Artist description GADFLY's sound, texture and complexity is derived from the musical influence of collective backgrounds--Blues, Rock, and Metal--and from the free flowing musical passions of those who make up the band. The meshing of styles, with a hint of playful competition, produces a consuming sound that transgresses musical standards. f

Music Style Alternative

Musical Influences KISS, Tool, deftones

Similar Artists Foo Fighters, Lit, Fastball

Artist History NEWS FLASH!!! GADFLY is now a four piece. GADFLY has added Brian Snyder on Rhythm and Lead Guitar. The band GADFLY was started in 1994 in Minneapolis, MN by Steve Williams, Jeff Damm and Pete Nichols. Steve Williams -- Lead Guitar and VocalsPart master of wit, part street-poet, Steve Williams, the founder of Gadfly and lead guitarist grew up in St Paul, MN. Williams is a soulful troubadour blessed with charasmatic vitality and struck with a passion for music. Growing up with his father, a musician, Williams absorbed and embraced his love for music and the desire to be in the business. After doing some recording his father reluctantly left the unpredictable, fast paced world of music and returned to work outside of music to provide stability for his family. At the age of 14, Williams left home for the first time to tour with a school band . That trip led to hook up with a sucsessful band that was touring at the time. He helped out behind stage, and did other small jobs for little to no money. The band taught him the tricks of the trade and gave him experiences that would pique his thirst for p erforming. Williams' father taught him not only the evils of ignoring your dreams and avoiding your passions, but also the harsh reality of circumstance. This lesson, and the struggles that surrounded Williams, continue to influence his music and lyric s.Taras, Bass and VocalsGADFLY was started with Steve Williams on lead vocals and guitar, Jeff Damm on drums and Pete Nichols on bass. Pete, left the band in 1997 for personal reasons. He was replaced by bassist "Taras", a master of the six string, is des cribed as a true "rock-n-roller," with the talent, image and stage presence that exudes rock. GADFLY was complete. "Taras," a focused Capricorn born to Canadian parents grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota. He began his musical path very young, playing drums an d his trumpet. His first take at the bass was when he was 16. He heard of a neighborhood garage band looking for a bassist. His mother getting wind of his interest bought him a used bass at a garage sale. His style of playing influenced by all styles of music including, jazz, blues, funk and metal just to name a few. "Taras" played in a variety of bands, but his most successful time was spent with Acheron, a local metal band from 1991-1996. The lead singer of Acheron was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. Physical and emotional obstacles put an abrupt end to the band. "Taras" took a sabbatical from playing. During this time, he began absorbing himself in his writings and found the words and music he wrote bore a new perspective. After meeting Steve and playing with GADFLY, he knew he had found a connection. Joe Churchich, Drums and Vocals. Joe?s interest in the band began during the Summer of ?99 while during a hiatus from the drums, he auditioned for GADFLY on guitar. Although his skills on guitar were nowhere near his abilities on the drums, he did play two shows with the band. In addition, Joe performed a cameo on drums with Steve and Taras at a Minneapolis nightclub in the Fall of ?99 and the stage was set for his eventual admittance into the group.Joe?s musical career began as a young age when he started playing the piano at the age of four. He began writing music immediately. Joe discovered the drums shortly thereafter and never looked back. To further hone his musical skills, Joe went on to study percussion and music education at the University of Minnesota. Joe?s musical adventures have taken him all over the world, including tours of Europe and Costa Rica.Joe and Taras have been playing together on and off for most of their musical lives. Joe was a member of other prominent Twin Cities bands including Psychohead and Sad Acid Scene. His musical influences include Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Classical, and Alternative. Joe?s playing brings an unsurpassed energy and excitement to the music while introducing his musical experiences through complicated rhythms and presence. Joe has also been active as a Recording Engineer and Producer working at OarFin Records and Angel Beach Records.

Group Members Steve Williams, Guitars & Vocals Taras Dynkavitch, Bass & Vocals Joe Churchich, Drums & Vocals Brian Snyder, GuitarŸ

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Drums

Albums Irritating Bite, 500 Yards To Freedom

Press Reviews GADFLY?S CD ?500 Yards To Freedom? was recently featured in Pulse of the Twin Cities (Volume 4, Issue 34, November 28th, 2000). David Rangel wrote, ?Starting off with a very cool sound collage intro, the album snakes it's way in different musical directi ons...The band is one that may appeal to fans of hard rock as well as those who prefer a pop catchiness...Gadfly doesn?t sound as if they are making a conscious effort to define themselves by one sound. They seem to just play what works and it...well, works. This band is making the type of rock that is radio friendly...I had never heard of this band until this review and I hope to see their name on some music calendar soon so I can catch them live. You should too.?

Location Minneapolis, Minnesota - USA

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