ABOUT
In the beginning the music god's said "Let there be ROCK".... and there was ROCK .... and the ROCK was good .... ah, hell the ROCK was GREAT cuz' CHEAP DATE was in da' house throwin' the rock DOWN! Jager anyone?!
"Where have all the GOOD cover bands gone?" It was THE big question asked all over VA/MD/DC. So, in the spring of 2001, four local boys started the cover band of all cover bands.....it was the start of something EPIC!
Bringing together musical talents, road experience and stage presence unmatched, CHEAP DATE knew their time had come to conquer the local music scene and bring the people what they'd been begging for....a cover band that actually ROCKED! Remember when live bands were actually GOOD and played music everyone knew and loved? Well, CHEAP DATE remembered and brought it all back, directly from your CD collection! Every decade, every genre, every type band and singer brought to you live and kickin'! If you're hearing it new outta your radio then CHEAP DATE'S playing it live. Have no fear, my friends....they'll throw ya' a bone with some pop, alternative, metal, country, R/B and whatever else will bring the dancers, drinkers and damn crazy partiers out of their holes and on to the dance floor! CHEAP DATE is here to make it a party! It's covers, covers and more covers....they play it ALL and make it a SHOW! Close your eyes....is that a disc or a live band? The tunes....they just keep comin'! What's a band to do?!
Now, years later (with a few major upgrades along the way) CHEAP DATE continues to give the people what they REALLY want, a night of feeling cheap and rocked outta their minds! Being one of THE most sought after rock cover party bands in seven states, plus the nations capital, CHEAP DATE delivers what other bands only hope for.....a PARTYFEST every time they play! Fans come from far and wide to throw down with the best and CHEAP DATE doesn't dissapoint! Now, having sharpened their skills in the best venues, shared the stage with some of the best local-regional-national acts and rocked in front of THE best crowds, CHEAP DATE'S able to bring the rock party like no other! Private parties? Corporate functions? Major festivals? Yes, CHEAP DATE and it's members have thrilled them all and they keep wanting MORE! Whether it's playing RFK Stadium, Shamrockfest, Blocktoberfest, Clarendon Ballroom or any of the major city festivals in VA/MD/DC CHEAP DATE always makes it a party worth remembering....or NOT remembering depending on how many socials they've called! Did someone say JagerBomb?!
Come on, don't be no fool....the CHEAP DATE train is leavin' the station and YOU need to be on it! Join the band at a venue or event near you (or far away....roadtrip!), raise up your glass, hit the dance floor and get C-R-A-Z-Y crazy! CHEAP DATE will bring the rock, YOU bring your friends! Get your party and drink on while you get rocked the &% out! Isn't time you felt cheap and liked it?!
- Screen name:
- CheapDateBand
- Member since:
- May 19 2009
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years together:
- 11
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Age:
- 55 years
Influences
To many genres, styles, artists, bands, singers, songwriters, performers to mention....lot's of local music and musicians out there that turns us on....support local music!
Members Of Band
Jim "CHEAPDATE ROCKSTAR" Shields (Lead Vocals/Guitar)
Jeff "RATBOY" Mayhall (Lead Guitar/Vocals)
John "JOHNNY ROCKER" Hardwick (Drums/Vocals)
Todd "TIZZOD" Essex (Bass/Vocals)
EQUIPMENT
Full supply of professional sound, lighting and music that provides for a complete rock cover party band experience like no other! Please inquire about Cheap Date's complete list of equipment and stage layoout.
