Adrenaline

Adrenaline's sophmore CD, Vice/Versa is now up on itunes. The title, Vice/Versa, represents the many sides of our genre that are touched on as you listen through the album. Each song takes a new stance within the realm of alternative rock. We think we have progressed musically from "Broken Clocks", our debut CD, which we put out in in November, 2008. Each of us has improved as musicians over the past year. We also tried to progress in our song writing - with intelligently placed hooks and catchy rhythms, and more sophisticated harmonies.  Vive/Versa was recorded at Aliehn Studios in Bristol, CT for Sling Slang Records.  

Bristol Press Article - by Mike Chaiken 2/12/10 - see page 13

CD art by Emile Dube

Photography by Kristen Aldieri

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On itunes search for Adrenaline and Vice Versa

1/17/10 - Back to the NAMM Show in the morning, then on to Disneyland. Space Mountain here we come.

1/16/10 -  9:00 AM sound check then on to a tour of the John Lennon Bus. This portable music studio promotes musical creativity in schools by helping students write their own music, perform it, and create a music video. The School Jam USA concert went from 2:00 - 7:00. "Aftermath" took first place with their amazing harmonies and great song writing. Adrenaline did not win, but we had a blast and felt honored to be included with the high level of musicianship at this show. The concert was awesome - great music, great sound, great people. It was also fun for Jack and Mike to spend time with their aunts, uncle and cousins from southern CA, who all turned out to see the show. Watch the video.

1/15/10 - Adrenaline was featured on a the Channel 3 TV "Cool Schools" Segment. The band was chosen by Lewis Mills High School  to represent one of the things they are most proud of - that makes their school really cool. The news broadcast can be viewed at the WFSB Channel 3 website http://www.wfsb.com/video/22248373/index.html.  This strong support from home gave us a boost of energy for playing the show tomorrow. We spent most of the day at the NAMM Show. It is like being in the biggest Music Store in the world. Jack tried out 15 different cymbals. So many people...

1/14/10 - We rolled out of bed way too early to catch the 6:00 AM flight to Anaheim.  American Airlines let us bring a guitar, base, and 2 pedals onto the plane - rock and roll poses no security threat. The hotel is really nice, with a view right into Disneyland. The School Jam USA Welcome Reception was at ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney, with an amazing arcade of games. We spent some time getting to know the other bands.

Adrenaline played at Epoch Arts in East Hampton, CT on 12/18/09, with their friends, "The Tension" and "Naked Sunday". Epoch Arts hosts a monthly showcase of Connecticut's best youth music acts. Epoch Arts is staffed by friendly, outgoing people that let us eat our pizza in their kitchen. With their professional sound and lighting crew, it provides a great place for the area's top young talent to share their original music with the surrounding community. The Epoch Arts' goal is to provide a safe artistic environment where youth can come and listen to some of Connecticut's up and rising musicians - what a great goal.

Adrenaline is one of ten Northeast Region high school bands selected as a semi-finalist in the School Jam USA Battle of the Bands. This Battle of the Bands is sponsored by NAMM as part of their foundation's efforts to get more people playing music. Adrenaline was selected as a semi-finalist based on a recording they submitted from their soon to be released Vice/Versa CD. All styles of original music were eligible. After the first week of on-line voting, they are one of the top two Northeast Region bands. The on-line voting decides which two bands from each of five regions, will be invited to the Battle of the Bands in Anaheim, CA  in January 2010. School Jam USA also helps the winning bands'  school music program . Voting is open until Dec 5, 2009 at  schooljamusa.com.  

Putting a new CD out is an amazing group effort. Adrenaline recorded their music at Aliehn  Studios in Bristol, CT with technical wizard, Scott Generaux, as the recording engineer. Sling Slang Records produced the CD.  Kristen Aldieri shot the CD photos - all those amazing balloon shots. We had to select just one to go on the inside cover. The creative Emile Dube produced the cover art, using graphic design to communicate the inverse ideas that flow through the music. Words, graphics, and photography were merged together by John Johnson. Now it is sent off to Diskmakers for production.

Adrenaline is scheduled to play another show at The Grounds  on 9/26/09, 7:00 - 1030.  The Grounds will have free slot car racing, the new Beatles Rock Band and 8 local bands. "The Grounds is a place for West Hartford students to chill" - West Hartford High School ID is required

Adrenaline played at the WCCC Homegrown Showcase at the Webster Underground with "Album" and "Look West".  We are grateful to all our friends that hung out with us at the show and made it so much fun. A special thanks to the Stamford contingent!

Adrenaline played at the Warehouse in Hartford, CT. This was the start the battle of the bands sponsored by Dream Team Entertainment, The Warehouse and Radio 104.1 The contest will run from 9pm to 1am every Thursday from August 13th until November 13th. The Warehouse is a unique entertainment destination.

Adrenaline moved on to the next round of the Black Arrow Sound Production LLC Battle of the Bands, 7/18/09 with the band "Broken Glow"- The competition took place at Rick's Billiards in Putnam, CT.

Dylan brought his guitar to Italy last week. He played on a street corner in Rome with the case opened and earned some Euros. Straight from the International Festival to an International Tour... what a life!

The rain held off and Adrenaline rocked the Elm Street stage at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas in New Haven, CT. They appeared as part of the Celebration of Connecticut Bands at the festival. Other Connecticut bands that played  are "say WHAT?",  "Don't Tell Muddy" and "Mighty Purple". The band was selected to perform at the Festival as part of their first place win at the Bandjam contest held June 5th at Darien High School. For more information on the Festival visit www.artidea.org.  

Slide Show

 

The walkers wore such beautiful smiles - celebrating life, remembering loved ones. What a pleasure to add a little music to their day at the Plainville, CT Relay for Life. Adrenaline played on a tractor trailer truck bed, under a tent, on the edge of the relay track. People kept flowing by, many with signs or displays. This event raises funds to fight cancer.

Hot sun, cool music... at Bristol Central High School

The most fun you can have in a storage unit! See the video...

Rock and Roll in Rural America - The Meeting House is a quaint old house out in Barkhamsted, CT. Its got a nice lawn and big fire place and it can sure rock. Adrenaline joined with friends "Saturn 5 Rocket" and the "Ghost is Alive and Well" to shake the walls of this old house. Check out their video website to watch the action

Meeting House Videos

The JCC Mandell Band Slam, in West Hartford, CT  was a steep learning curve for us. This is our first time taking part in an "Idol" type event. Wow, the judges are harsh. It is pretty uncomfortable taking the critique on stage and in public ... and they liked us. The judges confirm Mike plays like a young Eddie Van Halen. "Adrenaline" - First Place winners- Yeah! Zuko, you did a great job as MC.

JCC Mandell Band Slam

Local writer supporting local music - what synergy! James Drezwiecki describes the local music scene - where to go and what to do for the Bristol Press. Check out his on-line blog. He writes about Adrenaline "They might be thought of as the Foo Fighter meets Incubus with some Chili Peppers on the side, but there is no question that Adrenaline, a local rock band, is finding their own sound and everyone seems to be noticing."  Thank you James.

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Riley Alden listened to "Broken Clocks" over and over again - at work, in the car, and at home, and grew to love it. Well, was it love or just lust?  Riley is a staff writer for Portal Magazine. The review of Adrenaline's CD "Broken Clocks" is featured in the Portal Blog. Did you ever check out the way those pages turn on their on-line music magazine? Very cool. 

The Portal Magazine

Its loud, its lively, its the The Space, in Hamden, CT. Its great to have a venue like this to try out our new stuff and practice the old. We were really happy to win 4 hours of recording time. Our new song "August" is ready to record a demo.

OK, so we are not into mashing.

Hot off the press. We finished our Broken Clocks CD. Great music complete with jewel case, shrink wrap, bar code, and color insert. We are so syched. Produced by Sling Slang Records. Recorded at Aliehn Studios, in Bristol, CT.

Sling Slang Records - http://slingslang.com/adrenaline.htm

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Video of Adrenaline playing August at the Webster Underground.