Derek Irving and His Combo

I'll provide great straight forward communication with clear accurate details.

I believe and have seen that our sound can appeal to wide musical tastes. We have *always* been able to keep a crowd interested in our sound, show, and vibe. The band image is appealing and the overall band volume is not overwhelming. The band is very danceable.

The band is professional, we show up on time, perform per contract and we're flexible to meet your needs.

The band is laden with throwback influences, faithful replications, and generic conformity, but there’s a sense of raging urgency—a distinctly contemporary urgency—that refuses such easy classification. The group’s influences are easy to pinpoint—Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Carl Perkins et al.—but the group also recalls Freddie King, Bo Diddley, Link Wray and 50's rockabilly. People will fill the floor with the constant moving and sliding of dancing shoes!

Prior to starting his own band, Derek spent 5 years with Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88s. Derek has also played guitar with Doyle Bramhall II, Charlie Musslewhite, Mark Hummel, Earl King and Johnny Adams.

The band can setup in almost any situation. We need minimum two power cords (outlets) but prefer 4-8 outlets. If the event can provide sound that would be preferred, but we are able to bring our own smaller sound system.