IMPERIAL Z - 'STARZ' (debut EP)
Founding member of Imperial Z, Dan Zacharias, honed his chops as a singer/songwriter playing in coffee shops and clubs in Boulder, Colorado while attending the University of Colorado. After graduating, he moved to Los Angeles where he teamed up with producer/electronic artist Appogee (appogeemusic.com), who is known for his experimental music as well as his remixes of indie sensation Bright Eyes and Japanese artist Kitaro. The debut EP - 'Starz' - caught the attention of LA station 95.5 KLOS who featured 4 of the songs on their "Local Licks" program.
COMMUTER - 'BRIGHTLY SHINING, DIMLY LIT' (collaboration w/ Appogee)
In 2006, Jay Skinner from Appogee asked Dan Z to sing on some "tech-country" songs he was working on. The collaboration came to be known as Commuter, and 10 songs later, their debut album - 'Brightly Shining, Dimly Lit' - was born. Kevin Bronson from the LA Times said the album “is a hunk of soundtrack-ready pop that's three mood swings waiting to happen”. Their tune ‘Chapters’ was featured on the season 3 finale of 'The O.C.' and was included on the Nov. 06 Paste Magazine CD sampler. (www.pastemagazine.com) 'Forfeit' will be featured on the soundtrack for the film 'Blink' along with The Walkmen, Grandaddy, Her Space Holiday and Sound Team. (www.twobitfilms.com/soundtrack.htm) Listen for Commuter on Gary Calamar's show 'The Open Road' on 89.9 KCRW (LA) and Christian B’s show ‘Headtrip’ on Indie 103.1 (LA) Commuter teamed up with director Randy Stoudt and filmed a music video for 'Chapters', which showed the duo commuting on bikes, skateboards, the bus, the subway and a plane on a journey away from lost love. To see the video and the oc clip, go to: www.myspace.com/commutertheband
IMPERIAL Z - 'THAT FAR & THIS CLOSE'
‘That Far & This Close’ is the latest album from Imperial Z. It features performances from ALFRED WOODY (Usher/Commuter/Overnight Lows) on drums, JAWNEE BURKES (Piel/That Noise/Woven/Rickie Lee Jones) on bass, TIKI LEWIS (Piel/Rickie Lee Jones) on vocals, JAY SKINNER (Appogee/That Noise/Tiki Lewis), CHRIS LOWERY (Shakira/Wyclef Jean) on trumpet and MATT ZACHARIAS on piano/keys.
Heads up! We are doing an all day Beer Pong Tournament today Sunday April 12th from 3pm-7pm at The Beachcomber Tavern 206 Ocean Drive, Silverstrand Beach, 93035. Everyone has to be 21 and we expect everyone to be as safe as possible so designate or get yourself dropped off! Every Sunday we strive to bring independent minds, music and fun together and this Easter edition of "Sunday School" will no doubt be alot of fun! 21 & Up. No Cover Ever! Live music after 7pm!!! Happy Hour all day! I hope you can make it out for some good friends, good people and some priceless moments!!! Bring your cameras! Thanks for the support! -Pete
Hey Dan! Great to hear from you.. funny I was just watching the nomad vid again today... love that one... and the chapters song is still one of my favorites. keep on.
I watched the videos!! :) I like 'em......This Love Tonight is probably my fave of the two - SUPER cute!! (though the bar brawl in "Nomad" is noteworthy for sure....!! Hope you had a good weekend *hugs* ~b~
ESPECIALLY people who received thank you's in the liner notes....yes, I get the hint!! Have a good weekend! I don't break my promises, so I'll check in once I HAVE watched. Take care!! b
I SO suck!! I haven't seen them....!! I'll take a look this weekend PROMISE! That would be cool....no pressure tho!! Glad to hear things are going well! :)
YAY! Love that we met, Loved drinking too much vino with you...not so much lovin that you managed to sneak out this AM and not say goodbye (but wow, you wereq quiet!)... just means next time I'm in LA, you can make me waffles and we can call it even :) Hope to see you again!
Hello! We have a solid week of music starting Thursday night with an 18 & up show featuring The Soft Silence and more. EVERY Thursday is "College Night" at Mai's Cafe in Ventura with $3 Pacifico, $5 Jager Bombs and 1/2price appetizers all night long! Come out for one of our shows this weekend!!! Definitely check out a band or two online! Spread the good word & have a great day! Pete
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU ALSO,LET ME KNOW IF YOU MAKE IT UP TO SANTA BARBARA FOR A SHOW,MY FRIEND'S AND I WILL COME OUT AND SHOW OUR SUPPORT. THERE'S A REAL COOL CLUB BAND'S PLAY AT CALLED VELVET JONES ON STATE ST,YOU GUY'S SHOULD CHECK IT OUT,TTYL,HAVE A GREAT DAY !!!
