The Acoustic Duo... Electric Trio

Since 1999 Dave & Pete have rocked clubs as a duo or trio throughout Northern New Jersey. It was always a great time when we were together. R.I.P.
You may still see Ron Zito., Mark Papianni., Joey Van Winkle, Helena, and/or Scott Hogan. Boasting a playlist of over 250 songs, we are sure to play your favorites. Requests are encouraged! Come out and see Pulse DK soon!!


 Sat. Oct. 4 9:30 Hennessey's, Morristown (973) 292-0400 solo
Fri. Oct. 17 8:00 Thirsty Moose, Lake Hopatcong (973) 361-7600 solo
Sat. Oct. 18 8:00 South Shore Grill, Hewitt (973) 728-3500 solo
Sat. Oct. 25 private party (we can do yours too) (973) 835-6367
Sat. Nov. 1 9:30 Hennessey's, Morristown (973) 292-0400
Sat. Nov. 8 9:00 Smith Bros. Saloon, Ridgewood (201) 444-8111 duo
Sat. Nov. 15 8:00 Thirsty Moose, Lake Hopatcong (973) 361-7600 solo
Fri. Nov. 21 9:30 Laughing Lion II Hackettstown (908) 852-2446 solo
Sat. Nov. 22 8:00 South Shore Grill, Hewitt (973) 728-3500 solo
Fri. Nov. 28 9:00 Laughing Lion I, Dover (973) 328-1800 solo
Sat. Dec. 6 9:30 Hennessey's, Morristown (973) 292-0400 solo
Fri. Dec. 12 8:00 South Shore Grill, Hewitt (973) 728-3500 solo
Fri. Dec. 19 9:00 Smith Bros. Saloon, Ridgewood (201) 444-8111 duo
Sat. Dec. 13 8:00 Thirsty Moose, Lake Hopatcong (973) 361-7600 solo
Fri. Dec. 26 9:30 Laughing Lion II Hackettstown (908) 852-2446 solo

Venue website links are on the Dave Kraemer page.

Contact me for more information or for bookings.

Below is the short history of a very long lived band concept (very similar to to the history found on the Pulse DK website circa 2005):

Once upon a time in a land right around the corner, there was an original band that stirred up the metro area called 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... than sit around the house, get high and watch the tube..." (No thanks, Steve Miller, not for us). Guitarist Dave Kraemer and bassist Ken Colgate (D & K, get it?) were in that basement playing all their fave cool songs or writing some if that was cooler. The inspiration was:
1. To bring this great classic music to people
2. To be flexible enough to play more than "rock venues"
3. A big sound with two people and Harmony is awesome
4. Get out of the basement!
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. They soon landed double gigs at Jiggs's Corner and Duffy's in 1995 playing whatever they felt like (just like in the basement!) and a splendid time was guaranteed for all. Sharon Kraemer, Dave's wife, joined them occasionally on harmony and lead vocals; and Chris "you guys need a drummer" Hopp joined on drums to make an electric trio.

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's Corner where they shared hosting on alternating Fridays, and as bassist for Jeff Guenther's Retrofitz. Kenny thought Pete would be a perfect replacement. 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). Rather than lose the notoriety Dave and Ken had already started by changing the name, they left well enough alone at Pulse D.K.. So, 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. He often played bass when Pete was being called by another band, or Vince Martell, or even the Vanilla Fudge themselves. Ron, being involved in many projects was at times unavailable, so Mark Papianni, another great drummer, began to sub for Ron.

In 2005, the band had a gig that neither Ron nor Mark could cover, so Pete asked Bobby 'Boom Boom' Einreinhofer (G.W. Toye, The Delivery Boys) to sub. Soon after, Bobby was caught up in the demise of his Delivery Boys and was looking for a new "Rock Home". Seems like he found it in Pulse DK as he's not only displaying his talent as a drummer, but a booking agent as well! So now what? "Pulse D.K.P.B.B.B.B."? Sure, just say "Pulse", and hum while rubbing your finger up and down your lips! Okay- Now stop drooling! :-)

Sharon Kraemer often drops in with cool vocals to add the feminine touch, 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!

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