About the band.. Once upon a time in a land right around the corner, there was an original band that stirred up the metro area calle Dan Kidney and the Pulsations. The time was 1986. Many clubs were played, two CD's and a live tape were released and played and there was merriment. In 1994, they "decayed" into "Pulse D.K." (get it?) - two guys in a basement with nothing better to do. Guitarist Dave Kraemer and bassist Ken Colgate (D & K, get it?) sat around playing all their fave cool songs or writing some if that was cooler. They were whipped into shape by veterans of the local open mic scene: Bill Blois working Riddles and McKennas, John Sheehan at Jiggs's Corner, Mike Hoffman at the White Horse and Chris Hopp at Hansil's. The soon landed double gigs at Jiggs's Corner and Duffy's playing whatever they felt like(just like in the basement!) and a splendid time was guaranteed for all. Sharon Kraemer, Dave's wife soon joined them occasionally on vocals, and Chris Hopp on drums. Since the radioactive Dan Kidney and the Pulsations had a half-life of eight years, the next decay took place four years later. Ken felt the family life calling him in early 1999. Dave knew Pete Bremy from the open mic scene at Jiggs' Corner where they shared hosting on alternating Fridays, and as bassist for Jeff Guenther's Retrofitz. In 2002, Pete also toured with the 60's psychedlic rock band, The Vanilla Fudge, for 8 months and still works with the Fudge's lead guitarist, Vince Martell. Willing to add his character to the duo, Pete accepted the challenge to keep Pulse D.K. "puls"ating. So now, it's Dave and Pete (D & K, get it.... oh well, Pete can't spell anyway) . They left well enough alone at Pulse D.K. So, we guess that on bass, Pete is the "Pulse" and Dave Kraemer is the "D.K." After Chris Hopp suffered a severe shoulder injury, Ron Zito joined the group on drums for trio gigs. Ron is an extremely talented, well rounded singer and musician who also plays guitar, bass and keyboards. Ron is involved in many projects and at times was unavailable, so Mark Papianni, another great drummer began to sub for Ron. Sharon Kraemer often drops in adding cool vocals to add to the Queens of Rock portion, and other special guests drop in from time to time too. You still may find Ron Zito, or Mark Papianni on drums... both fantastic drummers! Look out, New Jersey! With a set list of over 230 songs from Southern Rock to British Invasion, from "A"llmans to "Z"eppelin, they cover about every form of popular music over the last five decades, Pulse DK is spreading Classic Rock like wildfire, and it's just as hot. And you'd better keep your eyes open too Orange County! Pulse DK rocks!