San Francisco based Dryspell was formed in 1997 after drummer Gregg Anderson, bassist Al Higgins, and guitar/vocalist John Morris decided to take their collaborations from their original residence in Tempe Arizona after graduating from Arizona State University. After making the move from dirt and tumbleweeds to water and fog, the band continued to focus on its own original style. As a trio however they found that they were not gathering the steam they needed to get where they wanted to be. Hence, former bassist for Klaus Fluoride and East Bay Ray's Post-Dead Kennedy's band, The Jumbo Shrimp, Chuck Lindo stepped into the picture after meeting each other through a mutual acquaintance within the city. Chuck's unique style of guitar playing added to the dimensions the rest of the band was looking for. The music started to form from this day and was captured on their Debut LP in the studio by producer Nick Reeder (Stroke 9, Resin, Go Kart Go). As Gregg puts it, "Working with Nick was awesome. He brought many great ideas and sounds to the songs that didn't exist previously." With the long awaited and anticipated release of their debut CD, "Kitty Porn", Dryspell brings forth a collective musical experience complete with catchy vocal melodies, complex rhythms, and hard-edged riffs filled with inescapable hooks. In all, the music experience that is Dryspell consists of combination of an aggressive alternative rock vibe and a touch of old school pop punk. Where the CD has brought forth the musical talent from within, the band has formed a great stage reputation as well, putting forth all of their musical efforts into a live performance that compares to the best of them, having previously opened such bands as Smash mouth, The Fly's, and Jimmy Eat World, and well respected bands as No Knife, Knapsack, and Fishbone. However, where Dryspell have played and who they have opened for is probably less important than what all the performances have brought out in the music; the need to connect and make a difference both sonically and lyrically. The band strives to be diverse enough to escape pigeonholing without compromising its musical standards. Within their live performances, they are able to achieve this goal every time they perform. So, what you ask would be the meaning of the word Dryspell to the band? Possibly all of the definitions add to their experiences in the past, but they do give the name yet another meaning through their music today. For more info go to www.dryspell.com
