SPROCKETS
About Sprockets
Bio:
Sprockets is an alternative pop rock band based in Las Vegas, NV.
Sprockets formed in Boise, ID when founding members, Brodie Knight Vans (lead vocals, guitar), and “Brave Dave” Schwaller (bass, backing vocals), learned to play their instruments together in the 9th grade. After a few years they found drummer Dustin Johnson, and Sprockets was born.
In 2008 Sprockets took a journey to Monkey Trench studios to record their third album “Medicated Empty.” Mike Herrera, MxPx frontman, worked with Sprockets as the producer, and he also helped Sprockets hone their skills and style of music. After the experience of recording with Herrera, Sprockets had found a focused direction to take their music.
“Medicated Empty” was released on March 13th 2009, and shorty after the band moved to Brodie’s home town of Las Vegas, NV. While building a fan base in their new home Johnson’s musical interests turned towards hip-hop, and in the summer of 2010 Sprockets parted ways with Johnson and welcomed two new members into the band. Matty DeCarlo was the new face behind the drum kit. In addition replacing their drummer Sprockets decided to add a second guitarist, Eric Deardorff, to fill out their sound.
Sprockets is now a four man powerhouse who brings you the same great music, but now with a towering full sound. Its not an all new sound, but a cultivated sound that only improves on what Sprockets had already created. Brodie’s recondite picturesque lyrics present a story for the listener while leaving room to bring the song into their own lives. As Sprockets moves toward a promising future they continue use their music and Brodie’s lyrics to reach out to fans by “helping lost kids to find their own.”
Brodie Knight Vans Guitar/Vocals,
Brave Dave Schwaller Bass/Vocals
Matty DeCarlo Drums
Eric Deardorff Guitar/Vocals
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