Chris Ray (C-ray): (Lead vocals and Keyboards)
Scott: (Lead Guitarist)
Arno Roensch: (Drums and Percussion)
Dave Petrey: (Bass)
Nigel: (2nd Lead Guitarist)
Influences
Each member of the rock band Transit brings influences from different genres of music such as American rhythm & blues, alternative rock, funk, progressive/bebop jazz, Brazilian sambas/bossa novas, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Transits original music is obtained from influences of U2 and Coldplay but with latin influenced rhythms. Transit is able to perform anything from a full concert, to coffee shop gigs, to festivals, and anything in between. Transit is constantly improving live shows and increasing our repertoire to create an experience not to forget. Some of our influences include:
U2 Coldplay Radio Head The Red Hot Chili Peppers Keane The Beatles Paul Simon Ryan Adams The Killers Sting and The Police Dave Matthews Band No Doubt Rich Mullins Johnny CashTom WaitsCafe Tacuba
VISION
TRANSIT believes American pop-rock music needs to take one more step forward. The American rock sound seems at times to lack the incredible melodies coming from European acts. Some American bands appear as facsimiles of those European bands producing less aggressive music American bands are known for. TRANSIT is working to bridge the gap. Somewhere between sentimental melody and raw emotion, TRANSIT creates a new American World-Rock sound combining great tenor melodies, hopeful lyrics and ethnic-influenced rhythms in artful, yet simple, modern pop-rock songs.
HISTORY
In Lubbock, TX, home of Buddy Holly
Lead singer, Chris Ray, and Guitar player, Scott , met at Texas Tech University and would perform together with other bands for 8 years. They shared a vision for their own sound along the lines of a U2 or Coldplay, but with underlying world-rhythm energy, and set off to pursue it via TRANSIT in 2004. Arno Roensch, the drummer, was added; and brought Latin rhythm influences to the duos modern rock songs. Bass player David Petrey was the final addition, contributing a steady foundation to the vibrant sound. The band might have a little Texas in them somewhere, but they aspire to create a sound anyone can identify with. Dallas-based, the band song-write together, and also share the business tasks for the group.
LIVE
From 2004 to the present
TRANSIT has performed in Dallas Deep Ellum club scene, Dallas Firewater Grill, Denton clubs such as Cool Beans and Haileys, in addition to planned shows in Austin. TRANSIT has also enjoyed the opportunity to work with music students at the Septien Entertainment Group in Dallas, TX. They performed two Septien showcase concerts at the Granada Theater (2004-2005). The band performed with other artists including BLONDIE, and the B-52S, at the TASTE ADDISON FESTIVAL, one of the largest gatherings in Dallas-Ft. Worth. Transit also played for OPERATION ENDURING SUPPORT, a rally to support American armed services overseas, which aired on The Armed Forces Television Network. Their song MIDNIGHT RIDE is also featured in an independent film called The Adventure Club, (Spring, 2006, www.myspace.com/countercultureproductionc).
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Scott: (Lead Guitarist)
Arno Roensch: (Drums and Percussion)
Dave Petrey: (Bass)
Nigel: (2nd Lead Guitarist)
