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FU Accolades:

Winner: WUSA*9's "A List" Best Local Band for 2006
(contest identifying the Top 100 DC Businesses)

Winner: South Riding, VA Battle of the Bands, 2004

Dr. FU is a dynamic rock cover band based in Northern VA. Dr. FU's solid core of musicians back a powerful singer able to deliver songs ranging from Al Green & Stevie Wonder to AC/DC & Guns N' Roses. FU is known for its high-octane rock versions of 80's hits and energetic stage shows.
 
Dr. FU features a collection of experienced musicians who have shared the stage with national acts such as the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Extreme, Biohazard, White Trash, Dee Snider's Widowmaker, Sick of it All, John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band, Roomful of Blues, Vicious Rumors, Agnostic Front, Wayne Newton, Arlo Guthrie, Larry Gatlin, Maynard Ferguson, Herbie Mann and Arturo Sandoval.

FU has entertained thousands at events such as the U.S. Marine Corps Marathon, Blocktoberfest, Broadlands Live, Clarendon Day, and FreedomFest. FU won "best local band" in the 2006 WUSA*9 "A List" competition and the 2004 South Riding Battle of the Bands. FU has been featured in the Washington Post (Editors' Pick), The Post Express (#1 Top Stop), On Tap Online, the DC Citypaper, Voice of the Hill, and the Loudoun Times-Mirror. FU's drummer has published in Modern Drummer Magazine.

Check out our sound and video samples and you will see why Dr. FU's energetic live performances, great stage shows, and excellent song selection keep the band booked year-round in the best Northern VA and DC venues.

Dr. FU's current lineup is: Chris DeChiara (drums/vocals), Greg Gonzalez (guitar), Rob Harris (bass/vocals), Kent Strang (vocals), and Greg Yadzinski (guitar). The FU formed in 1999.

FU Testimonials

"Dr. FU was awesome at the Loudoun County Chamber annual holiday party. No one EVER dances at business functions, but there was one point where everyone but the caterers were dancing–and many were singing as well. The authentic but edgy renditions of rock songs brought everyone back to a time before suits and business cards dictated our party behavior. It was just plain fun for all. I loved the selection of music and especially how the band added a robust, modern bang to the songs–all meat, no cheese! Thanks, Dr. FU!"
Brian Chavis
2007 Chairman of the Board, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce
President, AR Group

"FU brought outstanding energy to the Taste of Falls Church stage, captivating our crowd of all ages. We will keep this band coming back to Falls Church for sure!"
Jenny Elmore
Senior Program Supervisor
City of Falls Church

"Dr. FU delivered a dynamic and energy-filled performance at Broadlands Live!...Local residents turned out in full force to enjoy the amazing show put on by Dr. FU- the perfect band for a family-friendly event because of their vast repertoire of familiar favorites, and their connection with fans of all ages. Dr. FU makes you love their version as much as the original, and keeps the crowd wanting more."
Renee Ventrice
Broadlands Live!
Event Coordinator

FU "are consummate cover artists who work hard to capture the precise musical moments that make magical memories."
Washington DC Citypaper

FU delivers "good-time rock."
Joel Sparks
OnTap Magazine

"What other band can claim 20,000 people ran over 20 miles to see them onstage? Dr. FU provided a powerful, contagious energy boost for the Marine Corps Marathon participants during their performance on the Final Mile Stage, that's why they're back for a command performance in 2006."
Marc Goldman
Marine Corps Marathon
Sponsorship/Marketing Manager

For booking info contact:
Greg Gonzalez - 703.298.2090
Chris DeChiara - 703.606.8939

Dr. FU endorses these
fine organizations:

CSI- printing

Czelusniak Studios - photography

Hinge - branding