DB: Playing something that you dont feel in your heart, because it shows on stage. It was just awesome. I was a 70s kid. The concert is part of a weekend event today and Saturday with more bands and lots of barbecue. Biela has been playing since age 16, finding herself on the same bill as Etta James, Chuck Berry,The Beach Boys, The Allman Brothers, and Buddy Guy. Tunes such as "Me and Bobby McGee" with Biela doing a dead-on Janis Joplin start out relatively hushed and then build and build until the sound finally explodes. Her first band after high school, called Sugar, played hotels and wore matching gold spandex, she recalls. And there is lots of music here. DB: The people are really fun. "It's that energy. I set up all the wires, all the lights. And in the 1990s she and Coleman toured together in the Rhythm and Blues All Stars. Sometimes you just want to go back to your roots, you know? Some come and go and she has also added several new players in the last few years, including two brothers from Virginia Beach who are both in their early 20s one of them named Robert Morris after the legendary blues guitarist Robert Johnson. Plus they have their usual bar gigs at places as far-flung as Doc Ford's and Pinchers in Fort Myers Beach, The Joint in Cape Coral, Hurricane Charley's in Punta Gorda, and of course, Bert's Bar in Matlacha. "I just joined their band and changed their name," says Biela, 49, of Pine Island. GoTonight - Deb & The Dynamics - Band Info and Upcoming Events Tonight Tomorrow Future Streaming Venues Artists More. Or: "We're an easy listening band. EW: Do you dream? (She sings a couple of lines at low volume: I learned the truth at 17/ That love was meant for beauty queens). check out our schedule and Photos of the band and our fans! Go To The Arts & Entertainment News Section. One thing is for certain:Deb & the Dynamicsare ready for a party when they arrive on the lakefor the second annual Chautauqua Gran Fondo event on Saturday, August 27, located at Webbs Captains Table in Mayville, NY. Florida Weekly Staff A year later, she was singing onstage with local band The Blues Messengers and then forming her own band (the all-female act Sugar). DB: Yes. As time went by, she kept adding people to the lineup. There she learned the art of performing on the big stage by opening up for acts like The Beach Boys and Chuck Berry in front of thousands of people for five years she called Virginia home until moving to Florida in 2000. Making the trek all the way up north to Chautauqua Lake, Deb Biela, can't be more excited about this adventure. DB: I think theyre both the same: The Party. Ms. Biela remembers her stage fright when they landed an opening act gig for the hit London band Emerson, Lake & Palmer at a huge coliseum only their second live performance as a band. Their Fan base ranges from age twenty to eig. The members of this band have a lot of heart. Johnson's heard every excuse in the book from bands "I'm hung over from last night" is a popular one but Biela has missed only one gig in the 11 years she's played at Bert's Bar. They have a terrific chemistry and some impeccable musicianship. Add New Band; Add New Venue; Member Login; View My Page; Add Show; Logout; Search. EW: What have you been listening to lately, anything good? EW: Whats an average working day for you like? Upcoming album: Deb and the Dynamics mostly plays cover songs, but they've been working on an album of original songs since last summer. Hi Deb We will be in the Fort Myers are from Feb 18 thru Feb 24 I see only one show posted feb 18 in B/Spgs are any other shows scheduled for that week? But most of those acts had deep roots in the blues a music Biela still adores. Newt Coles band Newt and the Salamanders opened for the Average White Band. Before joining Deb & The Dynamics five years ago, Hulgas worked in three different bands to make ends meet. @debandthedynamics.net EVAN WILLIAMS / FLORIDA WEEKLKY. King. I have a retired doctor neighbor who plays harmonica at a very high level. After relocating to Matlacha, Pine Islanders came to know Newt and Graham as "The Palmtones", following the considerable impact they had in. I call myself a domestic rock star. "Let's play the blues!". Hes been with us since he was 28; hes 40 years old. TheDynamics are made up of Biela (bass), Dan Keady (guitar), Don Hulgas (saxophone,percussion), Newt Cole (saxophone, percussion), Michael Baer (keyboard), Matthew Rongstad(saxophone, flute), and Willie Miller (drums). ". DB: Stay true to the music and dont sell out. Events - RUSTYS CAPE CORAL It's like New Orleans! Biela who got married in November and changed her last name from Salyer fell in love with the blues when she was 15 in Waterbury. Their style ranges from classic r&b, soul, rock, blues, jazz & 70s dance. Currently seeking: Drums. Please "Like" and "Share" our Facebook page to help spread the word! Hehas been playing blues locally withTheCobalt Blues Bandfor 8 years, and with well known musicians, such asharmonica all-star "Shakey Ray" Diaz and bottle slide guitar virtuoso the legendary "Beer Bottle Bobby" Nickeson. GoTonightSM & WhereWillWeGoTonightSM are service marks of GoTonight, LLC "She started playing, and the rest is history.". Event produced by Chautauqua Region Music Alliance - CRMA. Who: Deb & the Dynamics Genre: Blues mixed with rock, country, soul and other genres Formed: 2003 Members: Deb Biela (bass), Dan Keady (guitar), Don Hulgas (baritone sax), Newt Cole. "In all the gin joints in all the world, she's gotta walk into mine," Johnson says and laughs. Any time we get a chance to take a road trip were all on it, Biela said. "Any time we get a chance to take a road trip we're all on it, Biela said. It kind of feels meant to be.. DB: I think my friends and family, my husband for sure, marrying my husband. check out our schedule and Photos of the band and our fans! Book DEB \u0026 THE DYNAMICS for your next event! He has been with the Dynamics for 11 years. At the age of 18 she left for the road and traveled in a show band that took her from Maine to Texas in a Chevy van packed with the gear, she and four woman. But this one, I go, honey I had a dream that you told me that the worst mistake you ever made was marrying me.. Their style ranges from Classic R&B, Soul, Rock, Blues, Jazz 70s Funk as well as Popular Dance Music. 483 talking about this. $5 COVER Advertisement Where is it happening? Her next project combined her and guitarist Deborah Coleman from "MOXXIE" in a power trio named, "Mis' Behaven" a group that set the audience's on fire, winning showcases for major labels and opening for acts like Delbert McClinton and KoKo Taylor. This band would find itself sharing the bill with the Beach Boys, the Spinners, Huey Lewis and The News, and Percy Sledge. Debra Biela of Deb & the Dynamics at Sonic Recording Studio in Cape Coral. Their style ranges from . I think its just the raw good talent that you have. Ill go back to Italy anytime. DMCA NoticesNewspaper web site content management software and services, After 17 years, Deb & the Dynamics are still Rockin Southwest Florida. DEB AND THE DYNAMICS GO BACK TO THE ROOTS OF THE BLUES ROCK IN ROLL SOUL MOTOWN R&B AND PUT THEIR OWN STYLE TO IT. (You can find a complete schedule of gigs on their website, www.Debandthe- Dynamics.net). A lot of band members have come and gone since then, but Biela has always been the driving force and band leader. If someone sits in with The Dynamics and strikes sparks, she's been known to hire them on the spot. King and Muddy Waters sing, they really mean it.". She credits her hard working ethics to her one hundred percent Italian heritage, thats what really keeps her and the band rocking for the past eleven years. All Rights Reserved. Ms. Biela lived in Virginia Beach, Va., for four years prior to moving her home base to Florida in 2000. It has become one of the regions most popular live acts with its blend of rock, soul, blues, funk and R&B hits. Deb & The Dynamics live at Castaways on Fort Myers Beach, Florida Atticchat1 377 subscribers 4.7K views 12 years ago DEB & The DYNAMICS performing live at Castaways, Fort Myers Beach, Lee. Ive been trying to listen to a little more jazz music. Yet she never really left the road, if the road is life as a working musician. On a Tuesday afternoon in early March, I met her at Sonic Recording Studio in Cape Coral, where the Dynamics rehearse, for a few questions and to make some photographs. Deb & the Dynamics always bring excitement and energy to every performance! Looking forward to hearing your band and this is our only window of opportunity this winter, FW needs to do an article on Kevin Barry ", Genre: Blues mixed with rock, country, soul and other genres. They are currently collaborating on orginal songs for an upcoming CD project. to the carefully selected song list that showcases all members, keeping the audience entertained throughout the show. Deb and the dynamics band members wikipedia. Info: 398-8740 or visit PinchersCrabShack.com, What: Fundraiser Concert for the Center for the Performing Arts, Where: The Hinman Auditorium at the Bonita Springs Center for the Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road S.E., Bonita Springs, Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. While sitting in with another group on the same bill as Deb & the Dynamics, Rick first heard the band and fell head over heals for their sound. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. www.bonitablues.com/, Your email address will not be published. Harnessing a big, full sound, the Dynamics are tight and soulful on stage, with the shimmering excitement of brass and showmanship. After four years of traveling she left the road and made Virginia Beach her home where she was a part of an eight piece band called the Rhythm and Blues All Stars. Jim "Chicky" Deptula was my drummer in earlier bands and could play well had great hair but was a . The lineup is as follows: Originally from Conneticut Deb has played in several hi-profile bands. I felt so privileged. On their second gig, they opened for rock legends, "Emmerson Lake & Palmer" at the Hampton Coliseum. Deb Biela says with a grin. All five members play many different instruments and all of them compose music as well. We include a link to your profile in band openings, to build trust with musicians and help them decide if they will be a good fit. So she joined The Palm Tones, and soon she'd taken over as band leader, added more musicians and changed the group's name to Deb & The Dynamics. He is on lead guitar, vocals and harmonica. Database name: GoTonight2020, I try to pick music that makes you feel good and makes people want to dance. GoBooking with Sheree Talent Agency, 2023 - GoTonight - Helping You Find Local Live Music. By This seven-piece soulful band has been heating up stages in Southwest Florida since 2004. He has also been featured with formidable local acts like The Mambo Brothers, The Juice, Danny Sheppard, & Cleanhead. I believe in angels. And almost everyone sings. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. 4.1K views 10 years ago http://debandthedynamics.net/index2.html Deb & The Dynamics have been entertaining Southwest Florida for the past ten years. I dont think I could ever replace him. "The room is just filled with vibes," says Johnson of Bert's Bar. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. After getting off the road in 2004 Deb started her own band Deb & the Dynamics eleven years later they are still voted best local band every year and are known as the hardest working band in southwest Florida Deb surrounds herself with class act musicians and is proud to be a part of the dynamics. The song menu is varied from 60's surf music throug. Hes very talented at blues, rock and everything else. More about the band: debandthedynamics.net, Where: Tin City, 1200 Fifth Avenue South, Naples. In the mid 1980s, she formed and became lead singer of an all-original girl band called Moxxie with the late Deborah Coleman, an acclaimed blues guitarist with seven albums to her name, according to Wikipedia. MOST OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BAND HAVE TRAVELED WITH MAGER GROUPS, HAD RECORD CONTRACTS AND OR TRAVELED THE WORLD LEARNING THE SKILLS OF ENTERTAINING FROM THE GREAT ARTISTS THAT INFLUENCED THEM.THIS BAND IS LOVED BY ALL AGES . DEBRA BIELA BEGAN forming bands in her parents basement in Waterbury, Conn. an hour and a half north of New York City at age 11 or 12. Sax player Hulgas sets the mood every night by introducing the band with a wink and a smile: "We're Deb & The Dynamics, and we're a Justin Beiber cover band." 242 talking about this. Debra Biela with Deb & the Dynamics bandmates, from left: Michael Baer, Dylan Young, Thomas Morris and Robert Morris, at Sonic Recording Studio in Cape Coral. For the country club settings, they have an option of having a jazz duo with sax and keyboards as well as a full band dinner set followed by party dance music. They also recorded two albums: Livin on Love (2001) was produced by the legendary Jim Gaines in Memphis, Tenn. And Soul Be It (2002) was recorded live in Chico, Calif. Deb & the Dynamics has become one of the regions most popular live acts with a blend of rock, soul, blues, funk and R&B hits. Hes got the vocals and the playing ability. The band consists of seven artists that bring an individuality to the carefully selected song list that showcases all members, keeping the audience entertained throughout the show. With a growing popularity for corporate parties and are a favorite for most all the surrounding country clubs in south west Florida. Hi Deb: Im Richard from Town and River in Ft Myers. But definitely the boating. DEB & THE DYNAMICS ARE THE REAL DEAL. And Biela says she's going to do what she can to keep the band chugging along for years to come. To ensure only genuine musicians and bands are creating and applying to band openings. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Click Here for Our Offices: This dynamic seven-piece soulful band plays off of the crowd, and enjoys the spontaneity of theperformance. Deb and the Dynamics: Band in Matlacha, Florida.