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Upstate Escape

About Me

Hey guys! Thanks for dropping by. Fronted by John Norwood, Upstate Escape was started in Ithaca, NY in 2006, mixing a unique blend of rock, jazz, and tongue-in-cheek humor. The line-up is rounded out by the solid rhythm section of Chris Bentley on bass, and Ryan Silvernail (formerly of Azwethinkweis) on drums. Please check out the tracks from our newest release, Little Miss Blackout, which is now available for free at upstateescape.bandcamp.com. The band's debut album, The Balls Tight LP, is also currently available on iTunes and Amazon.com!At present, Upstate Escape is on hiatus due to John's recent move to New York City, but if you are interested in booking, commenting, or anything else, shoot an e-mail to us at [email protected]. We'll hit ya right back. Peace, - Upstate Escape..

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Member Since: 27/10/2006
Band Website: For the present, you're lookin' at it...
Band Members: John Norwood - Vocals/Guitar

Chris Bentley - Bass Ryan Silvernail - Drums
Influences: Largely sleep deprivation and the occasional Red Bull and Vodka
Sounds Like: not Jimi Hendrix, though I get that all the time...
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Download the New Album for Free!!

Well, everybody. The new Upstate Escape album, Little Miss Blackout, is now downloadable free of charge at upstateescape.bandcamp.com. The lyrics to all the songs are posted there as well. Consider it...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:23:00 GMT

So... what's up with that whole album thing?

Yeah... about that...A couple people have asked me about the album. Don't worry, y'all. It's coming. There have been miscellaneous delays for a variety of reasons, the most significant of which are:- ...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:48:00 GMT

Two new tracks up!

Hey, guys.I've just posted two new tracks from our upcoming CD. I originally wrote both of the songs for my old band, The Here and Now (myspace.com/thehereandnownj), but Upstate Escape has put a fresh...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:36:00 GMT

NEW SONG POSTED!!!

Hey, everyone!To celebrate the end of finals, I've just posted Little Miss Blackout, a new track from our forthcoming demo (yet to be named). Check it out and let me know whatcha think!Hopefully we'll...
Posted by on Fri, 15 May 2009 19:50:00 GMT

New Videos from Last Show Posted!!!!

Hey, all. For those who couldn't make our last show, we've posted a lot of video footage on youtube. (One of the vids is embedded in our profile page.) Just search for "upstate escape" and the rest sh...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:02:00 GMT

OUR LAST SHOW 4-9-09!!!!

Well, this is it, y'all.Upstate Escape will be playing its last show (ever!) next Thursday on April 9th at the Nines. I ask you all to come out and support us. This band has been three years in the ma...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:56:00 GMT

Delays.... delays...

Well, I was hoping to have a new track to debut for you guys by today. Unfortunately that is not the case. Last week was spring break and I had intended to spend the time recording for the new album.R...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:17:00 GMT

Love/Hate

Hey, everyone. This isn't a typical "band blog" per se. I'm speaking only on behalf of myself.Music has been a little discouraging as of late. The venues that normally had us play are no longer respon...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:44:00 GMT

Upstate Escape Interview in the Daily Sun

Hey, all you guys. The Cornell Daily Sun has just put up an interview with us at http://cornellsun.com/node/35056. Check it out, y'all!Enjoy your VD,- JohnUpstate Escape
Posted by on Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:04:00 GMT

New Shows and Shattered Hopes...

Well, not exactly... let me explain. The Good News:Upstate Escape will playing our first gig of 2009 next Friday (2/13) in Willard Straight Hall for the Battle of the Late Night Foods. There willl be ...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:54:00 GMT