Artist description This latest version of The Deep End has developed a funky South Florida sound that combines the realms of the Southern Rock, Blues, Country, and Jazz. The band taps into a variety of great artists, and always adds their own funky twist to their selections, including their own original material. To the bands credit, they’ve opened for well known artists such as Poco, Firefall, and Sean Costello. Their CD features original cuts like “Without You”, “Blackcat Crossing”, and “Don’t Talk”, along with their own distinctive renditions of “Wild Nights and “Feelin’ Alright”. They’ve backed up such notables as Geoff Achison, and Albert Cummings, with solid grooves laid down from the rhythm section, rippin’ guitar , and down home-smooth vocals. The Deep End‘s 2002-2003 schedule has brought them to a variety of South Florida’s favorite venues and special events like City Link Beer Fest 2003, Frannipalooza 2003, Harbor Pavilion Blues Bash 2002/2003, Alligator Alley Anniversary Party, Beale Street Bar & Grill, Fast Times Bar & Grille, Lulu’s Bait Shack, Tobacco Road, Last Call Lounge, & Cheers, Harbor Grille, and Tugboat Annie’s, Beach Place 911 Benefit. Bookings are handled by the band, and they can be set up for any venue, club, party, or festival event in the South Florida Tri-County area complete with PA and lights if needed. We have an extensive e-mail list of people who want to know about every gig. Prior to every show we send out notices that contain directions and links to the gigs. Our following starts with our friends, and others that we’ve met at our gig spots around town, including members of The South Florida Blues Society.

Music Style Southern Rock/Blues

Musical Influences Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Kenny Wayne Shepard

Similar Artists Kenny Wayne Shepard

Artist History Three years into the making of The Deep End of South Florida, they've managed to become a favorite item around the area, and have recently been included into the SFBS Voting roster for the Annual Sound Advice Blues Festival. After a summer off to do some feature artist sit ins', they're about to return this Sept. with a new selection of songs that not the same old same old that you usually get.

Group Members Jim Madden, Guitar Pete Stefani, Drums Dave Mead, Vocals Bill Walker, Bass

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Vocals.

Albums The Deep End, CD 1,FREEat Gigs, & now at CD Baby.

Press Reviews One of the mainstream blues/rock groups in the South Florida Blues Society. SFBS. Geoff Achison and “The South Florida Soul Diggers”, (Jim Madden on Guitar, Richie Goldman on Bass, Bobby G. on Keys, Pete Stefani on Drums, and special guest John Harris on Harp) performed at 2003 Frannipalooza, and Fast Times Lounge with the renowned Australia artist. There was also a flight down to Florida where I discovered a band of Souldiggers hitherto unknown to the civilized world. I must have looked at them as if ’d had my bagels cut … but they knew the stuff and we jammed all night long, brushed our teeth, had 3 hours sleep and flew back to Atlanta .... (excert from G.A. 2003 Summer Tour)

Additional Info Hometown, FTL, FL. (We'll send you CD's !!)

Location Fort Lauderdale, Florida - USA

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