Artist description We are DALE from the CPG of Minnesota. We started playing punk rock music for the ladies, but when the ladies didn't come we continued to play because we love it.

Music Style Harder Punk Rock

Musical Influences Alkaline Trio, Finch, Murder City Devils, MxPx, Antifreeze, Ataris, H20, Lawrence Arms, Cadillac Blindside, Finch, Get up kids, Thrice

Similar Artists Alkaline Trio and Finch mixed

Artist History Dale started as a two guitar players, Nick and Jeff. We had a few songs ready for a band, all we needed were the other parts. And so, searching for a drummer and a bassist we went. Nick found a drummer named Adam (or Tempel) at his place of emplyoment Royal Oaks Car Wash. He really blew at drums, but he was a cool kid so we kept him and he gradually got better. We were thinking of a band named and the drunken assistant manager of the car wash, named DALE, was an obvious solution to our problem. Now, with two guitars and a drummer, all we needed was that special someone who could play bass. Mike Knapper, a handsome young man from the CPG, said that he would aide us until we could find a permanent bassist. He played a few shows with us, and he was damn good at it. But, while playing the high school battle of the bands, Nick spotted and strapping young fellow named Josh Smith dancing in the crowd. When asked who wanted to be the new DALE bassist, his hand was the only one that was raised. So, Mike was honorably discharged and Josh was added. A few weeks after DALE realeased their first "CD" entitled DALE LIVE! which included two songs that really sucked from that very battle of the bands. Many months as saving money later (from personal paychecks) and DALE started recording their first professional EP "Coincidence? I think not.". It was released on November 7th, 2002, and there was a lot of people there. It was fun night, leading to many memories with the captain himself. A few weeks later it was unanimously decided that Jeff, one of the original guitarists from DALE, didn't have enough time in his schedule anymore to participate in the band. About a month after Jeff left, we picked up a new guitarist named Brandon. Brandon adds a lot to the band, not to mention makes it ten times easier to put on our own local shows (he has his own live sound company). DALE stands tall among the Minneapolis local scene and the future looks good. A new full length album is being discussed, and a midwest tour in the summer of 2003. Keep in touch DALE ROCKERS!

Group Members Nick Searle - Guitar, vocals Adam Tempel - Drums Josh Smith - Bass, backup vocals Brandon Eyinck - Lead Guitar

Instruments 2 electric geetars, 1 bass geetar, and a drumset

Albums Dale! Live,

Press Reviews The GLBE voted us as Band of the Month in June. We were also picked for a compilation CD, go to www.golocalrock.com for more info We are also on a compilation featuring many twin cities acts titled "Get off my lawn 2003". Buy a copy and check out our unreleased song!

Additional Info Buy t-shirts, CDs, buttons, stickers etc. by e-mailing Nick - dalerocks@comcast.net

Location Minneapolis, Minnesota - USA

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