We do what we want. BRIDGER is the missing bridge between rock-music genres. A four-piece punk/rock outfit hailing from the iconic desert rock scene of Southern California, BRIDGER is highly regarded for their live shows and has opened as direct support for The Adicts, Dead Kennedys, and Koffin Kats. Brother-sister duo Jim Cathcart (guitar, lead vocals) and KT Z (drummer, vocals) are joined by their long time brethren Jacob Miller (lead guitar, vocals) and Dan Dillinger (bass, vocals). FORCES AGAINST US the debut album by the band was recorded and mixed at Seahorse Sound Studios in Downtown Los Angeles, by Chris Kasych (Deftones, Coheed and Cambria, WAAVES, Charli XCX). Mastering was done at DeYoung Masters in Los Angeles, by Alex DeYoung (Deap Vally, Macy Gray, The Killing Lights). Forces Against Us is executively produced by MADPRODCO. INFLUENCES from Megadeth to A Wilhelm Scream, Red Fang to Foo Fighters, influences have included a wide range of punk, rock and metal, like FEAR, Motörhead, NoFx, and Black Sabbath. THE SHORT and CURLIES OF IT: A chick drummer who absolutely destroys (if you’ve seen her live then you’re lucky you survived to tell about it), the best bassist in the Coachella Valley who is regarded as a dynamic punk/metal force not to be reckoned with, an All-American gear head who bleeds audio blood, shredding on lead guitar even in his sleep (literally), and a wild eyed front man who gives his guts onstage and welcomes strangers into their own blended world of rock. COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC AWARDS: Best Album 2016, Best Punk Band 2016, Best Band 2015, Best Punk Band 2015, Best Front Man 2015, Best Bassist 2014, 2015, 2016, Best Drummer 2014, 2015, Best New Band 2014 PRESS LINKS & QUOTES The CV Showcase Finals Winner Is... BRIDGER By: Esther Sanchez “No stranger to receiving accolades, Bridger have been the recipients of multiple CVMAs in past years, new nominations this year, and have earned each one with gratefulness and class not to mention sweat and tears. A top-notch band on every level...a typical Bridger performance tends to leave everyone in attendance beyond impressed and just when I thought I knew how good Bridger was... Saturday night they somehow rose to yet another level of face-melting, badassery.” BRIDGER “FORCES AGAINST US” By: Eleni P.Austin "This band doesn’t seem interested in half-measures. The music they create is balls-and ovaries-to-the-wall intense. Forces Against Us provides a much needed jolt of Girl Power to a testosterone-centric environment. Bridger is adding a new chapter to the on-going saga of Desert Rock.” Who were the desert’s best emerging bands of 2015-‘16? By: Bruce Fessier “Their music combines anger and humor, and they leave it all on the floor when they perform. This is a band that just needs smart management and the will to tour nationally.” And the Winner is... BRIDGER By: Lisa Morgan "Bridger is what happens when love, inspiration, character, work ethic, raw talent and purpose come together in their purest forms. They were created to do this and they did so brilliantly...THIS BAND truly deserves the large arena. THIS BAND renewed the sense of awe in power punk, rock and roll in all of us. THIS BAND, simply put, RAWKED!” Bridger CV Music Awards “Best New Band” By: Tracy Dietlin "Every now and again a band comes along that has so much passion, energy and drive that you know they are destined for greatness. That is the case with Bridger.” Bridging the Gap By: Eric the Red “Having a collective sound combining punk, modern rock and even some thrash metal, Bridger has a sound like no band this valley has ever heard...Every song is like a jackhammer to your chest and you can feel their enthusiasm in every note played.”