Artist/Performer Details | Dezzie D and the STINGRAYZ | Management Contacts: Stephen Done / Desley Done Mobile: 0424 180 783 / 0412 310 893 Email: [email protected] Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Band Name Dezzie D and the STINGRAYZ Band description Genre: Rhythm & Blues Dez Done – Lead Vocal Rhythm & Blues 40s and 50s - Shaun Ballagh – Saxophone / Flute / Vocal Performers - Harvey – Lead Guitar / Vocal Greg Baikaloff – Percussion Grant Watson – Bass Guitar / Vocal Stephen Done – Management / Sound Tech Band Bio Dezzie D and the Stingrayz provides a thrilling experience which will guarantee a Short bio appropriate for journey of pure bliss as they take you back to the 40's and 50's of class, sass and publishing in the festival program provocative tunes that have shaped the music industry, “the era of Rhythm & and website (max 200 words) Blues”
Welcome to…….Dezzie D and the STINGRAYZ
This unique Rhythm & Blues outfit has seen them perform at Festivals such as Blues on Broadbeach, Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Fest and the Bayside Blues Festival. Performing also at RSLs, Sports Clubs and local venues, they have quickly become one of the hottest Rhythm & Blues Bands in South East Queensland entertaining audiences with their renditions of unforgettable 40s and 50s style of music that has revolutionized the industry. Dezzie D and the STINGRAYZ on stage
presence and musical professionalism captures the audiences’ imagination which takes them on a journey of pure bliss and the uncontrollable urge to hit the dance floor. "a performance showcase not to be missed"
The Band Desley Done – Lead Vocal
"Desley Done is definitely a rising star in the East Coast blues scene. She has been around for several years performing in professional bands such as Blonde on Blue and Little Kitty Big Meow. She has performed at Sunshine Coast Blues Festival and Broadbeach Blues Festival and is gradually becoming known as “Queensland’s Queen of Blues”.
Dez has a big smile, a big personality, a big voice and has a great vibe on stage. Dez delivers her repertoire with sass and energy and really loves imparting her love for the music and sharing her passion with the audience. She draws her inspiration from such artists as Etta James, Koko Taylor, Ruth Brown, Little Willie John and many other
artists from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.
“Harvey” – Lead Guitar / Vocal
As a journeyman guitarist, Harvey drew influences from the likes of Jimmie Reed, Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters and Lightning Hopkins and formed his first blues band at 19 in London. He scored shows supporting Steve Marriott and toured Europe and the UK with Dino Baptiste but in 1998 Australia beckoned, and Harvey threw himself into its thriving blues scene. His impeccably tasteful and dynamic guitar-playing complemented acts like Big Kitty And The Scaredy Cats, Steppin' Out and Mama Voodoo and an album co-written with Cath Butler earned him two Chain Awards in 2010.
Grant Watson – Bass Guitar
Grant has played most of the blues festivals on Australia’s east coast including Broadbeach Blues Festival, Brisbane Blues Festival, Queensland Festival of the Blues, Sunshine Coast Blues Festival, Sydney Blues Festival, and the Australian Blues Music Festival. Now part of a new engine room, Grant is totally enjoying the cool old school Rhythm & Blues grooves Dezzie D and the Stingrayz are famous for.
Greg Baikaloff – Percussion
Greg began his professional playing career way back in the early eighties in the height of the pub rock era, with Gold Coast covers bands "Plan B" and "Bob and the Hawks."
As a young drummer, Greg was Inspired by groups like Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones, not knowing at the time that the music that profoundly moved him was a merely a white, electric interpretation of the blues, originally created by Afro American musicians from the deep south of the USA - an imitation of sorts.
Since then Greg has been on a life-long quest to go directly to the source, to find the real blues - raw, unpolished, passionate, expressive - and to try to reproduce authentic rhythms, true to the cause. He has matured into a player whose style could be described as minimalist, yet expressive and always played from the heart.
Shaun Ballagh – Saxophone / Vocal / Flute
Shaun began his journey in music in 1986-1993. He was a member of the Australian Army Band during these years and gained experience with a variety of instruments including Alto, Tenor & Baritone Sax and also clarinet, flute and voice. From 1993 to 1998 Shaun was a music teacher with some of his students performing professionally today.
From 2001-2004 Shaun studied a Bachelor of Music (Jazz) under the tuition of Tony Hobbs and studied his degree at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. He has had experience working in shows, recording studios and Blues bands. Throughout his musical career he has been influenced by artists as contrasting as Charlie Parker, B.B King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and David Sanborn which has contributed to Shaun’s diversity as a musician.
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Band Requirements Able to provide own Backline/Sound if required or supplied by festival. Eg backline, sound, space Drum Kit, Bass Amp only required. Guitar Amp provided by musician. requirements etc Minimum Space requirement: 5mtr x 4mtr Stage Plot Download: http://www.dezziedandthestingrayz.com/Stage_Plot_Stingrayz.jpg ABN: ABN: 2586 1541 064 BSB: 124-001 ACCOUNT: 21392546 Performer Insurance: Duck for Download to view certificate of currency Cover Inc. http://www.dezziedandthestingrayz.com/Stingrayz_certificate_of_currency.pdf ($20,000,000 liability) Quote Estimate only: 3 x 45 min Sets: Venue / Club / RSL Performance – POA** For further information, Corporate / Private Function / Special Events / Festivals – POA** enquiries or pricing, please **Subject to: Flights, Transfers, Accommodation, Availability etc. contact us. Boneyard (instrumental) Walking Blues Sweet Nothing SET LIST: I Wanna Do More 5, 10, 15 3 x 45 minute set The Fish or My Nerves 1 x 45-90 minute set I’d Rather Go Blind The Queen Sugar In my Bowl Subject to change I’ll Go Crazy Voodoo Woman SharkTown Wang Dang Doodle As Long as I’m Movin’ Work Song At Last I’m Shakin’ Bang Bang Boom Boom Turtle Blues Sweet Baby of Mine Natural Ball Shake Your Moneymaker Drill Drill You Can Have My Husband Born in Chicago Messin With The Kid
and many more…….
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Previous Venues / Festival Performances - References
Blues on Broadbeach Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Festival Bayside Blues Festival Coorparoo RSL Royal Mail Goodna Beaudesert RSL Bearded Dragon Tamborine Morrison Hotel W’Gabba Boundary Hotel West End Manly Hotel Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall Coolum Bowls Club Brisbane Lions Sports Club Redlands RSL Stars Club Loganholme Brothers Leagues Club Kookaburra Queen Blues Cruise Lock N Load West End Private Functions Corporate Functions Weddings/Events