"Rock & Roll reborn, in New Jersey… Bon Jovi and The Boss better make room for some real rock." 4 Stars! - Skope Magazine
"This album [Daylight] is poised to lift West Gate to Prime Time" - Steal the Spotlight
"[they] have the chops to run with the best" - The Aquarian Weekly
The members of West Gate are always in their element; although that’s hard to believe when the local scene consists of VFW-playing emo kids, chic indie rockers and uninspired metal bands. “We’re used to not fitting in,” says guitarist Kurt Andrews. The ‘element’ that West Gate creates mixes ripping guitar solos and powerful vocals with a driving rhythm section and electronic atmosphere. With the upcoming release of their first full length album, Daylight, West Gate dig their heels even further into the local rock scene.
West Gate’s intense live show has been the driving force behind their growing following, which has led them to some of the biggest local venues in the NY/NJ metropolitan area. Over the past two and a half years, West Gate has rocked the stages of NYC’s Knitting Factory and Arlene’s Grocery as well as Asbury Park’s legendary Stone Pony and Sayreville, NJ's Starland Ballroom where they earned opening spots for Powerman 5000 and Monster Magnet.
The quartet, hailing from South Orange, New Jersey, formed in November 2006 when guitarist/bassist Kurt Andrews was looking to form a side project. Andrews approached vocalist Pete Kelly with a demo and the intent to find a singer. Kelly recorded vocals for the new track that same day, and played it for drummer and mutual friend George Roskos. Within a day they were both on board. Soon after, West Gate turned from side project into primary focus as Andrews watched his former band collapse. From the ashes, they completed the current West Gate lineup with fiery guitarist Alex Goldenthal.
Fall 2008 brought West Gate around the northeast as they successfully toured in support of their Debut EP, Selah, produced by GRAMMY® Award Winner John Seymour.
After the July release of their first full length record, Daylight, West Gate embarked on a three week tour. This run boasted 14 shows in 18 days as the band performed at venues down the east coast from Philadelphia to Atlanta as well as midwest dates in Chicago, Indianapolis and others.
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Hi guys, great show last night at Maxwells (as always) BTW, I love the comedy act between songs (LMAO) just kidding!! and thanks Kurt and George for thanking Me for coming out! you guys are awesome!!! hopefully c u again soon....
Hi. Thanks for the add! Love your track 'Daylight!' Please take a listen to some of the music off of my album (now available on iTunes) and leave a comment with which song(s) you like best. Thanks so much! Kerri <3
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