DV8 was an American alternative rock band formed in Midlothian, Texas, United States, in 2002.[1][2] The band consisted of Cash Kelley (vocals, guitar), John Cade (drums), and David Sposito (bass, back-up vocals). In 2004, the band released its debut EP, A Sip of What is to Come.[3] That same year, a promotional DVD was produced by one of the bands sponsors, Monster Energy.[4] In 2005, they were invited to perform at the Download Festival in England's Donington Park.[5] DV8 split up in 2006.
DV8 | |
|---|---|
 DV8 circa 2005 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Alternative rock Pop rock Punk rock |
| Years active | 2002–2006 |
| Labels | FFROE |
| Members | Cash Kelley John Cade David Sposito |
| Website | dv8rock |
The band was managed by Bowling For Soup frontman Jaret Reddick.[6]
History
editLead singer Cash founded DV8 in 2002 recruiting his friends, John Cade, and David Sposito. They began playing at small venues in the area surrounding their hometown of Midlothian, Texas. Eventually, they went on to play larger stages and venues, including 2004 Warped Tour, the Freakers Ball,[7] and the Download Festival in the UK.
Throughout their career, DV8 played shows with many notable acts, including Simple Plan, All American Rejects, Bowling For Soup, Fall Out Boy, Mest, and Matchbook Romance.[8] Receiving high acclaim, Monster Energy and Ernie Ball were among many high-profile companies to sponsor the band.[9]
In June 2004, the band released their debut EP entitled A Sip of What is to Come. The EP was recorded at Yellow Dog Studios by Zac Maloy of The Nixons. Plans were in motion to record a full-length album, however, the group disbanded before this could happen.
Cash went on to other projects, including fronting the Texas band Hermosa,[10] and is currently the owner and designer of Custom Chaos Art in Dallas, Texas.[11]
Discography
editEPs
edit- A Sip of What is to Come (2004)
Members
edit- Band members
- Cash Kelley – vocals, guitar
- John Cade – drums
- David Sposito – bass guitar, vocals
- Jaret Reddick – Manager
See also
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References
edit- ^ Zac Crain (October 22, 2006). "Sum 36". dallasobserver.com. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "North Texas Daily (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 88, No. 75, Ed. 1 Friday, February 13, 2004". The Portal to Texas History. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "A Sip of What Is to Come by DV8". MTV Artists. Archived from the original on January 28, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "- DV8 Tour Page". Archive.org. Archived from the original on June 8, 2004. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "Download Festival 2005 Line Up". Virtual Festivals. Archived from the original on January 28, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "tWiStEd Guy thAt iS Crazy Over MUSiC". twisted-little-weirdo.blogspot.com. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "Take Another Sip". Angelfire. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "DV8 :: Band Bio's". archive.org. Archived from the original on May 4, 2006. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "DV8 :: Friends of DV8". archive.org. Archived from the original on May 4, 2006. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "Hermosa : The Profile Engine". profileengine.com. Archived from the original on February 9, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ "Custom Chaos". Facebook. Retrieved January 30, 2015.