Jasongs/Jayway/Serenade: This Just In

We are officially called "Thunderhouse".

Band members are Jason Arvanites (guitar/keys/vox)Elaine Arvanites, (vox/keys) Gary Alt (lead guitar/keys/backing vox) Derek Alt (drums/keys) and Larry Hayden (bass/vox).

We are currently adding songs to our repertoire. It's a pretty good mix. Very soon we'll have full sets and, when we do, we'll put the word out that we are ready to rock like rollin' thundah!

We are in the throes of forming a new 5 piece band.

We will perform originals and covers. There may be a few surprises under those covers too.

3 out of the 5 are former members of the band "Rain". So, the same great sound plus 2.

When we're ready to hit the road we'll give you a holler.

Well, the gig at Fiesta Cancun on May 17, 2008 was my last.
For personal reasons, I am officially no longer a member of "Rain".
It's been fun but it's time to come in out of the rain. Thanks everybody for coming to hear us!

Great turn out!

Without you we would have only been playing to Mayan god reliefs. And they're deaf as a stone.

Gracias everyone for your support!

Step right up and be one of the first to hear
"Brain Jam 3:Trifecta"!

Brand new songs and themes with a try at some new musical styles that are sure to entertain.

Keep those synapses snappin'!

Check it out here:

Please check out our new muisc video "Wash Your Hands". Click (Cool web stuff) Namaste!

Well, the show at T-Bone's was a success. We had fun playing some new numbers. Also there were some new faces to grace our show.
Thanks everybody for your support!

"Rain" has another gig:

February 23,2008
9:00pm

T-Bone's Sports Pub
($5.00 cover charge)
34 Route 303 # B, Valley Cottage, NY 10989 (845) 358-5119

See you there!

Here's the interview. Just click on the article and a larger picture will load so you can read it.

I received a call from Suburban Trends. A local north Jersey paper which features spotlights on local musicians and/or undiscovered talent.

The interview took place on January 23, 2008. It went well and should prove to be useful in advertising our services.

As soon as it's out I'll post it here.

Well, the show was a success. We did 2 sets that kept the crowd happy.
30 of our peeps came to give us support. Thanks guys!
Even the pub owner liked us. He wants us back for future gigs. I'll post the date when we know for sure.

We finally got a real gig. January 19, 2008 at T-Bones Sports Pub in Congers, NY.
They're gonna push aside the pool tables and everythang!
It should prove to be a jolly good time for all.
(Hope they have enough chicken wire.)

"Dinosaur" is now a music video! Check it out right here under "Cool Web Stuff".
I'd like to hear your reviews.

I am currently working on a music video for Brain Jam's "Dinosaur". It will be up soon.
Meanwhile I just uploaded some videos by other people on this site.
If you haven't already, check out "Cool Web Stuff" and watch. They're lots of fun.

Well, as it turns out. We never quite got to record our demo. There were a lot of crazy things happening.
Given the fact that it was outdoors. The ground was uneven (except for the drummer's platform) and acorns were randomly shooting at us and our equipment. (I think the squirrels are doing it, but I digress) Add to that the fact that sound travels into the atmosphere when playing outside.

I did however manage to get a few recordings of some acts that preceeded us. Open mic acoustic songs and a band called "Atomic Windsor". But even there the mix was less than desirable.

By that point I realized that it would be pointless to expect a decent recording of our band. Oh yeah, and our drummer likes the lights to be out. So, I couldn't really see the buttons on the 8 track anyway. And of course, I was playing and singing and it was abut 10 feet away from me. And since I am the only one who knows how to work the thing...well, you get it.

Next time it will be in a controlled environment. No squirrels.

"RAIN" will be performing at a private function September 29, 2007. We will take advantage of the situation to record a live demo. When that is complete it will be available to anyone who wants a copy. We will most likely use it to shop around for a local gig. Sort of like the guy at the mall who lets you have a taste of teriyaki chicken in the food court. Yum!

"WASH YOUR HANDS" is featured in a video at mindshareworld.com as backdrop music.
It explains an ad campaign that took place in Vietnam.
Here is the link: http://www.mindshareworld.com/what-we-do/case-studies/@clean-lifebuoy-message-in-a-di

We are getting the act "Serenade" back on the road for future gigs. We will start things off with a pool party this weekend.
We also hope to obtain a spot at Warwick Winery for an acoustic gig with Gary Alt.
I will post an announcement here and via email when we have a date.

Show has been cancelled on account of insufficient "weather" conditions. Actually, due to some complications the show will be postponed to a date that has yet to be determined. I will post an update as soon as we know.

"Rain" will be playing live at Fiesta Cancun in Stony Point, NY on September 1, 2007 at 9:00 pm.
Located at: 90 S Liberty Drive (aka 9W)

A fun time is guaranteed for all!