Artist description Plays with his band Hep Cat Boo Daddies all over South Florida and at many festivals. Has won many reader's choice awards locally for favorite band in both Broward and Dade counties. Incorporates many styles and influences to create his own hybrid style. Has good stage presence and is a team player. Has vast knowledge of music and artists.

Music Style funk, rock, blues

Musical Influences Curtis Mayfield, Jimi Hendirx, BB King, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Parliament

Similar Artists Doesn't sound like anyone else

Artist History Has co-written songs with Pat Dinizio of the Smithereens. Began playing with traditional blues bands, has also played in pschobilly and rock bands. Has played venues such as the Viper Room, Don Hill's, The Slipper Noodle Inn, CBGB's and more.

Group Members Joel DaSilva

Instruments Guitar, vocals, bass

Albums in pre-production

Press Reviews "Joel DaSilva is a quiet guy, soft-spoken, tentative, even a little shy in conversation. But something happens to him when he climbs on-stage: He becomes a blue flame, driven to deliver scorching runs from his electric guitar, and a raging blizzard, sending out chilling blasts of sleet and snow with his emotion-scarred voice. As the leader of Hep Cat Boo Daddies, DaSilva specializes in gusts of blues, rock, surf and soul; he seems born for the part of band-leading guitar-slinger." Make a Soulful Noise-City Link-December 15, 1999 ------------------------------ Taken from XSO column found at : http://www.xso.com/columnists/bob/0318bob.htm "Last Saturday, I was once again astounded by the high-energy, highly original Hep Cat Boodaddies, with Joel DaSilva blurring strings and singing better than ever. Somebody savvy should sign these guys immediately. Agents and music lovers, hit The Poor House Mondays for the Boodads' mix of surf-blues-rockabilly-punk-whatever." ------------------------------- "Joel Da Silva, the young guitarist at center stage, rips into a vicious blues riff that's tinged with the melancholy of country music. When he sings he has the swagger of a young Elvis. You can hear the time-honored traditions of rhythm and blues in both his voice and guitar, but his energy is closer to punk rock." Burnin' Down the House-New Times Broward-Palm Beach June 4-10, 1998

Additional Info Versatile musician who adapts well to different situations. Does not limit himself at all musically and is ready for anything.

Location Deerfield Beach, FL - USA

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