The Van Halen News Desk has featured the young players Jacob Deraps, Josh Gallagher and William Lachance performing their excellent Van Halen covers over a dozen times. Our readers have watched them grow and mature into the solid power trio, entitled 'Deraps'. Well, their 11-song, self-titled debut album is released worldwide today! And as you might expect, its got a vibe … [Read more...]
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Watch Deraps Cover David Lee Roth’s ‘Yankee Rose’
Guess who's back in circulation?! The power trio band DERAPS has released a full band cover of David Lee Roth’s "Yankee Rose." Jacob did the full Eat ‘em and Smile makeup. The video is looking great and the song is sounding incredible! Deraps says, "We're proud to present you with a brand new cover of this classic anthem by David Lee Roth! We had a blast covering this … [Read more...]
Deraps Channels Van Halen with ‘Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll’ Single
We have featured the young players Jacob Deraps, Josh Gallagher and William Lachance many times on the Van Halen News Desk. And now, they have formed the power trio band, ‘’Deraps.” The recording of their first album is almost complete, and the debut single and music video is out now! So ladies and gentlemen, get ready to watch the new Deraps band rip through their … [Read more...]
Jacob Deraps Covers ‘I’m the One’, Releases Original Material
In the video above, new live footage of the Jacob Deraps Band covering Van Halen's "I'm The One" at La Réserve in St-Georges this week. In addition, Jacob has recently released two original songs. Check them out below! "Fuck Off" is written and performed by Jacob Deraps and Josh Gallagher. "Live Fast Die Slow" is written by Jacob Deraps and Vann Delorey, and … [Read more...]
The Brown Sound Demonstration by Jacob Deraps
Our friend Jacob Deraps just posted "part 2" of his brown sound demonstration, and we need to share it. Crank it up! "Here it is, as promised, part 2 of my Brown Sound video, which has been my most popular video so far, thanks everyone! Hope you enjoy, crank it loud for maximum tone!" This video sounds amazing, and has us now breaking out our Van Halen albums... Keep … [Read more...]
Jacob Deraps Band Performs Van Halen’s ‘I’m The One’
Over the last three years, the VHND has kept up with three young musicians who've been performing excellent Van Halen covers, but always having to do them long distance, as two of them live in Québec, and one lives in Australia. This summer, however, they all got together for the first time — to perform several gigs as the Jacob Deraps Band! Watch their latest Van Halen cover, … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s ‘Ice Cream Man’ Covered by Jacob Deraps Band
Over the last three years, the VHND has kept up with three young musicians who've been performing excellent Van Halen covers, but always having to do them long distance, as two of them live in Québec, and one lives in Australia. This summer, however, they all got together for the first time — to perform several gigs as the Jacob Deraps Band! Watch their latest Van Halen cover, … [Read more...]
‘Runnin’ with the Devil’ Full Band Cover by Jacob Deraps, Josh Gallagher & William Lachance
Jacob and Josh are back! And this time, with a full band Van Halen cover! Premiering exclusively on the Van Halen News Desk, guitarist Jacob Deraps and drummer Josh Gallagher have released their very first full band video. It's Van Halen’s “Runnin' with the Devil,” with Jacob not only playing guitar, but singing lead vocals. Jacob says, “Hello everyone! Here's a brand new … [Read more...]
Van Halen ‘Outta Love Again’ Cover by Jacob Deraps and Josh Gallagher
Premiering exclusively on the Van Halen News Desk, watch this brand new video by guitarist Jacob Deraps and drummer Josh Gallagher, where they rip through Van Halen II’s “Outta Love Again!" Jacob tells VHND, “This song totally showcases Alex's playing, and to me is one of the many reasons why Alex Van Halen is my favorite drummer. The drum tone is phenomenal and it grooves … [Read more...]
EVH Gear Discussion: Jacob Deraps & Josh Gallagher (VIDEO)
In this episode of EVH Gear Discussion, host Eric Broadbent and co-host Marc Huzansky talk with two of the most popular young musicians on the internet – at least when it comes to Van Halen - Jacob Deraps and Josh Gallagher! The interview took place Friday night at 9pm Eastern. It was a fun night and a look into what makes these talented kids tick! Watch it above. If you've … [Read more...]
Jacob Deraps Tackles His Favorite Song, Van Halen’s ‘I’m The One’
Everyone know that it's hard to replicate Eddie Van Halen's guitar playing and sound. "I'm the One" from the debut album is particularly hard to play. It's swing feel is something most people will lack and Eddie's blistering solos and licks are all the way through it. And let's not forget the tone! Jacob Deraps came up with a new recording of his favorite song where you can … [Read more...]
Watch These Lads Encounter ‘Frankenstein’ at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
This is the LAST WEEK that Eddie Van Halen's 1978 touring rig and original "Frankenstein" guitar are on display in New York at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's "Play It Loud" Instruments of Rock & Roll exhibit. Not wanting to miss this opportunity, young musicians Josh Gallagher, Jacob Deraps, William Lachance, and their friend Samuel Morin Paquet traveled to New York to … [Read more...]