ABOUT
Deuce has been captivating audiences with their musical talent and showmanship for over six years. The heart thumps, the toes tap, and the bodies cant help but move; Deuce is known to get a crowd out of their seats and grooving with each and every performance. Emotionally tuned to the primal instincts of getting down and dancing, their original music touches chords with all living creatures.
America is a cultural and musical melting pot and Deuce keeps that pot boiling with their beautiful blend of styles. Creating a remarkable mix of Chicago soul with blues, funk, jazz, and rock, Deuces music is universal and does not bind to any specific genre.
This five-piece band includes two guitars full of intense rhythms and solos, brilliant keyboards, booming bouncy bass, and polyrhythmic drums. Guitarists/vocalists Matthew Arendt and Matthew James Kerr I have been sharing more than their names since birth. The two have been playing guitar together since they were old enough to pick up instruments. Similarly, bass master /vocalist Nate Bellon and keyboardist Mike Hallagan have known each other since kindergarten. After studying music in Washington, Peter Vary moved back to the Chicago area and joined the band three years ago. His melodic drum playing and spine tingling beats were a perfect match for Deuce. All in all, each performer brings there best to stage every time they play, which demands positive responses from the audience.
Members of the band are well versed in the language that is music. Such talent brings on an intense style of music that is unique yet familiar. Enthusiastic performances are animated with their original songs and creative covers that they choose to play. Select performances bring on a clever game of musical chairs where members switch instruments to spice things up. These fun performances leave listeners wanting more, which is why their live CD has become such a hot commodity at their concerts.
Contact Information:
Matthew James Kerr I: cell phone 773-430-7423
Email Address Brainschicago
Venues Deuce has performed at:
Illinois Missouri
The Elbow Room, Chicago Cicero’s, St. Louis
Hog Head McDunnas, Chicago Pops Blue Moon
Lilly’s, Chicago, Chicago Schwagstock
Wise Fools Pub, Chicago
The Tonic Room, Chicago
The Big Horse Lounge, Chicago
Underground Wonder Bar, Chicago Wisconsin
Joe Baily’s, Chicago
The Beverly Arts Center, Chicago Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee
Diversey Harbor, Chicago Ottos, Minoqua
Goose Island, Chicago(Wrigleyville)
Griffins Pub House, Chicago
O’Mailys, Chicago
Mary’s Place, Rockford Iowa
Kryptonite, Rockford
Jazz Central Station, Springfield Green Room, Iowa City
Doc Ryan’s, Forest Park
Molly Malone’s, Forest Park
Patsby’s, Oak Lawn
Tommy’s Place, Blue Island
Jags, Olympia Fields
The Uptowner, Charleston
The Loft, Mount Prospect
The Beacon Tap, Des Plaines
Pop Pizza, Roselle
Ditkaís, Bollingbrooke
North Beach, Downers Grove
Redline Tap, Rodgers Park
Bar Time, Harvard
Williams Street Tap, Crystal Lake
Kellehers Irish Pub, Peoria
Muellers Bootleggers, Macomb
Amongst these venues, Deuce has played countless private parties in Chicago, Champaign, Charleston, Carbondale, Macomb and Minoqua, WI.
- Screen name:
- deucedeuce
- Member since:
- Dec 05 2005
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years together:
- 6
- Age:
- years
Influences
Life inspires us but the list differs between each musician. Tower of Power, P-Funk, Buddy Guy, Jimi, Stevie Wonder, Sly and the Family Stone, Micheal Jackson, Steely Dan, Greatful Dead, Phish, Karl Denson, Yonder Mountain String Band, Stevie Ray Vaughn, All Blues Funk Soul R n B Rock and Roll All old Rock and Roll House. Classical. Jazz, We love music there are only two types, Good and Bad and we Love the Good and Great and Music that transends generations.
Members Of Band
we currently have six musicians playing with deuce
EQUIPMENT
two guitars
keys
bass
drums
alto sax
