The Real Deal is backboned by a core of hard working, career musicians, notably Steve "The Rainman" Rainey on drums, and Alonzo "Zo" Smith on bass. The rest of the band is a conglomeration of talented area musicians that read's like a who's who of the south-eastern Wisconsin music scene: Multi- talented Paul Emersun lead guitarist and strong vocals magnify the crowd -pleasing element . "Funky" Michael Coleman and Jason "Mr. Slick Fingers" Kent are often seen slingin' the six string, Archie Parks and Larry{Shuga Bear}Thomas are seen behind the ivories, astounding vocals by female vocalists: Antoinette Slater,Ivy Ford and Staja are heard out front and we are currently in the process of incorporating a three-piece horn section.We plan to release our first original CD in 2009!!!
Influences
Someone once asked Louis Armstrong, "What kind of music do you like? jazz? blues? classical?
His reply: "I like the good kind."
In no particular order: , James Brown, George Clinton, , BB King, , Miles Davis, Santana, Muddy Waters, Tower of Power, Red Hot Chilli Peppers,Earth wind and fire, Ohio Players, and far too many others to name...
The Real Deal is somewhat of a Kenosha institute. They've garnered a strong following and play at some of the area's most premeir establishments. Monday Night Open Jams hosted by the Real Deal have become a Kenosha tradition. They held court at the famous Captain Mike's for years, and currently are at the Starlite Club every other Monday night. Their blend of blues, jazz, funk, r&b, & rock excites crowds everywhere they play. The Real Deal averages between 15-25 dates a month, making them some of the hardest working and most popular musicians in the area.
This will be such a full, fun weekend~Can't wait to see you @ Somers House, Racine Party On The Pavement, The Coffee Pot and the Sunday Bombay Louie's Appreciation Evening!! AND I get to hang out with Shema and meet Kara!! I'm lovin it!!
How about this for a web-graphic? The saved file looks great but sometimes my-space lowers the quality by making the graphic smaller. The original is full-page and looks really cool.
I'M ON YOU TUBE NOW!!! Not the best vids but I'm getting better. Let's set up a REAL DEAL site on you tube. I will help!http://www.youtube.com/user/MRjasonkent
HEY STEVE LONG TIME BROTHER, LONG TIME....IT MUST BE GREAT, AND HARD SOME TIMES TOO TO BE PLAYING WITH FAMILY ALL THESE YEARS. AS A MUSICIAN YOU WERE ALWAYS A BADASS IN MY BOOK!!!!!!
A huge THANK YOU for helping us in making Kenosha Bloomin’ Days ‘09 blossom
Despite the clouds and rain on Saturday, the streets were filled with great music. It takes a lot of planning and dedication to bring Kenosha Bloomin’ Days to life, but we could not do it without you. Please accept our heartfelt thanks.
I'm lovin it!!
