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STRATOSPHERES SUMMER 2016 NEWS
STARTS NEWS SUMMER 2016
The latest on violinist/vocalist/composer Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius
WWW.STRATOSPHEERIUS.COM
WWW.JOEDENINZON.COM
www.twitter.com/@joedeninzon
YO!
Happy SUMMER!! Looks to be the most sizzling, scorching, hottest summer on record! Musically and otherwise…
Stratospheerius hit the studio the following week, recording two new songs, and making strides towards completion of our upcoming CD!
UPCOMING SHOWS
Thursday, June 16th
Sonic Voyage Fest
featuring Stratospheerius and Shadow Eden
at Sully’s Pub
2071 Park St, Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 231-8881
Stratospheerius returns to Harmony, ME for Freedomfest!
www.mainevocals.net
2 performances:
Friday, June 17th, 8 P.M.
Saturday, June 18th, 7 P.M.
71 Carson Hill Road,
Harmony, Maine
Stratospheerius is:
Joe Deninzon-lead vocals/electric violn
Michelangelo Quirenale-guitar
Paul Ranieri-bass
Kenny Grohowski-drums
www.stratospheerius.com
www.facebook.com/stratospheerius
Joe Deninzon returns to teach/perform at
Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp/Festival
June 10th-17th
When I was 17, I was a misfit at my high school A violin nerd who had a deep love for Led Zeppelin,. Rush, Kiss, ACDC, Zappa, and wanted to rock out! If only a camp like this existed when I was 17, I would have been all over it! I see my younger self in every kid who attends. There really is a familial atmosphere and I have made lasting friendships with campers, teachers, and fellow colleagues who are a part of this incredible experience! It is not just for string geeks; guitarists, bassists, singers, drummers, keyboard players, teachers and students of all ages are welcome! I can’t speak enough about what a game changer this week has been for so many musicians and can be for you! I am honored and excited to be coming back for my 6th year as a faculty member at the Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp/Music Festival! Register today at:
WWW.MWROC.COM
JOE DENINZON GUEST APPEARANCES/RECORDING PROJECTS
In the past year, I had the pleasure of guesting on numerous cool and exciting recording projects, many of which have seen their release in the past few months. Here are some highlights:
Bella D-The Crystal Ceiling
Here’s aI worked on last year! I did most of the string arranging and playing, plus my dear friend the late great David Gotay plays a beautiful cello solo on “Dio Solitaire de la Notte.” The singer is Bella D and the music is intense, honest hard rock that tells an incredible story of what she overcame in recent years. Produced by drummer Charlie Zeleny. Check it out!
Order here:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-crystal-ceiling/id1106980542
Tiles-Pretending 2 Run
TILES is a renowned, Detroit-based progressive rock group, now in it’s second decade, which has toured with the lies of Dream Theater, and has done some shows with Stratospheerius. I am honored to be included on their new album, alongside such luminaries as Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull, as well as Mike Portnoy! Look for some upcoming shows with both of our bands.
Order here:
https://www.discogs.com/Tiles-Pretending-2-Run/release/8320478
Pitts/Minneman Project
Jimmy Pitts is a composer/keyboard virtuoso out of Detroit. This is my second time as a guest on one of his albums, alongside legendary drummer Marco Minneman (Eddie Jobson, Joe Satriani, Buddy Rich, Paul Gilbert, Terry Bozzio). I play on the song “A Faint Beautiful Glow,” which closes out the album.
Order here:
https://jimmypitts.bandcamp.com/album/the-psychic-planetarium
Circuline:Return
Circuline is a new prog band that I have had the pleasure to record and perform with. This is their debut album, released last year.. Check out the song “Silence Revealed,’ masterfully written by my friend Randy McStine.
Check out the video for the song here:
Check out 3 of the latest songs from Stratospheerius! Our last single, “Take Your Medicine,” is getting rave responses and trending on Reverbnation.com
Give the string player in your life new abilities to rock out and blow people’s minds!
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STRATOSPHEERIUS video for “One Foot in the Next World”
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APRIL 15TH STRATOSPHEERIUS/PROJECT OBJET/OUT OF THE BEARDSPACE at HALL @ MP, BROOKLYN
Friday, April 15th
CEG Presents
Stratospheerius, with Project Object and Out of Beardspace
11:15 P.M.
470 Driggs Ave (btwn. North 11-12th Street)
Brooklyn, NY
Tel: 718-387-4001
The club is located at 10th & Driggs in Williamsburg, 3 blocks from the first stop in Brooklyn off the L Train.
Stratospheerius Upcoming Shows in Feb/March
Upcoming Stratospheerius shows in February
www.facebook.com/stratospheerius
Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius
Joe Deninzon-Electric Violin/vocals
Aurelien Budynek-guitar/vocals
Jamie Bishop-bass/vocals
Lucianna Padmore-drums
Thursday, Feb 25th, 8 P.M.
The Composers Now Festival brings together performances presented by venues, ensembles, orchestra, opera, musical theater and dance companies as well as many other innovative events through New York City. Composers are in attendance at all events which are open to the public. From jazz to indie, from classical to electronic and beyond, join us on a sonic journey through the landscape of the arts of our time.
This concert features the music of Mazz Swift (8 P.M.), Gene Pritsker/Sound Liberation (9 P.M.), and Joe Deninzon/Stratospheerius (10 P.M.)
Free to the public!
The Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10030
Phone:(212) 690-7807
www.composersnow.org
www.shrinenyc.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/157810311255143/
Friday, Feb 26th, 9 P.M.
Stratospheerius returns to Mojo’s in Jamestown, NY
104 E 2nd St, Jamestown, New York 14701
716) 720-4621
https://www.facebook.com/events/1697623737123374/
Saturday, Feb 27, 4-11 P.M.
Stratospheerius performs at WXTCs Festival to Benefit VH1s Save the Music and Thiel College Student Media!
Thiel College, Greenville, PA
Howard Miller Student Center LHR
FREE for Thiel College students
Suggested donation for public — $10
Food and drinks available from The Bistro
Doors open at 3:30pm
Show starts at 4pm
Other performers: Nevada Color, Ian Lloyd, John Ford of the Strawbs and more!
6+ hours of:
Rock, Classic Rock, Indie.Alt, Folk, Jazz, Hiphop/Rap and Gospel!
Stratospheerius News Fall 2015
www.stratospheerius.com
www.facebook.com/stratospheerius
Here’s what’s next:
October has Stratospheerius back on the road tour dates in Nyack, NYC, State College, Erie PA, and Detroit.
In November, I will be playing in the San Diego and Orange County, CA areas with renowned harmonica virtuoso, Robert Bonfiglio.
November also has Stratospheerius playing out in Long Island, and I will be premiering a new Electric Violin composition for Gene Pritsger’s Composer’s Concordance at Spectrum on November 29th.
In December, Joe Deninzon will be touring, opening for the legendary Martin Barre, guitarist with Jethro Tull. I will be performing as a duo with one of my favorite musicians, Randy McStine, a guitar prodigy and brilliant singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist.
Below is ALL the info about EVERYTHING:
UPCOMING STRATOSPHEERIUS SHOWS
Friday, October 16th, 10 P.M. $5 admission
118 Main St., Nyack, NY 10960
Thursday, October 22nd
Cafe 210
210 W College Ave.
State College, PA 16801
Friday, October 23rd, 8 P.M.
Saturday, October 24th, 10 P.M.
with Liquid Nixon, Eric Brewer Band
Friday, October 30th
Gussy’s Bar & Grille
20-14 29th St.
Astoria, NY 11105
Pre-Halloween Sonic Voyages Fest
With Stratospheerius (8 P.M.)
Rob Balducci (9 P.M.)
Shadow Eden (10 P.M.)
Joe Stump (11 P.M.)
Saturday, November 28th
Even Flow Bar & Grille
150 E. Main St.
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Feat Joe Stump
Black Knights Castle (Rainbow Tribute)
Other Upcoming shows
Joe Deninzon premiering new solo Electric Violin Composition
Composers Concordance Concert Series
Sunday, November 29th 6 P.M.
Spectrum
121 Ludlow St. #2
New York, NY 10002
Thursday, December 10th, 8 P.M.
24 W Temple Av & Main St/Bethlehem Pike (off Rte 309)
Sellersville, PA 18960-2421
215-257-5808
215-257-5808
Friday, Dec 11th, 8 P.M.
65 Front St.
Binghamton, NY 13901
607-724-2412
607-724-2412
NEW PRESS
Joe Deninzon interview for INTERNATIONAL MUSICIAN
Joe Deninzon Interview for Loudini Rock N Roll Circus
Stratospheerius New Single, ‘TAKE YOUR MEDICINE.” and other singles
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Check out 3 of the latest songs from Stratospheerius! Our last single, “Take Your Medicine,” is getting rave responses and trending on Reverbnation.com
GIVE THE STRING PLAYER IN YOUR LIFE A PARADIGM SHIFT!
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Stratospheerius Summer 2015
Stratospheerius News Summer 2015
Greetings and Happy Summer!
Hope you folks are ready for the great outdoors, BBQ’s, beach bumming, and most importantly….LIVE MUSIC, which must be supported and celebrated.
Just got off The first ever Sonic Voyages Mini-Tour. Stratospheerius joined forces with two incredible bands, Circuline and Shadow Eden to create a traveling progressive rock festival. Check out this review of our first show on 5/22 at Sully’s in Hartford, CT:
Here’s what else is going down:
Stratospheerius New Single, ‘TAKE YOUR MEDICINE.”
Have you ever been ripped off, scammed, deceived, stepped out, put out, put down, ignored, held back, short changed, short shifted, diluted, looted? This song is a fantasy of vindication, revenge, bringing your nemesis to their knees! The lyrics are angry and empowering. No apologies. No compromise. Dig in!
Featuring Joe Deninzon-lead vocals/electric violin
Lucianna Padmore-drums
Aurelien Budynek-guitar
Jamie Bishop-bass
Recorded by Rave Tesar
Mixed by Alex Salzman
Mastered by Rave Tesar
Music and Lyrics by Joe Deninzon
Produced by Joe Deninzon
Upcoming Stratospheerius Shows
Friday, Jun 19th
9:00 P.M.
Ray Kelly’s Pub
2720 Fairfield Ave.
Bridgeport, CT
Saturday, June 20th
7:00 P.M.
Stratospheerius returns to Starks, Maine for
Harry’s Hoedown @ Harry Brown’s Farm!
For tickets, visit
This is a very special place we’ve been fortunate to come back to for 7 years now as regular performers. Come, campout, and celebrate!
Stratospheerius is usually:
Joe Deninzon-lead vocals/electric violin/mandolin
Aurelien Budynek-guitar
Lucianna Padmore-drums
Jamie Bishop-bass
Joining us on this tour will be
Paul Ranieri-bass
Michelangelo Quirenale-guitar
Joe Deninzon Composition Premieres
I am honored that world-renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine will be performing the world premier of my solo violin piece, “The Electric Lake of Soul” At the Interlochen Arts Camp in Michigan on Monday, June 20th.
Rachel is my good friend, and I can honestly say, is not of this earth. She’s doing a full one-hr all request Paganini Caprice concert for the Interlochen students, and including my piece as an encore! The kids can request any Caprice they want to hear. Trust me, this ain’t Freebird.
Now the chops necessary to play Paganinni Caprices are about as intense as violin-playing gets, let alone to be able to play any of the 24 at the drop of a hat requires an insane amount of practicing and dedication to one’s craft. I am beyond excited to hear this piece played live, and humbled to be alongside the immortal Paganinni in the program.
On another note…
JOE DENINZON CONCERTO FOR 7-STRING ELECTRIC VIOLIN AND ORCHESTRA WORLD PREMIER SEPTEMBER 19TH!
It’s official. I will be premiering my electric violin concerto with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, September 19th!
One year ago, Douglas Droste, the Musical Director of the Muncie Symphony, commissioned me to write and premier an Electric Violin Concertoe with his orchestra.
It’s a 4-movement piece running approx 25 minutes. The concept is a intense dream sequence, and the music is loosely based around the cycles of sleep. The first movement is called “Falling Dream,” the second is “Delta Waves,” the third is “Rapid Eye Movement,” and the fourth is “Waking Dream.”
I hope those of you within driving range of Muncie, Indiana will be able to come to the concert, and I hope those not in that area will get to hear the piece in the future.
For tickets, please visit
New Recordings/Guest Appearances
It’s time to prog out with your frog out! you can hear me as a guest on two new excellent prog rock releases:
I had the pleasure of appearing as a guest electric violin soloist on the song “Silence Revealed,” on the debut album by the awesome new prog band, Circuline.
Check it out!
This past Memorial Day Weekend, we played our first Sonic Voyages Festival mini-tour with Stratospheerius , Circuline (link), and Shadow Eden (link). The tour was a huge success and we had a blast sharing the stage with these incredible musicians.
I am also featured on the new release by the Detroit-based band, Fractured Dimension, titled Galaxy Mechanics. Appropriately enough, they got me, a Russian violinist, for a song called “Bolshevikian Mythological Creature.”
JOE DENINZON TO TEACH at the 6TH ANNUAL MARK WOOD ROCK ORCHESTRA CAMP!
This summer, I will be once again returning to teach at the incredible Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp.
This is the ONLY CAMP IN THE WORLD centered around electric strings, but is also open to vocalists, guitarists, drummers, keyboardists, and bassists. I am honored and humbled to be among world-renowned faculty including Daniel Bernard Romaine, Doctor David Wallace, Mazz Swift, and the trailblazing Mark Wood!
This year, the camp will also feature the rock cellists, Emil and Dariel from America’s Got Talent!
GIVE THE STRING PLAYER IN YOUR LIFE A PARADIGM SHIFT!
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Stratospheerius May/June Upcoming Events
STRATOSPHEERIUS SONIC VOYAGES and other UPCOMING SHOWS
Stratospheerius is proud to announce the launch of the Sonic Voyages Festival
Sonic Voyages is a traveling music festival involving three incredible bands, Stratospheerius (www.stratospheerius.com), Shadow Eden (https://www.facebook.com/shadoweden), and Circuline (http://circulinemusic.com)
The festival involves educational workshops for young musicians and music lovers in the afternoon, followed by performances by all three bands, as well as additional sets by local bands in each city.
Our maiden voyage is a tour of New England on Memorial Day Weekend. Here are the dates:
Friday. May 22nd, 7 P.M.
Sully’s Pub
2071 Park St.
Hartford, Ct
Saturday, May 23rd, 8: P.M.
Ralph’s Rock DIner
With Black Knight’s Castle (Joe Stump), Ben Levin Group, Shadow Eden
148 Grove St.
Worcester, MA
Sunday, May 24th, 6 P.M.
The Stone Church
5 Granite St.
Newmarket, NH
WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST, MAVARA (from Iran)
Other Upcoming Stratospheerius Shows
Friday, Jun 19th
9:00 P.M.
2720 Fairfield Ave.
Bridgeport, CT
Saturday, June 20th
7:00 P.M.
Stratospheerius returns to Starks, Maine for
Harry’s Hoedown @ Harry Brown’s Farm!
For tickets, visit
Stratospheerius is usually:
Joe Deninzon-lead vocals/electric violin/mandolin
Aurelien Budynek-guitar
Lucianna Padmore-drums
Jamie Bishop-bass
Joining us on this tour will be
Paul Ranieri-bass
Michelangelo Quirenale-guitar
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MARK WOOD ROCK ORCHESTRA CAMP!
This summer, I will be once again returning to teach at the incredible Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp.
This is the ONLY CAMP IN THE WORLD centered around electric strings, but is also open to vocalists, guitarists, drummers, keyboardists, and bassists. I am honored and humbled to be among world-renowned faculty including Mazz Swift, Daniel Bernard Romaine, Doctor David Wallace, and the trailblazing Mark Wood!
This year, the camp will also feature the rock cellists, Emil and Dariel from America’s Got Talent!
Register TODAY at www.mwroc.com
NEW STRATOSPHEERIUS SINGLE, “GUILTY OF INNOCENCE,” AVAILABLE NOW
The new single by Stratospheerius, “Guilty of Innocence,” is now officially available for streaming and downloads. Going for a retro new wave Police/Talking Heads sort of vibe on this one, with mad electric fiddle spray painted all over the track.Inspired by a recent stint in jury duty. A commentary on how we are all just trying to save ourselves and refuse to take responsibility for our actions, and look the other way when injustice is being committed.
The cover features the debut artwork of my 6-year old son, Max Deninzon.
Stream or download for $1. Enjoy!
Check out our other recently-released single, “Behind the Curtain,”
Stay tuned for our NEW SINGLE, “TAKE YOUR MEDICINE.” COMING SOON…
GIVE THE STRING PLAYER IN YOUR LIFE A PARADIGM SHIFT!
ORDER “JOE DENINZON’S BOOK/DVD/CD “PLUGGING IN” FROM MEL BAY PUBLICATIONS
Stratospheerius News April/May 2015
Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius News April/May 2015
www.joedeninzon.com
Dear friends,
Here’s the latest!
Upcoming Stratospheerius shows
Sunday, April 12th
8 P.M.
Pianos, NY
158 Ludlow St.
New York, NY
10002
212-505-3733
With Autumn-Electric (amazing prog band out of Seattle!)
STRATOSPHEERIUS ANNOUNCES SONIC VOYAGES FESTIVAL!
http://www.sonicvoyagefest.com
Stratospheerius is proud to announce the launch of the Sonic Voyages Festival
Sonic Voyages is a traveling music festival involving three incredible bands, Stratospheerius (www.stratospheerius.com), Shadow Eden , and Circuline
The festival involves educational workshops for young musicians and music lovers in the afternoon, followed by performances by all three bands, as well as additional sets by local bands in each city.
Our maiden voyages is a tour of New England in May. Here are the dates:
Friday. May 22nd, 7 P.M.
2071 Park St.
Hartford, Ct
Saturday, May 23rd, 8: P.M.
Ralph’s Rock Diner
With Black Knight’s Castle (Joe Stump), Ben Levin Group, Shadow Eden
148 Grove St.
Worcester, MA
Sunday, May 24th, 6 P.M.
5 Granite St.
Newmarket, NH
Stratospheerius is:
Joe Deninzon-lead vocals/electric violin/mandolin
Aurelien Budynek-guitar
Lucianna Padmore-drums
Jamie Bishop-bass
Press
“STRATOSPHEERIUS LEADER SAYS IT’S A GOODTIME TO BE A PROG ROCK MUSICIAN.”
Recordings
I am honored to appear on “Galaxy Mechanics,” The sophomore effort from the incredible progressive band, Fractured Dimension. (https://www.facebook.com/thefractureddimension)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DPAYk7qaWs
NEW STRATOSPHEERIUS SINGLE, “GUILTY OF INNOCENCE,” AVAILABLE NOW
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The new single by Stratospheerius, “Guilty of Innocence,” is now officially available for streaming and downloads. Going for a retro new wave Police/Talking Heads sort of vibe on this one, with mad electric fiddle spray painted all over the track.
Inspired by a recent stint in jury duty. A commentary on how we are all just trying to save ourselves and refuse to take responsibility for our actions, and look the other way when injustice is being committed.
The cover features the debut artwork of my 6-year old son, Max Deninzon.
Stream or download for $1. Enjoy!
Written by Joe Deninzon
Performed by Joe Deninzon and Stratospheerius
Joe Deninzon-lead vocals, electric violin
Aurelien Budynek-guitar, background vocals
Jamie Bishop-bass/background vocals
Lucianna Padmore-drums
Benny Koonyevsky-percussion
Engineered by Rave Tesar. Studio X Ridgewood, NJ
Mixed by Nic Hard
Mastered by Rave Tesar
Check out our other recently-released single, “Behind the Curtain,”
REGISTER NOW FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL
MARK WOOD ROCK ORCHESTRA CAMP!
This summer, I will be once again returning to teach at the incredible Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp.
This is the ONLY CAMP IN THE WORLD centered around electric strings, but is also open to vocalists, guitarists, drummers, keyboardists, and bassists. I am honored and humbled to be among world-renowned faculty including Tracy Silverman, Daniel Bernard Romaine, Doctor David Wallace, and the trailblazing Mark Wood!
This year, the camp will also feature the rock cellists, Emil and Dariel from America’s Got Talent!
Register TODAY at www.mwroc.com
GIVE THE STRING PLAYER IN YOUR LIFE A PARADIGM SHIFT!
ORDER “JOE DENINZON’S BOOK/DVD/CD “PLUGGING IN” FROM MEL BAY PUBLICATIONS
STRATOSPHEERIUS NEWS MARCH/APRIL 2015
Howdy,
Happy Spring! Some great shows and events coming up.
Stratospheerius just tracked two new songs in the studio. One is called “Parallel Reality,” which is my composition, and the other, “Affluenza,” is our drummer Lucy’s first writing contribution to the band! Hope to have ’em ready by the summer, but our long-term plan is to be perpetually writing and recording and coming out with new music, and we will be releasing a new single every three months or so, so stay tuned…
Here’s what’s next…
Upcoming Stratospheerius shows
Saturday, March 21st, 8 P.M.
We are honored to open for the Levin Brothers band, featuring Tony Levin , legendary bassist/stick player for King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, John Lennon!
NJ Proghouse Concert Series
Roxy & Duke’s
Sunday, April 12th
8 P.M.
Pianos, NY
158 Ludlow St.
New York, NY
10002
212-505-3733
With Seattle-based Progressive Rock band, Autumn-Electric
Stratospheerius is:
Joe Deninzon-lead vocals/electric violin/mandolin
Aurelien Budynek-guitar
Lucianna Padmore-drums
Jamie Bishop-bass
Sweet Plantain will also be doing a two-day residency for Pre-Concert Performance series at the
NEW STRATOSPHEERIUS SINGLE, “GUILTY OF INNOCENCE,” AVAILABLE NOW
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The new single by Stratospheerius, “Guilty of Innocence,” is now officially available for streaming and downloads. Going for a retro new wave Police/Talking Heads sort of vibe on this one, with mad electric fiddle spray painted all over the track.
Inspired by a recent stint in jury duty. A commentary on how we are all just trying to save ourselves and refuse to take responsibility for our actions, and look the other way when injustice is being committed.
The cover features the debut artwork of my 6-year old son, Max Deninzon.
Stream or download for $1. Enjoy!
Written by Joe Deninzon
Performed by Joe Deninzon and Stratospheerius
Joe Deninzon-lead vocals, electric violin
Aurelien Budynek-guitar, background vocals
Jamie Bishop-bass/background vocals
Lucianna Padmore-drums
Benny Koonyevsky-percussion
Engineered by Rave Tesar. Studio X Ridgewood, NJ
Mixed by Nic Hard
Mastered by Rave Tesar
Check out our other recently-released single, “Behind the Curtain,”
New Recordings
I am honored to appear on the new CD by the progressive band Tiles. This CD also features Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull, legendary jazz guitarist Mike Stern, and drummer Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater).
Education Station
Friday, March 20th, 9:30 A.M.
Joe Deninzon to give “3D Rock” Clinic at ASTA (American String Teacher’s Association) Conference in Salt Lake City.
www.astaweb.com
Special thanks to D’Addario for Sponsoring this clinic.
This class explores the concept of “Three- dimentional playing” in the context of a rock arrangement and how all three dimensions inform the musical choices one makes. Using recordings of well-known rock and pop songs, we simulate a scenario where you are asked to join that band and given a blank canvas on which to add your part. This class follows the thought process behind being more than just a player, but a “sonic architect.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL MARK WOOD ROCK ORCHESTRA CAMP!
This summer, I will be once again returning to teach at the incredible Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp.
This is the ONLY CAMP IN THE WORLD centered around electric strings, but is also open to vocalists, guitarists, drummers, keyboardists, and bassists. I am honored and humbled to be among world-renowned faculty including Tracy Silverman, Daniel Bernard Romaine, Doctor David Wallace, and the trailblazing Mark Wood!
This year, the camp will also feature the rock cellists, Emil and Dariel from America’s Got Talent!
Register TODAY at www.mwroc.com
GIVE THE STRING PLAYER IN YOUR LIFE A PARADIGM SHIFT!
ORDER “JOE DENINZON’S BOOK/DVD/CD “PLUGGING IN” FROM MEL BAY PUBLICATIONS
Cheers!
-JD
Stratospheerius February/March 2015 NEWS
STRATOSPHEERIUS FEBRARUY/MARCH 2015 NEWS
Hello, There.
I hope you’re all staying warm this winter and toughing it out until the SUN blesses us once again
February and March are Jam-packed for me on all fronts. Stratospheerius is releasing a new single, playing some cool shows, and going into the studio once again to record new music.
Stratospheerius had two amazing shows in Binghamton, NY on Feb 6th and Erie, PA on Feb 7th. Thanks to all who came out! Thanks also to Jeff Khan from Cyber Cafe West, the Bingham Press & Sun Bulletin, Erie Times, Ryan Bartosek, Dave Richards, and the incredible musician, Eric Brewer, and his band who opened for us in Erie with a killing set!
NEW STRATOSPHEERIUS SINGLE, “GUILTY OF INNOCENCE,” AVAILABLE NOW
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The new single by Stratospheerius, “Guilty of Innocence,” is now officially available for streaming and downloads. Going for a retro new wave Police/Talking Heads sort of vibe on this one, with mad electric fiddle spray painted all over the track.
Inspired by a recent stint in jury duty. A commentary on how we are all just trying to save ourselves and refuse to take responsibility for our actions, and look the other way when injustice is being committed.
The cover features the debut artwork of my 6-year old son, Max Deninzon.
Stream or download for $1. Enjoy!
“Mad genius fiddles while Stratospheerius burned!”
Read the LATEST Review of “Guilty of Innocence.”
Written by Joe Deninzon
Performed by Joe Deninzon and Stratospheerius
Joe Deninzon-lead vocals, electric violin
Aurelien Budynek-guitar, background vocals
Jamie Bishop-bass/background vocals
Lucianna Padmore-drums
Benny Koonyevsky-percussion
Engineered by Rave Tesar. Studio X Ridgewood, NJ
Mixed by Nic Hard
Mastered by Rave Tesar
Upcoming Stratospheerius shows
Thursday, Feb 26th, 8 P.M.
COMPOSER’S NOW FESTIVAL
Joe Deninzon-Earl Maneein-Gadi Caplan
The Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd (@34th st. NYC)
212-600-7807
8 P.M. Cadi Caplan-Incredible fusion guitarist from Israel
9 P.M. Electric violinist Earl Maneein
FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T BE THERE, THIS PERFORMANCE WILL BE STREAMED LIVE AT:
Stratospheerius is:
Joe Deninzon-electric violin/vocals.mandolin
Aurelien Budynek-guitars
Jamie Bishop-bass
Lucianna Padmore-drums
Saturday, March 21st, 8 P.M.
We are honored to open for the Levin Brothers band, featuring Tony Levin
legendary bassist/tick player for King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, John Lennon!
NJ Proghouse Concert Series
Roxy & Duke’s
Buy tickets HERE!
Education Station
Friday, March 20th, 9:30 A.M.
Joe Deninzon to give “3D Rock” Clinic at ASTA (American String Teacher’s Association) Conference in Salt Lake City.
Special thanks to D’Addario for Sponsoring this clinic.
Click HERE for more specific information about the clinic.
This class explores the concept of “Three- dimentional playing” in the context of a rock arrangement and how all three dimensions inform the musical choices one makes. Using recordings of well-known rock and pop songs, we simulate a scenario where you are asked to join that band and given a blank canvas on which to add your part. This class follows the thought process behind being more than just a player, but a “sonic architect.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL MARK WOOD ROCK ORCHESTRA CAMP!
This summer, I will be once again returning to teach at the incredible Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp.
This is the ONLY CAMP IN THE WORLD centered around electric strings, but is also open to vocalists, guitarists, drummers, keyboardists, and bassists. I am honored and humbled to be among world-renowned faculty including Tracy Silverman, Daniel Bernard Romaine, Doctor David Wallace, and the trailblazing Mark Wood!
This year, the camp will also feature the rock cellists, Emil and Dariel from America’s Got Talent!
Register TODAY at www.mwroc.com
GIVE THE STRING PLAYER IN YOUR LIFE A PARADIGM SHIFT!
ORDER “JOE DENINZON’S BOOK/DVD/CD “PLUGGING IN” FROM MEL BAY PUBLICATIONS
Cheers!
-JD
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STRATOSPHEERIUS NEWS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015
STRATOSPHEERIUS NEWS JAN/FEB 2015
Dear friends,
Wishing everyone peace and good health in 2015
UPCOMING STRATOSPHEERIUS SHOWS
Friday, Feb 6th
8 P.M.
Cyber Cafe West
607-723-2456
Saturday, Feb 7th
9 P.M.
King’s Rook
1921 Peach St.
Erie, PA 16502
814-456-6439
With special guest, Eric Brewer Band
Thursday, Feb 26th
8 P.M.
Stratospheerius is hosting an evening which
is part of the
Featuring cutting edge contemporary composers based in the NY area.
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd (@34th st. NYC)
212-600-7807
8 P.M. Cadi Caplan-Incredible fusion guitarist from Israel
9 P.M. Seven Suns-A new, groundbreaking Heavy Metal string quartet. The brainchild of violinist Earl Maneein.
Stratospheerius is:
Joe Deninzon-electric violin/vocals.mandolin
Aurelien Budynek-guitars
Jamie Bishop-bass
Lucianna Padmore-drums
NEW STRATOSPHEERIUS SINGLE, “BEHIND THE CURTAIN”!
The new Stratospheerius single, “Behind the Curtain,” is 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 me, and features myself 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.
Stream at REVERBNATION
Download at BANDCAMP
Download at CDBABY
STRATOSPHEERIUS SINGLE INCLUDED ON NEW ASIA COMPILATION FOR BONGO BOY RECORDS
#Stratospheerius is honored to have our single, “Behind the Curtain”, included on Bongo Boy Records international compilation.
GIVE THE STRING PLAYER IN YOUR LIFE A PARADIGM SHIFT!
ORDER “JOE DENINZON’S BOOK/DVD/CD “PLUGGING IN” FROM MEL BAY PUBLICATIONS
REGISTER NOW FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL MARK WOOD ROCK ORCHESTRA CAMP!
This summer, Joe Deninzon will be once again returning to teach at the incredible Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp.
This is the ONLY CAMP IN THE WORLD centered around electric strings, but is also open to vocalists, guitarists, drummers, keyboardists, and bassists. I am honored and humbled to be among world-renowned faculty including Rachel Barton Pine, Tracy Silverman, Daniel Bernard Romaine, Doctor David Wallace, and the trailblazing Mark Wood!
This year, the camp will also feature the rock cellists, Emil and Dariel from America’s Got Talent!
Register TODAY at www.mwroc.com
Videos
Stratospheerius video for “One Foot in the Next World”
Joe Deninzon performing Van Halen’s “Eruption” and Stratospheerius “New Material”
Joe Deninzon and Stratospheerius performing “Shock Therapy” for the Mel Bay DVD, “Plugging In.”