The first band I would like to profile is Jet Lag Gemini of Doghouse Records. Conveniently, their new album, Fire The Cannons, is hitting stores TODAY, January 22nd.
I first heard about these guys when I was doing some freelance writing for NYBreakOutBands.com. JLG was one of the featured bands, and they were also touring with some of my other favorite bands last summer, Suburban Legends and Patent Pending.
I spent some time with the guys last November in NYC, and I have to say, this isn't your average band. Read part of their bio from their MySpace to see just how unique this band is...
"Representing three countries between them, lead singer/rhythm guitarist, Misha Safonov (22), emigrated from Russia in 1993, lead guitarist, Vlad Gheorghiu (18) and his brother and bass player, Matt (Mathei) Gheorghiu (20), came to the U.S. seven years ago from Romania. Rounding out the band, drummer Dan Diliberto (18), the lone non-immigrant of the group, grew up in New Jersey.
The band’s first EP, Business (Doghouse Records 2006), with its playful and classic rock leanings, merely hinted at things to come. Jet Lag Gemini’s knack for blending the energy of more abrasive bands with great pop hooks and hair-raising guitar solos, has won them countless fans both locally and nationwide. This culminated in several national tours including dates on the Vans Warped Tour, as well as playing with Hellogoodbye, The Almost, The Matches, Halifax, and others.
Produced by Jon Kaplan (The Starting Line, Lola Ray), Fire The Cannons is the perfect marriage of both shimmery pop and rock ‘n’ roll grit, and will be released by Doghouse Records on January 22, 2008. It will be a rock odyssey you will surely not want to miss."
The band’s first EP, Business (Doghouse Records 2006), with its playful and classic rock leanings, merely hinted at things to come. Jet Lag Gemini’s knack for blending the energy of more abrasive bands with great pop hooks and hair-raising guitar solos, has won them countless fans both locally and nationwide. This culminated in several national tours including dates on the Vans Warped Tour, as well as playing with Hellogoodbye, The Almost, The Matches, Halifax, and others.
Produced by Jon Kaplan (The Starting Line, Lola Ray), Fire The Cannons is the perfect marriage of both shimmery pop and rock ‘n’ roll grit, and will be released by Doghouse Records on January 22, 2008. It will be a rock odyssey you will surely not want to miss."
Their song, "Run This City," was used as a theme for Dunkin Donuts and their sponsorship of the 2007 NYC Marathon, and this same song was recently featured on an episode of MTV's "The Hills."
Their performance at the Marathon was impressive because it was freezing outside, very early in the morning, and they didn't really have a crowd. The stage was situated at the 26 mile marker, across from spectator stands (who were there for the Marathon...not the band). Here are some photos from their performance at the NYC Marathon...
Their performance at the Marathon was impressive because it was freezing outside, very early in the morning, and they didn't really have a crowd. The stage was situated at the 26 mile marker, across from spectator stands (who were there for the Marathon...not the band). Here are some photos from their performance at the NYC Marathon...
Thanks for reading! Check out Jet Lag Gemini or even pick up their new album, Fire The Cannons!
No comments:
Post a Comment