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Broadening The Appeal Of Instrumental Rock
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The Sons of Infinity's second, self-produced CD, A Journey Through Infinity, contains ten tracks of original, instrumental music and draws upon their many influences such as Jeff Beck, Vinnie Moore, and Frank Zappa. Bassist Dan Christie and guitarist Tom Cavanagh spearhead this virtuoso trio, and along with drummer Gary Loock strive to create instrumental music anyone can appreciate, not just musicians. Cavanagh, who wrote or co-wrote all but one of the tracks on A Journey Through Infinity, has plenty of technique to spare, but sounds just as good soloing over a slower groove as on the faster numbers. There is plenty of variety on this CD from neo-classical ("Prelude to Infinity") to fusion/funk ("Scrambled Eggs with Mustard").
The Sons of Infinity have played a great number of shows to enthusiastic crowds on the east coast, and have opened for other well-known instrumental artists such as Randy Coven and Larry Mitchell. In 1994 they released Time is Against Us!, their first instrumental album, which was an artistic, financial and critical success. In 1995, The Sons of Infinity proved that their instrumental compositions could be radio-friendly when college and commercial radio began playing songs from their CD.
Television has also played an important role in exposing the band to a wider audience. The Sons of Infinity have appeared on many shows including "The Carl Bruno Show", "Wolf Toob" and "News 12". Their overall goal is to keep entertainment as a key factor in their music, stressing strong melodies and varied influences over the endless guitar and bass solos common among three-piece rock groups.
Contact Information
The Sons Of Infinity
c/o Burkland West Management
P.O. Box 744
Levittown, NY 11756
United States
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Serving Up Dessert For Your Ears
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Guitarist/composer Yontz Sucre's first CD, Electric Jam, released on Buzz Jam Music, is the end result of a single musician's involvement with, and commitment to, the entire recording process from writing, performing and producing to manufacturing his instruments and modifying electronics. Sucre opens the CD with a self-described "space gong rocker", and continues with thirty minutes of melodic, high energy "tunage". Unlike a lot of guitarists releasing solo material, Sucre is not one to overplay, concentrating his efforts on sound textures and creating soulful, emotional songs.
Sucre received early training in jazz and wind instruments, before being swept up by the playing of Jimmy Page with Led Zeppelin. Drawing on other influences such as Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix (Electric Jam contains a cover of "Little Wing"), Jerry Cantrell and Vernon Reid, Sucre crafted his sound from a solid background including studio work and performing in bands such as 7th Star, Masquerade, and Blue Mongoose. His goal in the making of Electric Jam was to explore songwriting ideas which were not possible when working with other musicians, and to make a record that would appeal to more than the limited audience of a "musician's musician".
Sucre's future goals include connecting with a singer/songwriter or band looking for a hardworking guitar player. His experience with songwriting, recording and production will certainly make him a valuable asset in any group situation.
Contact Information
Yontz Sucre
P.O. Box 30773
Raleigh, NC 27622-0773
United States
Web site:
www.buzzjam.com
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Vol. 16, No. 6: Apr.-May 2012
