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Damn Near Dead

Damn Near Dead

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5.0 
(8 reviews)
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Rock Band
  • Travels up to 120 miles
  • $500 and up
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DND Sampler - 16 songs in 10 minutes
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  • 2. Misty Mountain Hop
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Packed dance floor in North Beach' Maggie McGarry's

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Halloween at Abby Tavern

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At Abbey Tavern

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Jamming with SF Mayoral Candidate at Coit Tower

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Overview

Great rock-n-roll is Damn Near Dead!! DND is keeping it alive with their spot on, high energy covers of great songs from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's, through today. DND is a 5 piece band with 3 lead vocalists, enabling them to convincingly cover an amazing range of artists. Their vast but well honed song list enables them to create the right set list for most any venue or special occasion, and they really keep the dance floor busy. A truly professional PA system and modern stage lighting round out the package, and make Damn Near Dead a one stop entertainment solution for any size of venue or event. Book them today and the party is on!


8 Reviews

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Jack H. • November 11, 2018

Outstanding Band

Great people and outstanding musicians. We feel lucky to have found them, and we will hire Bob and his group again.

Thank you-
Lauren & Jack

Hired as:
1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment
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Kristin F. • December 23, 2016

Great band!

Damn Near Dead performed at my husband's birthday party. We had a great time, and I got a lot of compliments about the how great the band was. In addition, Bob and the rest of the band members were completely professional, taking care of all the setup and breakdown and making things just as easy as could be for me.

Hired as:
Classic Rock Band
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Kathy • September 28, 2015

For a good time call DND!

We had so much fun with DND playing at our party! The band members were all very talented musicians and vocalists...I would definitely call on them again for another party. My guests are still talking about what fun they had, and the blisters on my toes can attest to how their music really makes you want to get up and dance!

Hired as:
Dance Band, Rock Band
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Response from Damn Near Dead:

Kathy - We had a great time too, playing under the stars at your beautiful ranch. I think even the fireflies were dancing! Just say the word and we'll be back for more of your Petaluma hospitality. You and your husband really know how to throw a party!

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Ellen • July 16, 2014

Rockin' the Night Away!

Damn Near Dead deserves 10 out of 5 stars-they're that good! From day one, communication and planning was exceptional and eased my anxiousness for booking a band for my wedding. My husband and I are fans of rock-classic and alternative-and it was very important for us to have a band that was well rounded and provided enough "dancy" rock music for the reception. DND, with no hesitation, even took on learning the three most important songs for the wedding-Bride/Father, Groom/Mother, and Bride/Groom dances. Overall, a very down to earth group, whose love of performing exudes when playing for a crowd! We danced the night away! I heard nothing but fabulous and impressive remarks about Damn Near Dead and I hope they're damn near alive to play for our 50th wedding anniversary;)

Hired as:
Dance Band, Rock Band, Classic Rock Band
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Helene H. • June 14, 2014

Great band!

We had DND play at our home for our son and his fiancée's engagement party. The entire procedure from planning the event to the day of the event was great. Bob was professional and easy to work with. We were able to select specific songs from their extensive playlist and they offered to learn a couple of songs for our event which they performed perfectly! The band has a female vocalist, Jane, who is fantastic. We asked the band to learn a song where she was featured and it was magnificent! Every member of DND is incredibly talented. This band truly enjoys playing music!

Hired as:
Dance Band, Party Band, Rock Band
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Heather H. • March 11, 2014

Fantastic Performance!

Damn Near Dead is a fantastic band. Very professional, easy to work with, and great, energetic performers.

Hired as:
Classic Rock Band
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Neo • October 26, 2013

From Beatles to Divinyls

We came across DND at a street festival, and asked them to play a birthday party. They were great. They have a huge catalog. They totally worked with us on the song list and even learned a song for us with a week's notice. They totally entertained for a solid evening, then kept playing at the end because it was all just so much fun.

Hired as:
Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Party Band, Rock Band
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Joe C. • June 6, 2013

Great Band!

Timely, Professional and reliable. Great music.

Hired as:
Classic Rock Band

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Price Range: $500 and up

What to Expect

With 3 lead singers, a seriously professional sound system, and great players with great instruments and gear, a Damn Near Dead show is at a whole different level from your average bar band. Somewhat fanatical about their sound, the band always arrives early to set up and run a sound check to dial in the sound for the venue. Low current, cool and safe LED PAR stage lighting adds to the pro impression, and contributes to the party atmosphere.
Once it's show time, the band keeps up the pace with smooth but fast song transitions, keeping the dance floor busy with back to back dance music. The band usually plays 4 sets of around 50 minutes each, with three 10 minute breaks. They've been known to skip a break here or there when having too much fun to stop; particularly when the dance floor is full.
At the end of the night, the band is sensitive to the staff's desire to lock up and go home. Tear down and pack out is done as expediently as possible, leaving everything exactly as they found it. DND is often called back for repeat bookings , as club owners and event organizers find them easy to work with and always professional.

About

When you book DND, they will work with you to create the entertainment experience that you envision. From attire to song selection to lighting, the band is happy to help create the mood you're looking for. They've performed for North Beach and Richmond District nightclubs, whipping up the youngish SF weekend crowds, and have performed for yacht clubs, political events, charities, corporate holiday parties, and other special events. Whether performing for the t-shirt crowd or the black tie crowd, DND always delivers a class act and gets folks out on the dance floor having a time they'll remember.
Off the stage, you'll find working with DND a pleasant and professional experience. They can work with most budgets, and are primarily concerned with making your occasion a success, while having fun doing it.

Services Offered

Rock Band Classic Rock Band

Upcoming Booked Events

July 12, 2025 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm Birthday Party

Past Booked Events

November 10, 2018 • 8:30pm - 11:00pm Birthday Party
October 27, 2018 • 8:30pm - 11:55pm Stockton Sailing Club Halloween Party
September 15, 2018 • 2:45pm - 5:45pm Fair Oaks Chicken and Craft Beer Festival
February 11, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm HMB IDES Hall Crab Feed
December 17, 2016 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm Birthday (Adult)
October 29, 2016–October 30, 2016 • 8:00pm - 1:00am Yacht Club Halloween Party
November 07, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm HMB IDES Hall Dinner Dance
October 17, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Oktoberfest party, Modesto
September 26, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Private function, Petaluma,Ca
September 26, 2015–September 27, 2015 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm House Party

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Set List

Some of the songs DND performs :

All The Small Things - Blink-182
American Girl - Tom Petty
Any Way You Want It - Journey
Bodhisatva - Steely Dan
Boys Are Back In Town - Thin Lizzy
Brass In Pocket - Pretenders
China Grove - Doobie Brothers
Cinnamon Girl - Neil Young
Don't Change - INXS
Driven to Tears - Police
Everlong - Foo Fighters
Ex's & Oh's - Elle King
Get It On Bang A Gong - T-rex
Green River - Creedence Clearwater
Hard To Handle - Black Crows
Harvest Moon - Neil Young
Heartache Tonight - Eagles
Hella Good - No Doubt
I Melt With You - Modern English
It's My Life - No Doubt
Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy
Just What I Needed - Cars
Keep Your Hands To Yourself - Georgia Satellites
Let's Go - Cars
Listen To Her Heart - Tom Petty
Mary Jane's Last Dance - Tom Petty
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
Middle of the Road - The Pretenders
Mission Of Mercy - Motels
My Own Worst Enemy - Lit
One Thing Leads To Another - The Fix
One Way Or Another - Blondie
One Way Out - Allman Brothers
Only the Lonely - Motels
Pump It Up - Elvis Costello
Reelin In the Years - Steely Dan
Runnin Down a Dream - Tom Petty
Stone In Love - Journey
Stop Draggin My Heart Around - Stevie Nicks
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Surrender - Cheap Trick
Talk of the Town - The Pretenders
The Middle - Jimmy Eat World
Two Tickets to Paradise - Eddie Money
You May Be Right - Billy Joel
You Wreck Me - Tom Petty

Team

Jane Gong Keyboards, Percussion, and Lead Vocals
Stephen Dennison Drums, Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion, Lead Vocals
Bob Deacon Guitars, Keyboards, Drums, Percussion,Harmonica, Lead Vocals
Dave Shore Bass Guitar
Cisco Guitar and Vocals

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