Brandon Townsend ("BLT") - Drums, Backing Vocals

BLT is an invaluable presence in the back line of The Michael Chance Band, tossing jokes out between songs while keeping the groove locked down. BLT is also responsible for the wave of "Michael Chance Facts" that have begun popping up on the internet.

As a drummer, BLT got what some might call a late start. He picked up the sticks at 17, and plays with an open-handed style. Also, he is a lefty, is entirely self taught, and uses every sound his wraparound set can provide. The set is greatly inspired by one of BLT's first drum heroes, Mike Portnoy. He also cites Danny Carey and Carter Beauford as major influences on his style, which should help explain why he is equally comfortable with hard rock, funk, and the MCB's off-the-wall blend of soul, rock, and alternative music. He relishes the challenge of playing just about any style.

BLT is also the drummer for successful Delaware cover group Big Luscious T.  

Equipment:

Drums

Tama Starclassic Maple Shells In Gradation Raspberry (Rack & Floor Toms Equipped With Chrome Star-Cast Mounts):

08x7 Rack Tom
10x8 Rack Tom
12x9 Rack Tom
14x12 Floor Tom
16x14 Floor Tom
14x5.5 Snare Drum
22x18 Bass Drum

Cymbals

Zildjian:

14' A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hats
22' A Ping Ride
16' A Custom Crash
16' Z Custom Crash
16' K Custom Dark Crash
06' Zil-Bel
06' A Custom Splash
10' A Custom Splash
18' Oriental Classic China
18' A Custom China
12' Oriental China Trash

Heads

Evans:

Hydraulic Glass Heads (Tom Batter)
Clear Genera G1 Heads (Tom Resonant)
Power Center Reverse Dot Head (Snare Batter)
Hazy 300 Snare Side (Snare Resonant)
EMAD 2 (Bass Batter)
Retro Screen (Bass Resonant)

Hardware

Tama:

Power Tower Rack & Hardware
Iron Cobra Power Glide Double Bass Pedal & Lever Glide Hi-Hat Stand

Electronics

Roland:

SPDS Sampling Pad
PD-8 Dual-Trigger Pads

Sticks

Pro-Mark:

Japanese Oak 7A & 747 Sticks
Lightning & Thunder Rod Sticks

Cases

SKB:

Roto-X Cases

Recommended Albums:

Tool, "Lateralus"

Jamiroquai, "Travelling Without Moving"

Fleetwood Mac, "Rumours"

Eagles, "Hotel California"

Funeral For A Friend, "Tales Don't Tell Themselves"