D. A. and the Hitmen brings together four veteran blues musicians from the San Diego scene, featuring Lance Dieckmann on harmonica and lead vocals, Paul Alvarado on lead guitar, Bob Prater on bass and Pete Langhans on drums.
D. A. – Paul was the founder of the band “The Blues Invaders” and recruited Lance to write originals. Their collaboration resulted in the release of “The Invasion Begins”, an 11 song CD produced in 2001 featuring 8 originals by Paul & Lance. Their efforts were rewarded with a nomination at the San Diego Music Awards for “Best New Blues CD in 2001”. After the Blues Invaders disbanded in late 2001, Paul and Lance went on to form D.A. and the Hitmen.
 

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Lance Dieckmann-Lead & Background Vocals & Harmonica
Born and raised in San Diego, Lance is a respected vocalist and blues harp player. Lance began his musical career as a power rock vocalist with bands such as Archer, Alley Rat and Gridlock, where he opened for national acts such as Blue Oyster Cult, Pat Travers and Fog Hat and others. He sings with power and deep conviction with a formidable range.

Paul Alvarado – Lead and Rhythm Guitar
An Encinitas native, Paul leans toward the heavier electric side of the blues. Strongly influenced by Johnny Winter, Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana, Paul started playing guitar at age 8 and joined his first band at the age of 15. Paul has played in many San Diego and North County bands including the Bluesmatics, Santa Fe Blues Line, and the Blue Ravens.
 

 

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Bob Prater – Bass
Bob Prater has been making music for most of his life. Playing
upright and electric bass in surf and rock bands in the 60s; blues,
country, and swing bands in the 70s; rock and Top-40 bands in the 80s; blues, jazz, and swing in the 90s, Bob has become a versatile player capable of producing many styles. Bob has played in more than a dozen blues bands in the San Diego area.
 

Jaime Luna– Drums
When not working with The Beatles, Ringo loves to work with DaHitmen.  "I love these guys, besides, they are a lot more fun than Paul and John, besides, their wives bring us down!".  Ringo has been spotted with D.A. at the Casbah and other fine San Diego establishments.		  
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