Paul Amorese
| Paul Amorese | |
|---|---|
 Paul Amorese, NYC, 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
June 6, 1979 Rochester, New York, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums, vocals |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Associated acts | Bacci, The Commuters, Jack Dishel and Only Son, goodbyemotel, Hypnotic Clambake, Boutros Boutros, Bryan Scary, Visible from Space, the WMDs |
| Website |
paulamorese |
Paul Amorese (born June 6, 1979) is an American drummer and percussionist from Rochester, New York. He has performed and toured with a variety of musical groups, including Bacci, the WMDs, The Commuters, Jack Dishel and Only Son, Visible from Space, Bryan Scary, Hypnotic Clambake, Boutros Boutros, and goodbyemotel.[1] He also works as a session drummer and is currently based out of Brooklyn, NY.
Biography
Amorese grew up in Rochester, New York, where he began drumming at a young age, performing with several marching bands. At the age of 14, he began playing at local Rochester bars with funk-rock band Boutros Boutros.[2] He began touring extensively in 1999, with Hypnotic Clambake, a band from Boston, MA known for its eclectic mix of musical genres. In 2002, he cofounded the folk/soul/hip hop group Bacci with guitarist, singer-songwriter Pete Bagale.[3] Amorese has shared the stage with a wide variety of artists, including John Mayer, Fishbone, Wyclef Jean, John Entwistle (of The Who), Tommy Chong, Jefferson Starship, Jesse McCartney and Joss Stone.[4]
Active Projects
Amorese currently performs with Jack Dishel and Only Son, Bacci, Matt and Alyssa (Tinted Image), Bryan Scary,[5] and the Melbourne rock band goodbyemotel.[6] goodbyemotel is making a name for themselves with their "4D Live Music Experience," during which the band performs in front of a scrim onto which 3D images are projected.[2] The band's music has been featured on the television show Gossip Girls as well as in a 2013 commercial for Chrysler Australia. Amorese was heavily involved in the songwriting process for goodbyemotel's album If, which is scheduled for a March 2014 release. If was produced by Kevin Killen, who has also worked with U2, Kate Bush, and Peter Gabriel.[2]
Based out of Brooklyn, NY, Amorese maintains a busy schedule as a live drummer, intermittently touring the United States, Europe, and Japan to perform. He also works regularly as a studio musician.
Discography
- Bacci: Hey Girl (2003)
- Bacci: More (2005)
- Visible from Space: Fly (2006)
- The WMDs: The WMDs (2007)
- The WMDs: We Are Waves (2009)
- The Commuters: Rescue (2012)
- Visible from Space: Dreams (2012)
- goodbyemotel: If (2014)[2]
References
- ↑ "goodbyemotel – Residency at Rockwood Music Hall", doNYC, August 22, 2013
- 1 2 3 4 "After Dark: goodbyemotel". Democrat & Chronicle. January 29, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
- ↑ "Band Guide: Bacci". The Phoenix.
- ↑ "Bio", Paul Amorese
- ↑ "SOULIFY: The Concert and Video – Greta Larson & Friends", The KICKSTARTER, June 28, 2012
- ↑ "Culture, 2013: Australian rock band goodbyemotel to perform their unique 4D live rock show in Japan", Australian Embassy, Tokyo, 2013