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The Werks
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The Werks is an American rock band originating from Dayton, Ohio and noted for its musical improvisation and exploration of music across multiple genres. Founded in 2005 by Dave Bartoletti (keys), Rob Chafin (drummer), Chris Houser (guitar) and Chuck Love (bass), the band is best known for its quick rise into the jam band music scene and appearances at major festivals and events across the US and abroad. In early June 2011, the band rose to prominence when it hit the number 2 top searched artists on the leading online Jam Magazine, jambase.com, behind the band Phish and again in early 2012 when they hit number 1.[1][2] Current members of the band are as follows; Rob Chafin- Drums, Vocals, Samples / Chucky Love- Bass, Vocals / Chris Houser- Guitar, Vocals / Dan Shaw- Keyboards, Vocals.
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![]() L-R: Rob Chafin, Dino Dimitrouleas, Chris Houser and Norman Dimitrouleas Photo: Brian Hockensmith | |
Background information | |
Origin | Dayton, Ohio, United States |
Genres | Rock, jam band, funk, Psychedelic rock, roots rock, indie rock, Electronic dance music |
Years active | 2005-Current |
Members | Rob Chafin Chuckie Love Chris Houser Dan Shaw |
Past members | Aaron Armstrong Dave Bartoletti Norman Dimitrouleas Jake Goldberg Dino Dimitrouleas |
Website | thewerksmusic |