Music:
Member Since: 5/21/2007
Band Website: http://www.AlanisCrow.com
Band Members:
AlanisCROW is fronted by Cara O'Shea (Alanis) & Larisa Bryski (Sheryl) , who's jaw-dropping vocals mesmerize audiences!
The players are:
Lon Kennedy - Guitars & Vocals
Eric Dahm - Keys, Guitar, Sax, Accordion & Vocals
Jerry Hutchins - Guitars, Pedal Steel & Vocals
David Meyer - Bass & Vocals
John Olson - Acoustic & Electronic Drums & Percussion.
Cara O'Shea - Lead Vocals (Alanis) & Backing Vocals:
Cara O'Shea is from Providence, Rhode Island. Cara began singing and playing the piano by the age of four. She was greatly influenced by her concert pianist mother, and started writing in earnest at the age of fifteen after her mothers death. She studied classical voice and piano throughout her childhood and then attended Berklee College of Music in Boston.
The depth of her desire and her writing grew enormously. In 2002, She moved to Hollywood, Ca. and continued her education at The Musician's Institute. She has appeared on Entertainment Tonight and the Apollo Theatre in NY. She was nominated 2005 Best female singer songwriter from the LA music awards. Her song "Just a Girl" was featured in the Documentry "Perscription Suicide?" in 2006. Her music is described as passionate and intense. Her lyrics, honest and always based on her life experiences...
Visit Cara's Myspace Page
Larisa Bryski - Lead Vocals (Sheryl) & Backing Vocals:
Forget the upbringing in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas...Larisa Bryski is no small-town girl.
The 2004 SAMMIE (Sacramento Music Awards) winner for Best Female Vocalist, Larisa debuted as a solo artist in 2000 with her album The Long Way, which was immediately met with rave reviews. Sacramento News and Review declared, "...Bryski projects the kind of matter-of-fact intensity that plants its feet on a stage, grabs a microphone and wails." In 2003 Larisa released her edgier, self-produced 2nd CD, "Violet." The Sacramento Bee stated, "...her voice is like Sunny Delight splashed with vodka." Larisa has performed extensively all the while, sharing bills with such renowned and diverse national artists as Journey, Poe, Oleander, Peter Frampton, Dishwalla, Berlin, Tommy Castro, John Waite, and King's X. She has also been honored to participate in several acclaimed music festivals, from Nadines Wild Weekend to SXSW. Larisa and her band (Willy Seltzer, guitar; Andrew Houston, bass; Darrell Hale, drums) take pride in combining powerful, clean vocals with infectious rock melodies, and classic style arena rock vocal harmonies. In 2005, Larisa and Willy released a third CD, a duet-style live acoustic recording called "How's Your D String." Plans for 2008 include the release of Larisa's fourth album, so stay tuned! The AlanisCROW Project is delighted to have Larisa aboard as a guest vocalist!
Visit Larisa's Myspace Page
David Meyer - Bass, Vocals
David Meyer has been making music since the age of five. He began playing in bands in his native New York at the age of 15, and achieved regional success in the early 1970's. In addition to playing multiple instruments, David is also a proficient MIDI programmer and producer of sampled music. He has written over 200 compositions throughout his 35 years of writing, and has produced several full-length collections of his own material.
David lives in Northern California, where, for the past 15 years he has been active in local bands. David is also a partner in Longshot Productions, a company dedicated to the production and promotion of Northern California music and musicians.
www.myspace.com/davidgmeyer
Eric Dahm - Keys, Accordion, Guitar, Sax, Accordion, Media Content & Backing Vocals
A deformed love child of 80's pop and 60's lounge music, Eric brings to Alanis-Crow his passion for eclectic and juxtaposed musical styles.
“The whole yin and yang, happy/sad, joy/angst, good vs. evil – that contrasts these two artists -- is what makes performing these songs so interesting and satisfying. Yet both Morrisette and Crow have built a solid radio and concert friendly repertoire. They are known for their engaging live performances that feature songs rich with intelligent and witty lyricism and high energy arrangements. And alanisCROW
gives audiences – for the first time -- the opportunity to enjoy both artists in a way never done before.”
Although sequencing, composing, studio performance, and orchestration are among his many skills, playing piano is his favorite activity. "Life is like a piano... what you get out of it depends on how you play it."
Eric produces and markets instructional media, lives in El Dorado Hills, is married, and has two children.
www.myspace.com/ericjdahm
Lon Kennedy - Electric & Acoustic Guitars & Backing Vocals
Originally from San Jose, California, Lon is a multi-instrumentalist with a passion for all kinds of music and experience that spans over 3 decades. Although raised with relocated Texas “hillbillies” who played country and bluegrass, he played classical music with violin in District Honor Symphony, Upright Bass with the Monterey Symphony and worked with San Jose Symphony members.
Changing to guitar, he played for commercial pop bands, and opened for Grammy winners “Vital Information” in the Modern Funk-Jazz group “Soul Politiks”. Since that time, he's played the banjo and dobro in bluegrass and county-rock settings. For something different, (in May of 2007) he wrote a 10 piece orchestral composition for the opening music of Shakespeare's “Much ado about Nothing” performed at one of the local High Schools. One of the things Lon is noted for by other musicians is his ability to recognize tones and complex harmony giving him the title “The Chordmeister”.
“For me, I found beauty in all kinds of music…there is something to be gained, something to get a hold on.”
In
alanis Crow , he's a “rock guitar dude” along with Jerry “Hutch” Hutchins. Lon gives it up for the band and audience with his best effort and is sure to please with great tone, sharp edged licks and fun stage antics.
Jerry Hutchins - Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Pedal Steel & Backing Vcals
"My love of music started at about age 10 when my older brother Jim gave me an acoustic guitar. Jim was already playing classical guitar, and gave me a few lessons to get me started. At age 12 I bought a Gibson Melody Maker and really got serious about becoming a guitarist. By age 15 I was forming bands with other kids in the neighborhood and having a lot of fun. After high school I played in a band called Anthem for about a year, doing clubs and other small venues. It was about this time that I met John Olson at a music jam session. John and I formed a close friendship that we have shared through many years and many music projects. "
"Among the groups I've been involved in locally is the smooth jazz band After Sunset and most recently a very well-rehearsed classic rock band Rockinbocker. My guitar playing has been heavily influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Eric Johnson and many others. I have also learned to play bass, 5 string banjo and the pedal steel guitar. I enjoy playing a variety of musical styles from jazz to bluegrass, country and hard rock. The alanisCROW Project is giving me opportunity to play several different styles, which makes it a lot of fun for me. Jerry is happily married and has two wonderful children."
www.myspace.com/geraldhutchins
John Olson - Acoustic & Electronic Drums & Percussion
John's love of music was evident at the age of 10 when his parents signed him up for accordion lessons (watch out Eric!). John's aspirations to replace Myron Floren on the Lawrence Welk Show were cut short when his teenage neighbor began playing snare drum for the high school band. Oh, and the Beatles launched in America that same year. Bye, Bye accordion,
hello drums!
John has played locally since 1971, in bands ranging from Blues to Contemporary Jazz and most things in between.
"The alanisCROW
Project is a vision that brings tremendous satisfaction in that the dynamics of the two very different artists allow for a great variety of techniques and creative thinking behind the kit. I've never had so much fun performing!"
John is a dedicated family man, living in Newcastle with his wife, Celeste, and surrounded by family as much as possible.
"Friends & family - no greater fans could I ask for!"
John's MySpace Site
Influences: Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow and a mulitude of rock, jazz, fusion and country artists the world over.
Sounds Like:
FreeCodeSource.com K. Hart - Oct 25, 2007 @ 2:28 PM
Thanks for the nice follow up email after the show at Constables. We had a wonderful time. The girls out front were exceptional and the band, tight, tight, tight!!! Not an easy task considering it was your first time in front of a large audience. Congrats to you all on a great performance. We'll be back to enjoy you again!!! Douglas Baldwin - Nov 27, 2007 @ 5:00 PM
David and crew- The site looks and sounds great! We're wishing you a long and prosperous run with the AlanisCrow Project. I look forward to updates as you conquer the land west of the Rockies! On behalf of the New York crew... Douglas BaldwinScott D - Sacramento Sep 17, 2007 @ 9:55 PM
Your band was awsome!! The singers have great stage presence. ( Lots of energy and very theatrical !) which keeps the audience interested and sucked in.) Great musicianship. The change ups of instruments created a lot of different sounds which made the songs and the set in general really interesting. Sometimes a group can start to sound mono tone after a half hour or so, especially if the songs are in the same or close to the same keys. I could listen to you guys all night because you change things up with different intruments and song choices that are also arranged differently. I am amazed at how many songs your band has learned to play together already. Have fun on stage mix it up with each other and keep working on theatrics. ( Unbeleivable presentation for a back yard concert ) Suggestion: Change light and spot settings to alter the mood of the songs. Oh ya where the hell is the drum solo?? I want a drum solo!! nothing like a drum solo to whip the crowd into a frenzy!! Had a great time. ScottSteph 'n John - Newcastle Sep 20, 2007 @ 5:53 PM
We had a fantastic time! We are neighbors of John and Celeste and were thrilled to be invited to Celeste-a-palooza. You guys are amazing! Loved everything about the show! We have the CJ's date on the calendar - can't wait to see you again. SB - Sep 22, 2007 @ 11:17 AM
The band was truly Amazing ! What a tallented & energetic group. Alanis-Crow ROCKS !!! Can't wait for your next gig. I'm definitely bringing all my friends. P.S. The Drummer is HOT ! Fred Relyea - Newcastle Jan 28, 2008 @ 7:40 PM
Can't wait to see you all again - do you have any upcoming shows planned?molly - antelope Dec 3, 2007 @ 5:12 PM
hey, when is your next gig... i need an excuse to get tossed yo!!!!
Type of Label: Major
