Abstract
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Trio Releases Instrumental Rock Demo
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Abstract is a three piece instrumental group out of San Jose, California. The band was originally formed by guitarist/songwriter Bill Lonero along with drummer Brice Busch (later adding bassist Dave Reigert). Their demo cassette features three songs representing the combination of all their musical influences ranging from Otis Redding and Tribal Tech to Steve Vai and Aerosmith. Lonero favors a wah wah pedal to add to the expressiveness of his improvisational sections, which are heavy, uncompromising and full of fire, especially on the extended jams of "Top Hat". The slower number, "Half Moon Nights", displays the subtle side of Lonero's abilities and offers a strong melodic concept.
Bill Lonero has been playing guitar for 20 years, having picked up his first 6-string at the tender age of 7. Brice Busch has over 8 years experience on the drums while "BassMan" Dave Reigert has been holding down the low end for approximately 10 years. All three members of Abstract exhibit a passion for their instruments and music in general, whether it is the toe tapping boogie of "Sidestepping" to the lyrical melody of "Top Hat" or the mood evoking "Half Moon Nights".
With the three songs from Three Piece Feast, Abstract is well positioned to begin making a noise in the competitive music industry.
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Abstract
438 Hyde Park Dr
San Jose CA 95136
United States
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Terry Syrek
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Guitarist Makes Mark In Music Mecca
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New York-based guitarist Terry Syrek submitted his 6 song demo tape, containing four progressive instrumental forays and two vocal numbers. Syrek is incredibly gifted, displaying prodigious talent on the guitar as each piece contains assaultive, speedy fretwork and heavy, imaginative rhythm work. Syrek also goes beyond mere pentatonic scales as he tends toward the exotic in his solo and lead work. Syrek borrows flavorings from Indian, Moroccan, Arabic and other cultures to express himself on tracks such as "Shiva", "Mine To Leave Behind", and the furiously paced "Grimpett Widdleshins". The planned, full-length CD featuring Syrek on guitar should be worth waiting for.
Terry has been interested in the guitar since the age of four, but began taking lessons when he turned twelve, inspired by Randy Rhodes' playing on "Blizzard Of Oz". Later, Terry became influenced by classical and progressive music, and started playing in bands and teaching private lessons. He then attended Berklee College of Music in 1988 and began teaching at the National Guitar Summer Workshop in 1990, where he is still a faculty member. In 1993, Terry moved to the music Mecca, New York City, to further his career. He has since appeared in magazines such as Guitar Player and Guitar and has entered the New York studio scene as a session guitarist.
Syrek is currently with the band Mindwalk, a three-piece progressive outfit in which he is the vocalist and guitarist. The group is working on their first CD. Syrek is also playing guitar on the new season of the TV series, "Highlander".
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Terry Syrek
60 Davis Avenue
>White Plains, NY 10605
United States
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