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The Speaks (upcoming Philippine Tour w/B.N.O.!!!)
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Member Since12/16/2003
Band Websitewww.thespeaks.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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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)

"If you haven't heard of The Speaks, we hope you're not calling yourself a true Indie rocker. This five-pice band of DC youths have been redefining the alternative rock sound and garnering lots of attention while doing it. Known for explosive live shows, rock anthem ballads, and raw, intense lyrics, The Speaks are the type of band you'll like if you miss how the Foo Fighters used to sound." -- Music X-Press 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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Animal





Jun 16 2009 4:29 PM

Long time! Ya'll need to come down to Raleigh, NC and do a show with my new band when ya'll get a chance. Till then, see you later.

Adam
RAiRENE :]





Jun 1 2009 4:11 AM

♥just stopping by to say hi to my favorite band!♥
^^
RAiRENE :]





May 2 2009 6:21 AM

hey guys! thanks for accepting my friend request. if you dont know me, i was one of those girls you met when you guys played here in Cebu for your philippine mall tour. you even made me come up the stage!!! it was embarrassing! well, i hope i could see you guys again. more power!
David Coffey & the Sonance





May 4 2009 4:27 PM

thanks for the add!
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May 22 2009 7:26 PM

thanks you rock!
migs





May 25 2009 8:43 AM

guy's makita ko lang kayo nang personal masaya na ako sa 20yrs nang buhay ko....translate ^_^
Darlene S.





May 25 2009 10:25 PM



cheers!
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May 18 2009 2:49 PM

Thanks for the add. Please check out our new music video featuring a typical day of TV news.

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May 18 2009 2:19 AM

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May 16 2009 12:01 AM

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May 15 2009 4:57 PM

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May 1 2009 1:33 AM

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Apr 22 2009 1:54 AM

Thnks for the add, stoppin by showin luv...

~ Destiny
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Apr 14 2009 12:12 PM

many thanx for add ;)
you are great and your music rocks!



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Apr 9 2009 1:14 AM


Thanks for gettin dirty with me, next time bring a friend ;)
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Apr 8 2009 10:25 AM

You guys ROCKED PI!!!
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Mar 30 2009 6:01 PM

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Apr 1 2009 6:03 AM

The speaks please come to seattle... bumbershoot band line up is open and is calling a band line up.

Bumbershoot is booking bands for Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon (June 27). Application deadline is April 5. http:​/​/​bit.
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DJ Blacky





Apr 6 2009 2:06 AM

What's up guys, ever coming back to Southern Maryland? Hope to see you at Hulas again. Love your CD...
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