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Kudra’s
music has never wavered from expression of extreme emotion despite
its complex progressive leanings. Odd times signatures and exotic
modes blend seamlessly with more conventional song writing and
consummate musicianship. The combination paints a canvas in striking
hues that grabs the listener, but the effect is expression not shock.
The polyrythms, unusual modality and rhythmic regressions serve to
create more striking phrases rather than to simply showcase technical
skill. All the while the balance of good songwriting is never lost in
the mix.
Kudra’s line up is as diverse as
the music they create. Newcomer Randy Kerinan is on vocals and rhythm
guitar. A relative unknown on the scene he is sure to make a name for
himself as Kudra’s front man. Ex-misconception drummer Justin
Piccirillo plays kit in Kudra. Aside from rock drumming, Justin is a
multi-instrumentalist specializing in traditional eastern and Indian
music. He has toured nationally in his eastern music ensemble The
Sa-Reel Project and been written up in modern drummer. Both Justin
and Joe Pisko are university trained in music. Joe has studied both
classical guitar and composition in school, but he has always had
rock closest to his heart. His tasteful lead playing and phrasing are
testaments to his classical training. Mike Bibeau assumes the bass
duties in the band. His unusual bass lines reflect his eclectic
influences. But much like the rest of Kudra’s music, while
familiar, they are difficult to pin down or describe.
Kudra's music has been played on nearly one hundred college an
commercial radio stations with chart performance into the top tens on
some college stations. Their tracks have been included on a number of
compilations including Oasis's and Onstage Magazine's that had a
circulation of more than 20,000 during it's first issue. The band and
it's member have been nominated for Hartford Advocate reader's poll
as well as The Stage's best of the year award. It's no wonder that
the band has received A&R interest.
Aside
from the national college radio station and retail outlet promotion
campaign and the obligatory music conference innovations, Kudra
continues to receive plenty of press and has played far too many gigs
in it’s five year history to list. With a new album recently
recorded and more music on the way, expect to hear more about this
band soon.