Belly Up Presents
Dead Man's Party, The 80’s Underground
with Dead Man's Party, The 80’s Underground
Dead Man's Party
Dead Man’s Party is the original Oingo Boingo/Danny Elfman tribute band, comprised of some of L.A, Orange County, and San Diego’s finest musicians. This 8-piece band was formed to recreate the same level of performance that made Oingo Boingo a SoCal phenomenon. The band consists of a lead vocalist (often referred to as “Danny Elfman, Jr.), lead and rhythm guitar, bass, drums, tenor and baritone sax, trumpet and keys. All members of DMP are experienced stage performers as well as highly talented players. The band was formed in 2001, and has developed a performance and stage show worthy of its inspiration. Even their first show on October 26, 2001 at the House of Blues in Anaheim was a resounding success. Original Oingo Boingo members Steve Bartek (guitar), John “Vatos” Hernandez (drums) and John Avila (bass guitar) have performed with the band, and other Oingo Boingo band members have enthusiastically attended DMP shows as well. Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo’s founder Richard Elfman has even gone so far as to support the band by claiming “I officially Elfo-approve them” on his website and in an interview with BUZZINE magazine. Dead Man’s Party continues to fill venues and outdoor events while entertaining audiences consisting of Oingo Boingo fans and club goers alike.
The 80’s Underground
Music in the 1980's was not just about songs from Madonna and Duran Duran. In the secluded world of music emerged some of the greatest independent artists and underground tunes that inspired the Gen Xers. Where dressing in all black was not just a statement, but a way of life. Only one band has attempted to capture this "alternative" movement from the 80's.
The 80’s Underground is a Southern California band consisting of seasoned musicians with a love for alternative 80's music. Playing songs from The Smiths, The Cure, The Jam, The Ocean Blue, The Fixx, Oingo Boingo, INXS, R.E.M. and many more. The 80’s Underground takes their audience away from the mainstream and into an alternative world of Rock. Experience and relive what "alternative" meant in the 80's!
The 80’s Underground is a Southern California band consisting of seasoned musicians with a love for alternative 80's music. Playing songs from The Smiths, The Cure, The Jam, The Ocean Blue, The Fixx, Oingo Boingo, INXS, R.E.M. and many more. The 80’s Underground takes their audience away from the mainstream and into an alternative world of Rock. Experience and relive what "alternative" meant in the 80's!