IN2U is a Duo (Deanna and David) and a 4 Piece Band, fronted by David & Deanna, performing for the the past 3 years, at various venues in the Hamilton/Burlington and GTA. IN2U Band features Deanna on Vocals, and Guitar, David Cross on Vocals, Lead Guitar and Guitar Synthesizer, Dave Smylie on Drums and Vocals, and Ray Poirer on Bass Guitar and Vocals. IN2U Band has been received very well, and is gathering steam. We are working on something very special for the band, and will keep you informed.
Both IN2U Duo & Band play a similar genre of music, so depending on the parameters of your venue or event, the duo or the band are available to suit your needs.
We thank you for visiting our site. Please check the Media page for Videos and Audio clips. The calendar will tell you where we are playing, but also click on a date on the calendar to see the details of that gig, including a map to the event, phone number for reservations, start times, Prizes, Raffles, Special event notices, and whether this is an IN2U Band or IN2U Duo gig. The Setlist is our current list of approximately 100 songs. Download the EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for a hard copy version Bio, Setlist, Poster, and list of venues that we have played.
News
We will be performing a special MOTHERS DAY gig at The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Hall, in Hamilton, May 12th, Saturday, 8:30 PM. Our special guest will be Elvis Tribute Performer Doug Bond. Dont miss it. Open to all. Tickets are only $5.00. Draws and Door Prizes. Ladies recieve a flower. Call 905-972-4001 for more info. Click Poster
IN2U Band Returns to The Grimsby Legion! Thanks for having us back, Jim. Friday May 4th, 2012. 8 PM. C'mon out, we dont get down that area very often. Say Hi.
Just found out that IN2U Band have been invited back at the Waterdown Ribfest for a third year. Saturday, June 30th, 5:00-6:00 PM. We are elated. Come out and support the Flamborough and Waterdown Rotary Club, The Volunteers, The Ribbers, and the Entertainment. Oh Canada Ribfest for details as they are posted.
Past Performances
We performed at The Welcome Inn Volunteers Appreciation Party, Monday April 30th at Macassa Yacht Clbu in Hamilton. The Welcome Inn provides so many programs for the North end Hamilton Community, we were proud to have been invited. A great time was had by all, especially us.
The Spicy Olive in Niagara Falls. What a great crowd. Thanks for having us, Carlo. I hope we will be back. A very stylish club, and the crowd was a lot of fun. Check the performance of Pumped Up Kicks. Greg thanks for the pics, video, and for playing Guitar. We gotta start paying you :-)
IN2U Duo played Saturday April 14th, 9 PM at the finest english Pub in Brampton, the Crown and Lion. I have to say, what a warm welcome! Even with Steeles Road blocked off by the Brampton Police for most of the night, we still managed to have a great time. We want to thank Owner Dennis, for making us feel so at-home. Andrea, you too, and the rest of the staff. Ava, for singing Summer of 69 with us, John for singing Wonderwall with us, Kim for singing Lucky, Sally for not smothering Dee :-) and everyone else that came out. Congratulations, Chris and Tabitha on your engagement, as well. Looking forward to coming back.
Really good turnout at Eastsides in London couple of weeks ago. Best ever for us. George and Henrietta, Mike the soundman (He is fantastic), and the excellent DJ as well, made us feel right at home. Dee's cousin Louise was there for her Girls Night Out. All in all, very special. We will be posting pics, and have some great audio clips from this gig that will be going up soon.
We performed with 9 other bands at the Rock'n Blues for Children's Causes this year, held at Boston Manor, Burlington. March 4th, 2012. Money raised went to the Pediatric Oncology Ward at McMaster Children's Hospital. Check out some pictures, and our media page for some videos of the bands, including us.
Rock'n Blues Jam
Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club, for Carolyn's Birthday Party, a couple of weeks ago. Who knew we would be playing a yacht club in the middle of winter? But everyone had a great time. Thanks Ralph.
Thanks to everyone that came out to see us last year. 2012 is going to be an amazing year (42 gigs already booked for 2012). IN2U played almost 100 gigs last year.
More Videos on the.IN2U Youtube Channel
Guitarist David Cross placed 3rd in the recent 2011 Roland Guitar Synth Challenge. He won a Godin Freeway SA Guitar, a Roland BR-80 Micro Multi-Track Recorder, and Cakewalk Sonar Digital Audio Workstation Software. You can check out his winning entry on the YouTybe Channel as well.
Played Ned Devines in Milton, Feb 4th, and got young Mario up to sing a few songs with us. Mario already has a fan base :-) Thanks Mario, we will see you in March.
The turnout at the Galley Pump on Nov 12th, was really good, and thanks to Dave B, Ray, and his friends, for recording us. Video By David Burman on the IN2U YouTube Channel. Great to see George at his Famous Toronto Establishment, Duke Live, with the Band, Nov 4, 2011.
Had a really great time performing Saturday September 17th, at Ray and Linda's 120th Birthday Bash in Long Point. Wait, you said 120th??...You see they both had birthdays and......you figure it out... :-) Wonderful performance by Sandi Stirling, playing pieces from her upcoming album, and then Deanna, Ray, David, and almost everyone else, on some form of percussion (maracas, shaker, cowbell, tambourine, spoons). And the icing on the cake, Morris on Accordian. Speaking of cake, great food as well.
Hidden Valley Resort, Normandale, Ontario (IN2U Band) What a great turnout, long weekend, July 30th. performing for all the campers. It was an amazing night for us, the weather was great, crowd as well. Thanks Court and Sandi! Cant wait to come back next year.
Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls, Ontario (IN2U Duo) - Our first gig at one of the most famous clubs in North America, with guest performances by Greg Franklin on Guitar, A very talented individual on Spoons, and a surprise visit from a 6 foot Tree Frog. Check our YouTube Channel in the next few days to see that one. (Thanks Greg for the video)
12-4 PM Patio, Sunday, July 17th, 2011
The Landing Restaurant (Restaurant/Club inside the 50 Point Conservation Area)
7-10 PM Sat July 16th (Duo). Very Scenic.
Jitterbug Cafe Waterdown (IN2U Duo Unplugged) Jitterbug's Music Night 8 PM Fri July 22nd. Shelley had the place completely filled. A great time, and we made a lot of new friends that night. Also, this highlighted a different side of IN2U. Just two acoustic guitars. Pics to be posted very soon.
The IN2U Band (Jim on drums, Brian Rutherford, Bassist for Up Front, filling in for Ray, Deanna on vocals and guitar, and David on vocals and guitar) performed at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, Niagara Falls, Sat, July 9th. What an experience! Thanks for Randy Withers for the booking (LiveBookingAssociates), Shane for a great job on Sound, Barb, the Manager, all the staff, and all who came out to see us. This was the first time this year that margaritaville had a band, and we are honoured to be the first.
Thanks to everyone that came out to support us and listen to the IN2U Band at Oh Canada Ribfest June 30th. Our second year in a row and we had an amazing time. Special thanks to Aaron for filling in on bass for Ray, great job. Performed our inaugural gig at Black Swan, July 2nd. Black Swan is at 4040 Palladium Way, Unit 1, North of Highway 5, East of Walkers, West of Appleby Line, Burlington. Check their site Here Had a great time. Owner Kimberley and staff are fantastic. Check their website regularly, they will be having a grand opening soon.
Infinite Thanks To....
The following people have significantly supported IN2U over the last 3 years. You inspire us. We endeavor to be deserving of your support.
Greg and Jennifer(You are the best!), Gord and Rebecca, and the rest of the staff at the American, David Craig and David Burman, for the wonderful Videos, Doug Bond from RHLI, Art from Whiskey River Band, Mary-Anne at Ned Devines, Ross and Debbie, Sandy Stirling, Ray and Linda, and, Dad and Mom, Aunt Pat, Kelly, Aunt Fran, Uncle Bob, Uncle Gene, Aunt Helen, Nikki, Lisa, Nina, Dino, Randy & Carola, Samantha and Jefferson, Jon and Kate, Alan, Helen Cross, Wayne and Vera Hiscock, Bass at the Courtyard, Kim from Wizened, Chris Walker from Wizened, Paul Thompson, Garry Flood, Tony B, Michael Brasier, Jeff Smith, Ken & Dorothy Smith, Frenchie (You are missed), Amy, Doug and Mike at the Galley Pump, Dan and Debbie (Brampton Curling), Randy Withers (Live Booking Associates), Brian Rutherford (IN2U Photographer), David Grugin (Grugin Studio), Suzanne O (Up Front), Katrina, Jack (Dont Fret Music), Court and Sandi (Hidden Valley Resort), Teresa, Lisa S, Ray Darren, Rob & Richard (Turtle Jacks), Colin Connors, Patrick McCarthy (Photographer/Videographer - Flamborough Review), Shelley and all the staff at the Jitterbug Cafe, Stirling Stead, Rey at the Landing, Cathy Richardson (Blue Angel Productions), (Innsville - Ron and Diane) George and Henrietta at Eastsides, London, ..and so many more to come!! Many Thanks to all!!
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