The Cheaters

cpeckens — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:49:49 +0000

The Cheaters are four hard rocking and hard partying musicians hailing from the Baltimore\Annapolis area. Their sound has been described as “Whiskey-fueled, home-fried rock ‘n roll” – a combination of classic and southern rock, played with a modern edge.

The lineup features four songwriters, with all band members contributing to the writing process. Kevin, Brett, and Dave met while playing in other bands, and cutting their teeth in the Baltimore local music scene. Along the way, they crossed paths with Jason Morton, while playing a show at Salisbury University. When The Cheaters finally came together to begin playing, the choice for a lead singer was obvious. The result has produced an undeniable chemistry that is obvious at The Cheaters’ live shows.

Recently, the band played alongside such national acts as Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, The Pretenders, The Stray Cats, REO Speedwagon, Lez Zeppelin, The Wailers, and Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers. The band has played everywhere from dive bars, to some of the largest clubs in the Mid-Atlantic, and even 15,000 seat arenas. The band has already gained a reputation as a hard working band, by playing over 100 shows a year since their inception. Whatever the venue, The Cheaters’ live performance is a non-stop showcase of the band’s energy and showmanship that draws the crowd in, and commands their full attention.

The Cheaters have also successfully managed to transfer their live energy onto CD “The Cheaters L.P.” was recorded in the Spring of 2006 with Frank Marchand at Waterford Digital Studios, and showcases songwriting from all four members of the band. The album was also released to a sell-out crowd at The 8X10 Club in Baltimore, MD. While primarily a rock album, the tracks contain enough hooks to appeal to all listeners.

New Promo Video! “Hey Hey Rock N’ Roll”

thecheaters — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:58:00 +0000

Check out our new promo video for “Hey Hey Rock N’ Roll.” Edited by Spencer Ray of S.Ray Vision. (www.SRayVision.com)

Baltimore21201.com

thecheaters — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:40:54 +0000

“Annapolis-based group, The Cheaters, has released it’s first single since 2009. And, it’s a hot one. Hey Hey Rock N’ Roll is going to be big for these guys. At first listen I thought, “These guys have really matured musically. It’s smart music. It shows they’ve been around the bandstand more than a few times.” Be sure to check it out!”

Read the entire article >>

NEW VIDEO! Watch “Everything” LIVE!

thecheaters — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:40:54 +0000

The Cheaters perform their new, unreleased song “Everything” LIVE @ Island Bay Day Music Festival 2011! Other performers at this year’s festival were KIX, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, Laughing Colors, Kelly Bell Band, The Big Hurt, and many more!

Rocksposure.com

cpeckens — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:43:33 +0000

“The solos are impressively clean and embody some of the Southern twang that comes with The Cheaters brand of rock. One thing that is certain after listening to “Midnight Run”, you won’t find a single dis-interesting second on the album, the solos are just one aspect that help make sure of it.”

Read the Artist of the Month Review >>

“Locked and Loaded” Music Video

admin — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 12:32:50 +0000

This video contains footage from The Cheaters’ performance with Bret Michaels @ The Maryland State Fair 2010 and The Recher Theatre in Towson, MD w/ Laughing Colors.

Big Show at Rams Head on Stage

admin — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:40:24 +0000

On Thursday, March 10th we will be playing at Ram’s Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD. Other acts include PeterBuilt and the Grilled Lincolns.

Ram’s Head On Stage
33 W St, Annapolis, MD 21401

Click Here to Buy Tickets – $20

A portion of the proceeds from the show will go to help the Boys and Girls club of Annapolis. So come on out and listen to great music for a great cause!

Opening for Bret Michaels

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:22:58 +0000

On Wednesday, September 1st, we will be opening for Bret Michaels at the Maryland State Fair in Timonium, MD.

Tickets are $29 and include admission to the fair and racetrack infield. The gates open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm. This is an all ages show and will happen rain or shine.

Click Here to Buy Tickets

Move Over Cher…

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:55:11 +0000

I was in Best Buy yesterday, and they are carrying Midnight Run in the Annapolis store. I bumped Cher to the back, so our cd was in front. She’d be cool with it.

Kisses
-Shook

Be sure to grab a copy of Midnight Run next time you are in the Best Buy in Annapolis:
2643 Housley Rd Gateway Village Shopping Ctr
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 410-571-9011

Pure Southern Rock

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:42:17 +0000

“With its soaring guitars and heavy metal edge the Cheaters move beyond the mold of classic southern rock and bring a combination of sounds that delivers the goods…Here it is, Southern Metal Rock in all its glory fulfilling the desire of fans to hear a new sound but still show its roots.”

Read the Band of the Week Review
Read the Midnight Run Review