Artist Information Biography The Deep Blue Dream is a dynamic fusion of five extremely talented musicians.  Driven by the soulful pipes of Lauren Faggiano, the band encompasses a variety of styles ranging from funky soulful blues, rock, and jazz.  Formed in 2006 the band created an immediate synthesis, starting from Ken's solid bass foundation, to Joe's dynamic beats, Alex's hot blues licks, Faith's beautifully interwoven sax lines, right up to Lauren's percussive keys and fiery vocals.  Every show is sure to get the crowd movin' and shakin' to their blend of both original and cover tunes.  The Deep Blue Dream has had the privilege of opening up for The Campbell Brothers, Phoebe Snow, Medeski Martin and Wood, and played the Rochester City Music Fest on the same bill as Patti LaBelle and George Clinton.    In 2009, the Western New York Blues society placed The Deep Blue Dream as a finalist in the Memphis Bound competition.  Most recently, The DBD has been asked to open of for the Grammy award winning musician Joe Jouis Walker! The Deep Blue Dream also had the privilege to play the Blue Cross Arena for the Thunder Nationals show.  They are extremely diverse and multi-talented.  Some other venues and festivals that have hosted The Deep Blue Dream include:  The Dinosaur BBQ, the Lilac Festival, Park Ave festival,  Canandaigua Arts and Music Festival, Roc-City Rib Fest, Beale Street Cafe, Castaways, Blues and Brews, The Montage, Smokin' Joe's, Richmond's, The Little Cafe, The Bug Jar, Belhurst Castle, Irene's Coffee and Jazz house, 1st annual Rochester Policeman's ball, the original Lyell Ave music Festival, the Women's Right to Rock Festival, Lafayette Tap Room, The Elmwood Manor, and Club W.  Their music has been featured on Bad Dog Blues 89.7, WITR, 88.5 WRUR, 98.9 the Buzz, Jazz 90.1, and 96.5 WCMF.  To hear more and see some video clips, check out www.myspace.com/thedeepbluedream www.youtube.com/TheDeepBlueDream To book a show call 585-507-5366 Instrumentation Lauren Faggiano:  Keys & lead vocals Faith Lasher:  Saxophones & vocals Ken Schumacher:  Bass & vocals Alex Lasher:  Guitar & vocals Joe Chesebro:  Drums & vocals Discography The Deep Blue Dream 1) Hoochie Mama - Vince Faggiano 2) Love This Woman - Lauren Faggiano 3) L Train- Lauren Faggiano 4) Sunny Day Strut - Alex Lasher 5) Big Fat Daddy - Luscius Millinder & Stafford Simon 6) Gregorito - John Paul Nawn 7) Ga Ga Slunk - Alex Lasher 8) Georgy Porgy - Ken Schumacher 9) Summertime - D. Heyward, G. Gershwin, I.        Gershwin 10) Gypsy Lullabye - Lauren Faggiano