Artist description ROSEDALE is a band with a muscular blues based rock sound that isn't afraid to throw in some VanHalen or Motley Crue influence for some extraattitude. The band also tips their hat towards theRock, Blues and Country roots that shine through in the music, melodies and lyrics.

Music Style Rock

Musical Influences Bad Company, Dire Straits, Eagles, Van Halen, UFO, Tonic, John Hiatt,

Similar Artists Bad Company, Dire Straits, UFO, Tonic

Artist History ROSEDALE has been together for 3 years and has performed extensively throughout California and the surrounding States.The band also toured Europesponsored by Budweiser.

Group Members Chris Cooke - Drums / Lead Vocals has enjoyed tremendous success as a sideman performing and recording with Delaney Bramlett (Delaney & Bonnie/Eric Clapton/George Harrison)Gary Allan (Nashville Country Artist)Randy Meisner (Eagles)Billy Swan and Alan Rich of the "Meisner,Rich and Swan" Band and also John York of the Byrds.Mike Davila - Bass / Vocals has toured extensivelywith various original bands from the Southern California area. Mike is also a very busy sessionplayer in the Los Angeles area.Vic Estrada - Guitar / Harmonica / Vocals has beena local fixture in Los Angeles playing on a regular basis with local Rock and Blues bands in town.

Instruments Drums / Bass / Guitar

Albums Fine Art Of Dining Alone, Rosedale

Press Reviews " On a scale of 1 - 9, the song "The Fine Art of Dining Alone" receivedseven 7's and one 8 after being judged on 8 questions designed to rate thequality of the song.This song is radio ready." (8th BILLBOARD MAGAZINE SONG CONTEST)"ROSEDALE is a band unafraid to go back to theirroots.Couple this with the quality of the songs and the high standard of musicianship, ROSEDALE is as relevant and refreshing asanything else inthe marketplace. It's very clear to anyonewho cares to listen that if Record Companies actuallypromoted a band like ROSEDALE, then ROSEDALE couldactually be dining with some pretty big artists instead of simply dining alone."("STORMBRINGER" WEBZINE)"Really Cool Band!!!!" (THE UNSIGNED.COM)"Chris Cooke has a unique voice and the band provides exceptional musical backing which highlights this CD.Everyone should take a moment to reflect on the lyrics to the title cut, "The Fine Art of Dining Alone."(A&R GUYS WEBZINE)"The Fine Art of Dining Alone is a telling showcase." (DRUM! MAGAZINE)

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Location Sun Valley, California - USA

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