Member Since: 7/22/2004
Band Website: thechesterfieldbridge.com
Band Members: Steve Britz - Vocals
Justin Riley - Lead Guitar
Lewis Hensley - Rhythm Guitar
Dane Sancho - Bass
Donny Goddard - Drums
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The young members of “The Chesterfield Bridge†have already compiled a list of accomplishments that any band would be proud of. This list of accomplishments is only the beginning however, and that does not mean that they are slowing down any time soon. These accomplishments have only motivated them to further their success. The band formed in 2003 in New Boston, MI and started playing live shows very soon after. 4 years, and many shows later, the band is selling out local venues with a capacity of 200+.
The bands first EP was recorded at Tempermill Studios (Factory 81, Kid Rock, Suicide Machines) and released in May, 2005. Since it’s release, it has gone on to independently sell over 1,000 copies, and also receive radio airplay on such stations as 89X Radio, WRIF, and many college radio stations across the state of Michigan. Their 2nd release (For The Good Of Evil, released on December 12th, 2006), another EP, this time recorded at Cloud City Studios in Redford, MI and self produced has quickly made noise in the Detroit music market. Due to the bands great work ethic, the EP has sold 300 copies in it’s first month!
The bands local success has enabled them to open for such bands as Lucerin Blue (Tooth and Nail Records), Crackjaw (I Scream Records), and Shiner Massive (Metal Blade Records). In 2005, the band packed up and traveled to Santa Barbara, CA to open a show for V2 Records recording artist, Sugarcult.
The band performed in front of 4,000 people at this show, and left California having gained many new fans, and the respect of the members of Sugarcult.
Most recently (July, 2006), the band entered a battle of the bands contest sponsored by bodogMusic (Bif Naked, Neurosonic, Warren G). Through 3 rounds, and 300 total bands, the band survived all the way through to the final round, which was held at the State Theatre in Detroit, MI. In front of 2,000 people the band put on a show to remember, and ended up finishing in 2nd place. Once again, the band used this experience to motivate them, and continues to work hard towards achieving their dreams.