Dante Sidus Solo acoustic act performing alternative classics 70s-2000s

Based in Latvia

Riga, Rīga, Latvia
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LOCATION
Riga, Rīga, Latvia

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

RATED
9 / 10 from 1 review

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About / Biography

At the moment I am a solo act performing alternative classics, as well as Brit pop and new wave singles on my acoustic guitar, ranging from David Bowie, New Order, the Cure, Duran Duran, the Smiths, Dandy Warhols, Radiohead, Pulp, Raconteurs etc. (Take a look at my song list)

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AVERAGE RATING

9 / 101

Location

Based in Latvia

Riga, Rīga, Latvia
Travels worldwide

Hotel California - Eagles

Layla- Eric Clapton

Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac

Late Bar - Duran Duran

Friends of Mine - Duran Duran

Planet Earth - Duran Duran

Anyone Out There - Duran Duran

Five Years - David Bowie

Make Me Smile - Steve Harley

Femme Fatale - Velvet Underground

Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd

Space Oddity - David Bowie

Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie

The Man Who Sold the World - David Bowie

While My Guitar Gently Weeps - G. Harrison/ Beatles

A Forest - the Cure

Primary - the Cure

Three Imaginary Boys - the Cure

Paint It Black - The Rolling Stones

Play for Today - the Cure

A Night Luke This - the Cure

Bigmouth Strikes Again - the Smiths

Goodbye is Forever - Arcadia

How Soon is Now - the Smiths

Back on the Chain Gang - Pretenders

Hold Back the Rain - Duran Duran

Hungry Like the Wolf - Duran Duran

Girls on Film - Duran Duran

Rio - Duran Duran

Seventh Stranger - Duran Duran

New Moon on Monday - Duran Duran

American Science - Duran Duran

Matter of Feeling - Duran Duran

Hold Me Now - Thompson Twins

Driver 8 - R.E.M.

Heroes - David Bowie

China Girl - David Bowie

Rebel Rebel - David Bowie

Don't You Forget About Me - Simple Mind

White Wedding - Billy Idol

Major Tom - Peter Schilling

I Ran - Flock of Seagulls

Purple Rain - Prince

Little Red Corvette - Prince

I Remember You - Skid Row

Just Like Heaven - the Cure

Blue Monday - New Order

Razamatazz - Pulp

Disco 2000 - Pulp

Common People - Pulp

Like A Friend - Pulp

Something Changed - Pulp

Do You Remember the First Time - Pulp

Come Undone - Duran Duran

Do You Believe in Shame - Duran Duran

Electric Barbarella - Duran Duran

Getting Away With It - James

Laid - James

Mad World - Tears for Fears/Gary Jules

What's Going On - 4 Non Blondes

Creep - Radiohead

Karma Police - Radiohead

Tomorrow - James

Wicked Game - Chris Isaac

Bohemian Like You - Dandy Warhols

Cherub Rock - Smashing Pumpkins

Man on the Moon - R.E.M.

Origin of Love - Hedwig and the Angry Inch soundtrack

Hurt - N.I.N./ Johnny Cash

One - U2

Pictures Of You - the Cure

I Will Survive - Cake

Where Is My Mind - Pixies

Somewhere Only We Know - Keane

Everyone is Changing - Keane

Leaving New York - R.E.M.

Everlong - Foo Fighters

Nothing Less - Duran Duran

What Happens Tomorrow - Duran Duran

Falling Down - Duran Duran

Steady as She Goes - Raconteurs

Many Shades of Black - Raconteurs

Bad Romance - Lady Gaga

Somebody Told Me - the Killers

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

I require a PA, a tall bar stool/chair, power outlet and no less than 4sq meters (2x2) space for performing.


What information do you require about a venue?

I would like the name, number and best way to contact you as well as directions to the venue.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I do not. I do provide my own microphone and stand, but will require a PA.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, I'd be happy to connect my Spotify to the PA, if asked to do so.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

There have been several in the past year, however the Fountaine Palace in Liepāja, Latvija is the first to come to mind from the recent ones. It was one of the best well oiled teams I've performed for. From the moment we arrived until the performance ended, every step of the way was handled by the appropriate team member efficiently. Incredible experience. From reception to accomodation to soundcheck to green room drinks and snacks to payment. On point!


What's your favourite type of event?

Don't know if I have one. So long as people enjoy the music I'm good. Maybe I'll have a story down the road as to what my favourite event would be.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I have been playing music most of my life, to some degree or other, (grade school, high school, college)
Been gigging for several years, both as a bass player and a solo act.

I have played bass in a few bands, (reggae, rock, metal, world music, post punk) as well as been the singer and bass player for tribute project a began in the spring of '23. I began gigging with the bass in 2017, when a friend I met at a local jam asked me to join his band.

I picked up the guitar in the late 2000s and have gotten more comfortable performing for the public over the past 4 years, namely after being invited to perform for the 2nd year anniversary of a cafe (medium 43) I used to frequent while staying in Prague back in 2020, right before the lockdowns.

Last year I performed 20 solo shows, was invited to sit in with a couple of bands for one-off gigs, and performed 18 gigs, including 4 festivals with my tribute project. Was a good year musically.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Way too many to name. However 2 bands stand out in my top 5, although they don't fully reflect the range of my influences, they do reflect who inspired me to play bass, John Taylor from Duran Duran and Simon Gallup from the Cure. As far as guitar influences Johnny Marr from the Smiths and Porl Thompson from the Cure. Stewart Copeland may be my all time favourite drummer.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I like to arrive about 60-90 minutes before the performance to set up. It takes me about 20-30 minutes to set up and sound check. Normally perform for about 2 hours, 2 X 55 minute sets. Happy to play longer if the crowd is vibing or if requested to in advance, so as to have enough material prepared.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Happy to play outside, and will ask for cover from the elements, whether it be the sun or rain, and a power supply accessible and in reach of the performance area.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

When given notice, I am willing to learn 2-3 songs specifically requested by the client. Also I can supply the client with my repertoire set, and if they have specific choices from the list, I am glad to include these in the set.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Clients like the energy and the vibe, and will normally comment after the show.

Recent Clients

Dante Sidus has performed for these clients:

Secret Event, Vecrīga - solo

Trofeja Taproom, Rīga - solo

Nemiers, Rīga - the iMaginary boys

Ezītis Miglā, Pļavnieki - solo

Fountaine Palace, Liepāja - the iMaginary boys

Atmoda, Rīga - solo

Vagonu Hall, Rīga - the iMaginary boys

Beera, Rīga - solo

Grizenbergs, Rīga - solo

Kirši, Vecriga - solo

Pret Straumi, Riga - solo

Kaņepes Kultūras Centrs, Rīga - the iMaginary boys

Republika, Rīga - the iMaginary boys

Miers Gastro Pub, Rīga - the iMaginary boys

Klubs Depo, Rīga - the iMaginary boys

Lokal House, Rīga

Kad Zebras Deg, Rīga

Venues

Dante Sidus has performed at these venues:

If by worked you mean performed:

Secret Event, Vecrīga - solo

Trofeja Taproom, Rīga - solo x3

Nemiers, Rīga - the iMaginary boys

Ezītis Miglā, Pļavnieki - solo

Fountaine Palace, Liepāja - the iMaginary boys

Atmoda, Rīga - solo

Vagonu Hall, Rīga - the iMaginary boys

Beera, Rīga - solo

Grizenbergs, Rīga - solo x3

Kirši, Vecrīga - solo

Pret Straumi, Riga - solo x4

Kaņepes Kultūras Centrs, Rīga - the iMaginary boys

Republika, Rīga - the iMaginary boys x2

Miers Gastro Pub, Rīga - the iMaginary boys

Klubs Depo, Rīga - the iMaginary boys x6

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