About Hurricane Dave and The Storm Chasers
Hurricane Dave and The Storm Chasers are a dynamic blues-rock and jazz-influenced band based in Colorado, led by harmonica player and vocalist David “Hurricane Dave” Biondo. Dave’s musical journey began in New Jersey, and after moving to Colorado in 1994 he quickly became a fixture on the local music scene. He has backed and performed with many artists over the years and helped anchor the house band at Cowboys in Colorado Springs from 1995 to 2001.
After years of playing with various groups and touring, including touring the U.S., U.K., and Ireland and recording with Smoke Tone Records, Dave formed The Storm Chasers — bringing together seasoned musicians from the region to create a unique and eclectic sound that blends blues, rock, jazz, and more.
Band Members
David “Hurricane Dave” Biondo – Acoustic Guitar, Diatonic and Chromatic Harmonicas, Lap Steel, Melodica and Vocals
David “Hurricane Dave” Biondo’s career began when he moved to Colorado in 1994 after spending 19 years in the closet playing diatonic harmonicas in NJ. He joined Thunder Mountain, the house band at Cowboys, when it was out on Academy and LaSalle in Colorado Springs, for 5 years. After a part-time stint with the High Trail Riders in Woodland Park, he became a hard-core rock blues harmonica player for Chaz DePaolo and toured the US, UK and Ireland. It was towards the end of his time with Chaz DePaolo that he started hearing his own music, which led to Hurricane Dave and The Storm Chasers.
Wayne Hammerstadt – Electric Guitars
Wayne Hammerstadt is an artist in his own right having just released his own Rock Fusion CD called Patternicitin. Wayne has his background in Classical Lute Playing. You may have heard him down at the Cliff House in Manitou Springs playing these unique classics while you enjoy a lovely meal. Then again, he has been a stable in many classic rock bands in the Pikes Peak Region Playing with the Inman Brothers for many years.
Dewey Steele – Drums
Dewey Steele is sponsored by Yamaha Drums / London Drum Sticks / Soultone Cymbals. He has the far-reaching sounds of Erskine, Gadd, Purdie as part of his repertoires with his own unique twist on percussion. A teacher at many high schools and middle schools throughout the region he is the drum coach! He has helped Woodland Park drummers in recent years as part of their marching band.
Dwight Thompson – Double Bass / Electric including Fretless Bass
Hailing from Denver Dwight Thompson was recommended by Bif Gore a top ten contestant on The Voice and pastor at University Church in Greenwood Village whom I have double fronted a one off with before. His talent is worldly and was a resident of Trinidad playing Tobago music a dialect of reggae music not many know. Amazing once you hear him you just can’t sit still but you can try. In Fact when Dewey and Dwight played together the first time it was like two thoroughbreds out of the gate. Bam! Off and running!
Bryant Jones – Keyboards
Bryant Jones is a true gift from Manitou Springs – They call him the piano man. Bryant has played with many bands throughout the years. When he was brought into the studio Jason Hickman nearly did a standing ovation in his chair. Oh quite the treat.