ABOUT THE
BAND
Matt Geltz
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)
formally of the Lance Diamond Band &
Matt Geltz (bass, keyboards & vocals). 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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