Serenading the Dead is a dynamic acoustic trio hailing from Los
Angeles, CA. The founding members, comprised of Gino Steffe
(vocals/percussion), Ara Nalbandian (guitars/vocals/drums) and Justin
Evans (bass) met while attending the University of Southern
California, and have spent the past decade writing music together.
After various musical projects, the three decided to get back to
basics and focus on songwriting by crafting a bohemian take on pop
music that has yielded comparisons to bands like Simon & Garfunkel,
Wilco, The Beatles, and Elliott Smith.
Released in April of 2007, the band's self-titled debut is a musical
odyssey that draws the listener in with its unique melodies and
passionate lyrics. Thematically, the ten track offering covers a
variety of subject matter ranging from a midnight drive lost in one's
car (Moonroof) to broken friendships (Brutus) to unrequited love (Wish
I Were Lonely). Besides selling albums at shows, Serenading the Dead
promote and distribute their product through various mainstream
outlets such as Amazon.com, iTunes, and CDBaby. Most recently,
"Brutus" and "She's Not Tangible" have been featured on several local
and international podcasts, and in the month of September, "Brutus"
was featured on XM Satellite Radio's Radar Report, a weekly
program that highlights new up and coming bands.
With a new record set to be released in the spring of 2008, Serenading
the Dead is currently submitting media kits to dozens of festivals,
competitions, and top college radio stations, while seeking
representation to bring their sound and message to the widest possible
audience. In the meantime, you can still catch them hard at work
touring their self-titled record at a host of shows in and around
California.
1.) Moon Roof
2.) Brutus
3.) Acrobat
4.) She's Not Tangible
5.) Notes from Underground
6.) Bus Stop
7.) Swamp Song
8.) Wish I Were Lonely
9.) This Road
10.) Country Blu
HI GUYS...HOW IN THE HECK ARE YOU ALL????????? I MISS YOU ALL SOO MUCH...IM TRYING TO GET UP THERE TO COME SEE YOU ALL AGAIN BUT MY SCHEDULE SUCKS ASS....ANYWAYS MISS YOU ALL AND LOVE YOU ALL TOO!!! MUCH LOVE
hey guys...whats crack-a-lackin!!!!!!!!! how are you guys???? miss you all....so ummmm when are you playin next so I can come up to see you all????? let me know!! MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL...Hugs N Kisses
Justin, Gino, Ara....Happy New years to ya!! I had to drop a few lines to you guys and pump up the songs/albulm! You guys have always been phenom in my book. It has been quite a while. I look forward to talking with you guys and seeing you guys in action soon., Drop a brova a few lines and let me know whats really good with yall.. I mean it! Dont forget to drop me a line or two... Bam The MOST !! !!
Hey STD!!! Okay I'm having withdrawal, Gino, I work with you, and now never see you and Justin and Ara, yeah, never see you! I hope your time off is treating you well. I know the world needs more STDs! Ha ha, okay maybe that's not funny... anyway, can't wait for your next show! Keep me in the loop yo! :)
Hey guys!!! Finally have internet again!! yay!! Just wanted to let you know what an awesome show you just played at Ghengis!!! It was too short for my want but what a way to go out for a few months while recording. You rocked as always, and for those of you who missed it, well, that just plain sucks, so make sure you make the next one, it will blow you away!!!
Hey STD, you guys rocked Joxy's last night! For all of those who missed it, ya gotta come to the next one, These guys just keep getting better and better!
I'm normally not one to miss an STD show , but I will be in NYC. (where I've been for the last month, and where I'll be for the next month) Hope you guys have a great show!!
