Myke Scavone - lead vocals, harp, percussion
Richard X. Heyman - drums, vocals
Gar Francis - guitar, vocals
Mike Caruso - bass, vocals
Influences
Animals, Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, Muddy Waters, The Who, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Pretty Things, Blues, The Kinks, The Black Crowes
Sounds Like
THE DOUGHBOYS: Is It Now?
Quintessential garage rock from the legendary NJ band, The Doughboys.
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A brief history: the favorite sons of the Queen City --
Plainfield, New Jersey's The Doughboys were one of the most popular bands on the scene in Central Jersey in the mid to late 60's. They started out as The Ascots, but eventually changed their name to The Doughboys, and wore genuine World War I jackets as their band uniforms.
They were regulars on Zacherle's Disc-o-teen, a teenage-dance-party TV show, and winning a year-long battle-of-the-bands contest on that program earned them a contract with Bell Records. Their two single releases, "Rhoda Mendelbaum" and "Everybody Knows My Name", produced by the Jerome Brothers, who also produced the Left Banke, are classics of mid 60's Americana rock and are sought-after collector's items. They also appeared on the "Clay Cole Show" and "Upbeat".
The Doughboys played bills with such acts as The Beach Boys, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, Grand Funk Railroad, Question Mark & The Mysterians, and The Buckinghams, among many others. They were the House Band at the legendary Cafe Wha? in the summer of 1968.
And now The Doughboys have reunited, and are once again blowing audiences away with their authentic brand of high energy rock'n'roll!
Led by the charismatic Myke Scavone, who went on to front the mid-70's hard rock band, Ram Jam, who scored a hit with the song "Black Betty";
propelled by the explosive drumming of Richard X. Heyman, an acclaimed singer/songwriter in his own right who's worked with Brian Wilson, Ben E. King and Peter Noone (who's recorded several of Richard's songs);
and with the solid foundation of Mike Caruso on bass, who's worked with Tommy James, producers Bo Gentry and Kenny Laguna, and who in the course of session work jammed with Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Miles;
along with the guitar artistry of Gar Francis who's worked with Billy Idol and in Stones cover band Sticky Fingers (Gar has replaced the recently deceased and tremendously missed Willy Kirchofer, the founding member of the Doughboys and the band's most innovative musician).
The Doughboys' show recaptures the glory of mid-60's rock. They dig deep into the repertoires of the artists they cover, coming up with one crowd-pleasing gem after another.
I was supposed to have attended your gig at Wild West City this past weekend but missed it. A friend of mine told me about your group. I will try to keep up on your location and hit one soon. Meanwhile, keep up the good work. You guys are great. I have listened to your music online and got to get to one of your shows. Take care!
I heard "I'm Not Your Man" on the Underground Garage, and absolutely dug your sound. You guys are amazing. Some of the best music I've heard in a while.
I look forward to keeping in touch with you, and hope to see you in CA sometime.
The first time I heard your song, "I'm not your man" on Little Steven's Underground Garage, I just had to know who you were! I hope to hear more stuff from you guys! Thanks for sharing your space. I wish you peace, love, and harmony. Sindie Beat
We would love it oh so much if you would take a listen to a track of ours, we also uploaded some new pictures that you might want to take a look @...do you know of any cool venues in your area for us to play.
Our EP will be released Christmas of 09 so were getting ready to tour, thank you kindly for your help. If your ever in our area please let us know will be more than happy to take you out<3 Forever Yours Astari Nite
Yes, Yes, this is The Sound that I like, you have a special drive in your work, respect. Respect was the first if I hear your Music. The was to find is here on myspace a good way from one Fan to another, and now I..am your Fan. mayby I see you sometimes live on stage!! peace and Love, Achim from Germany.
Thanks for the support. Don't worry, the records are staying raw. Like I always say, production is like underwear: It's necessary, but you shouldn't know that it's there. OK, I don't really always say that...in fact, I just made it up, and it's so dumb that I'll never say it again.
I'll be at the I.P.O. on the 8th, but I'll try to stop by your show, and feel more than free to do the same.
every show i have gone to see has amazed me every time. i can't wait to see you guys again on oct. 2nd at the pony!!! love the album and can't wait for the new one to come out. you guys are amazing people and is my pleasure to know!!! all my love...raquel
Thank you for the add! Great music...I'm really enjoying what you do! Keep up the good work and keep me updated...would love to see you guys live (and have a lot of friends that would enjoy it as well!) Rock on!
