Artist/Performer Details | Dezzie D and the STINGRAYZ |
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Stephen Done / Desley Done
Mobile: 0424 180 783 / 0412 310 893
Email: [email protected]
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Dezzie D and the STINGRAYZ
Rhythm & Blues
 Dez Done – Lead Vocal
 Shaun Ballagh – Saxophone / Flute / Vocal
 Harvey – Lead Guitar / Vocal
 Greg Baikaloff – Percussion
 Grant Watson – Bass Guitar / Vocal
 Stephen Done – Management / Sound Tech
Dezzie D and the Stingrayz provides a thrilling experience which will guarantee a
journey of pure bliss as they take you back to the 40's and 50's of class, sass and
provocative tunes that have shaped the music industry, “the era of Rhythm &
Blues”
Welcome to…….Dezzie D and the STINGRAYZ
This unique Rhythm & Blues outfit has seen them perform at Festivals such as
Blues on Broadbeach, Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Fest and the Bayside Blues
Festival. Performing also at RSLs, Sports Clubs and local venues, they have quickly
become one of the hottest Rhythm & Blues Bands in South East Queensland
entertaining audiences with their renditions of unforgettable 40s and 50s style of
music that has revolutionized the industry. Dezzie D and the STINGRAYZ on stage
presence and musical professionalism captures the audiences’ imagination which
takes them on a journey of pure bliss and the uncontrollable urge to hit the dance
floor. "a performance showcase not to be missed"
The Band
Desley Done – Lead Vocal
"Desley Done is definitely a rising star in the East Coast blues scene. She has been
around for several years performing in professional bands such as Blonde on Blue and
Little Kitty Big Meow. She has performed at Sunshine Coast Blues Festival and
Broadbeach Blues Festival and is gradually becoming known as “Queensland’s Queen
of Blues”.
Dez has a big smile, a big personality, a big voice and has a great vibe on stage. Dez
delivers her repertoire with sass and energy and really loves imparting her love for the
music and sharing her passion with the audience. She draws her inspiration from such
artists as Etta James, Koko Taylor, Ruth Brown, Little Willie John and many other
artists from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.
“Harvey” – Lead Guitar / Vocal
As a journeyman guitarist, Harvey drew influences from the likes of Jimmie Reed,
Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters and Lightning Hopkins and formed his
first blues band at 19 in London. He scored shows supporting Steve Marriott and
toured Europe and the UK with Dino Baptiste but in 1998 Australia beckoned, and
Harvey threw himself into its thriving blues scene. His impeccably tasteful and
dynamic guitar-playing complemented acts like Big Kitty And The Scaredy Cats,
Steppin' Out and Mama Voodoo and an album co-written with Cath Butler earned him
two Chain Awards in 2010.
Grant Watson – Bass Guitar
Grant has played most of the blues festivals on Australia’s east coast including
Broadbeach Blues Festival, Brisbane Blues Festival, Queensland Festival of the Blues,
Sunshine Coast Blues Festival, Sydney Blues Festival, and the Australian Blues Music
Festival. Now part of a new engine room, Grant is totally enjoying the cool old school
Rhythm & Blues grooves Dezzie D and the Stingrayz are famous for.
Greg Baikaloff – Percussion
Greg began his professional playing career way back in the early eighties in the height
of the pub rock era, with Gold Coast covers bands "Plan B" and "Bob and the Hawks."
As a young drummer, Greg was Inspired by groups like Led Zeppelin and the Rolling
Stones, not knowing at the time that the music that profoundly moved him was a
merely a white, electric interpretation of the blues, originally created by Afro
American musicians from the deep south of the USA - an imitation of sorts.
Since then Greg has been on a life-long quest to go directly to the source, to find the
real blues - raw, unpolished, passionate, expressive - and to try to reproduce authentic
rhythms, true to the cause. He has matured into a player whose style could be
described as minimalist, yet expressive and always played from the heart.
Shaun Ballagh – Saxophone / Vocal / Flute
Shaun began his journey in music in 1986-1993. He was a member of the Australian
Army Band during these years and gained experience with a variety of instruments
including Alto, Tenor & Baritone Sax and also clarinet, flute and voice. From 1993 to
1998 Shaun was a music teacher with some of his students performing professionally
today.
From 2001-2004 Shaun studied a Bachelor of Music (Jazz) under the tuition of Tony
Hobbs and studied his degree at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. He has had
experience working in shows, recording studios and Blues bands. Throughout his
musical career he has been influenced by artists as contrasting as Charlie Parker, B.B
King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and David Sanborn which has contributed to Shaun’s
diversity as a musician.
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Performer Insurance: Duck for
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($20,000,000 liability)
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SET LIST:
3 x 45 minute set
or
1 x 45-90 minute set
Subject to change
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http://www.dezziedandthestingrayz.com/index.html
https://www.facebook.com/DezzieDAndTheStingrayz
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 Able to provide own Backline/Sound if required or supplied by festival.
 Drum Kit, Bass Amp only required. Guitar Amp provided by musician.
 Minimum Space requirement: 5mtr x 4mtr
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 ABN: 2586 1541 064 BSB: 124-001 ACCOUNT: 21392546
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 3 x 45 min Sets: Venue / Club / RSL Performance – POA**
 Corporate / Private Function / Special Events / Festivals – POA**
**Subject to: Flights, Transfers, Accommodation, Availability etc.
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Boneyard (instrumental)
Walking Blues
Sweet Nothing
I Wanna Do More
5, 10, 15
The Fish
My Nerves
I’d Rather Go Blind
The Queen
Sugar In my Bowl
I’ll Go Crazy
Voodoo Woman
SharkTown
Wang Dang Doodle
As Long as I’m Movin’
Work Song
At Last
I’m Shakin’
Bang Bang
Boom Boom
Turtle Blues
Sweet Baby of Mine
Natural Ball
Shake Your Moneymaker
Drill Drill
You Can Have My Husband
Born in Chicago
Messin With The Kid
and many more…….
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Previous Venues / Festival Performances - References
Blues on Broadbeach
Coorparoo RSL
Bearded Dragon Tamborine
Manly Hotel
Brisbane Lions Sports Club
Brothers Leagues Club
Private Functions
Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Festival
Royal Mail Goodna
Morrison Hotel W’Gabba
Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall
Redlands RSL
Kookaburra Queen Blues Cruise
Corporate Functions
Bayside Blues Festival
Beaudesert RSL
Boundary Hotel West End
Coolum Bowls Club
Stars Club Loganholme
Lock N Load West End
Weddings/Events