SOCRATES JOHNSON
Socrates Johnson at The Hi-Ho Lounge, New Orleans, Jan. 9, 2009.
SOCRATES JOHNSON (pronounced So-crates) is a defunct rock band from New Orleans that was active in 2008-09. It featured JOSH PENNISON on guitar/vocals, DARRYL DIMAGGIO on drums (now in The Local Skank,) and myself on bass. The sound was a mixture of fast post-punk, sludgy down-tempo, and classic rock influences with vocals alternating between masterful screaming and heartfelt singing. In August 2009 the band traveled to Sarasota, FL where we spent a week recording our debut album at Dark Matter Studio. It is still waiting to be mixed.
If you would like to get an idea of what the band sounded like please click HERE to visit its Myspace page. The tracks on this page are demos created by Josh and Darryl before the band came to fruition–I am not playing on these tracks.
Socrates Johnson at Dragon’s Den, New Orleans, Nov. 27, 2008.
Socrates Johnson at Banks St. Bar, New Orleans, May 9, 2009.
Socrates Johnson at Dragon’s Den, New Orleans, Nov. 27, 2008.
Socrates Johnson at Banks St. Bar, New Orleans, May 9, 2009.
Socrates Johnson at Banks St. Bar, New Orleans, July 2009. Photo by Jennifer Imbezi.
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TESTAVERDE
TESTAVERDE live at The Circle Bar, New Orleans, 3/9/12, photo by Dawne Faberge
From the band bio:
“TESTAVERDE is a loud, fast rock band from New Orleans with great heavy guitar sounds and a pop sensibility. The brainchild of singer/songwriter/guitarist JOE BOSTICK, it was formed in 1999 and survived several personnel changes over the years before settling into its current lineup in 2009 featuring DAN SCHUBARTH on 2nd guitar, KEVIN DAVIS on drums, and KEVIN COMARDA on bass. November 2011 saw the release of TESTAVERDE’s debut album “HATE THE BABY,” and October 2012 saw the release of their second album “HOG BURST.” Their energetic live performances have won them many passionate fans as well as opening slots for ARCADE FIRE (6/11/04) and TRANS AM (5/19/04.)”
“The mad skills of each of the band members in this local ‘hypersonic pop’ group are good enough for them to go full-tilt into some serious hard rocking that could kick the asses of anything on a major label…” –Antigravity Magazine, Dec. 2011
Testaverde broke up at the end of 2012. I really liked playing this music.
TESTAVERDE live at The Hi-Ho Lounge, New Orleans 8/11/12, photo by Dawne Faberge
Testaverde at the Hi-Ho Lounge, New Orleans, 8/11/12 photo by Dawne Faberge
Testaverde at the Hi-Ho Lounge, New Orleans, 8/11/12 photo by Dawne Faberge
“DANTASM” by Dawne Faberge. TESTAVERDE live at The Big Top, New Orleans 5/26/12
“Freaks Are Born Not Made Of Fungus” by Dawne Faberge — Testaverde at The Big Top, New Orleans, 5/26/12
TESTAVERDE at The Circle Bar, New Orleans, 11/27/10. Photo by Ed Menashy.
TESTAVERDE live at The Circle Bar, New Orleans, 11/27/10. Photo by Ed Menashy.
TESTAVERDE live at The Circle Bar, New Orleans, 11/27/10. Photo by Ed Menashy.
Testaverde at The Circle Bar, New Orleans 11/27/10 photo by Ed Menashy
Testaverde at Siberia, New Orleans, 1/6/12. Photo by Jack Porobil.
Testaverde at Siberia, New Orleans, 1/6/12. Photo by Jack Porobil.
Testaverde at Siberia, New Orleans, 1/6/12. Photo by Jack Porobil.
TESTAVERDE photo by Ed Menashy