Stone Throw

Is a new offering from Orlando, FL. They combine high-energy rock, r&b, funk and soul into one sonic and visually entertaining show. From the minute you hear eLI BlaCK’s powerful and expressive voice and the bands mature approach to the music, you'll be hooked. It's not just the variety of the bands material, but how true they can remain to the essence and spirit of each song they do, while still giving it the Stone Throw sound. The band can be found headlining the Full Moon Saloon and the Bank for Bike Week and Biketober Fest, The Main Stage at Universal Studios, and is a regular at major party spots such as AJ’s in Destin, FL or Adobe Gilas the Nation over. This is a great band to dance, listen, or even just party to.
eLI BlaCK-LEAD VOCALS - The bands only Florida native, Eli grew up listening to Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, and other soulful singers, but counts bands like Living Colour, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hendrix, and The Doors as influences as well. He has been performing professionally since he was 17 years old and is one of the most promising upcoming singer/songwriters today. Combine this with an energetic and entertaining stage presence, and you'll see why he is a front man to be reckoned with...With a combination of Rock and Roll energy, and a soulful sense of expressiveness derived from Funk and R&B influences, his is a voice you will want to keep listening to.
ELI PEDONE-DRUMS - Born in Passaic New Jersey 1970. Moved to Florida in 1980. Began playing drums in 1982. This entertaining drummer found his influences in bands and artists such as: Rush, Beatles, The Who, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, P-Funk, Bob Marley, The Police, Black Flag, Metallica, Sound Garden, Pearl Jam, Prince and the progression goes on and on... In 1992 Eli found himself touring with Top 40 groups, which enabled him to be very adaptive to just about any style of music. Eli has played with many bands in the Central Florida Area and has become a respected and dependable Musician. He holds a very strong groove and has a confident attack which is dictated by an amazing sense of dynamics. His antics, technique, and personality can’t be lost in the back.

JAHI ASAD - BASS - from Queens, NYC has a 15 year resume that includes national openings for the Offspring, Avenged Sevenfold, and Tranzplants (Travis Barker’s group) on the Warp Tour. His recording session work is comprised of performances for hip-hop artists Outkast and Public Enemy, and rockers Kaizer Soze and Audible Effect. As a life long student of music Jahi has studied modern Jazz bass under the guidance of Bass Player Magazine Advisory Board and AIM alumni, Adam Nitti. His major influences are his Parents, Paul McCartney, Geddy Lee, Jaco Pastorius, and Victor Wooten.