I love Grand Rapids and all it has to offer with local music, so I decided why not feature local bands here on wgrd.com! Today's featured Dryvel, they answered a few questions for me below! Check them out, and if you're in a local band who wants to be featured fill out this form. I don’t just feature anyone, so don’t suck and you’ll get the Jackie stamp of approval ;) Find me on facebook too, to follow all your favorite local bands, and GRD news by clicking HERE

Band Name
Dryvel
Who are all the members of your band, and what do they play?
Matt Marriott - Drums
Bobb Grupido - Guitar, Vocals
John Cottone - Bass, Vocals
When did the band get together, and how?
2002 - Original members met in high school with a hard punk sound.
How would you describe your music to someone?
Marketable punk that's great to drive fast or skate to. Think Rise Against meets Chevelle.
Who are some of the bands that influence your music?
August Burns Red
A Day to Remember
AWOL Nation
Simon and Garfunkle
Fleet Foxes
What other bands have your members been/are in?
Bobb is in Cops and Robberts
What other local bands would you recommend people check out?
Bright Nights, Item 9 and the Mad Hatters.
Where is your favorite place to play in Grand Rapids?
We haven't played Grand Rapids yet :( Where do you suggest we should book a show?
Where can we catch you performing next?
The Loft, Lansing. Sept 21
Website
http://dryvel.bandcamp.com

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