August 31, 2010

Dear friends,

I just found out the shocking news that Bob Bowen, an incredible musician, visual artist, husband, and father, passed away last night from injuries sustained in a horrible biking accident. He played bass with Stratospheerius and my Jazz Trio and can be heard on the Headspace and Exuberance CD's. We shared incredible musical moments together on stage and in the studio that I will treasure for the rest of my life. He will be missed by all who love him dearly. Donations to help his wife and children can be made on paypal at forbobbyandstella@gmail.com.

Also, all proceeds from sales of our new Exuberance CD, which feature some of Bob’s compositions and his beautiful playing, will go to his family as well.

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/deninzontrio

Thanks,
-Joe

STRATOSPHEERIUS NEWS ~ SEPTEMBER 2010

Stratospheerius Southern Tour

After a long hiatus from the lower United States, Stratospheerius is once again crossing the Mason-Dixon line to give folks in North Carolina and Tennessee their much-needed Stratos fix. Here are all the details:

The “Effective” String Player clinic at the Electric Violin Shop

The first event on the tour will be a clinic at the Electric Violin Shop in Durham, NC. I have given this clinic at the IAJE conference, and recently at the Mark Oconnor String Camp in New York. The clinic will be held at the Electric Violin Shop, the only store in the world specializing strictly in electric bowed string instruments! Here is a description:

Electric violinist Joe Deninzon and Stratospheerius, will show you how to use effects pedals to fuel your creativity to improvise and compose music. Learning play hot licks and maneuver your way through chord changes is crucial, but mastering the art of using loops and effects to color your music is a whole other skill. This clinic explores how to move beyond the notes to express yourself on a deeper level.

Thursday, September 9th, 4:30 P.M.
$10 admission
The Electric Violin Shop
5314 Nc Hwy 55. Suite 102
Durham, NC 27713

Stratospheerius Shows

Thursday, September 9th, 10:00 P.M.
ALL AGES. NO COVER!
Shakedown Street
2500 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27061

Friday, September 10th, 9:00 P.M.
$5 cover
Hookah Joe’s
(828) 252-1522
50 Commerce Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(THIS SHOW IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK STRATOSPHEERIUS.COM FOR UPDATED INFO)

Saturday, September 11th, 8:00 P.M.
Headlining the Riverfront Nights Festival
Greenlife Stage
Chattanooga, TN 37405
ALL AGES. FREE ADMISSION!

Friday, Sept 17th, 10:00 P.M.
$8 cover
The Rox Box
6080 Ridge Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19019
(215) 487-9914

Take care and I hope to see you out there in the real world!