Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Spotlight: Dream Chemistry

 
   
Webpage: http://www.DreamChemistry.com
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Description: Dream Chemistry performs their own blend of non-genre specific music, ‘Organic Fusion.’ Their music is best described as acoustic rock and jazz with Celtic overtones.
Biography: Formed in Phoenix, AZ by Jimmy Caterine and Neal Harris, Dream Chemistry performs their own blend of non-genre specific music, ‘Organic Fusion.’ Their music is best described as acoustic rock and jazz with Celtic overtones.

Experience is abundant within the group. Dream Chemistry has collectively written and composed an impressive set of material. Their engaging live performances have appealed to a very wide audience. It’s not unusual to see three generations enjoying Dream Chemistry in a live setting.

Jimmy Caterine (guitar, vocals) is most noted as founder, guitarist and co-writer for 80’s rock quartet Sacred Rite (Capitol Records.) He has worked with Grammy Award winning producer Sonny Limbo (Bertie Higgins, Sami Jo Cole) and publishing coordinator Randall Wixen (Fleetwood Mac, Jackson Brown.) He played with the live stage production of the Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1987 and he was also the guitarist for MGM recording artist and powerhouse vocalist Sami Jo Cole in 1994.

Neal Harris (bass, mountain dulcimer) recorded with The Investigators featuring folk singer Mark Wilson and, world-renowned drummer, Grammy Award winner, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Hal Blaine (Elvis Presley, Simon & Garfunkel, Carpenters, and the Beach Boys.)

Michael Mulryan (violin, percussion, vocals) studied under the direction of Hugo Rinaldi and later Roy Milan (concertmaster of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra.) He also attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music on a four-year scholarship.

Dellynn (lead vocals) has led music for youth groups, which includes arranging special music and teaching the youth choir. She also, composed and performed a song for the indie film, Collapse, produced by Bivas Biswas.

Tito Valentin (cajon, shakers, vocals and other percussion)

Some of the places Dream Chemistry has performed over the past year include Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superstition Mountain Museum, Rhythm Room, Merritt Center, Just Breath Yoga, Flagstaff Folk Festival, The American Legion Programs, Japanese Friendship Garden, Home and Idea Center, Ticoz Restaurant, 4 Day Cancer Society, Arizona State Fair Grandstand, Storm Wisdom Enlightenment & Arts Festival, Mighty Cup and Spoon, Various Del Webb Community events, Next Coffee Company, Goodyear Gardens, Land of Ahhs / Rubicon Café, Summer Fest, Donna Jeans Libations, Taxi Road Rally (LA, CA), Italian American Club (Las Vegas, NV), private parties & gatherings, assisted living homes in Glendale, Phoenix & Scottsdale, Az Radio interviews and performances on KMOG, KRIM and KKNT AM 960.
Press Release:
For Immediate Release:

Dream Chemistry’s Eclectic Second Album Debuts December 2nd


Phoenix, Arizona-October 17th, 2011—With the December 2nd release of Dream Chemistry’s second studio album, Images of White, the band further refines the blend of progressive folk rock and jazzy gospel that helped its self-titled debut album garner an international following.

New to Dream Chemistry’s line-up is singer Dellynn, whose luminous vocals are a powerful accompaniment to the band’s spiritual and often Celtic vibe. Dellynn joins Jimmy Caterine, the former guitarist of Sacred Rite (Capitol Records), and bassist Neal Harris. With violinist Michael Mulryan and percussionist Tito Valentin rounding out the quintet, Dream Chemistry’s organic fusion of musical genres stands as a soothing anecdote to a hectic world.

Images of White is punctuated with an instrumental precision that is the hallmark of Dream Chemistry’s sound. From the blue-grass flavored “Ride Me a River” to the instrumental “Three Legged Horse,” the album’s 11 tracks create a “hypnotic and soothing statement,” according to Caterine.

“The Wind”, the first video from the new CD was released on September 25th. Public reception of the video, which can be viewed at Reverbnation.com and on YouTube, has exceeded Dream Chemistry’s expectations. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the amount of traction the video has received,” Harris said. “It’s a great feeling when so many people enjoy your work.”

Caterine and Harris founded Dream Chemistry in 2007 with the hopes of raising funds for various charitable causes. Though both musicians spent their formative years on the metal circuit, they approached Dream Chemistry as an opportunity to express a more nuanced sound, one that reflected their growth both musically and spiritually.

Images of White represents the next step in the evolution of that sound, according to Caterine. He believes the new album is a “rebirth of the band, not only in terms of musicianship but direction.”

Dream Chemistry – Images of White will be available at DreamChemistry.com, Amazon.com, CDbaby.com, iTunes and most other places where independent music is sold.

Contact:
Jimmy Caterine
jimmy@caterine-music.com
Address: 8214 W. Florence Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85043
Phone Number: (602) 502-0889

###
 

No comments: