Deb & the Dynamics are a seven-piece rock n soul band thats been rockn Southwest Florida for the past 20 years. The drummer just turned 21, you know. And in the 1990s she and Coleman toured together in the Rhythm and Blues All Stars. Deb played her first gig at the age of sixteen in her hometown of Waterbury Ct. And now, thirty four years later still is gigging four to five nights a week. That trend continues this month with high-profile shows at Tin City in Naples today and the Bonita Springs Center for the Performing Arts on May 22. Advertise on our site | She jokes with her husband, Its not easy being a domestic rock star., Deb & the Dynamics play Rustys in Cape Coral. Ms. Biela remembers her stage fright when they landed an opening act gig for the hit London band Emerson, Lake & Palmer at a huge coliseum only their second live performance as a band. Deb & the Dynamics always bring excitement and energy to every performance! "You really have to love the music," she says. I never write a set list for that reason, Biela said. Im still a housewife a little bit. Please "Like" and "Share" our Facebook page to help spread the word! Most band members also sing. We're gonna start out with the love theme from 'Titanic. To ensure only genuine musicians and bands are creating and applying to band openings. DB: Yes. I wanted to go to New York City so bad last year. It's like New Orleans! Hes like this big dude, man. But I dont think I realized it. He has played with the Dynamics for 14 years. Bert's owner Bernard Johnson remembers the day Biela walked into the bar and sat in with musical duo The Palm Tones. FORT MYERS BEACH; Blues, Funk, Jazz, R & B, Soul; 2394439308; [email protected]; View Website; About The Band "I try to pick music that makes you feel good and makes people want . Last year she also picked up Roberts younger brother, Thomas Morris, on drums. check out our schedule and Photos of the band and our fans! DEB AND THE DYNAMICS GO BACK TO THE ROOTS OF THE BLUES ROCK IN ROLL SOUL MOTOWN R&B AND PUT THEIR OWN STYLE TO IT. Hes great but not seeking a paying job. Deb & The Dynamics River & Blues Festival, Fort Myers, Florida - YouTube 0:00 / 7:28 Deb & The Dynamics River & Blues Festival, Fort Myers, Florida Atticchat1 376 subscribers Share 11K. DEB & THE DYNAMICS ALWAYS BRING EXCITEMENT AND ENERGY TO EVERY PERFORMANCE! Required fields are marked *. EW: What do you love about Southwest Florida? A natural born showman, Graham injects the Dynamics performances with spontaneity, tireless energy, and the all around goodtime vibe that fans associate with the band. After relocating to Matlacha, Pine Islanders came to know Newt and Graham as "The Palmtones", following the considerable impact they had in. Deb and the Dynamics: Band in Matlacha, Florida. Debra Biela of Deb & the Dynamics at Sonic Recording Studio in Cape Coral. "They walk in, they set up and at 7:30 you can set your watch to it the show goes on.". She Caught the Katy. (CD) 2004 "Deb & The Dynamics Live" (At The Pine Island Music Fest). King. At the moment, the band boasts two sax players, a drummer, a keyboard player, a guitarist and Biela on bass. Members: Deb Biela (bass), Dan Keady (guitar), Don Hulgas (baritone sax), Newt Cole (tenor sax), Nick "The Stick" Longobardi (drums) and Michael Baer (keyboards). | Her first band after high school, called Sugar, played hotels and wore matching gold spandex, she recalls. 617 talking about this. the band has made 3 cdsLIVE AT THE PINE ISLAND BLUES FESTIVAL,FEELS SO GOOD ANDLIVE AT BERTS. Of her young bandmates, Deb Biela says, It feels like Im passing on the whole legacy to a new generation. EVAN WILLIAMS / FLORIDA WEEKLKY. Don Hulgas, horn player, got to play with the 19050s band The Del Vikings at a DooWop festival, and even blew the horn solo for the famous song Come and Go With Me thatnight. The seven-piece Dynamics are typically booked five nights a week during season, 250 shows a year, and take few months off during the summer. The concert is part of a weekend event today and Saturday with more bands and lots of barbecue. Looking forward to hearing your band and this is our only window of opportunity this winter, FW needs to do an article on Kevin Barry A fine vocalist, songwriter, arranger, & guitarist Graham is deservedly referred to as the "heartbeat" of Deb & The Dynamics. Flash forward 40 years. The kids in the band. Im a fan of your band and your exceptional music. And there is lots of music here. One thing is for certain:Deb & the Dynamicsare ready for a party when they arrive on the lakefor the second annual Chautauqua Gran Fondo event on Saturday, August 27, located at Webbs Captains Table in Mayville, NY. DB: I think theyre both the same: The Party. Popular Searches Deb And The Dynamics Deb & the Dynamics They get people dancing with a loyal following that seeks them out, be it at their usual Sunday afternoon gig at Doc Fords on Fort Myers Beach, at Cork Soakers in Cape Coral, Shortys Place in Punta Gorda or Dogtooth Sports Bar in Naples. But I always loved Italy. Some come and go and she has also added several new players in the last few years, including two brothers from Virginia Beach who are both in their early 20s one of them named Robert Morris after the legendary blues guitarist Robert Johnson. Donny Hulgas on baritone saxophone comes from a line of sax players, his father and grandfather before him. That's where Deb & The Dynamics got its start 11 years ago. Performing sold out shows not only in the USA but Europe and Japan, Deb toured with Coleman for four years and appeared on her last two albums "Living on Love" and "The Life in California Soul Be It". THIS BAND STARTED AS A 2 PIECE WITH THE BASS PLAYER AND A GUITAR PLAYER WITH A STOMP BOX FOR DRUMS. I do all the setup myself. "She (Deb) keeps our schedule full. Band | Blues; CONTACT MUSIC LIST SHARE. "I took over just like a woman!". $5 COVER Advertisement Where is it happening? 4th Ln, Cape Coral, Florida, 33991, United States Phone Number (239) 542-6622 Website www.debandthedynamics.net Revenue <$5M Industry Hospitality General Hospitality Deb And The Dynamics's Social Media Is this data correct? Upcoming album: Deb and the Dynamics mostly plays cover songs, but they've been working on an album of original songs since last summer. Sometimes you just want to go back to your roots, you know? DB: I miss home. Younever know who youre going to be playing in front of.. After four years of traveling she left the road and made Virginia Beach her home where she was a part of an eight piece band called the Rhythm and Blues All Stars. GoBooking with Sheree Talent Agency, 2023 - GoTonight - Helping You Find Local Live Music. For the country club settings, they have an option of having a jazz duo with sax and keyboards as well as a full band dinner set followed by party dance music. DB: The crowd was ready. ". Theyre so good and fresh theyre not burned out or jaded. It kind of feels meant to be.. I would highly recommend them for anyone who enjoys great music. www.floridaweekly.com/contact-us/, Our Hometown New to the Chautauqua Gran Fondo event this year is Florida-centered bandDeb & theDynamics. WE ARE COMITTED TO MAKE NEW MEMORIES FOR PINE ISLAND. Otherwise I would have quit a long time ago, I think. "Any time we get a chance to take a road trip we're all on it, Biela said. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. I set up all the wires, all the lights. Deb Biela says with a grin. After Moxxie broke up she formed a trio, again with Coleman, called Mis Behaven. (This interview has been edited for length and clarity). With a growing popularity for corporate parties and are a favorite for most all the surrounding country clubs in south west Florida. @debandthedynamics.net. Deb Biela (Bass), Dan Keady (Guitar), Don Hulgas. News; Reviews. Making the trek all the way up north to Chautauqua Lake, Deb Biela, can't be more excited about this adventure. Mention Attic Chat when you contact them..www.debandthedynamics.net \r\rATTIC CHAT PRODUCTIONS..spot-shoot of the 1 1/2 hr DEB \u0026 THE DYNAMICS performance at the River \u0026 Blues Festival 2010, Lee County, Florida. Contact Who is Deb And The Dynamics Headquarters 3213 S.w. EVAN WILLIAMS / FLORIDA WEEKLKY "It feels like I'm passing on the whole legacy to a new generation," she said. Configured as a moderate to large sized contemporary band, the group often performs with Al Sofia, two female vocalists, a four-piece rhythm section, a two-piece brass section and three violinists. Deb & the Dynamics are a seven-piece rock n soul band that's been rockn' Southwest Florida for the past 20 years. You know what I mean by selling out? I dont think I could ever replace him. Deb & The Dynamics live at Castaways on Fort Myers Beach, Florida Atticchat1 377 subscribers 4.7K views 12 years ago DEB & The DYNAMICS performing live at Castaways, Fort Myers Beach, Lee. Gradually he began adding harmonica and guitar to his performances and in 1976 headed south. A year later, she was singing onstage with local band The Blues Messengers and then forming her own band (the all-female act Sugar). Music has run through Ms. Bielas veins from a young age. Currently seeking: Saxophone. DB: I had bacon on a roll. (She sings a couple of lines at low volume: I learned the truth at 17/ That love was meant for beauty queens). 4.1K views 10 years ago http://debandthedynamics.net/index2.html Deb & The Dynamics have been entertaining Southwest Florida for the past ten years. Florida. Her next project combined her and guitarist Deborah Coleman from "MOXXIE" in a power trio named, "Mis' Behaven" a group that set the audience's on fire, winning showcases for major labels and opening for acts like Delbert McClinton and KoKo Taylor. Regular gigs: 2-5 p.m. Sundays at Doc Ford's in Fort Myers Beach, 7:30-11 p.m. Thursdays at Bert's Bar on Matlacha, 6-9 p.m. Fridays at Pinchers Crab Shack Tiki Bar on Fort Myers Beach. DB: Stay true to the music and dont sell out. I tell my husband, its not easy being a domestic rock star.. DB: Coby Smith, he carries all the equipment. But Im always going to like 70s and soul music. All rights reserved. He is on lead guitar, vocals and harmonica. Seventeen years ago, she started a band called Deb & the Dynamics. And she was really sick that night. DEB & THE DYNAMICS ARE A SEVEN PIECE ROCK N SOUL BAND THATS BEEN ROCKN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS. It was the 90s. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. MIKE SCHVENSKI: Michael " The Kid" Schvenski has been playing guitar since the age of 14. But most of those acts had deep roots in the blues a music Biela still adores. Ernie Cantu on sax brings nearly five decades of performance experience. Dylan Young on alto sax is a University of Central Florida graduate who studied music performance with an emphasis on jazz. Get monthly updates on the charities you are supporting, details about the after party and more by signing up for our newsletter. In the mid 1980s, she formed and became lead singer of an all-original girl band called Moxxie with the late Deborah Coleman, an acclaimed blues guitarist with seven albums to her name, according to Wikipedia. She credits her hard working ethics to her one hundred percent Italian heritage, thats what really keeps her and the band rocking for the past eleven years. "And I do love the music. Playing and fronting several house bands on Sanibel, he also began recording and producing his own music. If so, what was the last one you remember? I felt so privileged. (You can find a complete schedule of gigs on their website, www.Debandthe- Dynamics.net). There she learned the art of performing on the big stage by opening up for acts like The Beach Boys and Chuck Berry in front of thousands of people for five years she called Virginia home until moving to Florida in 2000. THE MEMBERS OF THIS BAND HAVE A LOT OF HEART. The band's line-up is constantly evolving largely because Biela keeps hearing musicians she likes and adding them to the band. debandthedynamics.net Hes been with us since he was 28; hes 40 years old. Deb & The Dynamics just might be the hardest working band in Southwest Florida show business. It was a little dysfunctional. Currently available in white. I was very impressed with your band so I passed along your name to my boss Al Kinkle since he is such a huge Janis Joplin fan. He has been with the Dynamics for 11 years. EW: What advice would you give an aspiring musician? The lineup is as follows: DEB SALYER: Originally from Conneticut Deb has played in several hi-profile bands. I go home, have lunch, take a nap, then I get ready to play that night. After getting off the road in 2004 Deb started her own band Deb & the Dynamics eleven years later they are still voted best local band every year and are known as the hardest working band in southwest Florida Deb surrounds herself with class act musicians and is proud to be a part of the dynamics. It brings the bandcloser together and we look at it as a group vacation, as well as getting a chance to perform infront of a whole new audience that had never heard us.. Before joining Deb & The Dynamics five years ago, Hulgas worked in three different bands to make ends meet. THEY JUST DONT GO ON STAGE AND PLAY THE SONGS, THEY FEEL EVERY NOTE AND MAKE EVERY NOTE COUNT.