About
- Paul Chase Jr. (guitar&vocals)
- Mike Tomasini (guitar&vocals)
- Randy Runnels (bass&vocals)
- Leigh Levitt (drums)
Syndicate19 began in 2002, as a three-piece band. During the next few years, band names, members and styles were tried and tested. By May of 2007, they had finally found the right combination to create a passionately unique sound. A sound that can be difficult to define by a single genre.
From one song to the next, or within a single song, the feel can shift from arena rock to funky blues or relentless angst to hopeful resolution. This intensely dynamic sound is the result of the assortment of influences and styles of the individuals in the band.
This cast of characters includes the Impulsive Dreamer, the Data-driven Idealist, the Accident-prone Wise Guy and the Affable Maverick. Their musical inspiration spurs from every genre, and their influences range from the Beatles to Tool to Mozart to Snoop Dogg. This diverse, fourman line up generates a powerful, alternative rock sound with blues, jazz, funk and metal undertones.
Through their diversity and depth, Syndicate19 engages a detached generation that is skeptically looking for something to believe in… something more. Their music reflects on the state of the world, society, government, relationships, spirituality, media, money, technology and cultural disconnectedness. The eclectic nature and deeper messages resonate with many.
Gear
Syndicate19 has a high quality sound system, with a vivid light show. The full arrangement fills a 12′x15′ stage however with various adjustments it can be modified to fit into a space as small as 5′x10′.
The drummer plays a top of the line, electronic drum kit, which allows for complete volume control and multiple set-up options. Whether loud or soft, big or small, this professional group of musicians can accommodate any performance needs.
Music
Besides an arsenal of original music, Syndicate19 can fill the night with a diverse group of covers, including:
- All Along The Watch Tower (Jimi Hendrix)
- Gone Daddy Gone (Violent Femmes)
- Steady As She Goes (The Raconteurs)
- Are You Gonna Go My Way (Lenny Kravitz)
- Mustang Sally (Mack Rice)
- House Of The Rising Sun (The Animals)
- Too Much (Dave Mathews)
- She Moves In Mysterious Ways (U2)
- Could You Be Loved (Bob Marley)
- Blister In The Sun (Violent Femmes)
- Come Together (Beatles)
- Basket Case (Green Day)
- Watch The World Die (Everclear)
- Nothing But Flowers (Talking Heads)
- Santeria (Sublime)
- You Wreck Me (Tom Petty)
- No Sugar Tonight (The Guess Who)
- The Joker (Steve Miller)
- Brian Wilson (Bare Naked Ladies)
- Drive (Incubus)
- Loser (Beck)
- Millions of Peaches (The Presidents of the US)
- Folsom Prison (Johnny Cash)
- I will survive (Cake)
- Magic Carpet Ride (Steppenwolf )
- Chalkdust Torture (Phish)
- Say It Ain’t So (Weezer)
- Are you gonna be my girl (Jet)
- Testify (Rage Against the Machine)
- Megalomaniac (Incubus)
- Crazy Train (Ozzy)
- Black Betty (Ram Jam)
- Hysteria (Muse)