Previous Members:
Mike Biegel (guitar)
Ben Weinerman (guitar)
Influences
Ray - Frank Zappa, John Petrucci, Steve Howe, Alex Lifeson, Marty Friedman, Mikael Akerfeldt, Randy Rhoads, Michael Romeo, Steve Hackett, Tony Banks, GENESIS, Neal Morse, Bruce Springsteen, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Tom Englund, Fredrik Danhage, John Frusciante, Al DiMeola, Glenn Tipton, Steve Vai, Markus Sigfridsson from Darkwater (The Swedish one, not the the German one. The Swedish make high-class metal!), Allan Morse, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Stravinsky, other stuph(z). Life in general also tends to influence me, considering that I'm living it.
Kyle - Anything and everything from Vinnie Paul and Joey Jordison, to Buddy Rich and Steve Gadd, to the Dora the Explorer or JJ the Jet Plane theme song. My uncle was also a huge influence to me.
The initial idea for Cheyne-Stokes was formulated in 2004 by Kyle Tresch and Ray Flanagan. Initially sparked by long hours of playing "Iron Man" in Ray's basement (Kyle with a single snare drum, Ray with an out-of-tune First Act Start knockoff and practice amp), the band has grown considerably since then and continues to do so. With the addition of Kyle's younger brother Garrett on bass, the foundation for what is now Cheyne-Stokes had been laid.
After hearing Josh Mewhinney sing "A Whole World" from Aladdin for a school play, it was decided that he was the only man for the job of fronting the group. Shortly afterwards, Ben Weinerman was added as rythym guitarist. Shortly afterwards, Ben and the band parted ways. Guitarist Mike Biegel was welcomed shortly the departure and was a mainstay for the last 3 years, enduring many crucial moments in the band's genesis. Recently, due to various conflictions, Biegel has also parted ways with Cheyne-Stokes, leaving the current 4-piece line-up.
In the present, Cheyne-Stokes is dedicated to becoming the tightest, most accomplished musicians they can be whilst writing the best songs within their capabilities. With individual influences so eclectic and diverse that you would wonder how these people survive in a band without killing eachother, every individual brings something unique to the table and any weakness exhibited by one member is surely fortified by another. They are a force to be reckoned with in the setting of a live show, most recently justified by taking 2nd place in the Tri-C High RockOff Final Exam. C-S is currently working on new material amidst lining up some shows for Spring/Summer '09. You don't know what Cheyne-Stokes is until you've experienced it in person. In the words of ELP, you gotta see the show!
The band has recently released its Studio Demo, recorded at Aframe Studios and produced by Eric Ortopan and Marco Hilj. They are on sale for $5 a copy.
Track listing for Studio Demo:
1. What is Left?
2. That Much Harder
3. The Devil's Fire
We love to play out and live for the stage. So if you're ever looking for a band to book, whether it be a party or just for the heck of it, we're the guys to call! You can message us here, or e-mail us at cheynestokesband@yahoo.com
Cheyne-Stokes: Medical terminology for the "Death Rattle" which is the last breath you take before you die.
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Hey, what up? I got my last show on November 15th before I go to CHICAGO at Peabodys in Cleveland, I NEED all the support I can get for this one I'm tryin to go out with a BANG lol. If you could make the show I would really appreciate it, I have pre-sale tickets till November 8th they are $8 a piece the show starts at 6PM and will go on till AM hours, I am opening for Wolfpac you can check them out at www.wolfpac.com they tour with ICP and a few other people they are pretty good, also there will be a SHITLOAD more bands there, its going to be four stages with dancers, stuntmen, ect.. They are just the headliners. Again, I would really appreciate it if you could make this one condsidering its my last show in OHIO for a while, please let me know as soon as you can I'm trying to let everyone know early so they dont make plans that day, and tell all your friends!!!
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