The Real Thang Band, formerly known as the DrD Band, is a six piece band that plays Funk, R&B and Rock and basically anything that will get you going. The Real Thang is based out the San Francisco Bay Area and is comprised of six seasoned musicians.
The Real Thang Band covers songs by Chaka Kahn and Rufas, Aretha Franklin, Heart, Santana, Toto, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Sly & the Family Stone, The Spinners, Tears for Fears and many others. But bottom line, they want you to dance and have a great time!
The Real Thang played at our fundraiser and they were amazing! The are great musicians and the vocals are fantastic! Definitely recommend to keep the crowd going!
Response from The Real Thang:
Thank you Lynette. You guys made it easy and we felt welcomed and appreciated. Thank you again and we hope you think of us in the future.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Excellent musicianship and showmanship. All the players have well over 30 years playing experience.
The Real Thang Band, formerly known as the DrD Band, is a six piece band that plays Funk, R&B and Rock and basically anything that will get you going. The Real Thang is based out the San Francisco Bay Area and is comprised of six seasoned musicians.
The Real Thang Band covers songs by Chaka Kahn and Rufas, Aretha Franklin, Heart, Santana, Toto, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Sly & the Family Stone, Steely Dan and many others. But bottom line, they want you to dance and have a great time!
drD provides a complete sound and lighting system.
| March 25, 2023 • 8:00pm - 10:30pm | Fundraiser |
Crossroads – Cream
Just Got Paid - ZZ Top/Eric Gales
Life in the Fast Lane - Eagles
Walk This Way - Aerosmith
Train Kept a Rollin - Aerosmith
Chain of Fools - Aretha Frankin
The Ocean – Led Zeppelin
Dancing Days – Led Zeppelin
Rock & Roll – Led Zeppelin
Cissy Strut – Meters/Oz Noy
All Along the Watchtower – Jimi Hendrix/Mahogany Rush
Lump - Presidents of the USA
I Don’t Need No Doctor – John Mayer
Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy
Eminence Front - The Who
Runaway - Bonnie Raitt
Thing Called Love - Bonnie Raitt
I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
Everbody's Crying Mercy - Bonnie Raitt
Burning Down the House - Bonnie Raitt/Talking Heads
White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane
Tube Snake Boogie – ZZ Top
Blues Deluxe – Joe Bonamassa
You Better Watch Yourself - Joe Bonamassa
Europa – Santana
Samba Pa Ti - Santana
Run Like Hell - Pink Floyd
Missisippee Queen - Mountain
Pump It Up - Elvis Costello
Son of a Preacher Man - Joan Osbourne
I'm Tore Down - Freddie King
All Screwed Up - AC/DC
HIghway To Hell - AC/DC
Come to Poppa - Bob Seger
Day of the Eagle - Robin Trower
Manic Depression - Jim Hendrix/Buddy Miles
Hump De Bump - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
When the World is Running Down - The Police
She's a Woman - Beatles/Jeff Beck
Come Dancing - Jeff Beck
Dragon Attack - Queen
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Steve McQueen - Sheryl Crow
| Deborah Del Mastro | Vocals/Trumpet/Percussion |
| Dan Hertlein | Drums/Vocals |
| Didier Bouvet | Guitar/Vocals |
| Paul Cicco | Percussion/Vocals |
| Wayne Walker | Bass/Vocals |
| Fred Viera | Keyboards |
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