the Diligents
United States, Delaware, Wilmington
About the Diligents
It was a winter Saturday night just before the millennium in Oviedo FL. Our band had recently relocated from DE yet somehow we convinced the DJ at 104.1 WTKS, Shawn "Trippy" Fennell to play our demo "Lake Crystal Drive" to a hungry crowd. Diligent fans flooded the phone lines and emails came from Texas to the East Coast and as far as Switzerland and Italy, which led to a productive spring show s ... read more
Members
Brian
I was fortunate to be a fan of the Diligents for many years before becoming the drummer. I performed many times as a guest with the band in FL RI PA NJ and it just seemed natural to embrace these songs and give them new life. Clinging to the Rubble is my favorite album and partnering with Geno on the concept was exciting to say the least. I was a competitive intramural soccer star with my daughter. I have also made touchdowns and have held local political office. I love to play drums, I play everyday, and I also love to eat, so if your venue has food, win win. See you at a show!
Brian
Drummer Songwriter Sound Design VocalistI was fortunate to be a fan of the Diligents for many years before becoming the drummer. I performed many times as a guest with the band in FL RI PA NJ and it just seemed natural to embrace these song...
Will
I have been playing in the Diligents since I was 14. My first gig was drummer at Dover Downs Casino for NASCAR. My second gig, the very next day, was bassist at Capt. Hirams Sebastian Beach FL.. 2 days later Geno and I were playing Music Row in Nashville, it was a fun summer! I am a quick learner and play with tremendous passion. I have covered every instrument in this band over the years and know this music inside and out. I have also been a substitute teacher and I am an avid skier. I have toured most of the world as I am also the Guitarist of the Carousel Kings, yep!
Will
Bassist Drummer Guitarist Songwriter VocalistI have been playing in the Diligents since I was 14. My first gig was drummer at Dover Downs Casino for NASCAR. My second gig, the very next day, was bassist at Capt. Hirams Sebastian Beach FL.. 2 da...
Geno
I have been a professional musician since the early 90s and have survived many industry changes. I love to collaborate and I am here to network. Mostly looking for fresh ears and performing opportunities. My music and the Diligents are extremely important to me. Brian and Will are my backbone and together we make people move. I consider it a blessing to say that some of our songs are now over 20 years old and I still love to sing them! I have been fortunate to perform with many great artists in every environment imaginable. I love the challenge of a new audience, and I encourage you to learn our songs before coming to a show! Aside from music I have been a skier and have competed in the June 1st Slalom at Killington VT 2x. I also enjoy sailing, wakeboarding and have taught myself windsurfing exclusively in the Caribbean. Touring has opened many doors and opportunities to experience life's rewards and for that I am extremely grateful.
Geno
Guitarist Songwriter VocalistI have been a professional musician since the early 90s and have survived many industry changes. I love to collaborate and I am here to network. Mostly looking for fresh ears and performing opportuni...
Having a blast with all of the Summer parties and patriotism! Thanks for joining our network, we have many new fans and we want to thank everyone for the recent spins and exposure.
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the Diligents
Established 1998
Local to Wilmington DE, South Jersey, Philly, Orlando.
Regions- North East, South East, West Coast.
Nation- USA.
International- Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Jamaica, Canada, Mexico.
Management 321 689 5276
Spin the Bottle03:22
Looking forward to the sunshine days and summer nights
Remember when we used to dance til dawn
Dare to stay up all night long
Thanks for listening and sharing our songs!
just a quick wish for a happy and healthy holiday season to you and yours
Enjoy what you have and praise God for all His Blessings!
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Join us for an outdoor day of music from Diligents Brian and Geno as they welcome special guests for an unusually special performance!
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Thanks for the recent spins! We look forward to your comments and msgs, also where to play in your town. Spread the word about theDiligents and thank you!
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Thank You for joining in on the ride of our lives! We are really excited to have 2002 fans listening and sharing our music. Let us know where we can play in your town, we welcome your messages, and help putting a tour together!~ Sincerely thanks and we can't wait to jam with you!
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Just released on Number One Music several songs from 3 albums including New Songs from "Now with Titanium!" Enjoy this video of the Diligents Rocking Rubble at Bar 13 to get you in the mood, because you've got some catching up to do! See the Diligents this winter in the DE Valley~
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About the Diligents
It was a winter Saturday night just before the millennium in Oviedo FL. Our band had recently relocated from DE yet somehow we convinced the DJ at 104.1 WTKS, Shawn "Trippy" Fennell to play our demo "Lake Crystal Drive" to a hungry crowd. Diligent fans flooded the phone lines and emails came from Texas to the East Coast and as far as Switzerland and Italy, which led to a productive spring show schedule and by summer, Program Manager Katherine Brown quickly added our song "Soleil" to weekend rotation. Shortly after, we barged in on the John Doe Saturday show with pizza, beer and a live rendition of our hit single. So we had North and South CD release parties at One Eyed Jack's downtown Orlando FL and at our hometown venue the Woodshed/Brannigan's Riverside NJ. "Spin the Bottle" was then added as a follow up and also began to spin on 93.7 WSTW in the DE Valley, thanks to DJ Mark Rogers we became Hometown Heroes. We were also fortunate to gain popularity at the surrounding beaches from Flagler to Melbourne thanks to additional radio support from DJ the DJ and Gloria on the Native Noise hour on 101.1 WJRR Orlando and 91.3 WKRO Daytona Beach.
We were courted by several independent labels and briefly signed to the rapidly defunct Orlando Records, two lawyers who attempted to take our existing tour schedule as theirs while offering nothing in return. After that experience we continued to produce our own records and manage our own tour schedule of 100 shows per year on average. Our story progresses through the dawn of the internet, while we remained tied to small towns like Columbus GA, Wilmington DE, Burlington County NJ and Warwick RI (where we survived a near brush with tragedy). Our tour vehicle broke down twice on the way to the Rhode Island Station the night of the fatal fire, delaying our arrival and sparing our lives. Our band would return to play tribute shows at the Stepping Stone Ranch and at ReBar. Geno has personally visited the current site memorial which is a beautifully breathtaking reminder of the remembered.
Currently we live in the DE Valley where we play shows and create new music. However, our band the Diligents has deep roots in Central Florida, New England, the Caribbean and the West Coast due to our lengthy tour history. You may have heard our songs on the radio in the late 90s and 2000s before the internet explosion. We have released 4 studio albums 2 live albums and varous singles over these years and have performed over 2500 times at many Theme Parks, Colleges, Casinos and private events including U of DE, Thomas Jefferson U, UCF, BCC, Widener, Rowan/Glassboro, Johnson & Wales, Disney House of Blues, Universal Hard Rock Live, Parx, Tropicana, NASCAR at Dover Downs and Six Flags Great Adventure. You also may have seen us at venues in Philly, Jersey, Atlantic City, Delaware, Minneapolis, Maine with USCG Eastwind Assoc., the secret submarine base AUTEC on Andros Island or the Offshore Bar/Belongo/Magan's Bay in St Thomas US Virgin Islands. We are still at it, we love to play live. We have been tour support for Rick Derringer, John Kay of Bill Halley's Comets, Molly Hatchett, Larry Burnett of Firefall, Liberty DeVitto, Boyz 2 Men, Michael Graves of the Misfits, Jeff Coffey of Chicago, Dolt, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Peyton Taylor, Nadjah Nicole, Josten Swingline, Miranda Ruesch, Mayor Mike Purzycki of Wilmington DE, State Senator Darius Brown of DE and many others along the way. Our shows are full of improv, we never know what we are going to play next. We hope you will come and be a part of our story and experience the Diligents.
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Past Events
Sat
Mar 30
9:00 PM
18+ or w/ adult
Steakouts Home Plate
United States, New Jersey, Pittsgove, rt 40
Sun
May 19
4:00 PM
All Ages
Delaware City Fire Hall
United States, Delaware, Delaware City, 815 5th st, 19706
Sun
Jun 02
5:00 PM
All Ages
Hercules Building
United States, Delaware, Wilmington, 1313 market st
Fri
Jul 12
8:00 PM
21+
Bourbon and Brews
United States, New Jersey, Paulsboro, Berkeley Rd and rt 295
Thu
Oct 03
5:30 PM
All Ages
Old Brandywine Village Market
United States, Delaware, Wilmington, Market St and Superfine Ln
Sat
Nov 16
9:00 PM
21+
Steakouts Saloon
United States, New Jersey, Buena, Blue Anchor and Weymouth Rd
Sat
Dec 07
9:00 PM
21+
Hot Shots Bar and Grill
United States, New Jersey, Westville, 500 Gateway Blvd
Fri
Feb 14
9:00 PM
21+
Rocco's Italian Grill
United States, Delaware, Wilmington, 701 North Union St
Fri
Mar 06
9:00 PM
21+
Connie's Ric Rac
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1132 S 9th S, 19147
Fri
Apr 03
9:00 PM
21+
Hot Shots Bar and Grill
United States, New Jersey, Westville, Gateway blvd
Thu
Jun 25
5:30 PM
All Ages
Uncle Johns BBQ Stand
United States, Delaware, Claymont, 2509 Philadelphia Pike, 19809
Thu
Jul 23
5:30 PM
All Ages
Uncle John's BBQ Stand
United States, Delaware, Claymont, 2509 Philadelphia Pike, 19809
Sat
Sep 26
1:00 PM
All Ages
Thomas Jefferson University
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 4201 Henry Ave, 19144
Sat
Oct 03
7:00 PM
21+
Hangman Brewery
United States, Delaware, Claymont, 2703 Philadelphia Pike, 19809
Sat
Dec 12
7:00 PM
All Ages
Moose Lodge 847
United States, Delaware, Claymont, 5101 Gov Printz Blvd
Sat
Apr 17
6:00 PM
All Ages
Uncle John's BBQ Stand
United States, Delaware, CLAYMONT, 2509 Phila Pike
Thu
Jun 10
5:00 PM
All Ages
Uncle John's BBQ Stand
United States, Delaware, Claymont, 2509 Phila Pike , 19809
Fri
Jun 25
6:00 PM
All Ages
Catherine Rooney's
United States, Delaware, wilmington, 1616 Delaware ave
Fri
Jul 02
5:30 PM
All Ages
Silverside Liquors Customer Appreciation
United States, Delaware, Wilmington, 1403 Philadelphia Pike
Sat
Jul 10
10:00 PM
21+
Kelly's Logan House
United States, Delaware, wilmington, 1701 Delaware Ave
Sat
Jul 31
12:00 PM
All Ages
ShadFest!
United States, Delaware, Wilmington, Brandywine Park, 19802
Sat
Aug 07
7:00 PM
All Ages
Catherine Rooney's
United States, Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware Ave Trolley Square
Sat
Aug 21
7:00 PM
All Ages
Thomas Jefferson University
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Kanbar Student Center
Sat
Oct 02
5:30 PM
21+
OktoberFest at Silverside Liquors
United States, Delaware, Wilmington, 1403 Philadelphia Pike, 19809
Sat
Feb 12
8:00 PM
21+ or w/ adult
Moose Lodge 847
United States, Delaware, Claymont, 5101 Gov Printz blvd
Tue
Aug 16
5:30 PM
All Ages
Brandywine Village Market
United States, Delaware, Wilmington, Brandywine Mills Plaza
Sat
Sep 17
4:00 PM
All Ages
PorchFest
United States, New Jersey, Collingswood, Comly and Collings Ave
Fri
Jan 20
7:00 PM
18+
Thomas Jefferson University
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Downs Auditorium
Sat
Aug 12
6:00 PM
All Ages
Brandywine Flotilla / Baseball Ninjas
United States, Delaware, Wilmington, Philadelphia Pike, 19809
Tue
Sep 05
5:30 PM
All Ages
Brandywine Mills Plaza
United States, Delaware, Wilmington, 1800 N Market St, 19808
Sat
Sep 30
3:30 PM
All Ages
Comly House
United States, New Jersey, Collingswood, Comly Ave, 08107
Sun
Dec 31
8:00 PM
All Ages
New Years BASH @ HQ
United States, Delaware, Wimington, Philadelphia Pike
Sat
May 18
4:00 PM
All Ages
Birthdays and Baseball
United States, Delaware, Wilmington, Philadelphia Pike, 19809
Sat
May 25
4:00 PM
All Ages
Memorial Jam @ Carr le Barr
United States, New Jersey, Maple Shade, Coles Ave
Sat
Jun 29
4:00 PM
All Ages
Maple Shade FireWorks @ Carr Le Barr
United States, New Jersey, Maple Shade, s Coles Ave
Sat
Jul 06
7:00 PM
All Ages
Rock 4 Independence
United States, Delaware, Wilmington, Phila Pike
Sat
Aug 10
7:00 PM
16+
Brandywine Flotilla, the Diligents, Baseball Ninjas
United States, Delaware, Claymont, Phila pike , 19809
