The Darwin Project

The Darwin Project is a heavy alternative rock band from Michigan comprised of four passionate individuals. Their music is propelled by the strong, confident vocals of Ben Dratnol and the frenetic guitar of Mari Place while the tight rhythm section of Dave Covell and Aaron Hesselink hold everything firmly in place. With their hardworking grassroots approach to performing live and touring they have developed a sound as solid as oak.1st place winners of the Michigan Music Melee battle of the ba...

The Darwin Project is a heavy alternative rock band from Michigan comprised of four passionate individuals. Their music is propelled by the strong, confident vocals of Ben Dratnol and the frenetic guitar of Mari Place while the tight rhythm section of Dave Covell and Aaron Hesselink hold everything firmly in place. With their hardworking grassroots approach to performing live and touring they have developed a sound as solid as oak.1st place winners of the Michigan Music Melee battle of the bands, The Darwin Project are determined to break down the audience/performer barrier and to play the music they love for a living. They have cut their teeth opening for popular national acts such as Saliva, Puddle Of Mudd & Dope. Their new EP "Bleed The Bird" is chock full of chaotic rockers such as "Back To Dust", complete with a hardcore guitar riff and mid tempo cuts like "Hell Dream" which explodes into a rapturous chorus that begs to be repeated.Currently touring the tri-state mid west area and ready to break into new markets, be sure to watch out for The Darwin Project at a venue near you. Their pure unadulterated energy and motivation derived from negativity make them a cut above the rest and a force to be reckoned with.