due to a scheduling issue the No More Pain / Valence show scheduled for August 6th has been canceled. Full refunds will be issued within 48 hours.
NJProghouse Presents
Dave Kerzner Band and District 97 (October 23, 2017)
Dave Kerzner Band and District 97: Static Vaults Tour
http://davekerzner.com/ | http://www.district97.net/
when: Monday, October 23, 2017 |6:30PM Doors | 7:30PM Show
where: Roxy & Dukes | 745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ (map)
Cost: Online Presale $27.00
Walk ups day of show $35 (Cash Only) Beginning at 6:30PM
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Dave Kerzner, out of Miami, is known for co-founding the award-winning band Sound of Contact with Simon Collins (son of Phil Collins). He and his band are a popular returning favorite on Yess Cruise To The Edge. They are now touring to support Kerzners brand new solo album Static which features special guest musicians from bands such as Pink Floyd (Durga McBroom), Genesis (Steve Hackett), Porcupine Tree (Colin Edwin) and more!
Chicago’s District 97 has been wowing audiences and listeners worldwide for nearly a decade. Fronted by the charismatic, powerhouse female vocalist Leslie Hunt, they will feature songs from their highly acclaimed album In Vaults, as well as unheard music destined for their upcoming release. Additional tracks from across their previous albums will also be spotlighted, including classic King Crimson material theyve performed live with the late, great John Wetton.
These two groups performed together in Europe to enthusiastic crowds in 2016 and now with their Static Vaults Tour they are bringing this beloved double progressive rock show back home, performing the US together for the first time! Dont miss an epic evening of PROGRESSIVE ROCK with the Dave Kerzner Band and District 97!
a FULL listing of upcoming shows for 2017
Here is a list of the upcoming shows at the NJProghouse.. Currently No More Pain / Valence is on sale.. the others will be on sale within a week.
August 6 (2p): No More Pain/Valence
September 9 (2p): Orpheus9 with Special guest Mavara
September 23 (2p) : Discipline/Galactic Cowboy Orchestra
October 23 (7:30p): Dave Kerzner Band and District 97
October 24 (7:30p): Wobbler/Necromonkey
October 26 (7:30p): Tangent/Karmakanic
November 11 (2p): Schooltree
No More Pain / Valence (August 6, 2017)
No More Pain / Valence
http://www.facebook.com/posthumancondition | http://www.valence.band/
when: Sunday, August 6, 2017 | 1:00PM Doors | 2:00PM Show
where: Roxy & Dukes | 745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ (map)
Cost: Online Presale $18.00
Walk ups day of show $20 (Cash Only) Beginning at 1PM
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
No More Pain
http://www.facebook.com/posthumancondition
http://nomorepain.bandcamp.com
No More Pain is a four piece band from central New Jersey. They are concentrated as a true progressive rock arrangement with a grungy epicenter. The current lineup of the band consists of Michael Roman (Guitar/Vocals), Dan Rainone (Drums/Vocals), Matt McDermott (Keyboards/Vocals), and John Moroney (Bass). No More Pain employs virtuosic musicianship with songwriting to match. Their music can best be described as a mellow soundscape, followed by a direct kick to the face, and are still to this day: “The only band preferred by both God and Satan.” No More Pain stands on the thin line between rock and progressive, where hard hitting riffs and emotive vocals combine with complex harmony, rhythm, and thought provoking lyrics.
Valence
www.valence.band
www.facebook.com/valencemusic
www.valence.bandcamp.com
Frequently cited as the bees knees and the cats meow, Valence takes instrumental prog to new heights through their flirtations with modern metal and eclectic compositions. Theyre a breath of fresh air for anyone tired of music formulated to fit into a box, and longs for an unadulterated form of sonic expression. The band won an Independent Music Award for The Reckoning, off of their 2014 EP, Laser Baron, the follow up to their debut Sleepwalker. Sea of Tranquility wrote, If you love some of the acrobatic, complex, and heavy material of current acts like Scale the Summit, Between the Buried & Me, and Animals as Leaders, this is a band you need to check out. Metal Injection included Valence in their end of 2015 list 10 MORE Awesome Underground Bands You Need In Your Life!
Between the awards and rave reviews, the band has developed a reputation as a crushing force in the north east, tri-state and the southern New York music scenes, playing the official after-parties for Dream Theater, Clutch and The Sword as well as opening for acts such as Consider the Source, Stu Hamm, Felix Martin, The Fine Constant, and Angel Vivaldi.
Bassist WilHelmus.! joined the band in Spring 2016, adding new elements as the band finishes writing and preproduction for their next epic full length album. In the meantime, Valence is set to release their new single, He Tried To Kill Me With a Forklift, in August 2017 and a music video to shortly follow. Valence is Michael Buonanno (gtr), Geoffrey Schaefer (gtr), Chris Romano (drms) and WilHelmus.! (bass).
[House Concert] A special acoustic evening with The Fabio Zuffanti Trio (May 23, 2017)
A special acoustic evening with The Fabio Zuffanti Trio in a house concert setting. *NOTE This show is NOT @ Roxy & Dukes
Tuesday May 23, 2017 7:30PM
Location: Bridgewater, NJ (You will be emailed the address after you have reserved your tickets)
Limited RESERVED SEATING only 40 seats total..$20 (Pay at show, cash only) you MUST reserve tickets in advance.
Fabio Zuffanti
Fabio Zuffanti is is a renowned bassist and composer from Genoa, Italy.
Zuffanti started his musical career in 1994. Since that time, he has been involved in the making of over 40 records as a solo artist, a collaborator and leader of numerous celebrated projects (such as Finisterre, Maschera Di Cera, Höstsonaten, Rohmer, laZona, Aries. and others). He has composed and performed in a multitude of cascading genres — with prog rock, post rock, folk, pop, electronic, psychedelic and experimental being of primary focus.
Fabio has worked with many noted, important Italian producers; thus, his works have graced a great number of iconic records labels. With various groups and projects, Fabio has performed in Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands, Portugal, USA, Mexico and Japan.
Zuffanti is also the director of the Mirror Records label, and his responsibilities including recording and production duties. He also works as a composer of music for TV jingles and soundtracks, dance performance and theater scores, and other background music applications. Fabio is also revered for composing two rock operas “Merlin” and The Rime of The Ancient Mariner. He has also authored two books.
http://www.zuffantiprojects.com
https://www.facebook.com/fabiozuffanti/
Cell 15 / Valdez (June 24, 2017)
Cell 15 / Valdez
https://cell15.com/ | https://www.facebook.com/valdezrock/
when: Saturday, June 24, 2017 | 1:00PM Doors | 2:00PM Show
where: Roxy & Dukes | 745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ (map)
Cost: Online Presale $20.00
Walk ups day of show $25 (Cash Only) Beginning at 1PM
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Cell 15
Cell15 is the brainchild of Robert Scott Richardson. In 2011, Robert had decided he wanted to write the progressive rock style that he loved. Raised on the great prog of the past, his love for King Crimson, Gentle Giant, Yes, Genesis and Pink Floyd influenced this musical decision. Twenty years of recovery had given him the subject matter, the advantage of owning his own recording studio gave him the place to work, and Cell15 was born. The idea of a concept album to tell the story of what happened twenty years ago to present served as the guide for where the music would go. This is the first time I had the lyrics in mind before the music was written. I had to keep the focus on the story being told, Robert said. The CD titled Chapter One had been released September 2014.
The debut release was well received internationally. Prog Rock radio stations were adding tracks to their playlists and an award was given as Debut Album of the Year on Prog Rock.com. In a review from House of Prog.com affiliate Rob Rutz, Rob writes: From the first recoil of the complex kit’s snare drum, followed by locomotive-strength symphonic keys, listeners are propelled like shot in a sling into Cell15’s powerful breakthrough debut album, “Chapter One.” This is a driving progressive rock concept album that’s befitting of the most-capable, well-powered sound system. Cell15’s Chapter One album goes beyond masterful poly-rhythmic drums, full-bodied keyboards and driving bass, though. It’s one hell of a story that portrays a dark life, capture and prison time, followed by twists of realization, understanding and an epic light show conclusion that begs for cathedral acoustics. Listeners are strapped into this soulfully sung script that was penned over a 20-year timeframe. Arranged and performed by veteran music artist Robert Richardson, Cell15 will remind listeners of Transatlantic, Genesis and IQ, but its classic rock influences and meaningful vocals would also entice any Kansas or Queen fan.
2015 was the year of forming the full time band to promote Cell15. After many auditions, a lineup of accomplished musicians was established. Introducing Shane Jones on guitar, Dan MacDonald on bass and Kevin Thomas on drums, a musical bond was formed to pursue recording more progressive rock music with a killer show sure to excite any audience.
Prog Rock fans may be few but they are the most loyal and appreciative group of people who love the complexities of composition. Prog is the Classical music of today and will still be loved long after Pop music is forgotten.
Valdez
https://www.facebook.com/valdezrock/
Valdez is a four piece band of musicians from Philadelphia, with a passion for good songwriting and leaping the fences between genres. The group comprises of British frontman Simon Godfrey (ex-Tinyfish), who moved from the UK to the USA in 2014, Echolyn bassist Tom Hyatt, Cold Blue Electric keyboard player Joe Cardillo and ex- Stone Jack Baller drummer Scott Miller.
Tom and Simon met by chance at a comedy club in Philly and got on so well, decided to jam the following evening at an open mic night. The duo were an instant hit with the crowd and as they left the stage, they agreed to form a band that would go on to become Valdez.
For us, the song comes before absolutely everything else. Says Simon. It doesnt matter if its a short song, a long song or mad, complex one. As long as its good, well grab it with both hands and spin it until were all dizzy. Chemistry and humor plays a big part in the bands identity. We take the music seriously, not ourselves. Says Tom. Weve spent years trying to look serious for photo shoots but its not really who we are. Were naturally happy people and we love what we do as a musical unit. We give it 100% every time we hit the stage because we understand that this is the 21st century so lets not kid ourselves, we know were up against Netflix and internet porno. Those are tough opponents, so we always go that extra mile to give people a show they will never forget.
Its not a supergroup. says drummer Scott Miller Were just four guys repaying our debt to society like the parole ocer told us to.
Their debut album, entitled This (referring to the world of wonder right in front of us which we forget, simply because we see it every day) is released by maverick independent label, Bad Elephant Music, headed up by David Elliott, one of the godfathers of the UK musical underground. The album was produced by Echolyn songwriter and Grey Eye Glances guitarist, Brett Kull, a legendary figure on the American east coast music scene and the album artwork was created by world famous DC Comics artist, Mark Buckingham.
Not everyone gets such royal support for their debut release but everyone involved believes there is something special about Valdez, the songs they write and the performances they give.
Come see Valdez for yourself and find out why.
CANCELED DUE TO VISA ISSUES: Il Paradiso degli Orchi / Fabio Zuffanti
RE: the Il Paradiso degli Orchi / Fabio Zuffanti show schedule for May 23rd.
We just received some bad news from Michele Sambrici from Il Paradiso degli Orchi
” I am so sorry,
today in Milan the USA consulate rejected our VISA and we can’t enter into US for two years.
They denied that we are amateur musicians despite all our documentation.
Actually we have no chance to enter in USA.
I’m sorry for that, one day we hope to find a way to remedy.”
Unfortunately, this means that both Il Paradiso degli Orchi & Fabio Zuffanti will not be able to grace our stage later this month. We will issue refunds to all ticket holders within 24 hours.
They are still scheduled to appear at the 13th edition of the FESTIVAL TERRA INCOGNITA in Quebec City which runs May 19, 20 & 21 2017
http://www.terraincognita.quebec/english.html
YESSONGS (Canada)
UNIVERSE EFFECTS (Québec)
EDENSONG (USA)
GLASSHAMMER (USA)
IL PARADISO DEGLI ORCHI (Italy)
COMEDY OF ERRORS (U.K.)
HÖSTSONATEN (Italy)
Frogg Cafe with special guest Brett Kull (April 22, 2017)
Frogg Cafe with special guest Brett Kull
http://www.froggcafe.com | https://www.brettkull.com
when: Saturday, April 22, 2017 | 8:00PM Doors | 9:00PM Show
where: Roxy & Dukes | 745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ (map)
Cost: Online Presale $22.00
Walk ups day of show $30 (Cash Only) Beginning at 8PM
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
FROGG CAFE
http://www.froggcafe.com/
Frogg Cafe is a 5 piece original rock band from the New York metropolitan area making music that incorporates elements of Zappa-esque progressive rock, pop melodicism and fusion jazz. Frogg Cafés music is also peppered with an appealing variety of other flavors including latin music, bluegrass, modern chamber music and avant-garde/experimental. Their energetic live shows feature extended flights of group improvisation that draw grins from any hardcore prog fan.
The members of this unique group are Bill Ayasse (vocals, electric violin, mandolin), James Guarnieri (drums), John Lieto (vocals, keyboards, trombone), Nick Lieto (vocals, keyboards, trumpet, flugelhorn), and Andrew Sussman (vocals, bass, cello, acoustic guitar). Frogg Café studio albums also exploit the considerable talents of a regular supporting cast of guest musicians, who supply marimba, flute, and additional percussion to their colorful and highly textured arrangements.
Discography includes six albums within a seventh due out summer 2017. Amongst them a double-disc live release and a full length improvisational album. Most recent studio album, Bateless Edge (2010) represents a collection of seventy-four minutes of music, full of complex arrangements in several different progressive rock styles. Past discography includes: Frogg Cafe (2001), re-mastered with a live bonus track; Noodles (2002) an improvisational album which captures a snippet of a four-hour jam session in the studio; the melodic and heavily Zappa and early Genesis-influenced Creatures (2003); Fortunate Observer of Time (2005); and live double-disc The Safenzee Diaries (2007), which features fourteen songs and over two hours of live music spanning from 2004-2006. Safenzee captures a band that is internationally renowned for live performances at their absolute best, in a virtuoso display of showmanship.
The real experience comes when you witness the band live. Frogg Cafés festival performances include: Terra Incognita, Quebec, QC (2015), NEARfest (Northeast Art Rock), Bethlehem, PA (2005), Calprog, Whittier, CA (2007), Progday, Chapel Hill, NC (2007), Prog in the Park, Rochester, NY (2004, 2005), Zappanale, Bad Doberan, Germany (2004), Berg-Herzberg, Herzberg, Germany (2004), Rites of Spring (Rosfest) Pre-show, Phoenixville, PA (2004), New Jersey Proghouse Homecoming (2013), and most recently at the Orion Studios 20th Anniversary Appreciation Fest, Baltimore, MD (2014). Some club performances include: The Knitting Factory Tap Bar (formerly NYC), Towne Crier (Beacon, Pawling, NY), Lizard Lounge (Boston), Nectars (Burlington, VT).
Frogg Café has shared the stage with noteworthy artists Proto-Kaw featuring Kerry Livgren of Kansas, The Flower Kings, Happy the Man, keyboard virtuoso Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater and drumming legend Rod Morgenstein, Miriodor, Necromonkey Spiraling, Izz, Helmet of Gnats, Page McConnell of Phish, Amfibian featuring Tom Marshall, Dave Mason, and Ryan Montbleau. Legendary ex-Zappa percussionist Ed Mann took up the mallets for the 2004 Zappanale Festival in Germany.
https://www.facebook.com/Frogg-Cafe-66279581629/
BRETT KULL
Brett Kull is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer, and engineerfrom the United States. He is best known for being a founding member of the band Echolyn, and long standing member of Grey Eye Glances. Brett is also an adjunct college instructor sharing his love for audio engineering and sound design.
Bandcamp: https://brettwilliamkull.bandcamp.com/releases
Web Page Blog: http://www.brettkull.com/blog
echolyn: http://www.echolyn.com/bandcamp
more release: https://echolyn.bandcamp.com/music
Trio of Madness (“Lost Time” record release party) w/ special guest: Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius (March 18, 2017)
Trio of Madness (“Lost Time” record release party) w/ special guest: Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius
http://trioofmadness.com| http://www.stratospheerius.com/
when: Saturday, March 18, 2017 | 9:00PM Show | 8PM Doors
where: Roxy & Dukes | 745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ (map)
Cost: Online Presale $12.00
Walk ups day of show $15 (Cash Only) Beginning at 8PM
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Trio Of Madness
From the farthest reaches of space and time, beyond casual music appreciation, a galactic sound known as Trio of Madness has emerged.
Actually, Trio of Madness has been infiltrating the global music scene for years, enlightening as well as sometimes confusing the minds of music lovers with their strange blend of psychedelic/surf/progressive/space rock.
Trios members bring their own individual style and sound, each having been influenced by a wide variety of disciplines including music (hard rock, classical and world music) surrealism, humor and a touch of the paranormal.Known for their unique grooving time signatures and visual stage effects, the band has made it their mission to give you a mind-blowing, toe-tapping experience, while at the same time putting a smile on your face.Trio of Madness came into existence one fateful day at a NJ rehearsal studio, when longtime friends, Nick Charles (guitar), Liz Gonzalez (bass/vocals/violin) and Mike Wojik (drums/random noises/vocals) decided to jam on some acoustic instrumental ideas.
Trios Liz recounts, Mike also invited a musician friend down to try out on vocals. Halfway through practice, the vocalist excused himself to use the bathroom, and was never seen again. It was at that moment we realized our fate..this band was meant to be primarily instrumental.
Over the years, the bands sound has grown, transforming into a heavier, more complex, electrified version of themselves. Their upco ming release Lost Time, a nod to either the UFO enigma or the time between Trio albums, also features vocals on a number of tracks, including guest vocals from fellow label mates A Halo Called Freds own Geverend. Recorded and mixed by Anthony Kroposky (A Halo Called Fred/Little Dipper) at Fish On Fire Studios, East Stroudsburg, PA and mastered by Carmen Venderosa of Woodrock Studi os, Raritan, NJ. Lost Times 14 tracks celebrates Trio of Madness musical creativity, and above all, the fun and joy the band feels when writing and performing their own unique blend of original music.
Lost Time will be performed in its entirety at the albums release parties on Saturday, March 18 at Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse 745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ and Sunday, March 19 at John & Peters, 96 S. Main St, New Hope, PA. Lost Time will be available for download at LumpNLoaf Records and online retailers on Tuesday, March 21.
trioofmadness.com
twitter.com/trioofmadness
Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius
Stratospheerius features Joe Deninzon on electric violin and lead vocals, drummer Jason Gianni (Neal Morse Band, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Mark Wood), bassist Gary Pickard (Cassandra Wilson, Steve Coleman), and guitarist Michaelangelo Quirinale (Thrilldriver).
Due out this fall is GUILTY OF INNOCENCE Joes 8th album & Stratospheerius 5th.
The band’s electric violin-driven progressive hard rock incorporates elements of metal, funk, jazz, and Middle Eastern music. Stratospheerius has played at colleges, festivals, and clubs throughout the US, opening for Martin Barre, Tim Reynolds, Mike Stern Mickey Hart, and John Scofield. The group was a winner in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition and the Musician’s Atlas Independent Music Awards.
Joe Deninzon has been hailed by critics as The Jimi Hendrix of the Violin, because of his innovative style on acoustic and electric seven-string violin. In an article Seven Reasons to to See Joe Deninzon, writer Peter Chakarian states that Joes both improvisational in performance and in where his career has taken him. A musician who transcends many genres, Joe has worked with Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Les Paul, Phoebe Snow, Aretha Franklin, and Ritchie Blackmore, and performed for President Clinton. He can be heard on over 100 recordings and jingles as a violinist and string arranger.
Mel Bay books has published his book/CD/DVD “PLUGGING IN: A Guide To Gear and New Techniques for the 21st Century Violinist.” In 2015 Joe debuted Dream Diary: Concerto for Seven-String Electric Violin and Orchestra with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra, and world renown violinist Rachel Barton Pine debuted Joes composition The Electric Lake of Soul at Interlochen Music Festival. Joe is a 14-time BMI Jazz Composers grant recipient and winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest.
He has taught rock violin at Mark OConnors String Camp and teaches at Mark Woods Rock Orchestra Camp, and has made repeated appearances performing with harmonica legend Robert Bonfiglio at the Grand Canyon Music Festival, where Joe co-founded the Grand Canyon School of Rock in 2006, an annual program for local high school students. He also has been involved in the Native American Composers Apprenticeship Project (NACAP), which won the President’s award from the National Endowment for the Arts. He continues to travel throughout the world as an on-demand clinician and performer.
http://www.stratospheerius.com/
Mike Keneally & Beer For Dolphins with special guest Teddy Kumpel LOOPestra (April 1, 2017)
Mike Keneally & Beer For Dolphins with special guest Teddy Kumpel LOOPestra
http://www.keneally.com | http://www.teddyjam.com
when: Saturday, April 1, 2017 | 2:00PM Show | 1:30PM Doors
where: Roxy & Dukes | 745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ (map)
Cost: Online Presale $27.00
Walk ups day of show $35 (Cash Only) Beginning at 1:30PM
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Mike Keneally (guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist) has been playing with Joe Travers (drums) and Bryan Beller (bass) since 1993, when they were members of the Dweezil and Ahmet Zappa band Z. Throughout the 90s, as Mike Keneally & Beer For Dolphins, they played frequently on the West Coast in support of Keneally’s solo albums hat., Boil That Dust Speck and Sluggo! Although Keneally has worked with countless brilliant musicians throughout his solo career, fans have long held a special appreciation for the high energy, humor, camaraderie and virtuosity of the Keneally/Beller/Travers triumvirate. They will be playing music covering the gamut of Keneally’s career, from those classic 90s releases all the way up to the brand new Scambot 2.
Mike Keneally has played with Frank Zappa, Steve Vai and many others, in addition to his long-standing solo career. He and Bryan Beller currently play together in Joe Satriani’s band, and have toured extensively in the metal band Dethklok. Beller is also a member of the instrumental juggernaut The Aristocrats. Joe Travers, in addition to past drumming duties with Zappa Plays Zappa and Duran Duran, has held the position of Vaultmeister for the Zappa Family Trust since the 90s, exhuming unreleased Frank Zappa tapes for release to the public. http://www.keneally.com
Teddy Kumpel LOOPestra
The LOOPestra lineup will be Teddy Kumpel on guitar, Bryan Beller on bass, and Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors) on drums.
Punk jazz? Blues prog? EDM jam band? Eclectic is Teddy Kumpels middle name, but that didnt stop him from inventing a new kind of music. LOOPestra showcases his on-the-fly song productions and singular musical voice. With live looping technology and clever use of modern guitar efx that swirl around the room, Teddy carries listeners to edge of the cliff and delivers them to brilliantly orchestrated, humorous songs in a way that will make you think there are five other musicians backstage even though you only see three. If Jackson Pollock were a guitar player, he would play like Kumpel, throwing licks against the wall to see if theyll stick. Teddy tours with Joe Jackson, played on a Grammy winning album, has produced award winning projects, and hosts NYCs top musicians in LOOPestras rotating cast. Adept at all aspects of music creation and production, Teddys musical wizardry leaves his audiences in disbelief and begging for more. http://www.teddyjam.com