Artist description The Dutchmen deliver what audiences across the nation have been demanding . . a real rock show that will flatten you with energy and power. A collision of garage, punk and metal; the bastard sons of rock n roll. Inspired by musical step fathers ranging from blues to punk to arena rock. In terms of sound and style, it is what would happen if your dads Lynyrd Skynyrd records melted in the sun and spilled all over your favorite Rancid record. Each member contributes to over a decade of touring and recording experience, and collectively are considered to be one of the most committed assemblies in the city of Chicago. Their mission was to create a sound more complex than the basic rock and punk outfits they left behind, but without forgetting the simplicity of their foundations. The mission was accomplished, by the partnership of Damons punk aggression, the head noddin’ rhythm of Joel and Dale, and the soulful power-pop melodies of Gabe Schechter's. Over the last year The Dutchmen have relentlessly traveled the Midwest and Eastern Seaboard leaving their mark everywhere from Omaha NE to Washington DC. Live, the Dutchmen put together a genuine, no gimmicks performance of originality and excitement. Heavy, raw rock n roll performed with urgent tumultuous energy. This fall the Dutchmen will be on the road supporting their split 7" single with Velcro Lewis and His 100 Proof Band on Shitsandwich Records.

Music Style Garage/ Punk Rock & Roll

Musical Influences AC/DC, The Clash, Motorhead, Stiff Little Finger, Superdrag, The Dead Boys, Thin Lizzy, Weezer, Kiss

Similar Artists Murder City Devils, The Stooges, Dead Boys, Mountain, Fugazi

Artist History GABE SCHECHTER: The Socialites, The Sweatshop Children, The Pedophiles JOEL MORGAN: Pistolero, Nostrilsaurus, & Stampy. DAMON RANIERI: Small Town, The Butane Five, The Smash, & The B Team. DALE SALENTINY: Pistolero, Haddonfield, the Eclectics, Skokie, Bunyips and the Look Ahead.

Group Members GABE SCHECHTER (Guitar/ Vocals) Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, and began playing guitar and bass at age fifteen.a talented vocalist and songwriter, and an accomplished player on guitar, bass, and drums. He brings a strong pop/rock sensibility and some big guitar riffs to the table JOEL MORGAN (Bass) The bass department is headed by Joel Morgan, a master of rock. A music catalog that includes three instruments and knowledge of musical genres from bluegrass to hardcore metal. DAMON RANIERI (Guitar/ Vocals) Damon is a product of the post punk and hardcore subculture and fills any stage he's given with as much energy and heart as he's got to offer. DALE SALENTINY (Drums) Dale's resume lists full fledged tours across two continents. Expertise in all forms of music from ska, to metal, to indy.

Instruments Drums=Sabian Symbols, Premier drums; Bass= Guild, Gibson, Trace Elliott Amplification; Guitars & Amps= Dan Electro, Gibson, Fender Telecaster, Sovtek, Vox, Marshall; Microphones= Shure Sm58's

Albums Orangewhip EP CD/ Dice Split 7"

Press Reviews FROM /www.punkrockreviews.com . . .The doors opened at 6:25. I couldn't really tell if the crowd was showing up for N'Sync, Blink 182 or Taking Back Sunday. Apparently Blink and N'Sync didn't show up. I saw mothers dropping off kids, waiting until they were inside before driving off. Even Britney Spears showed up (not with Justin!) with her pink shirt, colorful rubber banded hair, silver eyes and pink braces. Okay, I'm getting off the subject. We were quickly welcomed by the scent of the infamous Fireside Bowl and I nearly puked. I remember being worried about the ceiling caving in or some other major structural catastrophe. Come 7 I'm contemplating doing homework underneath the dim light of lane number five, because opening band still hasn't shown up. Oh wait, here they come! 7:37, the first band starts their set. Seeing the bass player for the first time I thought he may be a father of one of the band members, but no I'm wrong again (found out it WASN'T Britney after all)... The band members introduced themselves as The Dutchmen (that's what I think I heard at least)... The songs were extremely loud, upbeat, fast with catchy drumbeats. I found myself enjoying a few bridges here and there. The band had a hippy look to them, and were all around crazy. According to them we were "hot motherfuckers". They were entertaining, alive and tried their best to liven up the crowd. They might've even been drunk. (Quick observation: Older kids, adults in front - Britney and teenagers in back). I only wish I could have understood the lead singer more. Their third song had a long, slow introduction. Sounded almost like an improv to me. I enjoyed it a lot. At the end of just about every song, the band played out a long loud distortion note until it faded out. The children didn't seem to approve; "That's really starting to piss me off," some girl said as she held her ears. Britney must have found it soothing as she was sleeping on her man's shoulder. The crowd gave the band the loudest applause when the singer announced "This, our last song, is a song me and Dale wrote by AC/DC!" Even the younglings in the audience laughed, then quickly covered their ears as the guitars kicked in. The band tried to get the crowd to participate by clapping hands but I only heard to claps... from the roadie chicks. I think the majority of the crowd was impatient due to the 90 minute wait and that was the main reason the crowd didn't appreciate the opening band. I thought the guitars were awesome, drum beats were rockin', bass wasn't loud enough and the vocals... well if the singer kept his mouth at least an inch off the mic maybe I would have understood him more. Quick set, maybe played five songs total . . .

Additional Info To purchase any Dutchmen recordings email Norah at Choke Distribution (norah@choked.com)

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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