Ten Hands (band)

Ten Hands is a rock band based in Denton, Texas, United States. The band consists of:

• J. Paul Slavens (keyboards, lead vocals),
• Steve Brand (guitar, backing vocals),
• Gary Muller (Chapman stick, backing vocals),
• Mike Dillon (percussion, backing vocals),
• Alan Emert (drums, backing vocals).

Ten Hands
Ten Hands 2018
Background information
Origin	Dallas, Texas, United States
Genres	Rock, funk, alternative
Years active	1986–present
Labels	ESG Records, Slipped Disc, Clubland Records
Website	http://tenhandsmusic.com
Members	J. Paul Slavens Steve Brand Gary Muller "BIG" Al Emert Mike Dillon
Past members	Earl Harvin Matt Chamberlain Ed McMahon Greg Beck Chris Claridy Chad Rueffer Joe Cripps Pete Wilson Matt Thompson

Described as a cross between the jazz-rock-art style of Frank Zappa and the psychedelic punk of the Meat Puppets, 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 Dallas Observer awarded Ten Hands numerous accolades in 1988-1989.

The band play regularly mid 1980s through 1995 and began playing regular show again in 2014. Ten Hands continues to play, with various lineups, several times a year in the Dallas area.[1][2][3]