Book Of Harmony & Stratospheerius
other rock TICKETSDoors | 7:00PM |
Show | 7:30PM |
Advance Price | $10 |
Door Price | $15 |
Advanced online ticket sales stop at 5pm on day of show
If available, more tickets are available at door
Led by electric violinist/vocalist Joe Deninzon (www.joedeninzon.com), who has been called “The Jimi Hendrix of the electric violin,” Stratospheerius has showcased their "frenzied melange of progressive rock, jazz fusion and funkabilly" throughout the world. The New York-based group has opened for Martin Barre (Jethro Tull), Mike Stern, Tony Levin, Tim Reynolds, Alex Skolnick, Mickey Hart, and John Scofield, among many others. They released their fifth CD “Guilty of Innocence,” on Melodic Revolution Records. The new album features special appearances by Alex Skolnick (Testament), Rave Tesar (Renaissance) and Randy McStine (Stu Hamm Vinnie Moore).
As a renowned violinist, Joe has recorded/performed with Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Peter Criss, Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC Ballet (electric violin soloist), and Les Paul. He is the author of “Plugging In: A Guide to Gear and Technique for the 21st Century String Player” through Mel Bay Publications. Joe premiered his “Dream Diary: Concerto for Seven-String Electric Violin and Orchestra” with the Muncie Symphony, he is a 14-time BMI Jazz Composer’s grant recipient and winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest.
Press Quotes:
“This is infectious, with no cure in sight. The arrangements are tight, everyone bounces off each other, and is one of the most poptastic progressive album one is likely to come across”
5/5 Kev Rowland // Prog Archives
"Memorable hooks, gravity-defying instrumental prowess and a kitchen sink move toward rock If Bela Fleck and Frank Zappa had a love child in outer space, they might grow up to sound like these guys do.
-David Budin, www.coolcleveland.com
Opening: Fools Can Be Kings
Fools Can Be Kings is a northern New Jersey rock band, consisting of bassist/frontman Rick Maddolin, drummer Zaki Ali, and guitarist Johnnez Pantanilla. With a list of musical influences including the likes of Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse, and Animals As Leaders, Fools Can Be Kings combines aggression, groove, and melody to deliver dynamic and powerful performances.
In the early 2000s, childhood friends Rick and Johnnez decided to form a rock band while attending elementary school together. Their band would go on to perform at local parades, festivals, and house parties in the north Jersey and New York City areas. After nearly 15 years of different band competitions, line-up changes, and rehearsal spaces, the band finally achieved full form as a trio with the official addition of Zaki into the band roster. Under the name Fools Can Be Kings, the band would continue to perform at numerous NJ/NYC venues, such as Debonair Music Hall, Roxy & Dukes, and Governors Island and build a reputation for having a rhythmic, rocking sound, mixed with elements of funk and metal.
The band is currently working on their debut album, due to be released early 2019.
Set Times:
7:30pm - 8:15pm - Fools can be Kings.
8:30pm - 9:15pm - Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius
9:30 - 10:30PM - Book of Harmony