{"id":32307,"date":"2017-06-07T13:10:59","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T03:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maytherockbewithyou.com\/mtrbwy\/?p=32307"},"modified":"2017-06-07T13:13:03","modified_gmt":"2017-06-07T03:13:03","slug":"introducing-the-dives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maytherockbewithyou.com\/mtrbwy\/2017\/06\/introducing-the-dives\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing THE DIVES"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>With the four members of THE DIVES hailing from both sides of the country and the middle, it might seem unlikely that these musicians would ever even meet, let alone form a band \u2013 until you hear them play.\u00a0 After one listen, it\u2019s nearly impossible to imagine them playing with anyone else.\u00a0 Featuring tight harmonies and infectious hooks, THE DIVES\u2019 music sounds fresh and familiar at the same time.\u00a0 When explaining how the band was formed, they all vehemently agree that they got together with the common goal of making the kind of music they wish they heard more.<\/p>\n

Based in NYC and a brand new band by any standards, THE DIVES wasted no time writing original material, rehearsing and leaping onto the club circuit.\u00a0 When asked to describe their sound, Evan Stanley, lead guitarist and vocalist, immediately answered, \u201cWe\u2019re a Rock & Roll band.\u201d\u00a0 Sergio Ortega, bass and vocals, explains, \u201cIt\u2019s a rock band playing catchy songs.\u00a0 Big hooks, but rattier than Top 40.\u201d\u00a0 THE DIVES musical influences are similar enough to create a cohesive sound with memorable hooks, yet diverse enough to infuse their music with the excitement of very modern flavours.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The band is comprised of guitarist and lead singer Evan Stanley, guitarist and lead singer Mike Lefton, bassist and singer Sergio Ortega and drummer and singer Jimmy Meier.\u00a0 Developing a passionate interest in music as children, all four have been mastering their instruments from an early age.\u00a0 When Stanley moved to NYC to attend college at NYU \/ Tisch\u2019s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, he was determined to start a band.\u00a0 After a little trial and error, he was introduced to New Jersey native, Mike Lefton.\u00a0 A brotherhood was formed instantly as the two found musical commonalities beginning with their influences and energetic work ethic.\u00a0 And the beginnings of a band was formed.\u00a0 Mike reached out to fellow New Jersey native, Jimmy Meier to give the band a beat.\u00a0 With a gig booked, they scrambled to find a bass player.\u00a0 A friend recommended an unlikely fit, Sergio Ortega.\u00a0 Unlikely because Ortega is also an incredibly talented musician better known for guitar, banjo and mandolin and has toured the world as guitarist and musical director for Broadway phenomenon, Ramin Karimloo.\u00a0 The group asked Sergio to sit in for that show and never let him leave.\u00a0 It\u2019s the kind of band fans dream about \u2013 THE DIVESdon\u2019t just spend time together for rehearsals and performances, they are brothers brought together by a common goal, shared passions and a twisted sense of humour.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, musical assumptions arise when people make the connection between Evan and KISS frontman, Paul Stanley.\u00a0 Yes, Evan is the son of the rock legend but he makes it clear that THE DIVES are forging their own musical path, \u201cYou won\u2019t hear anything that sounds like KISS at The Dives\u2019 show.\u201d<\/p>\n

2017 is already a very exciting year for THE DIVES.\u00a0 With the release of their debut EP, Everybody\u2019s Talkin\u2019, a UK tour that afforded them the opportunity to play to audiences numbering in the tens of thousands, the band is performing throughout the summer and heading out for a national tour in August.\u00a0 Be sure to follow them on all social platforms for daily updates and be sure to catch a show near you!<\/p>\n