Disarmed originally began in the fall of 2004 when Chad met Ashley at Berry College. After living in Atlanta, and playing as an acoustic rock act for three years, the duo moved to Knoxville, Tennessee for a new start in 2008.

Knoxville brought a bit of momentum to the band when they added two new members to the mix, Allyn Crabtree (bass) and John Furnari (drums). Each member of the band is from a different musical background and brings their own individual style and set of influences to the table. Disarmed is inspired by everything from rock, punk, blues, jazz, classical and country and although they are widely accepted as an “alternative rock” group, they do not like to restrict themselves to one genre.

During their first few months together the band celebrated several milestones – including the completion of their debut EP Open Your Eyes, released August 23, 2008.

The band has been together for a year now and plans to pick up the pace in 2009. Disarmed recently added a lead guitar player, Grant Garringer who will definitely add an intersting new layer to the band’s sound.

April 2009 brought more lineup changes. Disarmed returned to action as an acoustic rock duo and has plans for more studio material, new songs, and more shows than ever before.