Bad For Business

For a brief moment, it looked like Doug would have his moment in the solo spotlight.  But, in the end, nothing could stand in the way of a great time at last night’s Bad For Business show at the Bridge Street Tavern.  Not technical difficulties that included broken guitars and a record number of snapped strings.  Not rainy weather that threatened to push the crowd inside and leave the band to fend for themselves on the patio.  Instead, new guitars and strings were found, and not-so-fat-bottomed girls danced all night barefoot in the rain by the Tiki bar.

Once again, Bad For Business, the acoustic duo of Don VanPelt and Doug Sibble, provided their fans with an opportunity to enjoy some great music and forget about their long day for a few hours.  Once the minor technical problems were solved, VanPelt and Sibble were back to showing off their great vocal and guitar skills, flashing their great smiles, and bantering with the crowd to get things going.  If you’re reading this, then you know why time after time the crowd will slide into place for their show.

Hooking up with the opening act of Frank & Burns for the final few encore songs left the crowd begging for more.  Each time BFB takes the stage, they just get better and better.  After last night’s rocking hot show, there should be no doubt left about BFB being the band that gets the crowd going best at the Bridge Street Tavern!

Playing alone for the first time proved to be quite successful for Don VanPelt last night.  Usually accompanied by his trusty and talented partner, Doug Sibble, VanPelt gave his solo act a shot and played as one at a private party.  While true fans definitely enjoy the Bad For Business duo, the absence of Sibble didn’t dampen the festivities of the evening at all.  VanPelt was able to entertain the crowd in an excellent acoustic fashion, and between showcasing his own vocal talent and with a variety of guest singers he covered quite a bit of musical ground thoughout the evening.  High amounts of alcohol and a low volume for the second mic make this slightly more tolerable for the crowd.

Many new songs appeared in the set list, some alternate versions of old favorites, and several impromptu requests were played, much to delight of the fans.  A beautiful night, full night of music and sing-along, marked the end of a great summer music season and a series of extremely fun outdoor parties.  Rave reviews were heard following the performance.  Fans are hoping that VanPelt will continue to make the music rounds, both with and without the full Bad For Business act.  Chances are Sibble won’t want to miss another show….

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Liverpool, NY, 8/17/08):  There’s nothing like a full moon to make a regular Bad For Business show very interesting.  Bad For Business once again played an awesome show at a private party Saturday night.  Both Don VanPelt and Doug Sibble bared their souls, and fans pooled their resources to show their appreciation.

With guest singers to help out on several songs, there was no covering up the talent on stage.  New additions of Kryptonite and Rock Star have quickly become crowd favorites, while the expected performances of Wanted Dead or Alive, Disarm, Slide, Whiskey Girl, and Wonderwall just get better every time.

It’s no wonder that the bookings are quickly piling up, as Bad For Business delivers a smooth show every time filled with the best songs from every musical genre.  More and more fans are piling up to see their shows.  With several teasers from upcoming new songs, it should be very interesting to see what happens at the next Bad For Business event!   These guys can turn your average party into a very memorable event….

Music, munchies, and men wearing women’s underwear. Does it get any better? That’s what things looked like at a private party last night featuring Bad For Business. Don VanPelt and Doug Sibble played nearly as one, showing that time after time they can deliver a great show.

No one wondered who’ll stop the rain this time. Beginning the night with fierce winds, ending with cold temps, the only elements that really mattered were the hot times and good vibes going around. This was a special night with guest singers of all ages and abilities, a performance unlike your average bar night in every way.

Disarming everyone with their “risky business” smiles, the acoustic duo Bad For Business delighted the crowd with their proven sets of favorites, along with a host of new ones, which were quite well-received. Adding in some bass for additional flavor made some already-terrific tunes even better.

As the party-goers watched the long day slide into night, VanPelt and Sibble were unstoppable rock stars. Even while learning new requests on the spot, BFB didn’t break down for a minute. Though they live in a small town, they continue to find new fans every time they play. Finishing the night with an encore performance of Maggie May, Bad For Business once again showed their strengths and why they’re wanted dead or alive.

It’s times like these that keep us all from going a little crazy……

We had a great time last night playing at the Bridge Street Tavern. Thanks Andre and Pete for having us back! The crowd was great, the sound system and everything worked perfectly and sounded great. We want to thank everyone who came out to support us, the response was overwhelming. Also, thank you to Deb and Geri, for getting up front and dancing to You Can Leave You’re Hat On. Anything we can do to get people moving is always appreciated.

Our first set was good, but the crowd came alive and was having a great time during our second and final set of the night. We had a lot of fun, and so did everyone else that was there. It was nice to see our regular crowd come out and support us, thank you guys.

Not sure if anyone noticed, but as we were playing our last song (One - U2), towards the end of the song, right before I sing back-up with Doug for the second time, my guitar pick broke, and it flew sideways to the right of me. I continued to strum with my fingers and fingernail. I would strum and then try and reach for my extra pick that was on my music stand, but for some reason the pick was stuck to the stand. After several attempts, I gave up and just kept playing with my fingers. I guess next time, I’ll be sure that my extra pick is accessible.

Thanks again everyone!