Pete Devine-Guitar,
Mike Vogelmann-Bass,
Kris Rudzinski-Drums.
Influences
Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ralph Towner and Oregon, John McLaughlin, Pat Martino, Pat Metheny, Joe Zawinul and Weather Report, Stax/Volt, Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, Frank Zappa, Charlie Byrd, The Beatles, Wes Montgomery, Luiz Bonfa, McCoy Tyner, Tony Williams, Jimi Hendrix, Cream,
The Allman Brothers, Steely Dan, Chick Corea, Carlos Santana, Brian Eno,
Julian Bream, John Williams, Christopher Parkening etc....
Loraaurora is a very gifted local artist who created these mixed media videos of her artwork and the music of Trio Nova. We're very happy with the results. Her YouTube page is http://www.youtube.com/user/Loraaurora .
Trio Nova was formed in 1994 as a duo originally named Dos Nova with guitarist Pete Devine and bassist Mike Vogelmann. The musical format of the new duo came into focus when they covered a Bossa Nova piece by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Pete was able to use his training in the classical guitar and also improvise in a jazz context and Mike found a perfect vehicle for his very musical, supportive bass playing. Dos Nova played at cafes, bookstores, art galleries, bars, restaurants and private engagements for two years. They recorded a CD, "Club Soda", and developed a loyal following.
At this point Pete asked drummer Bill Marconi, with whom he taught at an area music school, to sit in on a gig. Bill loved the music and his percussive style of drumming instantly clicked with the band. Dos Nova became Trio Nova. They recorded a second CD, "Parallel Lines", which is still selling well at gigs and on internet music sites such as www.cdbaby.com and www.itsaboutmusic.com .
In 2004 Kris Rudzinski was brought in to sub for Bill Marconi while Bill was on haitus . The group then decided to add Kris as a fourth member playing congas and percussion. In 2005 Bill left the band to concentrate on teaching and pursue other projects. Upon Bill's departure, Kris has become the bands full time drummer/percussionist.
Trio Novas unique sound is comprised of a combination of the instrumental, fingerstyle guitar arrangements by Pete that he plays mainly on the electric classical guitar, Mikes tasteful, toneful bass playing and Kris' rock solid drumming that combines his experience with jazz, rock and classical music. Their repertoire is vast and varied enough to be able to play to any room, event or concert. They play Bossa Nova, jazz, pop and originals all with a groove heavy style that is entirely their own.
Parrallel Lines is available for download from iTunes.
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uncle pete! thanks for checking out the music. it makes me happy that you like the sound. i was so ready to come down and record with brian a couple months back, but it never took fruition. im sure he'll contact me again soon and do it right. take care. - layton
Hey Uncle Pete, how are you? long time, hope all is well!... check out this video for our upcoming EP entitled 'Map And A Marker' and tell us what you think!
Thanks for the request! Nice to hear someone liking the Instrumental Rock, thanks. Your tracks sound great. Cool tunes, great production. Diggin the bass line on 'sister'. Will check back to listen in full...
Hey Pete! Thanks for the props! Um, regarding that Johnny Smith, you can't have it! LOL! We need more Jersey types here in the flat land, btw. By the looks of it, you are doing well! Stay in touch!
Was good to see you guys a couple weekends back. Hope to catch another show soon. Maybe next time I can even encourage Cheryl to bring the sombrero and dance to "Mexico?" :0)
Hey guys, sorry I missed you at Treehouse over the weekend...was down in the OC (the New Jersey version.) Hope the Treehouse show was good. I've marked down the Wharf dates and plan on coming out for those and maybe catch up with you in the meantime at Coffee Works. What's with the rumor of a new CD? How soon can I get my autographed copy? ;0)
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