The Del Rivers Web Site began as part of a long-line of communications starting with the (Rock group) Insider's Fan Club (initially begun w/Shaunn Day) in the early 1980's. Del worked with a lot of musicians due to his association with comedian Jon Pirincci’s Musical Message Agency; as well as attempts to manage bands like The Mods (who are currently “Intrigued”). Also, he was an assistant D-J to Mike Murray & Mick Alber on W.I.T.R.’s “Whole Lotta Shakin’” for many years – who interviewed several musicians.

This extended to coverage of the entire local Rochester, NY entertainment scene, made mostly of friends who were in some awesome Garage Bands. Some of those bands and artists include Cousin Al (Surf/Rockabilly/Novelty), The Projectiles (now – The Riviera Playboys/The Franks), and The Quatloos /Fertility Rite Bros. Also featured at one time or another, was the infamous comedy group known as Spilt Milk - in which Del was the "fourth" member!...

Many of Del's communications were published in "Notebook" magazine (run by Pat Thomas of Absolute Grey); sent out as newsletters from his moves to California and Syracuse; used as a feature column in "Shindig" Magazine (run by former Chesterfield Kings' manager Jim Havalack); and finally as his own yearly newsletter. Over a twenty-year period, the local Rochester Music & Comedy scene(s) became too overwhelming for Del to cover completely without missing somebody's appearance or CD release.

For this web site, he has opted to cover his own projects with occasional mentions of related musicians, comedians, etc. that may be involved directly with him. In Del's last "paper" newsletter, he mentioned his search for a permanent collaborating guitarist to work with (along with George Schnell/ Royals, Ed Karuth/House Cats, Darren Brennessel/McFadden's Parachute, Chris Earl Zajkowski/Squires of The Subterrain, Luther/     B-B-B's, and others). Hopefully, new collaborations will occur soon, and we'll keep you posted, as events happen.

Del is also working on another CD release that will be limited in production (recorded at The Wave Station in Geneseo). Some of his recordings, although limited, have ended up in odd places & odd hands…Germany (via Brian Goodman of The Surftones/The Ummm), China (with comedian Steffan Pappas), with Chris Isaak, Marina Sirtis (“Troi” from Star Trek, whose boyfriend was an L.A. musician), Chris Yambar (Simpsons’ cartoonist), and with The Crash Test Dummies (via my sister – Bonnie Miguel)!…

Del will also keep you updated on his comedy productions as they move along. By the way, Walt O’Brien & The Insiders who helped to inspire his creativity are now “Inside-Out” & still going strong. I must also mention the energetic inspiration of New Math (with Mark Schwartz of The Rat Kings), The Chesterfield Kings, and those who followed The Beatles to The Stones to The Ramones to other Pop icons!

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