Dispatch

Dispatch was an American indie/roots folk band formed at Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont. They were active from 1996 to 2004. Dispatch is known as a very difficult band to place a label on, as they

Dispatch was an American indie/roots folk band formed at Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont. They were active from 1996 to 2004. Dispatch is known as a very difficult band to place a label on, as they incorporate many different styles into their music. These include reggae (Passerby, Ride a Tear), ska (Bats in the Belfry), folk (Craze, The General), rap (Just Like Larry, Here We Go) and rock (Even, Time Served). The band was also instrumental in the creation of the nonprofit organization The Elias Fund. Dispatch consisted of Brad Corrigan (vocals, drums, guitar, and percussion), Pete Heimbold (vocals, bass and guitar), and Chad Urmston (vocals, bass, guitar, and percussion).

The band originated in the early 1990s as One Fell Swoop, but soon changed their name to Dispatch, after a dispute with another band of the same name. Chad Urmston, Brad Corrigan, and Pete Heimbold, who were all attending Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont comprised the band's lineup throughout their entire career. Their music drew upon several influences, such as acoustic folk-rock, reggae, and funk.