TROUBADOUR PRESENTS::

Run Through The Desert

Kingsize, Adrenalin Traffic

Troubadour
Wed, April 14, 2010
Doors open 8:00 pm

Note: GA tickets are $8.00 and will be available at the door only
Tickets Available at the Door

Run Through The Desert - (Set time: 10:00 PM)

Run Through the Desert is rock n' roll machine that is driven by Yogi Lonich's guitar and vocals, Corey McCormick's bass and backup vocals and Jason Sutter's drums.

The band became acquainted while rehearsing with rock legend, Chris Cornell in 2007. On their downtime from the Cornell world tour, Yogi (Chris Cornell, formerly Buckcherry and the Wallflowers) enlisted Corey and Jason to form his heavy psychedelic dream band. Jason (Chris Cornell, formerly of American Hi-Fi and Smashmouth) brings his thunderous rhythms to the forefront of the band, taking on Yogi's blistering lead guitar work. They both meet Corey's (Chris Cornell) rock solid, fat bass tone smack in the center of the meter to create a musical union that is an unstoppable and undeniable brand of modern rock.

Kingsize - (Set time: 9:15 PM)

The Los Angeles based band (Jason-vocals; Cary Beare on guitar; Matt DelVecchio on bass and Andrew Crosby on drums) was formed amid – practically in protest of – the lukewarm singer-songwriter scene that had somehow taken the place of the city’s once legendary rock and roll sound. After all, this was the birthplace of The Byrds, The Doors, and punk icons, X. ‘These are desperate times and all local music can muster is a whimper,’ says Jason, ‘I want someone to shout from the rooftops!’ But, Jason, was still the drummer when the band started in late ’07. It was his longtime friend, Cary, who convinced Jason that he should be the one shouting.

Perhaps Kingsize’s most potent weapon is the chemistry between its primary songwriters. Jason recalls, ‘Cary said if you sing your own lyrics I’ll back you up on guitar. It was a life or death decision for me. Truly. I said okay.’ Rebellious, romantic, and idealistic – that’s L.A. native Jason. “He jumps in with both feet and never looks back,” says Cary. “He’s one of the most passionate people I know.” Meanwhile Jason refers to Cary as “Tom Sawyer in outerspace.” The guitarist splits his time between Los Angeles and a 40-acre farm in the mountains of Idaho. When he’s not working on a sawmill or tending to the land, he’s shaping the sonic universe of Kingsize.

Completing the lineup are Matt and Andrew. Matt joined Kingsize, “to play the kind of rock ‘n’ roll that isn’t being represented right now.” He’s been at it since he was a kid, but it wasn’t until one of the band’s songs became the opening theme for the CBS TV show “Gary Unmarried” that his family “realized making a living doing music was more than just a dream.” Andrew caught the bug early too. “I’m like the Charlie Watts of the band, minus the suit,” he jokes. Given that Jason was the original drummer the two have had their fair share of spirited discussions. “We butt heads sometimes because Jason will hear a part one way and I’ll it hear another,” says Andrew. “I usually win,” He pauses, “Usually.”

Perhaps their similar backgrounds help keep the peace. Jason’s grandfather is late comedian, Danny Thomas, who founded St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Andrew’s father is comedian Norm Crosby, a longtime ambassador for the City of Hope. The men were friends in the comedy world before Jason and Andrew were even born. But, both agree that their family’s humanitarian efforts are what they are proud of most.

Adrenalin Traffic - (Set time: 8:30 PM)

ADRENALIN TRAFFIC is "music without fear". It is a hard rock electronica band with heavy aggressive guitar. One edge leading to another. All songs are composed by Brennan Dylan.

Guitar- Brennan Dylan

Brennan is a 19 year old Berkley College of Music guitar principal from Ottawa, Ontario. He began music with the sax when he was 10, playing only jazz. 5 years later the guitar replaced his sax, rock replaced jazz, and improv ruled. Thank you jazz.
Venue Information:
Troubadour
9081 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
90069
http://www.troubadour.com/

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