Our NU album 'Bagtown' is finally released! http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/nushooz7 or download on iTunes: http://apple.co/1XnWLjK Thanks for listening! www.cdbaby.com/cd/nushooz7
In April 1985 Valerie Day, John Smith, and their band NU SHOOZ, released the five-song EP ‘Tha’s Right!’. Acting on a dare from a local music writer, DJ Gary Bryan of Portland Oregon’s KKRZ put the song “I Can’t Wait” on the air. Listener reaction was strong and immediate- the kind of response known in radio jargon as ‘Instant Phones.’

But this was no overnight sensation. By the time the whole world heard about the Soul band from Oregon, they’d spent seven years onstage, four hours a night, four or five nights a week. So, when their spotlight moment came, the Shooz could get up and play.

By the end of the year “I Can’t Wait” was a regional hit. But the song really took off when it was remixed by Dutch DJ Pieder Slaghuis. Atlantic Records signed the band in January 1986. “I Can’t Wait” eventually reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other hits followed. 

NU SHOOZ was nominated for a ‘Best New Artist’ Grammy and earned a Gold record for the album ‘Poolside. Their signature hit “I Can’t Wait’ still plays somewhere on Earth every eleven minutes. The band has been featured on MTV, VH1, and classic music shows like American Bandstand, Solid Gold, and the U.K.’s Top-of-the-Pops. They’ve toured with some of the biggest names in show business including Tina Turner, Billy Ocean, Morris Day, and the Pointer Sisters.

Since the 80’s, Valerie Day and John Smith have had a wide-ranging musical journey. Day has been performing with her jazz quartet and created “Brain Chemistry for Lovers,” a multimedia show that explores the neuroscience of Romantic Love. Smith is a working composer and arranger, scoring indie films and hundreds of commercials. He’s also been posting a graphic novel on the web, a tale of mutant genetics called ‘EVOLUTIONLab’.

In the summer of 2006, NuShooz went back into the studio to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their signature hit “I Can't Wait.” The session produced “I Can't Wait – Unplugged,” an acoustic version of the song with jazz instrumentation and a decidedly laid-back vibe. It came out so good they decided to form a band with the same line-up. NU SHOOZ ORCHESTRA was a giant leap away from dance-floor pop into the worlds of Film Noir, 60s Spy Movies, and even Tarzan. The band released an album, "Pandora's Box," in 2010.

The next year, work began on KUNG PAO KITCHEN, a collection of unreleased studio recordings made during the late 80's and early 90's. The songs sound as fresh as the day they were made, and capture the Shooz working hard and digging a deep groove. KUNG PAO KITCHEN was released in 2012. The album features guest appearances by James Brown's legendary taxman Maceo Parker, and Jazz Fusion star Jeff Lorber. 
  
NU SHOOZ continues into the future as a laboratory for sonic exploration.  As Valerie said, “We couldn't find the music we wanted to listen to so we had to make it ourselves.”

And the journey continues.

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All tracks produced & performed by Chris Commisso

mngmt@chriscommisso.com

Thanks for stopping by! This is our DEMO page where we'll share new song ideas and some other fun stuff. 

For us to make an album, the process goes something like this: write songs, wait several months and pay lots of $$ to record and master them professionally, and release them. There are 2 things wrong with that:

1) We can't afford to professionally record all of the songs that you like
2) If a particular song makes the cut, it may be months or years before you'll hear a decently recorded version

We're going to fix that :)

We've recorded and produced this content entirely on our own, you won't find it on a CD or iTunes. We don't feel we should charge you for basement recordings (unless the basement has a multi-million dollar facility, Broke Richard Studios isn't quite there yet) and we're giving these songs away for free. 

We appreciate feedback! Anything constructive is appreciated. When we have enough material that you feel is good enough for an album, we'll take it to an accomplished producer.

But for now, enjoy as we learn how to quickly share our music with you :)

Sonar Lights is a rock trio from the Dallas-Fort Worth area (Texas, USA) whose sound gives the impression that they are a band of more than three people. Mighty, crunchy guitar riffs influenced from the early heavy metal era with pummeling rhythmic textures and dynamic melodic vocals meld together to produce the band’s tight sound. Music analyst Jon Lee, from The Hong Kong Underground, sums up the band’s live performances by saying, “There are times when a band strikes the first riff and you instantly know that you’re in for a treat.”
Sonar Lights was formed in 2011 and has been hovering under the mainstream radar delivering a brand of rock that has been desperately missed. Since the release of Here We Are, the band has steadily gained credibility from fans, the media and fellow musicians alike. Disc jockey Angela Chase from 97.1 FM “The Eagle,” the largest rock radio station in North Texas, said on her show, “I would highly recommend that you spend the $9.99 on iTunes and download a copy of Sonar Lights’ album. They have quite a few good songs on it.”
In 2013, the band made quite an impression with Chinese fans and promoters with its Enter the Snake tour. The tour was such a success that they were promptly asked to return to rock the masses again at the Midi Festival, China’s largest rock festival.  And so, the band returned in May 2014 during their Year of the Horse tour.
In early 2015, Sonar Lights underwent some major lineup changes, which were need for the band to move forward. Bassist Darren Wise and drummer Doug McKenna joined George Miadis, vocalist, lead guitarist, and driving force behind Sonar Lights.  This synthesis of talent brought new energy and excitement to Sonar Lights.  Legendary recording engineer/producer Tim Kimsey (Pantera, SRV, Sick Puppies) instantly picked up on their new sound.  He was present at the new lineup’s first show and immediately offered them a recording deal. 
The band entered the studio with Kimsey in the spring of 2015 to craft their second album. Babelonia is scheduled for release in January 2017.  Sonar Lights is dedicated to create an album with a reason for existence and plans on touring Europe and Australia to promote the new album. 
Sonar Lights has toured and shared the stage with some of music’s biggest acts, including: The B-52’s, Cowboy Mouth, Rigor Mortis, Candle Box, Mute Math, Los Lonely Boys, The Toadies, Bowling for Soup and Wishbone Ash.

The band’s sound and sharp songwriting have caught the attention of the industry’s top music equipment manufacturers. Sonar Lights has proudly built working sponsorships with PRS Guitars, Bogner Amplification, ddrum Drums, George L's, MONO, Trailer Trash Pedalboards, Pigtronix Effect Pedals, Baroni Lab, Clayton guitar picks and Dunlop electronics. Furthermore, Sonar Lights had the honor of having their entire album Here We Are included in Pandora Internet Radio’s programming, giving fans the chance to create and stream their own Sonar Lights’ station. You will most likely hear similar-sounding, well-recognized bands like STP, Seether, Chevell and Tremonti on their station.   


Purchase the whole album on the links below: 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/here-we-are/id529169678

http://www.amazon.com/Here-We-Are-Sonar-Lights/dp/B007KX0DN4

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