Listening to Oklahoma City rock band Aranda is something like hearing an explosive hybrid of the atom bomb and all of Woodstock combined. They are an experience.
Brothers Dameon and Gabe Aranda have been writing, playing, and singing music together since they were kids, and even at a young age, they knew that music was going to be a major part of their lives. Dameon grew up to work with Grammy-nominated producers Sam Watters, Louis Biancaniello, and Mark Ronson. After years of playing shows all over the country and working with some of the biggest names in the music industry, 2009 is seeing them finally get their due.
2009 saw Aranda’s first single, “Still in the Dark,” climb into the Top 30 in rock radio across the country, and American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson decided to cover two of the band’s songs on her newest album, All I Ever Wanted.
One of the songs she covered, “Whyyawannabringmedown,” is Aranda’s follow-up single to “Still in the Dark.” The high-energy song is an in-your-face rebellion, and was selected by the WWE as the official theme song of their event The Bash.
Aranda recently released a deluxe edition of their 2008 self-titled debut album, which includes live tracks and a radio mix of “Whyyawannabringmedown.”
Additionally, Aranda just launched a huge summer tour with Kentucky rockers Tantric. Dameon and Gabe are no strangers to sharing the stage with big names in rock: during the past year, they have performed with hit bands such as the All American Rejects, Saliva, Shinedown, Puddle of Mudd, Theory of a Deadman, and Black Stone Cherry. With the brothers’ flawless harmonies and passionate onstage performances, Aranda is a live show you’ll never forget.
“We want to create high energy, keep rocking, keep everybody entertained. We want to involve the audience and make it fun for them,” guitarist Dameon says. “Our hope is that you’ll keep coming back for more.”
well i wish i could have came tonight.. :[ but um it was a 21+ show..and i'm only 18..it sucks cause all the really awesome bands come to Sky City and i can never go.. :[ but i know you guys were amazing!
Hi guys!! Long time no see, out on the big tour now!! HOW freakin awesome is that! just wanted to stop by to say hey and show some love! Take care! -gina
Bring your winter gear when you visit Wisconsin, winter has officially hit the midwest! I'd love to make the drive over there for your show but my job unfortunately gets in the way of that idea. We're still rocking to your CD we bought at The Machine Shop and will probably have to replace it by the time you make it our way again because I'm sure we'll wear it out! :)
Hey GuyS!!! I know you played in Odessa! I WAS THERE!! I LOVE YOU GUYS!! I bought your CD and made all of you sign it! I still listen to you DuDeS! Your Led Zeplin Tribute that nite in Odessa wass FlippiN AWSOME!! AnyWhO You DuDeS ROCK THE HOUSE! You sound great and your showmanship was off the hook also...Keep it up DudeS!
Had I known yesterday I would have been there, it takes me 90 minutes to drive it and I would have had to get a sitter, I just now got this and it almost 8pm .. you are such a tease Gabe lol... where you going next? and date and time please.. I live in the styx, Im on dialup so allow me some time. Hope to catch you guys soon, Wen
Well.....just thought I'd show ya the almost finished painting. I have to fix poor Gabe's teeth when it dries a bit...looks like friggin' dentures! Hehe.....Too young for dentures just yet I suppose......anyway...
You all so need to come back to capone's in Johnson city! It was awesome to get to meet most of you... and you all seem like people i could hang with on a daily basis with your personalities! Can't wait to see you all again you rocked the house!
great seeing you guys again last night and am glad justin finally got to see and meet ya'll! he had a great time watching you guys live! i forgot to ask what you guys thought of the venue...hope you liked it!! until next time....luv yaz!
