PLAYDEAD _EPK
NEWS
“PlayDead embody the spirit of the Grateful Dead, less with theater and imitation, more with improvisation and passionate risk-taking, inviting the listener to hear the music anew.”
DETAILS
Based in Lawrence, KS
Founded in 2014
Grateful Dead Tribute
Label/Production: Daybreak Recording Company
WE ARE
Brad Boerger – Guitar/Vocals
Joe Comparato – Bass/Vocals
David Cunningham - Drums/Perc
Michael Hamm - Guitar/Vocals
Bradford Hoopes - Keyboards/Vocals
Kelly White - Drums/Perc
Bio
PlayDead bursts with bluesy fire, funky abandon and mesmerizing mindmeld, aiming to inject energy into the music scene and compelling audiences to listen, dance and tell their friends!
"PlayDead is comprised of educators and innovators, engineers and artists, allowing for the full expression of their uniquely Midwestern vision."
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"PlayDead utilize turn-on-a-dime dynamics, orchestrating the music like a chamber ensemble, hitting the magical sweet spot with Midwestern sincerity and occasional rough-and-tumble ferocity, necessary along the wild ride."
REPRESENTATION
Production:
Daybreak Recording/Joe Comparato
785.218.2578
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Booking:
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Matt Dolliver
matt@looseleaftalentagency.com 774.227.1265
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Freddie Francis
AME Entertainment
816.590.8740
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PlayDead’s collective ensemble playing highlights “the sum is greater than the parts” aesthetic and entices audiences with vigorous workouts of one of the greatest songbooks in the history of music!
MUSIC
"PlayDead bursts with bluesy fire, funky abandon and mesmerizing mindmeld, aiming to inject energy into the music scene and compelling audiences to listen, dance and tell their friends!"
