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Orchard Drive

About Me

Whether in a small studio, outdoor festival or a packed nightclub, they are always making energetic, melodic rock with a purpose. This is the music of Orchard Drive, originating in Rochester, New York. The members have always remembered having a love for music, though it took a while for them to find a project that they fully believed in. In 2006, Nate Cronk (lead vocals/guitar), Eliot Giebel (bass guitar) and Pete Gallagher (drums) formed and began creating original, thoughtful songs. The band went into the studio and released the One Year EP only a few months later. After beginning to gig that year, O.D. placed second in the Rochester Ugly Idol Battle of the Bands Competition, competing against 27 other established bands. Orchard Drive has supported acts such as Mae, Edison Glass, Joy Electric and Bernard. On August 11, 2008, their first single "Still Alive" was voted the Alternative Rock Song of the Week on GarageBand.com. Their fan base has ballooned and they continue to pick up steam. Now, after adding Kyle Sortore (guitar/vocals), the sonic energy is complete. Orchard Drive is better than ever and could not be more excited about what lies ahead.

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Member Since: 07/03/2006
Band Website: orcharddrive.com
Band Members: Nate Cronk (lead vocals/guitars), Pete Gallagher (drums/vocals), Kyle Sortore (guitars/vocals)
Influences: U2, Radiohead, Mae, Keane, Rush, Mute Math, The Beatles, Goo Goo Dolls, The Killers, Foo Fighters, John Mayer, Switchfoot, Coldplay, Muse

My Blog

Orchard Drive Apparel

Hey all, I hope the end of spring finds you filled with anticipation about the warm months that lie ahead. To celebrate the upcoming months, Orchard Drive will be having a massive t-shirt sale. Right ...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:06:00 GMT

Hot time, summer in the city

In the world of O.D. much has changed.  For starters, our bassist Eliot and his wife Bethany have just had their second child Carly Rose...which is very exciting, especially for her "uncles" that...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:53:00 GMT

And so this is Christmas...

Well we in Orchard Drive hope that as you check items off your shopping list and deal with the hustle and bustle that is known as Christmas that you take time to enjoy yourself. So grab a glass of egg...
Posted by on Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:54:00 GMT

Insider Article

Check out the article about us in the Insider Magazine:http://www.rochesterinsider.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic le?AID=/20070723/INSIDER1305/707270309
Posted by on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:16:00 GMT

Radio Airplay & Battle of the Bands 2007

Our single "Still Alive" has been receiving airplay on Buffalo Sports Radio, 94.1 The Zone and 90.5 WBER, which are some of our favorite radio stations. Please call them and ask them to play us! We'...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:41:00 GMT

CD Release Party

Ok, so we're not really having a release party, because throwing yourself a party is still as cool as it was when you were 7 and your mom forced everyone to play "Pin the Tail on the Donkey." Was tha...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Oct 2006 19:04:00 GMT

The Sweet Taste of Second Place

Well friends, Orchard Drive made it to the final round and lost by eleven votes to Room 30, a fine band in their own right.  All things considered, it was a fantastic night for Orchard Drive...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Jul 2006 16:54:00 GMT

Ugly Idol Battle of the Bands...Round 1

Last night was glorious. We played a show at Milestone's in Rochester for the Ugly Idol Battle of the Bands competition- only the first round. We ended up playing last, which I think really helped u...
Posted by on Tue, 20 Jun 2006 13:07:00 GMT

Completion!

Finally...after months of painstaking hard work at Belly of the Whale Studios (www.botwstudios.com) we have completed our demo, the One Year EP. It's got 3 of our original tracks and we all feel quite...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:03:00 GMT