User:Greelymw/Chester bay (band)

Chester Bay is an American Rock n' Roll band from Minneapolis, MN formed in 2004. The band's music combines aspects of reggae, ska, blues, acoustic and rock n' roll. The band gained popularity by combining musical prowess with an energetic live show, being compared to bands like Sublime, Dispatch, Blues Traveler, O.A.R., Spin Doctors, and Bob Marley.

Land Shark Lager Battle of the Bands
In 2009, Chester Bay won the Land Shark Lager National Battle of the Bands powered by Rhapsody. Shortly after their win, they headed into the Spanish Castle Studio in Minneapolis, MN to record their first full length.

"Get Free"
On April 2nd, 2010 they released their debut album: "Get Free".

Rolling Stone Magazine
After winning the Land Shark Lager competition and recording "Get Free", Chester Bay was featured in a one page spread in the March 2011 issue of Rolling Stone Magazine.

Untitled 2012 Album
In February of 2012 the band entered the studio to begin recording the follow up to "Get Free". The album, set to be released at the end of 2012 is yet to be titled.

Discography

 * 2010 Get Free

Members
The band currently consists of Jake Bosben on vocals and guitar, Cory Bosben on bass and vocals, Marcus Greely on drums, Mike Salow on lead guitar and Geoff Matson on saxophone.