Formed in the Appalachian foothills in
2011, The D-Rays draw from a wide number of garage/surf/punk influences
to deliver their own brand of stripped down, dirty, original
instrumental rock. No Walk Don’t Run or Miserlou here, this is something
different.
Driven by bass player Missy Pence and drummer Maceo
Gabbard, The D-Rays’ live show reflects the short attention span of
guitarist Erick Coleman. Onstage, the band gets right down to business-
their alcohol-fueled set features original tunes that rarely break the
two minute mark. The result is a fast moving show centered around a
powerhouse rhythm section and reverb-soaked guitar.
Featuring
former members of Kill Surf City, Geraldine, and The Queers, the band
has performed noteworthy sets at the Nelsonville Music Festival, Los
Punk Rods Greaserama, and Blackout Booking’s BlackoutFest. The D-Rays
have also shared the stage with a number of road veterans including
Southern Culture on the Skids, Deke Dickerson, White Mystery, Bill
Kirchen, Man Man, the Supersuckers and more.
Whether opening
or headlining, The D-rays waste no time ripping through a tight,
energetic set with tunes that will bounce around in your head days
after.
The surf band The D Rays played a set at the Nelsonville Music Festival by the newly build skateboard ram. The idea of the ram is for the band to play surf music as skateboarders enjoy themselves.
