The Real Thang
A Musical Trip Through the 60s 70s & 80s
Saturday, June 24th, 2023 - Slow Hand BBQ
601 Main St, Martinez, CA We play 3 pm - 6 pm
Thursday, June 29th, 2023 - Lucca's Bar & Grill
439 1st St, Benicia, CA We play 6:30 pm - 9 pm
Friday, June 30th, 2023 - WiseGirl Ristorante
1932 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA We play 6:30 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, July 15th, 2023 - Casa Orozco - Dublin
7995 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA We play 6 pm - 9 pm
Friday, August 18th, 2023 - Vinnie's Bar & Grill
2045 Mt Diablo St, Concord, CA We play 8 pm - 11 pm
PAST GIGS as DrD & The Real Thang
City of Oakley - Friday Nite Bites (as the Real Thang) - Oakley CA
Slow Hand BBQ - Martinez CA
Loaves & Fishes Fundraiser - Blackhawk
Bike the Bridges Benefiting Special Olympics - Benicia CA (as The Real Thang)
Orinda Community Park Summer Concert Series - Orinda CA (as The Real Thang)
Casa Orozco - Livermore (as The Real Thang)
Casa Orozco - Dublin CA (as the Real Thang)
Monica's - Livermore CA (as The Real Thang)
Monica's Riverview - Antioch CA (as The Real Thang)
Firehouse Bar & Grill - Martinez CA (as The Real Thang)
City of Dublin Farmers Market Concert Series - Dublin CA
Pleasant Hill Art, Wine and Music Festival - Pleasant Hill CA
Lafayette Rock the Plaza Concert Series - Lafayette CA
Thursday Night Martinez Main Street Live - Martinez CA
Pleasant Hill Blues & Brews Festival - Pleasant Hill CA
21st Amendment Brewery 21st Anniversary - San Leandro CA
Half Moon Bay Concert in the Park - Half Moon Bay CA
Murrieta's Well Winery - Livermore, CA
Pacific Commons Concert Series - Fremont CA
Zinning for the North Bay Benefit for the North Bay fire victims - Pleasant Hill
Vinnie's Bar & Grill - Concord CA
4th of July Family in the Park - Pleasant Hill, CA
INC 82 Brewing - Dublin CA
Walnut Festival - Walnut Creek, CA
Napa City Lights - Napa CA
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts - Palo Alto CA
CoCo County Wine Company - Brentwood CA
Monaghans on the Hill - Oakland CA
LaFuente Mexiacan Restaurant - Brentwood CA
Friday's on the Main - Martinez CA
Armando's in Martinez - Martinez CA
Providence Bar & Grill - Oakley CA
The Greenery Sports Bar - Walnut Creek CA
WiseGirl Italian Restaurant - Pleasant Hill CA
Lilly Mac's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Sunnyvale
Rellik Tavern - Benicia CA
El Sacramonte - Livermore CA
Handles GastroPub - Pleasanton CA
Dublin Sports Pub - Dublin CA
AIDS Lifecycle Fundraising Event - Dublin CA
Cancer Relay for Life - El Cerrito CA
San Joaquin Yacht Club - Bethel Island CA
AASK Chili Cook-Off Benefit - Oakland CA
La Estrellita Cafe - Oakland CA
Neptune Beach Community Celebration - Alameda CA
BLU 42 Sprots Bar & Grille - Walnut Creek CA
TESTIMONIALS - (Formerly known as DrD)
Brentwood's Co. Co. County Wine Company - Co.Co. County Wine Company has had the recent privilege of being entertained by the amazing Dr. "D" Band. Wow, what a talented group of peeps. They play all the best tunes from all the best bands. Want to hear some cool stuff that no one else plays? Hire this group for your establishment. Becky Bloomfield Owner (925) 783-0050 ."
Dales Diner (Facebook) - "Well last Night Rays had a taste of real Music Lead Singer has a voice not heard for sometime in this Venue.Harmonies perfect...Guitarist Bass and Drums excellent...Covers were not A typical... Dale's Diner salutes them...Killer"
Robin Summers Mitchell (Facebook) - "The dr D Band played at my 62nd Birthday Party here at Nu-Rays on March 14th, they have a website and a free Mp3 Song sampler there. Deborah's voice is awesome along with the Multi-Talented Bands Background in Rock, R & B, Blues...they work the crowd with great Energy and are respectful, LGBTQQ friendly and make a great band for almost Any Event...personalizing by adding announcements and humor to the Show...I am definable Fan....Thank You all."
Liz Benson (Facebook) - "YAY, D...you guys sound great...soooo, when's the Big Island gig?"
Anne Jones (Facebook) - "WOW"
Michael Jesse - DrD has a great sound. We visited the band and people kept coming in and nobody left. Lots of classical rock and music that made me smile and remember the good times. If you like good ole' rock music with a beat you'll enjoy an evening listening and dancing to drD.
Pamela Matthews (Facebook) - "You guys rocked Saturday night!! I was there, so I can attest. Looking forward to next time! Oh, and remember to get your La Grange on."
Dale Clark (Facebook) - "You and your Band earned it Rikk Casavecchia was just going to come down to see you for a Minute...The music made me stay ,-) that doesn't happen often I'm spoiled...Thank you"
Kevin Kroner (Facebook) - "Last night I had a chance to hear the upcoming dr D demo coming out soon. This is one KICK-ASS group - Great vocals, virtuoso guitar, tight rhythm section and and really inspired cover arrangements of tunes you'll remember but don't get overplayed. They are so good I recommend you go see them before you have to start shelling out big bucks for the type of venues they'll soon be playing!"
Cathrine Lucca (Facebook) - "Hubby and I spent some time tonight listening to a friend play in "The dr D Band". Dan Hertlein it was really good to see you again. The music was fun, and as always, you look great. Loved hearing you sing and play one of your many drum sets! Hubby and I will come out and see you again soon and stay much longer. We need to get our dancing shoes on."
Dora Lopes (Satisifed Customer) - "I have been wanting to tell you that our friends really loved your band. One our friends likes to listen to local bands and he said you were the best he has heard in a long time.You guys really were fantastic. All of you are so very talented. Thanks again."