Led by electric violinist/vocalist Joe Deninzon (who is also the violinist in the legendary rock band, Kansas), Stratospheerius has showcased their unique brand of progressive, violin-driven hard rock throughout the universe.
Joe Deninzon has also played with the Who, Bruce Springsteen, 50 Cent, Ritchie Blackmore, and as the concertmaster for Renaissance. His Stratospheeriuus bandmates include drummer Jason Gianni (The Ultimate Queen Celebration, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Rock of Ages, Neal Morse Band), guitarist Michelangelo Quirinale (Thrilldriver), keyboardist Bill Hubauer (Neal Morse Band/Crack the Sky) and bassist Paul Ranieri (Mark Wood, Riot Act).
The band has just released their 6th album, Impostor! to critical acclaim.
The album features an all-star cast of guest artists, including Chloe Lowery (Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Michael Sadler (Saga), Randy McStine (Porcupine Tree), and Rachel Flowers among others.
“Deninzon demonstrates that he is perhaps the finest electric violinist of his generation. Notably, he discharges scorching violin solos, performed at dizzying speed, along with various mesmerizing, innovative violin techniques.”
Every song has enough hooks to crochet a blanket big enough to cover a football stadium. Interesting chord sequences and mood changes pile one atop the other in waves of pleasant surprise. These guys rock hard enough to rip your face off!
“Joe Deninzon has pioneered a new standard for rock violin, much the same way Ian Anderson did for the flute.”
“(Violinist/singer) Joe’s talents are flat out phenomenal, and the progressive rock tapestry he weaves around himself is carried out to perfection by his amazing band.”
“ (Joe) Deninzon has been called the Jimi Hendrix of electric violin… his violin swoops, howls, and dive bombs.. while charting an eccentric course that conjoins whiplash funk, spacey electronic, and progressive rock!!”