Christopher Walken Overdrive
Christopher Walken Overdrive (also known as CWO) was originally conceived August 27, 2004 at Foxes in Moorhead, MN over a pitcher of Coors Lite by Ryan Haugland, Fred Frenzel and Donovan Stewart. CWO formed around September/October 2004. Ryan Haugland (who also played drums with Sub Rosa), played one show and moved to Lawrence, KS. Patrick Meyers was brought in to fill the spot. Patrick moved to Austin, TX in the Fall of 2005. James Riccigliano, (formerly of the band Unlern) currently holds the covetted drummer slot. Currently they are practicing and awaiting a final mix of their debut coaster, "Music Yo Get Drilled To". Local glitteratti and socialite Eric "The Beer" Hills is "producing".
Some of our songs are available online at our myspace. We are starting to play shows again after nearly an entire year of practicing, writing, bickering, fighting, crying and drinking way too much. Arise chicken.
Members
- Fred Frenzel (vocals)
- Ryan Harstad (bass)
- Donovan Stewart (rhythm guitar)
- Shane Bertrand (lead guitar)
- James Riccigliano - (drums)
Former Members
- Patrick Meyers (drums)
- Ryan Haugland (drums)
Highlights
- Music video filmed in Moorhead MN, April 2005 for CWO version of "Careless Whisper" a song originally by George Michael of 80s pop group WHAM!
- Competed in a Battle of the Bands in Detroit Lakes Summer 2005 for a chance to play the 10,000 Lakes Festival, a huge jam-band fest. Lost to The Dromedary Persuassion, who eventually lost to JedEyeMindFunk.
- Competed in Rock Roots 5000 in 2006 on Q98 for a chance to open for Powerman 5000. Made it to the top four out of 12 bands. Lost in the finals to Obsidian who went on the win the contest.
- Music video for "Siding With The Minotaur" compiled and edited by Pat Joyner of Forevergreen Films. Posted eary 2007. Features live clips of several shows edited together. Viewable at You Tube link: http://youtube.com/watch?v=_Gg3ZyULiG4
- Competed in Q98 Battle of the Bands '07. Played in the finals in a four-way battle with Rock Bottom, Fallback, Venus in Furs. Rock Bottom won.
- Eerie Fact: The date Stewart, Haugland and Frenzel decided to form a band was during a show at Foxes featuring Small Town Drunk and Unlern.
Shows
2004
- December 3rd, Knights of Columbus, Grand Forks, ND with Small Town Drunk, Dingus, Tylar Kason, Doors to Dharma, The Trystan Project - first show, last show with Ryan Haugland
2005
- March 9th, Ralph's Corner, Moorhead MN with Throbbing Hot Rods, The, Descry, Senzuri, The PLX.
- April 8th, at Foxes, Moorhead, MN with The PLX, Misfits
- May 13th, Eagles Club, Lisbon, ND with Snake Handler, Egypt, Malmbergs.
- June 7th, Knights of Columbus, Grand Forks with Desert City Soundtack, Poets and Theives, DieAna.
- July 29th, Billiards on Broadway, Fargo, ND with Cirle Over Sidelights - last show with Patrick Meyers
2006
- June 30th, Fargo VFW The First Annual F Your Scene Invitational, Fargo, ND
- July 7th, All Star Bowl, Moorhead, MN with Lucyd, Descry, etc.
- August 11th, Fargo VFW, with Satan's War Boner, Throbbing Hot Rods, The,Dude Bazooka
- August 12th, Trick 'Em All '06 - Pelican Lake, MN with Snake Handler, etc.
- October 6th, All Star Bowl, Moorhead, MN with Shining Black, Lucyd, Masada, The Wrong Men
- November 4th, Eagles Club, Lisbon, ND with Snake Handler, Who Took The Steak?, Must Have, The PLX.
- December 20, The Nestor, Fargo, ND with Battlefields, Obsidian, Fall Back, and Inkedindecision.
- December 31, All Star Bowl, Moorhead, MN with Lucyd, Blind Joe, Paige Marshall, Masada, etc.
2007
- January 11th, Aquarium, Fargo, ND with Lucyd, Nine Eyes, Jarafuho.
- January 31st, The Nestor, Fargo, ND with Meddle, Masada, Blind Joe and A Work Begun.
- February 8th, Q98 Battle of Bands '07 vs. Lucyd, Old Broadway, Fargo, ND - winner: CWO
- February 10th, Eagles Club, Lisbon, ND with Lucyd, Battlefields, Paige Marshall
- March 8th, Q90 Battle of the Bands Finals vs. Rock Bottom, Fallback, Venus in Furs, Old Broadway, Fargo, ND - winner: Rock Bottom
- March 22nd, Aquarium, Fargo, ND with Lucyd, Senzuri, PLX
- March 30th, The Nestor, Fargo, ND with Battlefields, Fallback
Upcoming Shows
- April 7th, Eagles, Jamestown, ND with Stalking Names, Phoenix, etc.
- April 14th, Aquarium, Fargo, ND with Lucyd, etc.
- April 16th, Red Sea Club, Minneapolis, MN with Lucyd.
- May 11th, Nestor, with Built for Speed/Denied by Christ, etc.
- May 25th, Nestor with Run Like Go, San Haven Chuckle
- July 13th, Nestor Boneyard Benefit show
Discography
- "Music To Get Drilled To" - 2006 - Recorded between August 2005 and February 2006. 7 Song demo featuring Patrick Meyers on drums. Recorded, mixed and Re-recorded by Eric "The Beer" Hills.
- Untitled Full Length - 2007 - Recorded by Shanesaw
