The Speaks is a five-man band from the Metro Washington, DC area.[1] They have played to audiences of up to 25,000+ people, shared the stage with Jimmy Eat World, and are working with high-profile Dragonfly Studios (Dave Matthews Band, N-Sync, SR-71).  In January 2005, The Speaks signed a distribution/production/publishing deal with Warner Music Group Philippines. Band Members: Rafael Toledo Derek Lee Cal Stamp Jerry Delino Archie Dela Cruz A young, talented, and charismatic five-piece band from the Washington, DC area- The Speaks are shattering stereotypes, making believers out of naysayers, and acquiring legions of new fans every single step along the way. From winning every major music competition theyve entered, to rocking crowds of 25,000+ people, and gaining major support from DC101 (one of the most influential radio stations in the country) The Speaks have become a staple of the DC metro area and one of the most recognizable and down-to-earth talents to come out in years.. If you had to try and characterize these cool yet energetic rock stars — take the explosive live stage show of Velvet Revolver and Motley Crue, add the eternal rock/anthemic appeal of Pearl Jam and Incubus, and throw in the raw and emotional intensity of the Foo Fighters for good measure. In a changing new world where music seems to be erasing any existing racial boundaries, The Speaks -- with several members who are all American-born, but of Asian heritage are poised to further prove that music is, indeed, the one true universal language. Much like Jimi Hendrix, Living Color, Sevendust and Hootie and the Blowfish (cmon admit it, when you first heard their music, you thought Hootie was a white dude!) have all changed the face of rock -- and Eminem and The Beastie Boys have changed the face of rap -- The Speaks are opening peoples minds and broadening peoples horizons with their driven, emotionally charged music in a unique, unprecedented package. The Speaks are t...