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Here's some information on the band. Please note that the list of gear is just what has been observed, it may be changing all the time.
Chad Butler: Drums
Full Name:  Chad Matthew Butler
Birthdate:  March 24, 1974
Birthplace:  Amsterdam, Netherlands
Current home:  San Diego, CA
Family:  Chuck and Carol Butler (parents), Shawn (brother), Tina (wife), Evan (son)
Education:  Obtained a History of Science Degree at the University of California at San Diego
Plays:  drums, percussion, and sings backing vocals
Music Influences:  Stevie Wonder
Drums of Choice:  Drum set of Choice: Peace Drums
His Setup:   DP-222MPFL 18"*22" Babylon Series Bass Drum
DP-214MPFL 18"*22" Babylon Series Tom Tom
DP-212MPFL 18"*22" Babylon Series Tom Tom
SD-310 5.5"*14" Hand Hammered Snare Drum
SD-200A 4"*14" Custom Cast Aluminum Snare Drum
CBSS-710 X 3PCS Dual Purpose Cymbal / Boom Stand
HS-710 Arena 700 Hi-Hat Stand
SS-710 Arena 700 Snare Stand
P-7910 Velocity 1 Bass Drum Pedal
Zildjian Custom K Series Cymbal
  
Jerome Fontimallis: Lead Guitar and Keys
Short Bio:  He's been touring with Switchfoot for the past few months, but it is now official...Jerome Fontamillas is the newest member of the Swtichfoot family. When the guys asked him to join the band, he couldn't pass up the opportunity. Jerome now plays guitar and keyboards for Switchfoot. He has been in the music business for over ten years playing in such bands as Fold Zandura and Mortal. Besides playing music, Jerome is also a producer. In his spare time, he likes to watch films and read books.
Plays:  guitar, keyboard
Instrument of Choice:  Gibson Les Paul Standard
  
Jon Foreman: Guitar and Lead Vocals
Full Name:  Jonathan Mark Foreman
Birthdate:  October 22, 1976
Birthplace:  San Bernardino, CA
Current home:  San Diego, CA
Family:  Mark and Jan Foreman (parents), Tim (brother), Emily (wife)
Education:  Pursuing an Economics Degree at the University of California at San Diego
Plays:  guitar and sings lead vocals
Music Influences:  U2, Police, Beatles, Bach, Ronnie Jordan
Guitar of Choice:  Gretsch BST 1000
Gibson Les Paul ?Classic?
Fender Telecaster
On his pedal board:   Fulltone Fulldrive 2
SwitchBox True Bypass
Boss Tuner
Boss DD-5 Delay with tempo tapper
Signalflex PS9 AC to DC Power Supply
Some sort of Danelectro Distortion
Proco Rat
  
Tim Foreman: Bass
Full Name:  Timothy David Foreman
Birthdate:  August 15, 1978
Birthplace:  Lake Arrowhead, CA
Current home:  San Diego, CA
Family:  Mark and Jan Foreman (parents), Jon (brother), Andrea (wife)
Education:  Graduated from San Diegutio High School in Encinitas, CA in June
Plays:  bass and sings backing vocals
Music Influences:  Paul McCartney
Bass of Choice:  Ernie Ball StingRay
On his pedal board:   Boss Tuner
Sansamp Bass Driver DI
  
Guest Apperance on Tour, Drew Shirley: Guitar
Guitar of Choice:  Fender Telecaster
On his pedal board:   Line 6 Delay DL-4.
Voodoo Lab Chorus?
Boss Compressor
MXR Micro Amp
Fulltone Clyde Wah
Voodoo Lab Pedal Power
Boss Tuner
Ibanez Tubescreamer
  
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