Blues, Roots, R&B, Americana, Rock
length Studio Album, The Lost Years is out now. Delta Generators serve up a combination of Blues, Roots and Rock. These new songs expand Delta G’s musical palette, but do not abandon their core sound.
The Band
Winning awards and playing to sold out shows across New England and beyond, the Boston based Delta Generators have made quite a name for themselves since hitting the scene in 2008. Their music brings together their diverse musical influences, drawing on the traditions of Blues, Roots, R&B and Rock to create a sound uniquely their own.
The DGs have also had their music placed in TV and film, including their song “Too Many Cooks” on Netflix series Chicago Party Aunt (episode Breaking Balm S1 Ep. 7) and many more songs placed in the United States and all around the world.
The band is comprised of front man, Brian Templeton (formerly of the Radio Kings as well as collaborations with such notables as Jerry Portnoy, James Cotton and Otis Grand Kings – on vox, harp and acoustic guitar) Brian also currently is the singer for the blues all-star band, The Proven Ones with Kid Ramos, Willie J. Campbell, Jimi Bott and Anthony Geraci. Brothers, Charlie O’Neal (guitar) and Rick O’Neal (bass). Rick and Charlie got their first break in their late teens to early twenties touring and recording for Ben Orr (formerly of The Cars). Rick also recorded and toured playing for guitarist Johnny A. (Favored Nation Records) for many years. Charlie also played for the band Must (Wind-Up/BMG) who had a top 10 song in the Billboard Rock Charts, toured with such acts as Aerosmith, Stone Temple Pilots, INXS. Jeff Armstrong(drums) and Charlie O’Neal played for Anthony Geraci and the Boston Blues All-Stars. Together Delta Generators have blended the best of their best to bring their fans an unforgettable musical experience.
The Accolades:
“The Delta Generators make compelling art using only the finest American ingredients“ – Vintage Guitar Magazine
“A fine mixture of American roots music, played by a band that respects the music. Make a point to check them out” – Blues Blast Magazine
“Great songs, great licks” – Multi-Grammy Winning Producer, David Z.(Prince, Jonny Lang, Buddy Guy)
“5 Stars”
“This Boston based 4 piece joins the elite circle of blues-rockers that qualify as bona-fide triple threats” – Roots Music Report
“Love it! Great recordings and performances” – Multi-Grammy Winning Producer, Vance Powell (Chris Stapleton, Jack White, Buddy Guy, Sturgill Simpson)