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The Speaks (help us open for Coldplay @ DC101.com)
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DC/MD/VA,
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Member Since12/16/2003
Band Websitethespeaks.com
Band Members
Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Raf Toledo - Vocals  
Jerry Delino - Bass  
Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Archie Dela Cruz - Guitar  
Derek Lee - Drums  
Cal Stamp - Guitar  
InfluencesRaf: Anything and everything from Motley Crue to Maxwell to Nirvana to Prince to Radiohead to Stevie Wonder to Coldplay to Linkin Park to Pearl Jam to N.E.R.D. to Garth Brooks to Coheed & Cambria to Jay-Z...

Jerry: Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, and Flea

Archie: Page and Hendrix, Tool, The Fab Four, Black Sabbath, Chris Cornell, Prodigy, Lionel Ritchie, STP, Massive Attack, Tears For Fears, and Nirvana

Derek Lee: Morgan Rose/Sevendust, Carter Beauford/DMB, Danny Carey/TOOL, Chad Szeliga/Breaking Benjamin, Dave Weckl, Ayumi Hamasaki, Koda Kumi...

Cal: David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Robert Cray, Warren Haynes, Bad Religion (Brett/Hetson/Baker), Kurt & Nirvana, Slash (but not G&R), Jimmy Page

Sounds LikeStraight up, balls-out, meaningful, unapologetic ROCK & ROLL!!!

Take the explosive live stage show of Velvet Revolver and Motley Crue, add the eternal rock/anthemic appeal of Pearl Jam and U2, and throw in the raw, emotional intensity of the Foo Fighters for good measure. Now throw 5 passionate, non-prototypical rock musicians into the musical blender and what do you get? The next stage in musical evolution - TheSpeaks.



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Jul 24 2008 8:00P
Angel’s Rock Bar Baltimore, Maryland
Jul 26 2008 8:00P
Ned Devines- Herndon Herndon, Virginia
Aug 15 2008 8:00P
TBA NW, Washington DC
Aug 23 2008 8:00P
Fat Tuesday’s Fairfax, Virginia
Aug 29 2008 9:00P
Sonar Baltimore, Maryland
Aug 30 2008 8:00P
TBA Fairfax, Virginia
Sep 13 2008 8:00P
TBA Centreville, Virginia
Sep 27 2008 8:00P
TBA Fairfax, Virginia
Oct 31 2008 9:00P
The Speaks Halloween at the State Theatre! Falls Church, Virginia

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Click on the above image to purchase The Speaks' latest EP ("this is the time...") featuring 6 brand new tracks -- AVAILABLE NOW!!!!


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A young, talented, and charismatic five-piece band from the Washington, DC area are dominating the mid-atlantic area music scene and are completely redefining the global image of rock music today. Much like Jimi Hendrix, Living Color, Sevendust and Hootie and the Blowfish (admit it, when you first heard their music, you thought Hootie was a white dude!) have all changed the face of rock -- and Eminem and The Beastie Boys have changed the face of rap -- TheSpeaks are opening people minds and broaden people's horizons with their driving, emotion-filled music in a unique, unprecedented package. In a changing new world where music seems to be erasing any existing racial boundaries, TheSpeaks -- with several members who are American-born, but of Asian heritage -- are poised to further prove that music is, indeed, the one true universal language.

"I came across The Speaks unexpectedly and I was blown away by the band's music. They have the unique ability to make all their songs sound like an anthem that every listener can connect to -they sound like what rock music should sound like." -- Greg Roche, Music Director and on air personality, DC101

Review of "This is the Time": A handful of kick-ass tracks from DC’s own kick-ass (and 2007 On Tap band of the month) The Speaks. Starts from the soaring “Carpe Diem” and continues from there. “Regret” is a highlight, as is “Fallen Angel.” We all knew these guys were talented. Here, they just go and prove it. Robert Fulton (Managing Editor, OnTap Magazine)

"In the age of shoe gazers and too cool of the room alt. bands, its refreshing to see a band that brings the songs you hear recorded to a higher level in performance. The Speaks are the true sense of a what a band is supposed to be....different characters all assembled by a common music thread and that thread has one hell of a groove. DC 101 loves the Speaks!" -- Joe Bevilacqua, Program Director DC 101

"TheSpeaks give us commanding rock with a grunge edge. "Solitary" has all the power of Pearl Jam, but without the whining"-- Washington Post

She Said- "Multiple explosions of sound and raspy vocals are a winning combination for TheSpeaks. You'll be hitting replay on this one"-- Washington Post

"The band's anthemic tunes and sheer energy have earned them a rabid fanbase that packs the house wherever they go. It's been a long time since I've seen a rock band draw as well as TheSpeaks -- they're definitely headed for bigger things"-- Jeferey Jones (OnTap Magazine)

On our site we get to hear many great independent bands. TheSpeaks are by far one of the best. They have an exciting, infectious and progressive sound. In fact, our staff has unofficially voted them most likely to succeed.-- Jonathan Boutelle (House of Gigs)

For more info and Booking: rob@thespeaks.com


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michelle





Jul 18 2008 10:38 AM

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Jul 15 2008 7:25 AM

yo boys,

thanks for the offer to hop on the bill with you at state but we actually picked up a headlining slot there on oct 17th with locals only radio...going to support the fallen soldiers in Iraq.

we were talking about blasting it on the internet the way you guys did especially over to the guys in Iraq...

how exactly did you guys do that?

sorry can't get down on halloween...we'll see you guys soon tho.

hit us back about that internet podcast thing if you got any tips.

thx

brian
Drew





Jul 15 2008 6:02 AM

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Awesome show guys!
SORDID_Jay





Jul 14 2008 11:37 AM

I heard the show went well.
Wish I could have been there!!
Jason





Jul 14 2008 10:34 AM

you guys destroyed state theatre! nice job
Coopstar





Jul 14 2008 8:27 AM

The State Theatre show was wicked awesome! You guys played a fantastic show as usual, can't wait for the next show :)

~Jen
When Love cast me out,





Jul 12 2008 2:12 PM

OMFG What a show last night! There aren't words to describe it! Love you guys!
- Lisa
brandi renee





Jul 12 2008 9:46 AM

I started drinking to early and couldn't make it to the show. But def watched it on the internet.
Love you guys!!!
Nia & Carlos





Jul 11 2008 10:32 PM

I am saddened that with my new work schedule I can not see you guys live, but tonight you were live on the internet and I loved it! Wish you guys could do that more often and I can watch you at work, lol.
Great job tonight, luv ya!
Penelope





Jul 12 2008 12:04 AM

Amazing as always guys love ya all
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Drew





Jul 11 2008 6:58 AM

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Jul 10 2008 10:05 AM

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Piero





Jul 10 2008 8:26 AM

You guys suck!!! For not coming to Fly more often.... why are you scared! LOL
Of Broken (OFFICIAL MYSPACE)





Jul 9 2008 1:01 PM

love you :)
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Jul 9 2008 11:01 AM

Hey Guys! Stopped by to check your schedule...You need more NY dates!!! Hope all is going well for you!
Tyler
Lil Desi





Jul 9 2008 10:42 AM

thanks dudes for your autographssssssssssssssssssss..see you soon hopefully when jabba comes back to va bch
Angelique





Jul 8 2008 4:10 AM

You guys rocked it out in Va. Beach--miss you guys already. We've been playing your CDs non-stop since Saturday...

Love you guys and good luck on Friday!
Matt Burnett Music





Jul 7 2008 9:13 PM

Heya; thanks for the add!
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Jul 7 2008 4:12 PM

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Jul 7 2008 4:04 PM

You guys are awesome, you rocked at Ohana's this July 4th weekend, can't wait til you come back to the 757!!!! =)~
trish