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DEAD AS DILLINGER

About Me

Dead as Dillinger has been around for a few years. Two are solid veterans of the San Diego music scene, Lead Guitarist Adrian Byers of Lead Foot and Knuckle Busters, along with Matt Novack of Barefoot Hockey Goalie. Vocalist and Bass player Roman is a transplant to San Diego from the D.C. area where he played in the Plastic Toys. And last, but not least, is Mike Garritson on Rhythm Guitar and vocals. Dead as Dillinger plays an all original line-up that spans several genres from Rock to Punk to Alternative to Psychobilly.

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Member Since: 11/07/2004
Band Website: cafepress.com/deadasdillinger
Band Members: Matt Novack - Drums, Mike Garritson - Guitar/Vocals, Adrian Byers - Lead Guitar, and Roman - Bass/Vocals
Influences: Ramones, Social Distortion, Johnny Cash, Deadbolt, Agent Orange, Horton Heat, Stray cats, etc...
Sounds Like: Completely unique alternative rock sound, but if you combined Elvis Costello, Social Distortion, TSOL, The Smithereens, Horton Heat, and The Cramps, you might be close.
Record Label: GFY Records
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

We've Got Stuff!!!

Hey, we've got a spot for T-shirts and Hoodies now.  This is not a money making venture, but it sure is cool.  Check out http://www.cafepress.com/deadasdillinger and get some Dead as Dillinger gear.  ...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:49:00 GMT

The Threesome

Okay, don't get all excited.  Mike is off for a bit defending God and Country.  So, for the time being, we are down to three.  We're working out the details and plan on playing some shows early in 201...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:27:00 GMT

Returning to the Studio

We've been on a bit of a break.  The long hot summer and the 10,000 degree garage that is our practice area has given us time to sit and think and plan and plot.  So, we're putting the list together f...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:40:00 GMT

San Diego Reader

Now here's the thing, the Reader ( sandiegoreader.com )  has a top 25 MP3 download list.  Right now, crazy as it may seem, we are in 7 of those spots.  I have to admit, it's great that folks are diggi...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:36:00 GMT

Free MP3s and The O'Connell's Show

So we had our show at O'Connell's last weekend.  Always a good time.  Definitely one of our favorite places to play.  We brought out our new piece Waiting at this show.  One of Mike's songs.  I'd love...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:37:00 GMT

Writing and Drinking on the 4th of July

We're in a very cool writing phase right now.   Mike has penned Waiting and Sailor's Grave, and I brought Reflection to the table last night.  Getting some great work done.  Lots of beer and some real...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:32:00 GMT

Dead as Dillinger Black Ops

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr4McEGmDNA
Posted by on Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:07:00 GMT

Street Walkin'

We had a kick-ass time at Dream Street on Friday.  Thanks to the many who attended! You guys had some energy!  It was a fun show to play, with a roomy stage and nice sound.  Apollo Down did a great jo...
Posted by on Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:52:00 GMT

Luck of the Irish

Picture two guys on the side of Interstate 8 West, looking intently at the undercarriage of a van full of band equipment.  This was the setting about 45 minutes before our St. Patrick's Day show at O'...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:12:00 GMT

Two Roses Tattoo

So, we played the Mods vs Rockers "Meet and Greet" at Two Roses Tattoo.  I have to say, it really kicked ass!  A very unique venue.  Extremely cool.  For those who have not been to Two Roses, it offer...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:58:00 GMT