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HIGH WIRE

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Get HIGH WIRE's full length CD, "No Room In Heaven" , NOW AVAILABLE!!!

Get "Glamnation, Volume 5" , featuring HIGH WIRE's "No Room In Heaven"


HIGH WIRE LIVE, 1990, The Omni, Oakland -- Don't Let Go


HIGH WIRE LIVE, 1990, The Omni Oakland -- Seeing Is Believing


HIGH WIRE LIVE, 2009, Vinnie's Concord -- Walkin' Out


HIGH WIRE LIVE, 2009, Vinnie's Concord -- Little Lottie


HIGH WIRE LIVE, 2009, Vinnie's Concord -- Dead To Rights


The origin for HIGH WIRE began in 1987, with a band started by Guitarist Doug Traser and Bassist Steve "St. James" Calderoni in Antioch, CA, called FELONY. In 1989, they were joined by San Francisco based Guitarist Carlos Delgado and drummer Robert "Taz" Belt. The band changed its name to HIGH WIRE in the summer of 1989. East Bay based Singer Michael "Kelly" Larsen joined the lineup in October of 1989.
The band fused many different styles together to make a hybrid of glam, metal, punk and alternative. HIGH WIRE played for two and a half years in the San Francisco club scene, playing support to many touring acts of the time and headlining their own gigs, highlighted by an aggressive stage show and a frequent game of one-upsmanship between Kelly and Steve, seeing who could put out the most energy and still walk by the end of the set (it was frequently a toss-up between those two :) ).
In May of 1990, Doug Traser left HIGH WIRE and was replaced by Guitarist Marc Blackmer. Mark performed with HIGH WIRE until January of 1991, at which time the group became a four piece with Carlos handling all guitar work. In March of 1992, Taz left and was replaced by Drummer Randy Aldred. HIGH WIRE changed their name at this point to VANISHING EDEN. In September of 1992, Steve, Carlos and Randy moved to Los Angeles. Kelly left the band at this time, and with that change, VANISHING EDEN became MIND TRIBE. They played for about a year as a three piece, with Carlos handling guitar and vocals. MIND TRIBE split in 1993.
HIGH WIRE was a meeting point of different styles; Doug's glam metal guitar, Steve's funk bass, Carlos' jazz riffs and leads, Taz and his R&B and rockabilly drum style, Marc with his Hendrix-inspired rock and blues, and Kelly with his love of alternative and goth combined to make a unique sound and a band dedicated to entertaining and putting on the best show they knew how to do.
HIGH WIRE and Demon Doll/272 Records have made an agreement to release many of the songs listed on this page, and some that haven't been. First out the gate is "No Room In Heaven" which is now featured on "Glamnation, Volume 5". HIGH WIRE's full length CD, "No Room In Heaven" was released on April 20, 2009 and is AVAILABLE NOW!!! HIGH WIRE also performed together on August 22, 2009 at Vinnie's in Concord, CA with old friends CRY WOLF and SONA! You can see video from that show above!!!
If you were there, you knew. If you weren't there, well, here's who we were, and who we have become. Enjoy your stay :).

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 23/08/2007
Band Members: Randy Aldred - drums, (Vanishing Eden, Mind Tribe)
Marc Blackmer - Guitar, bk. vocals (High Wire)
Robert "Taz" Belt - Drums (High Wire)
Steve "St. James" Calderoni - Bass, bk. vocals (All Bands)
Carlos Delgado - Guitar, bk. vocals (High Wire, Vanishing Eden, Mind Tribe)
Michael "Kelly" Larsen - Vocals (High Wire, Vanishing Eden)
Doug Traser - Guitar, bk. vocals (Felony, High Wire)

Influences: Aerosmith, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Sisters of Mercy, New York Dolls, Hanoi Rocks, The Cure, Nine Inch Nails
Record Label: Demon Doll / 272
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

High Wire's "No Room In Heaven" CD now available as a Digital Download!!!

 Hey everyone!Demon Doll records is making some of their albums available as complete digital downloads, and High Wire's "No Room In Heaven" is one of them!This is in reply to many people out there wh...
Posted by on Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:44:00 GMT

It's Almost Showtime!!!

As of this writing, we are officially 24 hours away from sound check. We have scheduled an intimate "rehearsal gig" in the early part of the day for family and some close friends, and then we will hea...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:52:00 GMT

Check out this event: CRY WOLF, HIGH WIRE and SONA

Hosted By:HIGH WIREWhen:Saturday, August 22, 2009Where:Vinnies Bar and Grill2045 Mount Diablo StConcord94520Description:Great Night with three great bands (CRY WOLF, HIGH WIRE and SONA) August 22, 200...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:10:00 GMT

Tickets for CRY WOLF, HIGH WIRE, and SONA are NOW AVAILABLE!!!

Hi everyone!Tickets for the August 22nd show with CRY WOLF, HIGH WIRE and SONA are now available!! WHERE?Vinnie's Bar & Grill2045 Mount Diablo StConcord, CA 94520(925) 685-9515TIME?8:00 p.m.COST?$12.0...
Posted by on Wed, 27 May 2009 07:50:00 GMT

Demon Doll Issues Press Release for "No Room In Heaven"

This was really cool to see, so yes, like the promotional junkie every band has to have, it's being posted here ("Kelly" waves to everyone :) )...May 8, 2009San Francisco Bad Boys: High Wire release "...
Posted by on Sun, 10 May 2009 13:48:00 GMT

"No Room In Heaven" CD Available NOW!!!

OK, first things first... "HIGH WIRE -- No Room In Heaven" is now officially available through Demon Doll Records. Go get your copy now (well, OK, read the rest of the blog first, but THEN go get your...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:40:00 GMT

Glamnation, Volume 5 has been released!!!

... and track 5 features a band that you all know and love (well, many of you know it... Love may be a really strong word (). Our thanks to Demon Doll/272 Records for asking us to have "No Room In Hea...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:52:00 GMT

Come On Out and SEE HIGH WIRE PLAY!!!!!!!

First, humongous thanks to Sona Lofaro, long time friend, tremendous instigator and probably the single largest part of what I'm about to say coming together because...Have you wanted to see HIGH WIRE...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:34:00 GMT

Calling ALL High Wire Photographers!!!

Hello Out There!!!HIGH WIRE is in the process of compiling pictures for an upcoming project, and we need/want what you have taken. You may notice that we have been adding pictures and photo credits to...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:08:00 GMT

The Rumors Are True :)

Nothing like getting this in the mail to force a person's hand :Dude,I threw you under the bus. I sent a message out last night on My Space that we were signed, will have a gig in August and that you ...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:40:00 GMT