Recording Artist and Music Director Deron "DB" Bell has shared the stage as the opening act and as music director with many national recording artists including: Boney James, Kirk Whalum, Mint Condition, Shirley Murdock, Walter Beasley, Pamela Williams, The Stylistics, Alex Bugnon, Mel Waiters, Oletta Adams, Peabo Bryson, Pieces Of A Dream, Marion Meadows, The Manhattans, Howard Hewitt just to name a few.
He has also performed on drums with The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, formerly directed by Isaiah Jackson, and is currently the Music Director of The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) In The Spirit Of... Production that includes National Recording Artist Kirk Whalum, Shirley Murdock and a 100 Voice Community Choir, DCDC and Full band. He is also a BMI Song Writer Member and Grammy Award active voting member of the NARAS.
CD PRODUCTS Coming Spring 2010 "Sweet Sticky Thing, the latest smooth jazz single CD by Mr. Bell that features the Ohio Players Guitarist "CHET.
CD “Smooth Chardonnay”, capture’s the signature DB Sound. Wine and Lover's of Jazz describe this CD as a Smooth Jazz/Blues blend of sophisticated soulful melodies.
CD “Faithful & Smooth” features original compositions and smooth jazz arrangements of hit songs like “My, My, My,” “It Never Rains In Southern California” and “Going Up Yonder“
“Music Power” is what Deron titles his music technology demonstration/workshop classes. He also serves as a Roland Music Technology Clinician and endorsed artist. His “Every Heart Has A Beat, Every Voice Has A Melody, Soulfully Be Creative”
BAND EQUIPMENT RIDER Backline Rider for Deron Bell Two Vocal Mics with Boom Stands (One will be used for talk box) Keyboards: Deron Bell 1-Roland Digital Piano - 88 Keys
1-Roland Fantom
76 Keys Both With Sustain Pedals
1-drum seat
1-two tier stand
1 keyboard amp
Drums: Yamaha Drums Bass Drum 22” Plus Double Bass Pedal Tom Toms..10” /10 And 8”/10....Floor 14”/14”..And 16” / 16 Maple Snare 5”/13”..Or 7”/14” Two Snare Stands Zildjian Cymbals 6 Heavy Duty Cymbal Stands... ...14a Quick Beat Hi-Hats 15k Dark Crash Thin Brilliant...17k Crash Thin Brilliant And 18k Crash And 20k Ride.... 20 Or 22 China All Heavy Duty Cmbal And Hi-Hat Stands!! Pedal Must Be Single Or Double Chain *Please Have Extra Snare, Bass Drum Pedal And Extra Bass Drum Head On-Site. Percussion: Set Of Bongos On A Stand. Chimes On A Stand Bass Guitar Rig: Amplifier: Swr 750.. Bass Guitar Amp. Or Eden 800 World Traveler Speaker: 2 Swr Goliath Iii 1 15’ Premium Guitar Cable 2 Guitar Stands Guitar Rig: Roland Jc120 (1) Guitar Stand (6) Vocal Mics