The Deal was formed around 1985 by Duncan Wood. Having played in a couple of five piece blues bands he wanted the freedom that a three piece offered. The stripped down no-where to hide, emotions laid bare aspects of a trio, where every note and rhythmic pulse made by each member matters is where the essence of the band lies.

Heavily influenced by Rory Gallagher’s first band Taste, The Deal’s set has always comprised of a blend of original material that roots into a foundation of the blues. It is from this foundation that the rest of The Deals material is built. With re-workings of classics from Muddy Waters and the three Kings, BB, Albert & Freddie, The Deal stamp their brand on songs like: How Blue Can You Get, Born Under A Bad Sign & Look over Yonders Wall. The Classic British blues bands of the 60’s & 70’s are also represented and Cream, Fleetwood Mac, Rory Gallagher & Hendrix are regularly represented.

The Deal are a LIVE band who’s ENERGY & EMOTION define the way they sound and who they are. Having played 1,000’s of gigs in the North of England, London and Scotland, holding down a residency at the legendary Duchess Of York in Leeds for two years. Here are just a few of the artists the band have worked with:

Louisiana Red
Paul Jones & The Blues Band
Tony McPhee
Snowy White
Mick Pinni
Nine Below Zero
The Groundhogs
Stan Web & Chicken Shack

The Deal Have made regular appearances at the Colne and Burnley National Blues Festivals having been invited to appear on the National stage at Colne on their last two visits there. The Deal continue to work hard from their Scottish base and have been invited to play at the Famous Dundee & Arbroath Blues Festivals This Summer.

The current line up re-invigorates the band maintaining Duncan’s original Ideals and aims but best of all every one is having a good time.

Members:

Duncan Wood: Guitar, Slide Guitar and Vocals.
Duncan Started playing about the age of ten Listened to his Dads Sony Boy Williamson L.P. until he learnt the riffs. Started picking out the blues influenced bands from John Peels radio show and from those artists to the originals who they had cited as there influences. After moving to London Duncan took a break from gigging but his surgeons declaration that he would never play again after a serious motorcycle accident smashed his left wrist made him determined to re-master his instrument and get back on the boards. Duncan’s playing conveys the light and shade of life. Joy, sadness, aggression and humour are all there in the blend.

John: Ohmoney: Bass, Vocals.
John Is the musical anchor and his bass lines can be both hard driving or delicate and intricate helping to give the band contrasts that keep an audience hooked John started playing in the 80’s and paid his dues playing in various show bands building up a vast repertoire of material his abilities and range of playing styles saw him working on the same bill as Roy Castle one week and Nazareth the next. John now focuses his musical energies on The Deal to great effect.

Alan Moir: Drums
Inspired by his favourite Drummer Iain Paice, Alan started playing at the age of sixteen and quickly began gigging in pubs and clubs acquiring a reputation which brought him to the attention of American country artist Ricky Scaggs. The UK tour with Ricky culminated at Wembley Arena. Alan now is back to the music that originally inspired him responding to every nuance of each number, Alan’s contribution to the band cannot be understated.