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Dead Fish Handshake

Date: Sept 25, 2026

Time: 8:30 PM

Location(s):

The E Stage

Dead Fish Handshake (stylized as DFH) carved out their place in the modern rock scene with their 2011 debut album, Across State Lines. Originally formed as an acoustic side project by Rhode Island’s Matthew Paul (vocals) and New Jersey’s Rob Ferreira (guitar), the duo soon expanded their sound by adding Darren Furman (bass) and Mark Birkelbach (drums).

Their breakout single, “Changes”, helped DFH make waves in the New Jersey rock circuit. With emotionally driven songwriting and high-octane live performances, the band quickly built a loyal following.

In 2012, DFH released their sophomore EP, The Sixes, produced by Clint Lowery (Sevendust). The lead single, “Turning a Blind Eye”, earned national recognition, while “Leave the Light On” became a fan favorite and one of the band’s most defining songs—a message of hope that deeply resonated with listeners and has grown to hold a special place within the DFH community. Riding that wave, the band hit the road on the “Leave the Light On Tour,” expanding their reach across the country.

DFH kept the momentum going in 2014 with the dual single release “Nothing Stays Gold” and “All Time Low”, once again teaming up with Lowery to continue refining their melodic rock edge.

After a period of introspection and recharging, the band reemerged in 2017 with two contrasting singles:
•“Devolution”, a high-energy, socially conscious track that became their most streamed release to date.
•“Love/Remains”, a genre-blending ballad fusing country warmth with rock grit that struck a deep chord with fans.

In 2020, DFH released their first full-length LP, Lies… and All That Jazz. The album captured the band at full strength—melding timeless rock sensibilities with a modern edge, drawing influence from Foo Fighters, A Perfect Circle, Nine Inch Nails, and U2.

Since then, DFH has expanded its lineup with Vito Rauseo, Jr. (guitar) and Ant Salcedo (bass), bringing a renewed energy and expanded sound to the band’s next chapter.

Over the past few years, DFH has been quietly hard at work—writing and recording their most ambitious material to date. Their newly released, self-produced album, Safe In The Harms Of Love, was released in May of 2026, preceded by the lead single “Traveling At The Speed Of Life”. Through every evolution, Dead Fish Handshake remains grounded in authenticity, creativity, and a passion for honest rock music.

DFH has shared the stage with Stone Temple Pilots, Sevendust, Three Doors Down, Fuel, Scott Stapp, Paul Rodgers, Ed Kowalczyk, Queensryche, Pop Evil, Collective Soul, Saving Abel, Gin Blossoms, Plain White T’s, Godsmack, Skillet, Anthrax, Living Colour, Hurt, and Extreme.

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Dead Fish Handshake

Sept 25, 2026 | 8:30 PM

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