Defiance Pointe

Bio:

Defiance Pointe is a 5-piece modern rock band, hailing from the outskirts of Saint Louis, Missouri. Originally formed in 2004 in New Melle Mo in Chris Strehls basement, the band started with childhood friends Cody Gillespie Derek Schenck and Chris Strehl. The band is known for their brand of powerful, melodic rock music coupled with a high-energy stage show, and has established fanbases both in their hometown of St. Louis and in their "second home" of Battle Creek, Michigan.

THE LIVE EXPERIENCE Staples at Defiance Pointe shows include the ubiquitous DP circle logo, a throng of fans clad in black T-shirts with various (often homemade) printed designs, frequent calls to "Get some drinks in!" and an overall light-spirited party atmosphere. Over the past 5 years, a devoted group of die-hard Defiance Pointe fans from both cities have begun to travel alongside the band, frequently making the 17-hour round trip in the span of a weekend. In recognition of these fans' dedication, the band members have been known to give away free tickets, merchandise, drinks, or a place to crash for the night.

2009: UNTIL THE DAWN Several years in the making, the quintet's full-length studio debut Until the Dawn highlights 11 fan favorites from the band's five-year repertoire of over 30 unrecorded songs. Until the Dawn was released at Pop's in Sauget, Illinois on March 7th, 2009. The album showcases Defiance Pointe's signature riff-heavy rock grooves and soulful, long-note melodies, spanning the range from brooding acoustic ballads to driving, fist-pumping anthems. There is even a hint of flamenco thrown in for good measure. And of course, a couple of self-proclaimed "drinking songs" that have become a mainstay in the DP lexicon. The album is laced with no shortage of talent, and provides more than the occasional guitar solo.

Positive reactions to Until the Dawn fueled the group's momentum, and Defiance Pointe found themselves splitting shows between hometowns on a near-weekly basis. Defiance Pointe's fanbase continued to grow; however, the strain of splitting time between St. Louis and Michigan led to an impasse within the band, and in the span of a year, resulted in the departure of all but Jake and Jimbo. The two friends wasted no time in recruiting new full-time members, welcoming Sean Jones (lead guitar), Len Kiraly (drums), and Baines Johnson (lead vocals).

2010: DON'T FORGET TO WRITE Armed with more talent and renewed purpose than ever, the newly rebuilt Defiance Pointe immediately set to work composing four new songs, returning to Trailer Studios just one month later to record their sophomore EP entitled Don't Forget to Write. The four brand-new tracks are being produced and engineered by former Modern Day Zero bassist Rich Criebaum (Cavo, Brookroyal), and scheduled for release this Spring.







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Member Since:

March 19, 2008

Members:

All Members
Vocals:
Derek Schenck 2004-2009
Baines Johnson 2009-2010
Lead Guitar:
Cody Gillespie 2004-2008
Sean Jones 2008-2010
Drums:
Andrew Berman 2004
Brett Stewart 2004-2006
Pete 2006
Trevor Sunderland 2007
Alex Rivera 2008-2009
Len Kiraly 2009-2010
Bass:
Chris Strehl 2004-2006
Jimi Ballesteroes 2006-2010
Rhythm Guitar:
Jake Woodworth 2004-2010





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