Duchess Di And The Distractions

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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Saturday, May 14, 2011
  • 9:30PM - 12 Grapes
  • Peekskill , NY
  • Saturday, December 19, 2009
  • 9:30PM - The Post, 599 Boston Post Rd, 914-835-7746
  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • Saturday, November 21, 2009
  • 9:30PM - The Post, 599 Boston Post Rd, 914-835-7746
  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • Saturday, October 17, 2009
  • 9:30PM - The Post, 599 Boston Post Rd, 914-835-7746
  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • Saturday, October 10, 2009
  • 12:00PM - 12 Grapes Music and Wine Bar, 12 Division St. 914-737-6624
  • Peekskill , NY
  • Saturday, September 19, 2009
  • 9:30PM - The Post, 599 Boston Post Rd, 914-835-7746
  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • Saturday, August 15, 2009
  • 9:30PM - The Post, 599 Boston Post Rd, 914-835-7746
  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • Saturday, August 01, 2009
  • 9:30PM - 12 Grapes Music and Wine Bar, 12 Division St. 914-737-6624
  • Peekskill , NY
  • Saturday, July 18, 2009
  • 9:30PM - The Post, 599 Boston Post Rd, 914-835-7746
  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • Saturday, June 20, 2009
  • 9:30PM - The Post, 599 Boston Post Rd, 914-835-7746
  • Mamaroneck, NY
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Location:
Irvington, New York
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Irvington.
Pay Range:
$1000-$10000 per event
Member Since:
2008
Primary Category:
Swing Band
Additional Categories:
30s Band, 40s Band, 50s Band, 60s Band, Big Band, Blues Band, Wedding Band
Influences:
Ruth Brown, Dinah Washington, Louis Jordan, and Louis Prima

Group Members

  • diane Cricchio - Vocal, Band Leader
  • Eddie Crucy - Drums
  • Elliot Bear - Piano
  • Mike Garner - Bass, guitar, drums,
  • Dave McDowell - Saxaphone, tenor, soprano
  • Steve Gottleib - Saxaphone, tenor, barri
  • John Hahn - Trombone
  • Hank DeCora - Guitar

Description

DUCHESS DI and the DISTRACTIONS, RISQUE BLUES JUMP AND SWING. 7 – 8 PIECES’S FEATURING A CLASSIC HORN SECTION. Duchess and the Distractions capture a bygone era with their hip blend of Risqué blues, jump and swing, Bringing the fabulous 40's back. Fans of American roots music like Swing, rockabilly and early rock and roll have been thrilled to discover this new band. Their repertoire from the 40's and 50's include cover by artists such as Ruth Brown, Dinah Washington, Louis Jordan, and Louis Prima; these guys are Dillinger. Duchess Di and the Distractions were a featured act in the Peekskill Jazz and blues Festival this summer.

Song List

  • 5-10-15 hours - Ruth Brown
  • Anit That Just Like a Woman - Louis Prima
  • As Long as Im moving - Ruth Brown
  • Autum Leaves - Diana Krall
  • Baby baby all the time - Nat king cole trio
  • Baby Get Lost - Dinah Washington
  • Blow Top Blues - Dinah Washington
  • Blue Light Boogie - Louis Jordan
  • Caladonia - Louis Jordan
  • Daddy Daddy - Ruth Brown
  • Early in the Morning - Louis Prima
  • Gigolo - Louis Prima
  • I want you to be my baby - Louis Prima
  • I'll Wait For You - Ruth Brown
  • Jump Jive and Wail - louis prima
  • Knock Me a Kiss - Louis Jordan
  • Let the Good Times Roll - Louis Jordan
  • Long John Blues - Dinah Wasington
  • Mama He Treats your Daughter Mean - Ruth Brown
  • Mr Five by Five - Ella Mae Morse
  • Mr Thrill/ My daddy's got a long Cadilac
  • My Funny Valentine
  • Route 66
  • Saturday night fish fry - Louis Jordan
  • She Loves My Automobile
  • Shine On ( Big Bright Moon) - Ruth Brown
  • Tear Drops From My Eyes - Ruth Brown
  • Twisted - Joani Mitvhell
  • What Can I say After I say I'm Sorry - Dinah Washington
  • Wild Wild Young men - Ruth Brown
  • THEM THERE EYES - BILLY HOLIDAY
  • BUMP BOUNCE BOOGIE

Available For:

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings...and more.

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