Three line-ups of Dance Gavin Dance performing in 2009, 2015 and 2023
Dance Gavin Dance is an American rock band founded in Sacramento by guitarists Will Swan and Alvaro Alcala, drummer Matt Mingus and bassist Eric Lodge after their previous band, Farewell Unknown, disbanded in 2005. The band's first line-up also included vocalists Jon Mess and Jonny Craig. The band currently consists of constant members Swan and Mingus, as well as Mess (who was absent from 2008 to 2010), and vocalist/guitarist Andrew Wells (who first joined as a touring member in 2015). The band also tours with bassist Sergio Medina (who first toured as guitarist in 2021 and again as bassist since 2022), and guitarist Martin Bianchini (since 2024, having played on sessions since 2015).
The band parted ways with rhythm guitarist Alvaro Alcala in early 2006, with his replacement being Sean O'Sullivan. O'Sullivan departed in August 2007, after appearing on the band's debut album Downtown Battle Mountain, and was replaced by Zachary Garren. The band also parted ways with vocalist Jonny Craig in November 2007,[1] with Kurt Travis announced as his replacement the following month.[2] In 2008, the band parted ways with bassist Eric Lodge and vocalist Jon Mess.[3]
Lodge was replaced by Jason Ellis, and Swan took up unclean vocals. Ellis appeared on Happiness (2009) before departing and was replaced by Tim Feerick.[4] In February 2010, Garren left the band,[5] Daniel Snook was his temporary replacement before him and Feerick left.[6] In May 2010, both Lodge and Mess returned to the band, and Josh Benton joined the band as touring guitarist.[7] Craig also rejoined that August, replacing Travis.[8] Lodge quietly left the band again in December 2011,[9] with Jordan McCoy having toured with the band since earlier in the year.[10] Kurt Travis briefly returned in February 2012, alongside Matt Geise (Lower Definition) as a substitute for Craig.[11] Craig parted ways with the band in late 2012, with Tilian Pearson replacing him.[12] Tim Feerick returned also in late 2012,[13] and Josh Benton became the band's official rhythm guitarist.
Benton parted ways with the band in 2013, shortly after appearing on Acceptance Speech.[14]Aric Garcia filled in as a touring member between 2014 and 2015,[15][16] and Alex Whitcomb in 2015. Both Craig and Travis briefly returned in 2015 for some anniversary shows.[17]Andrew Wells took over rhythm guitar on a more permanent basis in 2015 but did not become an official member until 2021. In April 2022, longtime bassist Tim Feerick died.[13]
In June 2022, Pearson stepped away from the band due to allegations of sexual assault levelled against him.[18] In his place Wells took over lead vocals, with Mark Okubo taking over Wells' position as rhythm guitarist. Former vocalist Kurt Travis also handled vocals at some shows.[19] Pearson returned to the band in November,[20] although he permanently parted ways with the band in April 2024.[21] The following month the band confirmed Wells as permanent clean vocalist,[22] with session guitarist Martin Bianchini playing rhythm guitar in Wells' place.
Sammons performed with the band after Mingus went into rehab.[27]
Sergio Medina
2021
2022–present (session 2020–present)
bass (2022–present)
rhythm guitar (2021)
Medina also first perfomed with the band on guitar when Pearson caught Covid and Wells had to fill in on vocals,[28] he later returned on bass following Feerick's death.[29]
Okubo first performed with the band when Pearson caught Covid and Wells had to fill in on vocals,[28] he later returned when Pearson stepped down in 2022.[30]
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