Joe Deninzon-6 and 7-string electric violin, acoustic violin, vocals, mandolin
Mack Price-guitars, vocals
Bob Bowen-electric and acoustic bass, vocals
Lucianna Padmore-drums
Influences
Mahavishnu Orchestra, Frank Zappa, Screaming Headless Torsos, Flaming Lips, Bela Fleck, John Scofield, Jean Luc Ponty, Oz Noy, Yes, King Krimson, Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Miles Davis, The Police, Stevie Wonder
Sounds Like
Frank Zappa, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jean Luc Ponty, Dave Matthews Band
"HEADSPACE":
THE
NEW STUDIO ALBUM BY STRATOSPHEERIUS AVAILABLE
NOW
at these fine locations: GUITARNINE.COMWWW.HOMEGROWNMUSIC.NETWWW.CDBABY.COM www.stratospheerius.com ..HEADSPACE (2007)
Lead by electric violinist/vocalist/mandolinist Joe Deninzon,
Stratospheerius unleash their fourth collection of songs. Hot on the
heals of their acclaimed CD, "Live Wires", "Headspace" brings
their live
energy into the studio. Vocal rock anthems like "New Material, "Old
Ghosts", and "Today is Tomorrow", shout alongside ripping
instrumentals. From the bluegrass punk of "Gutterpunk Blues", to the
psychedelic roller
coaster ride of "Mental Floss", and the bigger and louder sequel to the
Heavy Metal Hora "Heavy Shtettle II". The disc also features a unique
cover of The Police "Driven to Tears". This CD is filled with
memorable
hooks alongside the death-defying instrumental jams the group has built
its reputation on. Influences range from Mahavishnu, Zappa and
Zeppelin, to Dave Matthews, Radiohead, Jeff Beck, and Bela Fleck.
"Fleshing out the Stratospheerius sound are: Out-of-this-world strings,
sultry guitar, rumbling basslines, frantic drumming, and
celebratoryvocals that enunciate lyrical outlines of life. The songs
are gripping and energetic. Insistent melodies are made
compelling by the violin passion. Fevered solos are cradled
between
lyrical passages that tremble with breakout rock stamina. A Bayou
flavor lurks in several tracks, creating a strange fusion of bluesy
funk and progressive tendencies. The result is goodtime music that will
get you
dancing."
-Matt Howarth (Soniccuriosity.com) Stratospheerius is the bastard child of Frank Zappa, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Dave Matthews, and Blues Traveler. Lead by electric violinist/vocalist/mandolinist Joe Deninzon, the band has showcased their "psychojazz trip funk" at colleges, festivals, and clubs throughout the US. The New York-based group has opened for Tim Reynolds, The Slip, Ekoostik Hookah, and John Scofield among others. Their live performances are filled with funky dance grooves, rip-roaring guitar/violin jams, and hooks that mix jazz, funk, and world beat. The group was a winner in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, won the Online People’s Choice Awards in the Cornucopia Festival, and was named “Best Jam Band” in Musician’s Atlas Independent Music Awards. They have been featured in Relix, Downbeat, Jazziz, among other publications. After receiving heavy airplay and critical acclaim all over the US, Canada, Australia, South America, Japan, and Europe with their “Live Wires” CD, they have just completed their fourth release, “Headspace”, available at www.stratospheerius.com.
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hello fellow funk jam masters-come on out and see what we're doing. I think you guys will dig my project, LADYBUG STINGRAY, and perhapse we can even play the same bill in the future! Hope to meet some of you this evening! All my best, Kalen
hey, you guys ripped it up at harrys... most talented act on the hill i would have to say. eruption was sick. although the crowd isnt as intense there as it is at some venues, i really appreciate it that you guys come out, because as a musician myself, it was a real treat to see you guys. all the best.
Great show in Kalamazoo at Bell's Brewery! Although my camera phone didn't do the performance justice, I posted a couple of clips on YouTube and linked them to your MySpace page: 1 of 3 - http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=O4efLdu9RJo 2 of 3 - http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=_xtTmhNTzJw 3 of 3 - http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=pz2vsB8aaZY
Thanks for being our friend...Your music is wonderful. My son and I are raising Awareness for Mastocytosis & Ehlers Danlos Syndrome through a music contest that you are now automatically entered into..If you do not want into the music contest please let me know.... Please checkout my music page....
Coming to Cleveland I see..Too bad it's The Winchester...Jim doens't like EGO because we are Friends with Mikhal...LONG STORY!! Randy or I or Mikhal will have to fill you in.
Thats a REAL bummer too..WOULD BE HONORED to open for you again!!
Sure you dont wannna play WILBERTS??
Anyway...EGO has a new song & video up on youtube...Search EGO GORGON & let me know what you think...It would mean alot coming from you!!!
