CONVERGENCE was brought to life when Rob and Nick began working at Studiomedia Recording in 2001. “I cleaned a lot of toilets” remembers Rob. “It wasn’t glamorous. I had no idea what I was doing there, but it was the first time I got a taste of knowing what I wanted to do.”
Coming from different backgrounds, Nick had been playing music his entire life, leading him to the Conservatory of the Recording Arts in Arizona in 1999. Meanwhile, Rob’s path to music was more drawn out “Honestly I was more into movies than music growing up.” The pursuit of being a screenwriter and filmmaker enabled Rob to study film at Northwestern University where he honed his writing skills and ended up at the Studiomedia Recording as an intern for a more chivalrous reason. “Yeah, I was interning there to impress a girl. Still working on that.”
In late 2007 Rob threw down the gauntlet and began collaborating with music producer Danny Shaffer to flush out some of the songs he’d been working .. a few months of putting together demos of new songs, Rob sent Nick an email out of the blue. “It was strange because I hadn’t heard from Rob for close to a year, but before I opened it, I knew what it was. Almost like he sent out the bat signal.”
The three have been working feverishly with other established studio musicians such as Gerald Dowd (drummer; Frisbee), Jim Dijnou (synths/keys; Shiny/Shana Gray), Steve Blackie (strings; Rob Thomas/Anna Nalick). “Recording your first record is hard. You’re essentially trying to define your sound and who you are”
Having maintained an enduring desire to see their music come to fruition, the title for upcoming album LIGHT OF DAY, is an appropriate fit. Playing off one another’s strengths has lead to a progressive singer/songwriter style reminiscent of Radiohead, The Frames, Howie Day, and Jump Little Children. Watch for the release of LIGHT OF DAY in late ’08.
STARE DOWN THE SUN: LIVE AT UNCOMMON GROUND MAY 2008
Great to play with you at UG, I really liked your songs, can't wait to hear what your record sounds like! Thanks so much for the compliments on mine, I really appreciate it! Hope to see you soon,
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Upcoming Shows: ---- May 26-Enraged Nation Tour-Foxtown City Limits Straight Line Stitch (Koch Records)/The Autumn Offering (Victory Records)/Saint Diablo/All Kills Aside/Triggerfinger/Creature Eats Creator -- May 31-Summer Slam-Foxtown City Limits Primer 55/Love Said No/Critical Bill/Red Line Chemistry/Why Bother/Fractured -- May 31-Country show-Idle-A-While Bar & Grill Chance Anderson/Travis Condon ----- June 12-14-FOXFEST 2008-Foxtown City Limits Featuring: Scum of the Earth (ex-Rob Zombie guitarist)/Ekotren (Blind Prophecy)/Rikets/Why Bother/The Sacred Have Fallen/Killer Strangelet/Everyday Chaos/Evil Twin Skippy/Hearken/From the Ashes/Cooper's Wish List/Shifty Henry/Berlin Drop/and MORE!
I don't make it up there as much as I'd like, but hope to go there more over this summer. Maybe next time I'm up there we can all get together and go out for some drinks??? :)
Awww. Thanks for the invite, but I definitely will not be able to make it. You guys should make a road trip to Nashville, TN and play here! :) I hope you both are well...you both look absolutely amazing! Miss ya! ~Amanda~ xoxo
I should definitely be able to make it out to at least one of the shows. Possibly both. We'll see how things are looking closer to that weekend. It'll be great to see you! And possibly Ms. Irisova :-)
yeah i need to take some pics. HEHE :) and ill tell him hey for ya. and let me know if atl. is ever in your plans, you know ill try my harest to be there!!!
hope all is well. ever making it down this way?! cant wait to see fervor this weekend. going to be a great show.
well hope all is well up there. life is good here, enjoying being moved out and making new friends. so far, i cant complain, other then a few small things not to sweat about.
just stopping in to see how lifes going your way?! we got some snow down here, it was goregous if only just a little...lol! but cold cold cold! well, hope all is well.
well not moved offically, just made 2 trips...big move day is sat :) with friends and big trucks...HA! and glad you like the new pics. i need some newer ones, and those are from sunday and a friends camera! so how are ya?!
