| Chesterwhite is the brainchild and alter ego of Donny Dykowsky. Donny, a New York native, started his career singing in bars and clubs when he was only fifteen years old. He soon went on to travel the North East, fronting a touring rock band and later on earning a degree in composition from The Conservatory of Music at Purchase, NY.
Chesterwhite is best described as Indie/Psychobilly. Their self-titled, debut album Chesterwhite & His Orchestra (Erroneous Records), is like throwing Bowie, T-Rex, & Zeppelin in a blender with a splash of George Orwell. In Donny’s words, “This band is the soundtrack for undesirables. For those on the outside, we’re a home for your fears.” The content is an honest look at the world of today and a stranger look of what’s yet to come. It’s an emotional romp through the diary of a survivor sidetracked by humanity, corruption, and love.
The name Chesterwhite is taken from an old high-school teacher. What was once meant as a backhanded compliment, Donny found to be a perfect name for band reminiscent of such early influences as Jethro Tull and Pink Floyd. The 4-piece gained momentum quickly with Dave Dunn (a.k.a. Count Ramsey) on guitar, Seth Moutal on drums, and Sir Freddy Pastore on bass. Donny fronts this band as Chesterwhite himself; an alter ego inspired by a true-life science-fiction journey.
In “Kill this Town” Chesterwhite paints this social commentary: “You’re daddy’s giving handouts, crawls on his knees; Your brother’s missing class, giving head to a priest; Everyone’s addicted, Hell even police; So turn me on, turn me off, arrest me; I am your killer…”
From “Low”, they embrace the world of tramps and drifters: “’I am that organ grinder; I’m that filthy hand in your face; But it’s a living for some of us too low for a place; At your table, Mister; Too low for them dishes and plates; Towns are prisons for beggars too low to be saved…”
Chesterwhite & His Orchestra are able to perform in many capacities. They are true musicians able to translate their wealth of material to both the big stage and the small. Notable performances include the famed Hammerstein Ballroom, the Van’s Warped Tour ’05, and various Z-100 sponsored events.
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