Permanent Ability

Permanent Ability is an award winning, original Los Angeles based Rock/Funk/Alternative band founded in 2008 by 3x Emmy Award Winner, and Best Frontman Award Winner Brian Lanese. Dubbed the lyrical Mark Twain due to his relation to the writer, Lanese is joined by Best Bassist Award Winner Adam Smith, guitarist Nick Gordon, and drummer Allan Ritter.
The band has rapidly accomplished numerous achievements which include, the overwhelming success of their independently released debut album “From the Womb to Hollywood” featuring legendary bassist of George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. Cataloging radio friendly hit songs like: "Little Black Bra," "Hey Now," "Randall's Parking Lot," & "The One." The album has sold more than 1000 units globally in just three months with the help of major retail distributers such as iTunes, live performances, and using free online networking sites for promotion.
In December, Brian Lanese and Adam Smith were awarded in the categories: Best Male Frontman, and Best Male Bassist in Hollywood, winning them The 14th Annual Rock City News Awards "THE ROCKIES." Permanent Ability has been recognized by ESPN, due to their highly energetic music for usage in sports highlights, and also nominated for "Artist of the Year" by theFMradio.com.
Permanent Ability peaked steadily at 11 on Myspace's Unsigned, Funk category, representing the entire State of California. As well as, 30,000+ hits from their most viewed, and requested Flashrock webcast performed earlier this year on www.Flashrock.com
The band is a national act, but known to frequent world famous LA venues such as: House of Blues, The Viper Room, and the Whisky A Go Go always displaying explosive live performances, cataloguing radio friendly hit songs. With influences ranging from LL Cool J to Jimi Hendrix, Permanent Ability has put their stamp on funk-rock music, setting them apart from other bands.
Eff cookie cutter bands and what's "IN" right now. Permanent Ability brings FUNK back to rock!
Press for Permanent Ability:
“Permanent Ability has an original sound that you don't hear often anymore; with "old school" pop and slap bass grooves that will have you on your feet jamming along. They are entertaining and full of energy with intense live shows that set them far apart from the competition.” - Corruption Magazine
"Permanent Ability is a fresh upcoming band with highly energetic stage shows, as well as, that killer funk you in the ear sound. They are successfully dug up the fossil of funk and brought it back to LA." - James Lee The Gig Hollywood
"Permanent Ability has an original sound, and puts their stamp on that old school funk-rock music that is menacing with energy. They are one of those bands you hear once, and your instantly a fan because of their catchy songs. If I had an award for the best interview for 2008 Permanent Ability would be at the top." - Big Smile Magazine
"Cool songs that deserve industry exposure." - Band Promote.com
"There may only be four bad ass songs on the EP, but trust me each song is a hit and insanely catchy. Say goodbye to all that emo crap and make some room for something new. Permanent Ability is where to start!" - theFMradio.com