by Joe | Oct 29, 2014 | News
www.facebook.com/stratospheerius
After months of teasing all of you, We are happy to announce that the new Stratospheerius single, “Behind the Curtain,” is officially available for streaming and downloading. You can stream it at Reverbnation and download it for a buck on CDBABY and BANDCAMP, and of course, iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere that mp3’s are in orbit. The track was written by Joe Deninzon, and featuresJoe on electric “Viper” violin and vocals, Lucianna Padmore on drums, @Aurelien Budynek on guitar, and @JamieBishop on bass, as well as our secret 5th member Benny Koonyevsky on percussion. Engineered and mastered by the incomparable Rave Tesar, mixed by the incredulous Alex Salzman. Produced by Stratospheerius. Check it out!!!
by Joe | Apr 15, 2014 | News
WELCOME TO THE DENINZOO!
Joe Deninzon/Stratospheerius News April/May/June 2014
Little darlings,
It’s been a long cold lonely winter…. Here comes the sun
Hope all your winter blues have melted away and you’re ready for some hot and lusty spring fever.
UPCOMING STRATOSPHEERIUS SHOWS
- Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius
Follow me on twitter: @joedeninzon
Thursday, May 1st
9 P.M.
The Saint
601 Main St.
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
732-7775-9144
$8 cover
Thursday, May 15th.
8 PM
PACA
(Performing Arts Collective Alliance)
1505 State St. 2nd Floor
Erie, PA 104
BYOB!!!
$10 cover
Friday, May 16th
9 P.M.
Halligan Bar & Grille
1281 Salt Springs Rd
Youngstown, OH 44509-1612
(234) 228-9421
With special guest RADIO CRUSH
NO COVER!
Friday, June 20th
Olive’s Bar
118 North Main St.
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-4377
With incredible cellist GREG BYERS
$5 cover
Stratospheerius is:
Joe Deninzon-lead vocals, electric 7-string Viper violin
Aurelien Budynek-guitar, vocals
Jamie Bishop-bass
Lucianna Padmore-drums
Stratospheerius is currently mixing some new songs which we plan to release as singles throughout the year. We plan to continue writing and recording new music, to culminate in a new CD in 2015! Stay tuned…
Joe Deninzon returns to teach at the Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp July 13-19!
I am excited to announce that I will be returning again to the Mark Wood Rofck Orchestra Camp this summer!
Although the focus of the camp is to educate and inspire string players to “plug in” and break out of the classical box, this camp is NOT just for string players. Singers and all instrumentalists are welcome! Topics covered are arranging, theory, alternative techniques, recording technology, stage presence, music business, and much more…. plus plenty of opportunities to perform and blow everyone away!
Press Room
Joe Deninzon mentioned among most notable electric violin players of the last 30 years in February issue of STRINGS! (link)
Make your friends jealous. Buy a Stratospheerius T-Shirt TODAY!
Mel Bay Publications presents: “Plugging In: A Guide to Gear and Techniques for the 21st Century Violinist” by Joe Deninzon
Visit our STORE and buy Joe Deninnzon/Stratospheerius music, DVD’s, t- shirts, and books!
STRATOSPHEERIUS “ONE FOOT IN THE NEXT WORLD” video
Check out and share our new video on Youtube!
by Joe | Mar 5, 2014 | News
Ladies and gents,
If you are in the New York and Rockland County areas, I would like to draw your attention to two fantabulous shows that Stratospheerius will be playing with our good friend, Jeremy Beck. jeremy is an incredible singer/songwriter/organist who has played with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Missy Elliot, Kool & The Gang, The Lennon Sisters, and James Hunter among many others.
Jeremy is from Alabama, and his band mixes Southern blues, R&B, country rock, and soul.
We are honored to be doing two double bills with the Jeremy Beck Band! Please come and support, dance, drink, and hang out with us!
Friday, March 14th
8:00 P.M.
The Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.
New York, NY 10030
212-690-7807
With the Jeremy Beck Band (incredible singer/songwriter/organist/longtime friend and colleague)
https://www.facebook.com/events/271472689670427/
Friday, March 28thth
10:00 P.M.
Olive’s
118 North Main St.
Nyack, NY
https://www.facebook.com/events/219239354926940/
With the Jeremy Beck Band
Stratospheerius is:
Joe Deninzon-lead vocals/7 string “Ciper” electric violin
Lucianna Padmore-drums
Aurelien Budynek-guitar, vocals
Jamie Bishop-bass, vocals
WWW.STRATOSPHEERIUS.COM
LIKE us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/stratospheerius)
FOLLOW us on twitter (@joedenizon)
by Joe | Jan 22, 2014 | News
STRATOSPHEERIUS NEWS FEB/MARCH 2014
STRATOSPHEERIUS IN THE STUDIO
We are proud to announce that we have broken ground on 4 new songs that we plan to release as singles in the coming months. Here are some photos from an incredible session we recently had. Thanks again to our friend, the brilliant Rave Tesar for engineering, co-producing, hearing all the little details we miss, and bringing out the best in our music!
See studio shots HERE:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153766545560574.1073741830.253917010573&type=1
Saturday, Feb 1st, 8:00 P.M.
Friday, Feb 7th
8:00 P.M.
Cyber Cafe West
176 Main St. Binghamton, NY
Binghamton, NY
607-723-2456
Saturday, Feb 8th
10:00 P.M.
Mojo’s
104 E. 2nd St. Jamestown, NY 14701
716-720-4621
Friday, March 14th
8:00 P.M.
The Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.
New York, NY 10030
212-690-7807
With the Jeremy Beck Band (incredible singer/songwriter/organist/longtime friend and colleague)
Friday, March 28th
10:00 P.M.
Olive’s
118 North Main St.
Nyack, NY
With the Jeremy Beck Band
Stratospheerius is:
Joe Deninzon-lead vocals/7 string “Ciper” electric violin
Lucianna Padmore-drums
Aurelien Budynek-guitar, vocals
Jamie Bishop-bass, vocals
LIKE us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/stratospheerius)
www.stratospheerius.com
Press Room
Joe Deninzon mentioned among most notable electric violin players of the last 30 years in February issue of STRINGS! (link)
Education Station
I am excited to announce that i will be returning again to the Mark Wood Rofck Orchestra Camp this summer! Early discounted registration is open NOW!
Although the focus of the camp is to educate and inspire string players to “plug in” and break out of the classical box, this camp is NOT just for string players. Singers and all instrumentalists are welcome! Topics covered are arranging, theory, alternative techniques, recording technology, stage presence, music business, and much more…. plus plenty of opportunities to perform and blow everyone away!
Joe Deninzon Plugging in from Mel Bay Publications
Are you a violinist who is curious about “going electric” but have no idea where to begin? This book will walk you through the process of choosing an electric violin, shopping for an amplifier, and using effects pedals. The book also covers improvisation in the genres of blues, rock, and funk. Chopping and other rhythmic techniques for bowed string instruments are explored, as well as playing in a band, rock string arranging and working with DJs. “Plugging In” will open new worlds of creativity for you as a string player and help you find your own voice in this brave new world!
Order your copy today at:
LIKE “PLUGGING IN” ON FACEBOOK
Read the latest review from American String Teachers Journal!
Be the envy of all your friends. Buy a Stratospheerius T-Shirt TODAY!
“ONE FOOT IN THE NEXT WORLD” video
Check out and share our new video on Youtube!
Purchase ALL Joe Deninzon/Stratospheerius music, books, and paraphernalia at the STORE
by Joe | Nov 25, 2013 | News
STRATOSPHEERIUS HOLIDAY DISCOUNT ON CDBABY
In the spirit of the holiday season,
NOW THROUGH JAN 1! ALL JOE DENINZON/STRATOSPHEERIUS CD’S ON CDBABY WILL BE ON SALE FOR $5!
Please take advantage of this limited time offer and give your friends some stocking stuffers!
UPCOMING STRATOSPHEERIUS SHOWS
- Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius
Joe Deninzzon-electric violin/vocals
Lucianna Padmore-drums
Aurelien Budyneck-guitar
Jamie Bishop-bass
Thursday, December 5th
The Sainte
7:30 P.M.
$5 cover
With Ten Foot Tall Band
601 Main St, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 775-9144
Wednesday, December 11th
Creative Strings Concert Series
Bowery Electric
7:30 P.M. Mazzmuse
8:30 P.M. Stratospheerius
Www.stratospheerius.com
9:30 P.M. New Retro Strings
Register NOW for the Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp
For the fourth year in a row, Joe Deninzon will be returning as an instructor at the Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp in Olathe, KS.
If you are a string player (performer or educator), or singer/keyboardist/guitarist/bassist REGARDLESS OF AGE who is interested in expanding musical horizons and experience a week of mind-blowing performances and unforgettable life experiences, REGIRSTER TODAAY at
WWW.MWROC.COM
This camp is great for novice students with little or no improvisation experience, teachers who want to incorporate elements of rock, jazz, or blues into their school orchestras or private instruction, advance/professional players looking to be challenged and expand their musical palette.
Joe Deninzon Plugging in from Mel Bay Publications
Are you a violinist who is curious about “going electric” but have no idea where to begin? This book will walk you through the process of choosing an electric violin, shopping for an amplifier, and using effects pedals. The book also covers improvisation in the genres of blues, rock, and funk. Chopping and other rhythmic techniques for bowed string instruments are explored, as well as playing in a band, rock string arranging and working with DJs. “Plugging In” will open new worlds of creativity for you as a string player and help you find your own voice in this brave new world!
Order your copy today at:
LIKE “PLUGGING IN” ON FACEBOOK
Read the latest review from American String Teachers Journal!
Stratospheerius T-Shirts now available!
“ONE FOOT IN THE NEXT WORLD” video
Check out and share our new video on Youtube!
LIKE us on Facebook
by Joe | Oct 13, 2013 | News
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2013 NEWS FOR VIOLINIST/VOCALIST JOE DENINZON AND STRATOSPHEERIUS
Folks,
Hope you’re having a great fall season! August and September were jam-packed! We had an incredible fundraiser on September 26th at one of our favorite venues, the Shrine in NYC. First of all, I want to thank all the musicians, volunteers, staff, and people who came out to support our dear friend David Gotay in his battle with Cancer. We raised over $2000 in one night! It was an evening full of love and great music. Performing alongside Stratospheeius were Sound Liberation Erbium, Resolution 15, and Dapp Theory. Here are some photos from the event:
If you still want to donate , please visit
www.paypal.com and make direct payments to davefightscancer@gotayproductions.com
We are also auctioning of a guitar signed by Latin superstar Marc Anthony to help raise money for Dave. Thanks to Marc and to Sweet Plantain violinist Eddie Venegas, who is a member of Marc’s touring band.
Please visit this link if you want to make a bid:
Upcoming Stratospheerius shows:
- Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius
Thursday, October 24th
9:00 P.M.
The Grape Room
105 Grape St.
Philadelphia, PA
19127
215-930-0321
Wednesday, December 11th
Creative Strings Concert Series
Bowery Electric
7:30 P.M. Mazzmuse
8:30 P.M. Stratospheerius
9:30 P.M. New Retro Strings
We are launching a new concert series in NYC featuring bands lead by innovative string players. This night features the music of the incredible singer/songwriter/violinist Mazz Swift, my ban Stratospheerius, and New Retro Strings with violin goddess Claudia Chopek. (
Www.claudiachopek.com)
Education Station
Joe Deninzon to teach/perform at Michigan Alternative Styles day
I will be artist/clinician in residence at the first annual Michigan Alternative Styles Day on Saturday, November 9th at East Lansing’s MacDonald Middle School.
A full day will be spent teaching young string players how to rock out, culminating with the MSBOA ROCK orchestra performing my arrangements of music by Adele, Guns N Roses, Jimi Hendrix, and my original compositions.
For more information, visit:
Joe Deninzon’s “PLUGGING IN” Book/CD/DVD from Mel Bay Publications
PRESS ROOM
One Foot in the Next World video
Stratospheerius’ first official video has been in heavy rotation in video outlets throughout the U.S. and getting great feedback! Check it out HERE !
Reviews of Stratospheerius’ “The Next World”
Our latest CD, “The Next World,” reached number 10 on the national Jamband charts and has been continuously receiving nationwide airplay and rave reviews.
Here is what other critics have been saying about the “The Next World”:
“(Stratospheerius) once again shows the world that Russians and Americans can make beautiful and exciting music together …A thrilling array of songs that run the gamut from complex prog tunes to simple ballads. “The Next World” is an electrifying album, guaranteed to take you into the stratosphere and beyond…”
-Wildman Steve
Read more… http://stratospheerius.com/category/press/reviews/
“You just can’t go wrong with this outfit. Nor can you assume what you are going to hear when they release a new disc. While the fusion elements of previous releases are still present, this one has more pure rock in it, too. Frankly, this might be the best Stratospheerius disc yet!”
-G.W Hill
“Every member plays with passion and invention. Budynek is tight and bright in rhythm mode and soars when the song calls for it. Bishop is a flat out low-end monster and perfectly matched with the fiery Padmore. She is that drummer every musician wants in their ensemble: a player that can blow your mind one moment, then tenderly hold your hand the next. As for Deninzon – the sounds he gets out of that violin are inhuman. His speed, precision, color, and character are just off the charts!”
-Jon Wilcox
Read more… http://progsheet1.hypermart.net/cdrz.html
“A leading contender for the best rock album of 2012… Joe Deninzon’s dazzling violin solos, creative loops and effects areclearly spectacular and demonstrate that he is one of the most talented instrumentalists in the current rock scene. ”
-Angel Romero
Read more… http://progressiverockcentral.com/2012/05/04/a-superbly-gifted-violinist/
“Tightly crafted studio pieces including intricately produced vocal articulations, electronic effects, and multi-tracked instrumentation…It’s an album with bright, vibrant tones from four players who aren’t competing, but rather congealing.”
-Wessley Britton
Read more… http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-Review-Joe-Deninzon-Stratospheerius-3477902.php
“It’s in STRATOSPHEERIUS that the violinist holds the richest palette to take colors from….a fabulous vibe goes down the listener’s spine.”
Read more… LET IT ROCK
http://dmme.net/reviews/reviews49.html#spheer12
Visit The Next World homepage on the Digital Nations website (Digital Nations logo)
http://www.digital-nations.com/artists/premier-dn-artists/joe-deninzon-stratospheerius/
Listen to samples and download it on itunes.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-next-world…/id501158622
Buy it on CDbaby.
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/joedeninzonstratospheeri
Buy it on Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076T21XM/ref=dm_sp_alb?ie=UTF8&qid=1328726471&sr=8-3
Buy it on
abstractlogix.com
http://www.abstractlogix.com/xcart/product.php?productid=25506&cat=0&page=1
Purchase “The Next World…” , other Joe Deninzon/Stratospheerius music, and STRATOSPHEERIUS T-SHIRTS
at
www.stratospheerius.bandcamp.com www.joedeninzon.bandcamp.com
