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dada @ Rams Head
August 23 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$41.14
Since the release of dada’s groundbreaking 1992 debut “Puzzle”, the trio has created an array of songs. They boast progressive rock musicianship, dazzling vocal harmonies, and melodic power pop layered with experimental rock impulses. Adding to the trio’s groundbreaking line of attack are the marathon-length shows. These shows deliver on the promise that every performance is the only one of its kind.
Three decades after the Los Angeles band embarked on its singular journey, singer and guitarist Michael Gurley, singer and bassist Joie Calio, and drummer Phil Leavitt are celebrating dada’s 30th anniversary.
The History of dada
After releasing Puzzle in 1992, it didn’t take long for the band’s sonic imprint to find an audience. The album’s first single, “Dizz Knee Land”, found widespread airplay on alternative and mainstream rock outlets. They cracked the top five on the Modern Rock Single’s chart and pushed the album’s sales to over 1,000,000 worldwide. In addition, the band was soon touring around the globe, opening for the celebrated likes of Crowded House, Depeche Mode, and Sting.
The band “dada” was founded when Gurley and Calio began writing songs and performing as an acoustic duo in the late ‘80s. However, from the beginning, their approach was unique. They stood out amidst the onslaught of ‘90s bands featuring lead singers and mostly generic backing bands.
This group has gone on to create a magnificent discography featuring a half-dozen full-length albums and an EP. The trio has also issued a number of solo efforts and offshoot projects along the way. These explore a range of styles including folk, blues, jazz, and rock.
All long-time and new fans of dada have one thing in common: they are passionate about the band and have a deep connection with its three members.
Three decades after the Los Angeles band embarked on its singular journey, Michael Gurley, Joie Calio, and Phil Leavitt are celebrating dada’s continuing legacy.
This show is at Rams Head On Stage and doors open at 7:00 pm. Buy tickets here.
