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DEBONAIRES

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About Me

Spawning out of the depths of the recent Reggae/Soul rebirth , The Debonaires are more than a band, they are an eclectic movement of ENERGY and REBELIOUSNESS. An evolution has occurred since the collective of musicians came together in Riverside, California circa 1995! Built of a rough & tuff rhythm section, blistering horn section, and the uncompromisingly unique vocalist, KIP W. The Debonaires have respectfully shared the stage with reggae legends such as The Skatalites, Desmond Dekker, Laurel Aitken, Justin Hinds, Rico Rodriguez and the late & beautiful Phyllis Dillon. To date, they have released three full-length albums, appeared on numerous compilations and have finished two recent national tours. LONGSHOUT IS HERE!!! The Debonaires credit numerous influential players of past times and diverse genres: Miles Davis, Otis Redding, Curtis Mayfield, Desmond Dekker, Charlie Parker, Herbie Hancock, Jackie Mittoo, Marvin Gaye, The Upsetters, King Tubby, Ernest Ranglin, Steel Pulse, The Meters, Tommy McCook, Don Drummond, Ocean 11, Winston Wright, & all other forms of REBEL MUSIC. Out of respect and appreciation for such individuals, the Debonaires endeavor to produce music of quality and substance, true to its influential origins.

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Member Since: 7/23/2004
Band Website: www.thedebonaires.com" thedebonaires.com
Band Members: FROM TOP LEFT: (Woody Diaz-drumz) ABRAHAM (Ryan Tomazin-keys) SAL (Dave Saxover-tenor sax) RUEBEN (Mike Presser-la guitara) SOLOMON (Kip Wirtzfeld-tenor sax and vocals) HANK (Mano Mirande-la guitara tambien) CONSTANTINE (Jason Napayon-da bass) JACOB (Marques Crews-Trumpet) MOSES (Tom Cook-tombone) BRIGADRE
Influences: DEBO-VISION
Sounds Like: SKATALITES, Go Jimmy Go, Chris Murray, Slackers, Hepcat, Fela Kuti, Ocean 11, Skeletones, See Spot, Soul Captives, Upsetters, Aggrolites, Steel Pulse, Allentons, Nina Simone, Bill Withers, Curtis Mayfield & THE IMPRESSIONS, Desmond Dekker, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Greyboy Allstars, Skatalites, Solomon Burke, Paragons, Dynamites, Dave Barker, The Wailers, Upsetters, Herbie Hancock, Gil-Scott Heron, Miles Davis, Jackie Mittoo, Medeski MW, Bob Marley, REFUSED, John Coltrane, Rico Rodriguez, Shoppy, Meters, Specials, DJ Shadow, Prefuse 73, Gangstarr, Digable Planets, Joy Division, MOs DEF, Talib Kweli, Fishbone, Sonny Rollins, JJ Johnson, Bad Brains, HR, DJ Redmoon, Motown, Stax, Trojan, Studio 1, Coxsone, Rivercidal...all the original players and then some...

Record Label: "Self-titled" album out on RSR records
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Debonaires & Plea for Peace Compilation April 2007

Plea for Peace Compilation CD available in April 2007 It's an exciting time! The people here at Plea for Peace are in the processes of wrapping up the next Plea for Peace Benefit Compilation, that wi...
Posted by DEBONAIRES on Sat, 30 Dec 2006 12:34:00 PST

Check out this event: Bluebeat Lounge 3rd Anniversary!!

Hosted By: Bluebeat LoungeWhen: Saturday Jan 14, 2006 at 6:00 PMWhere: Knitting Factory7021 Hollywood BlvdHollywood, CA 90028USDescription: Bluebeat Lounge Click Here To View Event...
Posted by DEBONAIRES on Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:41:00 PST