by Joe Deninzon | Jan 22, 2014 | Joe Deninzon, News
WELCOME TO THE DENINZOO!
Joe Deninzon Feb/March 2014 NEWS
Happy friggin New Year!
Here’s hoping you guys and gals have an unforgettable 2014 full of the finest things in life, namely health, wealth, wisdom, and wild days and nights of music and inspiration!
2013 saw a lot of milestones in my life, namely the birth of our daughter, Arianna Margaret Deninzon on April 14th!
I was also fortunate to return to some of my favorite places and do what I love, teaching and performing.
I returned to the Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp for the third year in a row and had an unforgettable experience teaching string kids how to rock out and let their freak flag fly.
I also returned to the Grand Canyon Music Festival for the 13th year in a row to perform with Robert Bonfiglio and work with the School of Rock.
After a successful kickstarter campaign, Stratospheerius filmed and released our first official video for the song “One Foot in the Next World”, which went into heavy rotation on over 80 stations and video outlets!
Other highlights include a successful Southern tour with Sweet Plantain, and more great reviews of my book and the last Stratospheerius CD.
This year, I’m already hitting the ground running, with plenty of shows and new projects bubbling bubbling bubbling…
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
SWEET PLANTAIN UPCOMING SHOWS
Saturday, Febryary 15th
Valentine’s Day Concert
8:00 P.M.
Church of St.John the Evangelist
Lambertville, NJ
For tickets/more information, click HERE:
http://www.riversidesymphonia.org/upcoming-concerts/valentine-chamber-concert-featuring-sweet-plantain-string-quartet
Featuring:
Joe Deninzon-violin/mandolin/vocals
Eddie Venegas-violin/trombone
Orlando Wells-viola
Jennifer DeVore-cello
LIKE us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/sweetplantain)
www.sweetplantain.com
Press Room
Joe Deninzon mentioned among most notable electric violin players of the last 30 years in February issue of STRINGS! (link)
Joe Deninzon was interviewed in STRINGS Magazine january issue about the future of Sweet Plantain and tips on composing and performing with tracks and acoustic instruments.
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 Deninzon | Nov 25, 2013 | Plugging In, Press
PLUGGING IN: A GUIDE TO GEAR AND NEW TECHNIQUES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY VIOLINIST.
Joe Deninzon. Mel Bay, 2012, $32.99
Deninzon, a seven-string electric violin virtuoso, has written a remarkable book, demystifying the technique and technology of the electric violin, Plugging In is intelligently organized, providing necessary information to make music through the electric violin. Deninzon answers many basic questions, e.g.: How do I shop for an electronic violin? What kind of amp should I buy? How do i get this equipment ro work? Deninzon also explores improvisation and specific techniques like “chopping,” “comping,” and using pedal effects. He also includes over sixty different musical examples, a sixty-minute DVD< and seventy-minute CD. Plugging In provides a welcome catalyst towards my goal of joining the twenty-first century.
M.G.K
by Joe Deninzon | Nov 25, 2013 | Joe Deninzon, News
WELCOME TO THE DENINZOO! DECEMBER 2013 NEWS FOR VIOLINIST/VOCALIST JOE DENINZON
WWW.JOEDENINZON.COM
People of the earth!
That magical time is upon us! Get ready to be bombarded with Christmas and Channukah carols everywhere you go, rig the lights and run up the electric bill, shop tip you drop, and most importantly…spread love and music throughout the world!
I’ve made some great memories in the past month and I have a lot to be thankful for. Here’s the latest and the greatest…
I was recently the guest artist at the first annual Michigan Alternative Styles day at McDonald High School in East Lansing, MI. The kids performed my string orchestra of Stratospheerius’s “One Foot in the Next World”, “Ballad for Ding Bang,” “Gutterpunk Blues,” Guns N Roses “Sweet Child of Mine,” and “Fire” by Jimi Hendrix. It was a blast teaching the kids how to rock out and forcing some brave volunteers to take improvised solos in public for the first time in their lives! I also got to meet some incredible local musician who collaborated in our concert (guitarist Elvan Kelly, drummer Fred Knapp, bassist Dave Rosin, and conductor Bryan Kolk). Thanks also to Amy Feldcamp Marr and INgrid Dyckman for bringing me there. I looove doing these education clinics/residencies. Few things in life are more rewarding to me!
Sweet Plantain had successful performances in Lafayette, LA, Lubbock, TX, and Troy, NY. We debuted our new cellist,
Rubin Kodheli, who did in incredible job tackling some challenging music. The whole tour was bittersweet, as our dear friend and founding member David Gotay is fighting kidney cancer and this was the first time he missed a Sweet Plantain performance. Our prayers go out to him and his family.
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, I 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 Deninzon | Oct 12, 2013 | Joe Deninzon, News
WELCOME TO THE DENINZOO! OCT/NOV 2013 UPCOMING EVENTS FOR VIOLINIST/VOCALIST JOE DENINZON
Folks,
Hope you’re having a great fall season! August and September were jam-packed! I taught and performed for my 13th year at the
Grand Canyon Music Festival, with guitarist Steve Benson and
Robert Bonfiglio. 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)
Sweet Plantain is back with three performances in November! Filling in for our cellist, David Gotay, who is ill (see above), will be the incredible cellist/composer Rubin Kodheli (
www.rubinkodheli.com)
Wednesday, Nov 13th
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Heymann Center
1373 S. College Rd. Lafayette, LA 70503-2909
Friday, November 15th
7:00 P.M.
Texas Tech University
Arlington, TX
$18 General Admission TTU Students-1 free ticket with valid ID at the SUB Allen Theatre information desk Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at TTU $12.00 General Admission ticket with valid OLLI ID at the Select-A-Seat Civic Center box office Select-A-Seat: (806) 770-2000
Thursday, November 21st
12 P.M.
Bulmar Telecommunications Center
Troy, NY
Joe Deninzon-violin/mandolin/vocals
Eddie Venegas-violin/trombone
Earl Maneein-violin
Orlando Wells-viola
David Gotay/Rubin Kodheli-cello
Other Performances
Friday, October 18th
8:00 P.M.
My wife, violinist Yulia Ziskel, member of the New York Philharmonic,
at the NY Phil Merkin Concert Hall series.
They will be performing Brahms Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor.
Sunday, October 20th.
3:00 P.M.
129 W. 67th Street
New York, NY 10023
212 501 3300
For tickets, please visit
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
In the Studio/Guest appearances
Joe recently recorded on two tracks with the renowned Orthodox Jewish singer
Avraham Fried on his laters CD, “Ah Mechayeh and other Yiddish Songs.”
Joe recently contributed some electric and acoustic violin to the song “Road to Bonnaroo”
Ten Foot Tall Band. Check it out here:
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
by Joe Deninzon | Sep 10, 2013 | News
SEPTEMBER 26TH CANCER BENEFIT FOR DAVID GOTAY
Dear friends,
I would like to focus this newsletter on a very special event coming up in New York City. As many of you know, one of my closest friends and colleagues, David Gotay (cellist from Metro Strings and Sweet Plantain) has been diagnosed with Stage IV Kidney Cancer, which has spread to his brain, chest, and bones. He is fighting for his life. We are organizing a fundraiser to help David and his family pay for his medical expenses and living expenses. If you are in New York on that date, please join us and help support David. The evening will feature 5 incredible bands, all of whom have a personal connection with Dave. If you are not able to attend and would like to make a donation, Please visit www.paypal.com and you can make direct payments to davefightscancer@gotayproductions.com.
Here is all the information about the show.
Please join the event on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/585534714842955/
Thursday, September 26th
The Shrine
Www.shrinenyc.com
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd
(Near 134th St)
5 incredible bands!
7 PM Erbium (www.erbiummusic.com)
8 PM Stratospheerius (www.stratospheerius.com)
9 PM Resolution 15 (www.resolution15.com)
10 PM Andy Milne/Dapp Theory (www.andymilne.com)
11 PM Sound Liberation (www.soundliberation.net)
OTHER UPCOMING STRATOSPHEERIUS SHOWS
Friday, Sept 27th
10 PM
Olive’s
118 Main St.
Nyack, NY
845.358.3120
$5 cover
With SPECIAL GUEST:
Israeli guitarist Gadi Caplan
www.gadicaplan.com
Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th
Stratospheerius RETURNS TO HARVETS BALL!
We are excited to be returning to one of our favorite places; Harry’s Hill in Starks, ME, to play at the annual Harvest Ball Festival. We will be doing two sets alongside an incredible lineup of bands: Friday, Oct 4th at 9:30 P.M. and Saturday, Oct 5th at 12:00 P.M.
For more information, please visit www.harryshill.net
Thursday, October 17th
THE GRAPE ROOM
105 Grape St.
Philadelphia, PA
19127
215-930-0321
www.graperoommusic.com
9:00 P.M.
$5 cover
STRATOSPHEERIUS IS:
Joe Deninzon-electric violin/vocals
Lucianna Padmore-drums
Jamie Bishop-bass
Aurelien Budynek-guitar
One Foot in the Next World Video
Stratospheerius’ first official video has been getting multiple views and great feedback. We are about to launch a full-scale promotion for video, hopefully bringing it to every possible outlet where music videos are shown these days. Check it out at (LINK). Blog it, tweet it, tell your friends.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7ad4iCYIOI
