Area Musicians to Rock New Haven Venue

Tickets on sale now!  Come welcome HMG recording artist Frank Viele home from the road with a night of great music in an intimate, wine/coffee bar venue! The evening kicks off with Passing Strange, who will be heading into the studio in October to record their first of two, full length albums under NeuroTronix Records. 

Tickets can be purchased at: https://frankvielepassinstrange.bpt.me/ $10 in advance; $15 at the door. This is an all ages show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., followed by the show at 7 p.m.

(This is a press release from NeuroTronix Records President/Senior A&R Representative Richard Demko)

Local Rock Act Inks Record Deal

SEYMOUR - Growing up, many kids dream about becoming rock stars. Seymour High School Graduate, Kate Mirabella, is no exception. On July 17, 2019, that dream came one step closer to reality when her band, Passing Strange, signed a record deal with NeuroTronix Records - an independent label in Seymour, Connecticut.

After three years of playing shows around the state, recording music, and raising funds for organizations like Bridges Healthcare, Milford Prevention Council, and To Write Love on Her Arms, Passing Strange is finally moving up in their musical career.

“It’s the kind of thing every musician dreams of, one day signing with a record label,” said Kate, who sings and plays piano in the band. “This is how all my heroes started out, and I’m hoping it’s the first big step on the road to great things.” 

Drummer Anthony Paolucci had this to say, “We’re hoping that by signing with NeuroTronix, this will open a lot of doors that might not otherwise be available to us. We’re excited to be working with Rick (Demko); he believes in our music as much as we do. With his experience and expertise, we’ll be able to reach even more people.” 

You can check out Passing Strange’s pre-label album, Come Whatever Storms, on Spotify. And to learn more about NeuroTronix Records, visit their website: neurotronixrecords.com. 

(This is a press release from Richard Demko)

Valley Baroque/Operatic Rock Duo “Demkovic” Prepare for National Album Release

Shelton native Suzanne Vick and Seymour resident Richard Demko have been busy in the studio lately putting the finishing touches on their debut album that is scheduled to be released on Tuesday March 7, 2017.

 

The Duo calls themselves “Demkovic”, and their music is classified as Baroque Operatic Rock.  What exactly is Baroque Operatic Rock?  Primary songwriter Richard Demko gives us an idea of what to expect. 

 

"Our style is hard to explain, but to give you an example it’s a mix between Evanescence, Tori Amos, Faith no More and Living Color," said Demko. "It also encompasses vocal elements similar to hip-hop on the chorus parts, and powerful, dynamic, flowing, melodies on the verses.  You really have to hear it to get the full scope of what this project exactly is.” 

 

The album will be available on HMG Recordings nation wide on virtually every major online retailer, and in select brick and mortar stores.  Demko states, “We are extremely excited to be able to have such a huge platform to share our music.”  

The duo has been also busy assembling a live band and preparing for their CD release party.  The band consists of powerhouse players from all over the state.  Joining them on stage will be RVP Studio Guitar instructor and former G-Soul shredder Marc Amendola, Bassist Steve Wovkanech form the band Fast Ricky, Rhythm Guitarist Dale Grenier from Evil Twin, and Seymour Business Owner Matt Christiani on Drums.

 

“I am very grateful for the opportunity to have such an amazing, talented group of musicians to help deliver our music live," Demko added.

The CD Release Party will be on April 1, 2017 at Café 9- 250 State Street, New Haven CT.  Doors open at 9:00, show starts at 9:30.  Tickets are $10.00 at the door, or available in advance by logging on to cafenine.com.  New Haven artist Nick Depuy and fellow HMG Recording artists Chemical Z will be joining them on the bill.  

 

For more information visit Demkovic on the web at www.demkovic.com or on social media @demkovicmusic

(This is a press release from Richard Demko)

Local Operatic Rock/ Metal Duo Signs Record Deal with HMG Recordings

Richard Demko, left, with Vic Steffans, president and CEO of HMG Recordings and Suzanne Vick

 

 

Vocalist and Shelton native Suzanne Vick, and writer/producer Richard Demko, a Seymour resident formally of Monroe, have scored a record deal with West Haven Indie label HMG Recordings. The duo call themselves "DEMKOVIC" and their debut album, entitled "Breathe," is scheduled to be released sometime in the fall of 2016. 

 

Vick and Demko started working together in 2007 when they played in the local funk/jam band, Electric Mayhem. The two eventually left the group due to what Demko describes as "life," but he always knew that he would eventually find himself working with Vick again. After a few years of musical hiatus, Demko started writing again and could think of no one other than Vick to bring his latest batch of songs to life.  When asked to describe DEMKOVIC’S musical style Demko said it is "very deep, emotional, operatic rock with elements of heavy guitars, big drums, deep bass, and flowing, dynamic, layered vocals.”

 

Vick is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Demko again in such a different capacity than their first musical venture.  “This project is a creative dream come true for me,” says Vick. “I’m a classically-trained vocalist, but don’t usually get the opportunity to utilize that training or my 4-octave range.  Rick’s writing and production push me to expand past what I think I can do vocally and the results are amazing and very satisfying.”

 

Information about their album release along with tour dates and other information can be found on social media @DEMKOVIC or on the web at www.demkovic.com (coming soon!).

 

(This is a press release from Demko)