Artist description Blasting out from the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, is the melodic modern rock band Spenser. Forming from influences from the likes of : New Found Glory, Fenix TX, Relient K, The Starting Line and Finch; the boys of Spenser are young and ready to rock. With all members of the band under the age of twenty, they are merely at the beginning of what will surely be a long career in the world of music. Spenser has been together for approximately a year and a half. The band is made up of four crazy kids, each bringing a different plate to the feast that is Spenser. Doug Brofman, (Guitar and Lead Vocals) sings his powerful yet melodic vocals that come right out of the microphone and find a spot right in your heart. R.J Rishel ( Guitar and backing vocals) is possibly one of the most energetic people you may ever see, with stage presence only exceeded by his talents as a musician. Between his incessant jumping, singing, joke telling, and over all crowd pleasing, he manages to play some pretty sweet guitar as well. Next up we have the ace of bass, with the pretty face, Mike Nelson (Bass Guitar, backing vocals). Mike manages to hold down the backbone of the band, go crazy on stage, tell a few jokes, and still maintain that pretty face. Women want him, and men want to be him. Finally, we have Jake Coco (Drums and backup vocals) . As the youngest member of Spenser, the 18 year old usually ends up being the voluntary blunt of all the jokes at shows. With influences ranging from Buddy Rich, to Travis Barker, you never know what this kid is gonna do next. Managing to hold down the rhythm of the band while singing into his Brittany Spears wanna-be headset mic seems like an easy task to this drumming prodigy. Featuring four part harmony unduplicated by any band of their style, Spenser makes for a crazy live show that will make you laugh, cry and maybe even jump up and down for a little while. They have brought this live show to all the clubs in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton Ohio, as well as all over West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, Delaware, Maryland and North Carolina, even managing to play a few dates on this year and last years Vans Warped Tour. They have released a full length on Blindspot records this august which has been selling like mad at local shows, through mail order, and even in some stores. They have gotten radio play on many college stations and a few Commercial stations in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan, and New York. "Spenser's debut cd, All Signs Point to Maybe, has 11 great pop-punk songs that you, your friends, your girlfriend, your boyfriend, your grandma and every one can listen to and still be happy." -Craig from Clevelandpunkscene.com So keep your eyes, ears and noses open, because you never know when the boys of Spenser are coming to a town near you.

Music Style Melodic Punk

Artist History The foundation of Spenser was laid over five years ago, as the band NoseDive. After years of playing all over, and a few key member acquisitions, the band knew it was time for a change, a change to Spenser. Spenser has been busy in every aspect, since their inception. Their fantastic live show has been performed at such venues and places as the Van's Warped Tour, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as the Odeon and nearly every club in the Cleveland area. Not only has Spenser been hitting the Cleveland area, but they have been building followings all over Ohio, with shows in Columbus, Cincinnati, as well as into Pennsylvania, and West Virginia to name a few places.. Spenser doesn't stop at amazing, energetic live shows, they have also had their share of releases, as both NoseDive and Spenser. The band has self-released two full length CD's, one 6-song EP, a three song demo, and numerous live and rare self recorded tracks.

Group Members Doug - Vocals and Guitar Mike - Bass and Vocals Jake - Drums and Vocals RJ - Guitar and Vocals

Instruments Voice, Marshall Amps and Cabs, Peavey Bass Heads, Peavey Bass Cabs, and Yamaha Drums

Albums All Signs point to Maybe

Location Cleveland, OH - USA

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