The Dirty Diamonds and the Dung Beatles are real bands in Wilmington, North Carolina. Ted White plays in high end piano establishments, also in Wilmington, North Carolina.
The Dung Beatles cover band members are also known as the band: Madison Rose.
The Dung Beatles were only allowed to have cameo appearances by their manager in NY due to their success level and current pending Madison Rose contract with VH-1.
Tom and Mike Gossin went on from Madison Rose to form the country band Gloriana.