REGGADELLICA

ELCAMINO MAN
VOODO CHILE video by jan cartright
NO WOMAN video by jan cartright
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REGGADELLICA is a three piece rock band from Syracuse New York. The band features three time Grammy nominated guitarist/vocalist Frank Stepanek, bassist Dave Mikelson and drummer Mike Shapiro. Each member of the band has been playing in or around the Syracuse area for 20+ years, as well as national and international touring. REGGADELLICA plays a variety of covers from Jimi Hendrix to Bob Marley all the while playing and ever-rotating mix of their originals. REGGADELLICA performs regularly in and around the Syracuse area. Be sure to check back often to see postings of new shows. The songs on this page will be updated and changed regularly, as the band records a few times a month.Contact:
Frank: (315) 698-3905
Mike: (315) 449-2518
REGGADELLICA is:
Frank Stepanek: Lead Guitar & Vocals
Three time Grammy nominated guitarist, who played with the reggae sensation Black Uhuru.Major recordings (with Black Uhuru): “Brutal”, “Brutal dub”, “Ras portraits” (Ras portraits label) “Now”, “Now dub”, “Iron storm”, “Iron storm dub” (Mesa blue moon label)Other recordings of interest: “Men at work soundtrack”, “Brand new second hand “ (Mesa blue moon label) “Black Uhuru live” (Sonic sounds Jamaica label) “Red Stripe sampler “ (Red Stripe label)Videos: On VH-1 World beat “Hey Joe” “Take heed” “Peace and love”Notable live performances (5 tours with Black Uhuru): “Glastonbury festival” (U.K.) attendance 60,000 “Bob Marley Day” (Long Beach Arena, Los Angeles, CA) attendance 10,000 “Liberation festival” (Vienna, Austria) attendances: 7,000 “Nummigarvi festival” (Finland) attendance: 10,000 “Summer: NFLCT AM Schiffenberg “ (Giesen, Netherlands) attendance: 60,000 Other artists performed with: Yami Bolo Barrington Levy Yasus Afari Reggadellica SlangSongs written for Black Uhuru: “Thinking about you” Now CD “Reggae with you” Brutal CD (music only) “Bloodshed” Iron storm CD (lyrics only)Endorsements: Four year term with Jackson Guitars (IMC corporation)Awards: 3 Grammy nominations for best reggae recordings “Brutal” “Now” “Iron storm” Frank Stepanek: Singer, songwriter, guitarist, bassist, drums, keyboards, producer, engineer
Dave Mickelson: Bass & Vocals
Dave has been a bass guitar artist for many years now and has performed with many bands. Such as, George Wesley Band, Holly and The New Yorkers, Reggaedellica, Phat Lip, Slang, Vista Cruiser, Black Uhuru. His professional performances include a Canadian tour with the band "United State", the "Harvest Moon Fest" in Turin, N.Y. and the "Ramones Show" with AutoRock. Dave also performed "Reggae With You" in 1984. Dave Continues to perform mostly in the Syracuse area providing killer bass lines
Mike Shapiro: Drums
Mike has performed mostly in the Syracuse area for over 30 years. He accompanied the 76ers Drum and Bugle Corp. and received 1st place drummer in All County Band. His widely assorted professional career includes membership of the bands Fable ( rock and country rock), Lexicon ( progressive rock and originals), Adam's Apple ( all original funk, Phat Lip ( rock), Vista Cruiser (rock), Reggadellica (reggae), Yami Bolo (reggae) and Slang (alternative rock). As well, he has produced, managed and performed a "Tribute to Marvin Gaye" at the Symphony Hall which was televised on Adelphia Cable. Other credits include a performance at the Landmark Theater, " Woman in Love", the "Harvest Moon Fest" in Turin, N.Y. and laying the drum tracks for a documentary of Vietnam narrated by Martin Sheen. He is well known in the area for his gifted abilities and driving beats.