Live Wires by Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius

Stratospheerius is the bastard child of Dave Matthews, Frank Zappa, Bela Fleck and Medeski, Martin and Wood. Lead by electric violinist/vocalist/mandolinist Joe Deninzon, Stratospheerius has showcased their "psychojazz trip funk" at colleges, festivals, and clubs throughout the US. Often referred to as the 'Jimi Hendrix of the violin", Joe has worked with artists ranging from Sheryl Crow, Ritchie Blackmore from Deep Purple, Everclear, and Smokey Robinson. The New York-based group has been heavily involved in the jam band scene, sharing bills with groups like The Slip, Ekoostik Hookah, and John Scofield. Their live performances are filled with funky dance grooves, rip-roaring guitar/violin jams, and hooks that melt the paint off of walls; while jazz, funk, hip hop, and world music are mixed to create a "stratospheric" musical experience. Having received heavy radio airplay and critical acclaim all over the US, Canada, South America, Japan, and Europe, they have just released "Live Wires", which captures the energy of their explosive live shows!

Tracklist

1.	What's That Thang?	4:13

2.	The Perfect Storm	5:44

3.	Pleasurepain	5:14

4.	Heavy Shtettle	9:45

5.	Magic Fingers	5:16

6.	The Simpsons	5:32

7.	An Evening Nap in the Afternoon Sun	5:46

8.	Contusion	9:14

9.	Acid Rabbits	12:39

10.	Shock Therapy	7:43

Credits

released June 2, 2004

Joe Deninzon-electric violin/vocals
Lucianna Padmore-drums
Ron Baron-bass
Jake Ezra-guitar
Alex Skolnick-guitar

Mixed by Rave Tesar

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