The Discount Heroes

Like Philadelphia, the city that they call home, the The Discount Heroes’ sound is an eclectic mix of styles which combine to form something greater than the sum of its parts. Likewise, there is beauty and elegance in the melodies and vocal harmonies that singer Frank Tartaglia and backing vocalist/rhythm guitarist Rob Ogus create. The electric intensity of Ron Bauman's lead guitar playing channels the grit of Philadelphia's streets. The skilled Angelo Tartaglio brings a youthful dose of excitement. Most recently, Joe Blakely (formerly of Soulamite) has been added to the rhythm section, providing a professionally rocking beat to the DH sound. The Discount Heroes don't care about what other bands sound like. They play what sounds good to to them. Like fellow Philadelphians Dr. Dog and Hall and Oates, the Discount Heroes' songs encompass many different styles and there is timelessness in their music. With the glut of one-off bands trying to capitalize on whatever sound or style is popular at the moment, this is a refreshing change for people who appreciate genuine music. The Discount Heroes have three recordings under their belt: an eight song acoustic demo, a full length eponymously titled album and "Who Are The Discount Heroes?", a five song EP that first paired the band with a great production team at Sine Studios. Ultimately this paved the way for a deal with Sine Studios to record, release and distribute a new CD that the band is currently working on. The group has earned its stage stripes by playing just about every small to mid-sized venue in and around Phildelphia since 2007 with out of town gigs in New York and Delaware and a run through Viriginia and North Carolina. Listen to the Discount Heroes and you will hear why the music these five guys from Philly make is so unique and so from it … and “From It” Means Good! And do your ears a nice thing and check out the new EP, "Five Finger Discount" March, 2011.