Ten Hands is a rock band based in

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, United States. The band consists of: * J. Paul Slavens (keyboards, lead vocals), *Steve Brand (guitar, backing vocals), *Gary Muller (

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, backing vocals), * Mike Dillon (percussion, backing vocals), *Alan Emert (drums, backing vocals). Described as a cross between the jazz-rock-art style of

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and the psychedelic punk of the

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, Ten Hands had a style that was better appreciated live, more so than in the studio. The late 1980s local scene adored them and the ''

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'' awarded Ten Hands numerous accolades in 1988-1989. The band performed regularly from the mid 1980s through 1995. Since 2014, they have been playing regular shows several times a year in the Dallas area, with various lineups.

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