{"id":106,"date":"2011-08-14T15:12:07","date_gmt":"2011-08-14T19:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dartband.com\/?page_id=106"},"modified":"2025-10-23T17:26:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T21:26:49","slug":"press-kit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dartband.com\/?page_id=106","title":{"rendered":"Press Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_147\" style=\"width: 493px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/?attachment_id=147\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-147\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-147\" class=\"size-full wp-image-147  \" title=\"Dart at PCAC\" src=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dart_at_PCAC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"483\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dart_at_PCAC.jpg 604w, https:\/\/dartband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dart_at_PCAC-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-147\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">D&#8217;Art Band &#8211; Jerry, Celeste, Waldon, Pete, Craig and Jane<\/p><\/div>\n<p>D&#8217;Art Band is a rock and roll group that mixes cover tunes and original music. Our songs range from classic hard rock to progressive deep tracks to pop hits with a few recent gems thrown in as well. With roots stretching back 30 years, we always strive to setup and perform in a professional manor to make an event that is enjoyable and memorable.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Band Info<\/h2>\n<p>Hometown: Plymouth, Michigan<\/p>\n<p>Lead vocals, percussion: Jane Renwick Fry<\/p>\n<p>Lead guitar, vocals: Waldon Reed, Jr.<\/p>\n<p>Bass guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals: Pete Celano<\/p>\n<p>Keyboards, vocals: Craig Fry<\/p>\n<p>Flute, percussion: Celeste Reed<\/p>\n<p>Drums, percussion, vocals: Jerry Teevens<\/p>\n<p>Contact: <a title=\"D'Art Band Contact\" href=\"mailto:info@dartband.com\">info@dartband.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Music Videos<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wZcEQ9bO74I\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9D-JaBMiV2w\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yri4xgz1ml0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Song Lists<\/h2>\n<p><em>Original Music<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/In-This-Place.mp3\">In This Place<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Waste.mp3\">Waste<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Feel.mp3\">Feel<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Just-Go.mp3\">Just Go<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Save-You.mp3\">Save You<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grey.mp3\">Everything Is Grey In The Dark<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Cover Music<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magic-Man.mp3\">Magic Man &#8211; Heart<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kashmir.mp3\">Kashmir &#8211; Led Zeppelin<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dazed and Confused &#8211; Led Zeppelin<\/p>\n<p>The Song Remains The Same &#8211; Led Zeppelin<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grand-Illusion.mp3\">Grand Illusion &#8211; Styx<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Long-Time.mp3\">Long Time &#8211; Boston<\/a><\/p>\n<p>All Good People &#8211; Yes<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FFF.mp3\">Funeral For A Friend &#8211; Elton John<\/a><\/p>\n<p>One Thing Leads To Another &#8211; the Fixx<\/p>\n<p>Frankenstein &#8211; Edgar Winter<\/p>\n<p>Going Down &#8211; Jeff Beck<\/p>\n<p>Thriller &#8211; Michael Jackson<\/p>\n<p>Glory Box &#8211; Portishead<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Youre-No-Good.mp3\">You&#8217;re No Good &#8211; Linda Ronstadt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What Goes Around Comes Around &#8211; Justin Timberlake<\/p>\n<h2>Band History<\/h2>\n<p>The origins of D&#8217;Art Band go back to the early 1980&#8217;s when vocalist Jane, guitarist Waldon, bassist\/guitarist Pete, keyboardist Craig and drummer Jerry began to play rock and pop tunes together at various high school dances, clubs, and weddings. \u00a0Their music took them all across the lower region of Michigan from Port Huron to Holland to\u00a0Mount Pleasant to Cold Water at gatherings from small private parties to \u00a0a large 5000 person concert at the Michigan Special Olympics.<\/p>\n<p>The group was inactive for an extended time, but reformed in 2003 to explore the creative music energy that remained a common bond between them. \u00a0This time, however, they were also graced with the wonderful addition of Celeste on flute. \u00a0Their repertoire was now focused on original music written by primary songwriters Jane, Craig, Waldon and Pete. \u00a0Performances have included many social events and fund raisers including concerts at New Morning School, Covenant Church, St. John Neumann Church, the Hope For Haiti Benefit Concert at New Life Church, as well as part of some shows at\u00a0Simon\u2019s in Allen Park and the Token Lounge in Westland. \u00a0Recently they added several epic Rock tunes to their set for a very special performance at the Plymouth Community Arts Council.<\/p>\n<h2>Bios<\/h2>\n<p><strong><strong>Jane\u00a0Renwick\u00a0Fry<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 <\/strong>Jane has always loved to sing. \u00a0She has fond memories of singing in the car with her parents while on family vacations. \u00a0Harmonizing was always part of the fun. \u00a0Growing up, she had tons of\u00a0 old 45\u2032s to sing along\u00a0with.\u00a0She\u00a0sang in choir throughout junior and senior high school.\u00a0Writing &#8220;jingles&#8221;\u00a0for an\u00a0 advertising class in high school got her interested in songwriting, and she now really enjoys collaborating with her fellow band mates.\u00a0Jane\u2019s singing has been featured on two of Waldon\u2019s solo\u00a0CD\u2019s.\u00a0\u00a0(Check them out on\u00a0<a title=\"Waldon Reed, Jr.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.waldonreed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Waldon\u2019s web page<\/a>).<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Craig Fry<\/strong> &#8211; Craig was probably about 6 or 7 when he got his first guitar.\u00a0 His parents\u00a0decided early on that all of their\u00a0kids should take piano lessons, so Craig started piano at age 8. \u00a0His parents forced him to practice an hour a day, and if he missed a day he had to make it up on the weekend. \u00a0He soon realized that since Mom\u00a0didn&#8217;t know what he was supposed to be practicing, he\u00a0could start picking out songs he liked by ear.\u00a0\u00a0 (The first was\u00a0&#8220;Baby Elephant Walk&#8221; by Henry Mancini). \u00a0After\u00a0a while, he was playing for fun more than just putting in the required time. \u00a0His\u00a0parents were happy and he was happy.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Waldon Reed, Jr.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.waldonreed.com\/\">Waldon Reed, Jr.<\/a><\/strong>&#8211;\u00a0Waldon has been a freelance guitarist, instructor, and composer in the Detroit area since 1982. He received his Bachelor of Music degree in guitar performance from Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan (1989) and his Master of Music degree in composition from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan (1992). \u00a0His playing styles include classical, jazz, and rock; all of which are reflected in his eclectic compositional style. As a student he has received numerous awards for both composing and performing. Of the most notable award is the Music Teachers National Association Student Composition Contest (1989), where he won first place nationally for his composition <em>Duo Fantasy<\/em> for flute and guitar. His composition, <em>Blues Emporium<\/em>, was selected for the early mp3.com&#8217;s <em>103 Of The Best Songs You&#8217;ve Never Heard Vol.2<\/em> compilation CD. His popularity on the internet has led to CD sales on every continent. \u00a0Presently, Waldon divides his time between recording his latest compositions and a thriving free lance teaching schedule which includes an adjunct faculty position at Marygrove College (Detroit).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Celeste Reed<\/strong> &#8211; Classically trained, Celeste is a great addition to the D&#8217;Art Band sound. \u00a0She also teaches music nearby at the middle school level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pete Celano <\/strong>&#8211; Pete&#8217;s earliest musical memories\u00a0are of an aunt playing guitar for him. \u00a0When he was a bit older and struggling to teach himself to play guitar, his\u00a0folks arranged\u00a0lessons for him with a cousin who was an accomplished classical guitarist.\u00a0 He played and listened to classical music until 5th or 6th grade, when he\u00a0discovered The Beatles.\u00a0 He mucked around in a variety of amateur and semi-professional ensembles until being invited to join the yet un-named D&#8217;Art Band.\u00a0 He has been with us pretty much ever since as our bassist, though he still occasionally picks up a guitar and does some song writing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jerry Teevens<\/strong> &#8211; Jerry studied drums for two years with Ken Everts at the Drum Shop in Dearborn Heights. Initially inspired to play drums by being a fan of Ringo Starr, he later became a big fan of progressive rock drummers and fusion jazz players. By day he is an engineer at Ford Motor Company.<\/p>\n<h2>Press Clips<\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"Rock band to play in PCAC fundraiser\" href=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/?page_id=392\">Rock band to play in PCAC fundraiser<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"PCAC fundraiser poster\" href=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heart_Soul_exhibit-_concert_FINAL.jpg\">PCAC fundraiser Poster<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"D'Art Band at New Morning School\" href=\"https:\/\/dartband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plymouth-Pipeline.pdf\">New Morning School 35th Anniversary Concert<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>D&#8217;Art Band is a rock and roll group that mixes cover tunes and original music. Our songs range from classic hard rock to progressive deep tracks to pop hits with a few recent gems thrown in as well. 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