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Burning Peace

Acoustic Vocal Rock

About Me

In February 2002, Todd South (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Lenny Supera (electric lead guitar, vocals) and Jim “Cap” Stapp (drums, percussion, vocals) met via the Internet, exchanged original MP3’s, and eventually got together for an informal jam session. In less than two weeks, the energy and creative vibe from that first meeting led to the formation of Burning Peace and the beginning of an amazing journey.Before a month had passed, Burning Peace began performing on various local stages, experimenting with arrangements during live shows and working hard to add something new & exciting to the growing indie music scene. By October 2002, their all-original material and energetic live show began to draw the attention of music fans and the independent press.Although the majority of Burning Peace songs begin with veteran composer Todd South, the varied songwriting, recording, and live performance experiences of each band member combine to form a unique and cohesive whole. As South notes, “I’ve performed some of these songs as a solo artist, but it’s clear that none are really finished until the rest of the band add their unique talents & insight. I never dreamed I’d be part of a band this good! The fact that both Lenny and Cap are longtime songwriters is the real secret to the Burning Peace sound.”Based in Reno, Nevada, Todd South & Burning Peace hosted the extremely popular open mic night at Walden’s Coffeehouse from June 2002 to July 2007 (earning the Reno News & Review Reader’s Choice award for “Best Open Mic” in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007). In August 2007, Todd South created the "Reno Music Project" and moved his all-ages open mic, showcase series, and recording studio to a bigger, better home at Maytan Music Center , as well as kicking off an adult songwriter's open mic at the popular music bar XOXO in November 2007.Email [email protected] or call 775-530-2940 for booking information.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/21/2004
Band Website: burningpeace.com
Band Members: Todd South: Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Keyboards, Lead Vocals Lenny Supera: Lead Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Synth, Vocals Cap Stapp: Drums, Percussion, Vocals Izaak Wierman: Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Violin, Woodwinds, etc.
WANTED: Full time bassist so Izaak can focus on "color" instruments
Influences: Van Halen, '60s/'70s pop, Beach Boys, Todd Rundgren, Joe Satriani, Jaco Pastorius, Kingston Trio, Beck, Rolling Stones, Kitaro, Yes, Metallica, Nirvana, Ozzy Osbourne, Kiss, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Art of Noise, Laurie Anderson, Woody Guthrie, Hank Williams, Beethoven, Carl Orff, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Led Zepellin, Who, Beatles, Pearl Jam, Gordon Lightfoot, Peter Paul & Mary, Heart, Vivaldi, Verdi, Wagner, Bach, Dio, UFO, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Doors, Pete Seeger, Eric Clapton, ad infinitum...
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

PIG ROCK

If you don't know what PIG ROCK is, then ignore this message.For those that do, here's a response msg to many of the questions I've received in recent days, re: "are you doing Pig Rock this year?"The ...
Posted by Burning Peace on Mon, 19 May 2008 02:29:00 PST

NEW BAND MEMBER - ANNIVERSARY SHOW

Cap, Lenny and Todd are pleased to announce that noted songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Izaak Wierman (of the band A Simple Endeavor) has agreed to join Burning Peace as our new bassist and backin...
Posted by Burning Peace on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 02:56:00 PST

BURNING PEACE IN THE STUDIO

And now, an update on the STUDIO RECORDING PROJECT!Slowly but surely, work is progressing on the new Burning Peace album. Cap and I have laid down quite a few drum & guitar tracks, and Lenny's bee...
Posted by Burning Peace on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:57:00 PST

Best Musician?!?!?

I know *I* didn't vote for myself, so I'm pretty blown away by this. Even a little embarrassed.  :)Reno News & Review "Best Of Reno" 2006Best Local Musician: Todd SouthI also get to accept my...
Posted by Burning Peace on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:36:00 PST

Guitar Center Grand Opening

Joe and I (Todd) just got back from the Reno Guitar Center grand opening party.  Here's the bulletin I posted on their MySpace:Great grand opening, guys! Now we know what a music store sounds ...
Posted by Burning Peace on Fri, 01 Sep 2006 01:32:00 PST

Two shows this weekend!

As you may have noticed, the band laid low during April whilst Cap went on walkabout and the rest of us did our own th'ang. Todd played a solo set at Walden's, but that's about it for BP-related music...
Posted by Burning Peace on Fri, 12 May 2006 03:27:00 PST

4th Anniversary Party was a BLAST!

Saturday's show at Walden's Coffeehouse was more fun than you can shake a stick at. Eric Foreman opened the night with his solo debut, cranking out a 30 minute set of great original material. Since w...
Posted by Burning Peace on Fri, 12 May 2006 03:26:00 PST

4th Anniversary Party coming up

Friday, March 03, 2006 Joe, Cap and I had a great time on Jan. 27th, thought it's never the same without Lenny. But hey, we had fun and got the job done in 30 minutes flat!This Saturday (March 4th)...
Posted by Burning Peace on Fri, 03 Mar 2006 03:34:00 PST

BP updates, Todd solo this Saturday

Cap is doing better (and sends thanks to everyone for all the well wishes), but we knew he wasn't going to be able to join us on September 1st for First Thursday at the Nevada Museum of Art. However, ...
Posted by Burning Peace on Thu, 22 Sep 2005 03:40:00 PST

Gigging hiatus, recording a NEW ALBUM!

As some of you know, Cap Stapp is currently undergoing some fairly intense medical treatment and is thus on the sick list and won't be performing for a while. Thanks to the everyone who've written and...
Posted by Burning Peace on Fri, 09 Sep 2005 04:41:00 PST