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Transit the Rock Band

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Band Bio:

VISION TRANSIT believes American pop-rock music needs to take one more step forward. The American rock sound seems at times to lack the incredible melodies coming from European acts. Some American bands appear as facsimiles of those European bands producing less aggressive music American bands are known for. TRANSIT is working to bridge the gap. Somewhere between sentimental melody and raw emotion, TRANSIT creates a new American World-Rock sound combining great tenor melodies, hopeful lyrics and ethnic-influenced rhythms in artful, yet simple, modern pop-rock songs.HISTORY In Lubbock, TX, home of Buddy Holly Lead singer, Chris Ray, and Guitar player, Scott , met at Texas Tech University and would perform together with other bands for 8 years. They shared a vision for their own sound along the lines of a U2 or Coldplay, but with underlying world-rhythm energy, and set off to pursue it via TRANSIT in 2004. Arno Roensch, the drummer, was added; and brought Latin rhythm influences to the duos modern rock songs. Bass player David Petrey was the final addition, contributing a steady foundation to the vibrant sound. The band might have a little Texas in them somewhere, but they aspire to create a sound anyone can identify with. Dallas-based, the band song-write together, and also share the business tasks for the group.LIVE From 2004 to the present TRANSIT has performed in Dallas Deep Ellum club scene, Dallas Firewater Grill, Denton clubs such as Cool Beans and Haileys, in addition to planned shows in Austin. TRANSIT has also enjoyed the opportunity to work with music students at the Septien Entertainment Group in Dallas, TX. They performed two Septien showcase concerts at the Granada Theater (2004-2005). The band performed with other artists including BLONDIE, and the B-52S, at the TASTE ADDISON FESTIVAL, one of the largest gatherings in Dallas-Ft. Worth. Transit also played for OPERATION ENDURING SUPPORT, a rally to support American armed services overseas, which aired on The Armed Forces Television Network. Their song MIDNIGHT RIDE is also featured in an independent film called The Adventure Club, (Spring, 2006, www.myspace.com/countercultureproductionc ).

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Member Since: 1/5/2006
Band Website: transitrock.com
Band Members: Chris Ray (C-ray): (Lead vocals and Keyboards)Scott: (Lead Guitarist)Arno Roensch: (Drums and Percussion)Dave Petrey: (Bass)Nigel: (2nd Lead Guitarist)
Influences: Each member of the rock band Transit brings influences from different genres of music such as American rhythm & blues, alternative rock, funk, progressive/bebop jazz, Brazilian sambas/bossa novas, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Transits original music is obtained from influences of U2 and Coldplay but with latin influenced rhythms. Transit is able to perform anything from a full concert, to coffee shop gigs, to festivals, and anything in between. Transit is constantly improving live shows and increasing our repertoire to create an experience not to forget. Some of our influences include:
U2 Coldplay Radio Head The Red Hot Chili Peppers Keane The Beatles Paul Simon Ryan Adams The Killers Sting and The Police Dave Matthews Band No Doubt Rich Mullins Johnny CashTom WaitsCafe Tacuba

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Sounds Like: The sound coming from the deepest depths of the human spirit after 6 cans of Red Bull!!!
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Bands playing with us this THURS in Denton...

Here are the bands we are playing with THURSDAY NIGHT in Denton, At ANDY's: the fall collection (from Austin) http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewpro file&friendid=5664495 ...
Posted by Transit the Rock Band on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:05:00 PST

Drummers

  We have some important, and kind of sad news.  Arno Roensch, our drummer from Denton, is moving away as his family has a new career opportunity.  WE WILL REALLY MISS HIM!   He...
Posted by Transit the Rock Band on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:10:00 PST

TRANSIT in DENTON this THURSDAY at ANDYs!!

We are playing in sweet & clean DENTON this coming THURSDAY night, April 17 at ANDY's on the square!  We will play about 10 PM.  18 and up.  COVER: $6 for 21+ / $8 for under. Lin...
Posted by Transit the Rock Band on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:47:00 PST

New York TRANSIT

Sorry I haven't done the songwriting blog in a while!  New developments have occurred.  TRANSIT has the opportunity to go to NY to finish the album, and promote the band for about 6 months. ...
Posted by Transit the Rock Band on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:45:00 PST

Sneak Peak of Album!

SNEAK PEAK SEDUCTION:Listen to the Accoustic version of the LATIN ROCK song, MARIA's EYES from our upcoming Album on our homepage!...
Posted by Transit the Rock Band on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:42:00 PST

The Challenge of Cheese...

  The challenge of Cheese   "Even in literature and art, no man who bothers about originality will ever be original: whereas if you simply try to tell the truth (without caring two pence ...
Posted by Transit the Rock Band on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:57:00 PST

FARSTAR LAUNCHES

FARSTAR launches new EP WoW!  We went to see fellow Dallas Band the FARSTAR over the weekend.  They were great!  Their EP is awesome, and you can download their tunes from their homepa...
Posted by Transit the Rock Band on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:54:00 PST

Support local Dallas music, now!

Our friends in the  FARSTAR  are releasing a new EP this week! They are an awesome rock band. They have some songs that are as good and better than anything you will hear on the radio these ...
Posted by Transit the Rock Band on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:33:00 PST

We won!!!!

Hey guys a few years ago Chris and Scott won a U2 sound-alike contest on a Dallas radio station. They won U2 concert tickets. Here is the audio!www.myspace.com/transitrocker...
Posted by Transit the Rock Band on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:09:00 PST

Poetry or Pop?

ON POETRY in ROCK LYRICS&   In my mind, if you want credibility over the long haul, you need poetic lyrics (The Doors, Nirvana, U2, etc...).  These are some I came up with today I would lik...
Posted by Transit the Rock Band on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:37:00 PST