ABOUT
THE BAND
Tony Blasting
I David Lloyd
I Bill Texido
Since 1989 BLEEDING HEARTS have been thrilling audiences around Western
New York and the Pennsylvania area. The band plays a unique blend of Classic
Rock from the ’60s & '70s, Retro Hits of The '80s, Alternative
Hits from the ’90s and Current Hits of Today - This has established BLEEDING
HEARTS as one of the most versatile and popular bands around. Also, one
of the most respected and well loved. They have one of the most diverse
and loyal following in all of New York State.
BLEEDING HEARTS concentrate mostly on dance/party songs, but are not afraid
to play the occasional ballad for those who want to get close. The group
is a highly polished and extremely professional trio. This band knows how
to have fun and has what it takes to captivate a crowd - much to the pleasure
of the audience who are usually yelling for more by night’s end. This is
quite a talented bunch, all three members switch instruments through- out
the night exploiting their versatility leaving a lasting impression. A
very charismatic band known for it’s dry and off beat humor and zany stage
antics.
The band has been nominated for numerous BUFFALO MUSIC AWARDS. They won
top Rock / Alternative group & top Group Vocals in 1996, top Group
Vocals in 1997. As well as best Classic Rock Band in 1995. David Lloyd
won for Pop Rock Drummer in 1991.
BLEEDING HEARTS have done many high profile gigs which include: 97 Rock
Ball Drop 2001, First Night Buffalo, Taste of Buffalo, Gateway Park, Erie
County Fair, Miss Buffalo Cruise, Dunn Tire Park, Holland Speedway, Buffalo
Convention Center, Italian Festival, E.C.C., N.C.C.C., Darien Lake, Statler
Hilton ( Bills Superbowl Party ), Buffalo Music Awards Show, just to name
a few.
The group plays numerous bars/ nightclubs, corporate functions, private
parties, country clubs, weddings, colleges, picnics, camp sites, ski resorts,
reunions, graduations, fund raisers, etc… you name it, they do it. The
have has also opened up for various national acts including The Guess Who,
Rick Derringer, Steppenwolf and The Outlaws.
In 1991 the group released a self-titled EP. It was recorded at Buffalo
legend Tommy Calandra's BCMK Studios with E.M. Brydalski engineering. The
songs were mixed by Ed Stone at Metal Works Studios in Missiscauga, Ont.
Ed Stone has worked with Triumph, Concrete Blonde, and a host of other
Canadian acts. The EP sold out both pressings, developed some record company
interests, but lost steam after the departure of original member
bassists & vocalist Bryan Berhalter.
1995 saw the release of the single " Be With Me" penned by Drummer&
Lead singer David Lloyd. The song was a crowd favorite and again,
sold out both pressings locally. This single has just had a second coming
so to speak, it was chosen to be on a compilation CD " No Hit Wonders"
Vol. #1. It was just released in November 2003 by Nocturnal Productions
on 80 A.D. Records. The collection features some of the greatests bands
of the 80's from Buffalo and Western New York: The Beez, Bleeding Hearts,
Alyn Syms Group, Actor, The Thirds, White Lies, Only Humem, Test, 805,
Fat Brat, Stiff Mitten, And more. To purchase it and for more details
go to www.80ad.4t.com. A portion
of the proceeds will benefit the Sisters Hospital Special Care Nursery.
So buy the CD and take a piece of the Bleeding Hearts home.
Last January 2003 Lloyd revamped the band adding season veterans Bill Texido
( guitar,vocals
& drums ) & Tony Blasting ( bass, keyboards & vocals ) both
formally of the Lance Diamond Band. They have brought new life and energy
as well as positive attitudes to the band. This has made a huge impact
on the group and it's audience. Don't be left out come experience BLEEDING
HEARTS live and you be the judge. |
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