rocked it out at crossover. by far the best band there with some great energy. looking forward to hearing you guys again soon. throwing around some ideas with the higher-ups for booking you guys here. i'll be getting back with you soon.
Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know I absolutely love your new cd! Every song is amazing. My favorite has to be over and over. Maybe next year I will actually get to watch the concert. :)
you wont believe who i saw the other day derek markgraf i saw him at aldersgate speaking of which you all should come back to some time and you should put up wave your hands on your playlist
soo, words goin round at my church that we are totally wanting you guys to play at one of our church functions at the end of this summer. I am praying you guys are all well, with no bones broken, and are able to do it!
Glad to hear you guuys will be at Atlanta Fest! I'm not gonna make it but I'm giving something to my friend to give o you!! Hope you like it! :-) Rawk hard!!! ~Jennie G.
I just saw you guys at Crossover and you guys were awesome. I have already been listening to the CDs I bought there. Love your music keep up the good work
was looking forward to hearing you guys play saturday. let me know when you're in the area next if you think about it. would love to book you for an event someday.
I just realized that your bass player name is Joel and he plays a Warwick bass. My bass player's name is Joel and he plays a 6 string Warwick bass cool. Keep up the awesome song writing and ministry. I look forward to seeing you guys live one day- all the way from San Francisco.
just wanted to let you know that earlier i was havin a real downed day and i just stopped and listened to the ep...and i was so amazed by it, and how it cheered me up.
you guys have a great thing goin, nomatter what the local "punk only" scene has to say.
I wanted to so badly! I told like, a thousand people about it, but I was up at the lake all weekend... I'm sure it was awesome, and I can't wait to see the design on a REAL shirt!! :D
I have a group of high school girls who mobbed me at work the other day to tell me special D was coming back to Unity in Muskegon, Michigan. wow they are still nuts over you guys! cant wait til august!
Congrats on the win guys! U Rocked it Out today! U guys deserved it. Good Luck on the road this summer. Do me proud, lol. I love u guys and ill c u when i c u.
hey i finally got pictures from the schools camera of the reidland show. i added them to the special d folder under my pictures on my profile. feel free to have a looksie. i cant promise they are very good tho! lol. see yall sunday!
hey you guys. i really enjoyed the concert at hopkinsville back in the fall with britt nicole and tree63. just wanted to say hey and i miss you guys!!!!
yeah for a year now. one of the best jobs in the world! i hope to bring my group to crossover that saturday. glad to hear you'll be there. love your music so looking forward to that day seeing you guys that day.
your page says you will be at crossover but on the crossover site i don't see you listed. are you playing there? hope so because i'd really like to hear you live.
