The Scavengers

The Scavengers, a local Galena area indie/alternative rock band consisting of nine teenagers, are held a CD release party and a free concert at Chestnut Mountain Resort on Wednesday, June 25, at 7 p.m. The Scavengers debut album, "The Scavengers," contains 12 original songs completely composed and written by the band. "I like playing in general," guitarist Andrew Bockelman said. "But I think creating a song, especially with your band mates, and using your creativity to get overall sound that you're looking for is the best." With nine members, the Scavengers have plenty of options and versatility when it comes to their sound and song writing. But to become acquainted with the members, you must know a brief history of the band. The band's first gig, and consequently their beginning reason to start practicing and actually be a band, was the fourth of July, two years ago. The Kiwanis club, the organization in charge of the fourth of July festivities contacted Vinny Newton to see if he would be willing to put about an hour's worth of music together for a pre-fireworks show. Newton obliged and informed his other band mates, Clayton Buss, guitar, Curtis Cole, drums/vocals, Spencer Harris, guitar, and Kyle Holder, drums/vocals, and Newton on keyboard. The band then prepared their set and played their first original song, "You Were Mine." With the absence of a bassist to round out the band's overall sound, Megan Ault joined The Scavengers in late 2006. Ault, already in another local band, Eightfold, was pulling double duty, until Eightfold Path disbanded in early 2007. This disbandment brought Bockelman and drummer Daniel Martinson into the Scavengers. The number stayed at an even eight for months until, because of a new song, and want of a different element, saxophonist Brian Peters came in and finished the band count at a large nine. The Scavengers started recording for their album in mid fall with Jimmy Berg at Heartland Studios.

We were there. Maybe they will become famous.