markguiliana.com

• Mark Guiliana – drums, electronics, trombone
• Zac Colwell – saxophone, guitar, keyboards
• Neal Persiani – electric bass, percussion

Band bio's are stupid by nature. The idea of writing a short paragraph about a band, and then expecting anyone to have any idea what they are about, is rather silly.

This is especially true for HEERNT.

New York based HEERNT was created in 2004 by drummer Mark Guiliana. Loosely described as “experimental garage jazz,” HEERNT has managed to combine the finest aspects of jazz, rock, and electronic music and fuse them into a unique sound that explores the relationship between chaos and order.

>…Insert here the part where HEERNT is summed up stylistically and compared to other bands that are similar in sound and approach. It is nearly impossible, due to the fact that HEERNT's influences and sources of truest inspiration leap genres and art forms.

One word, however, that seems to stick is energy.

Adding to this difficulty of "categorization" is the ever-expanding sonic palette presented at any given show. HEERNT can quickly shift from a standard saxophone/bass/drum trio, to a complex chorus of sounds which might include electric guitar, keyboards, trombone, or any number of musical or spoken samples. The mixed media presentation is rounded out by a television onstage projecting homemade images, designed to support the evolving arrangements.

Those witnessing a HEERNT show might be surprised by where the emphasis is placed in this band. Though the band is comprised of three technically accomplished musicians, the music is not "playercentric". Rather, the emphasis seems to be placed on the compositions coupled with an enthusiasm to experiment within the music. The balance between discipline and complete freedom creates an ever-changing landscape.

And while each show is as varied as it is quirky, these themes of experimentation, exploration, and joy are always present.

HEERNT is a party and you're invited.

For booking, general questions, or free stickers, please send an email to heernt@markguiliana.com . Thanks.

MP3's

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these four songs were recorded in my basement in august of this year with zac and neal. i hope you enjoy the music.

1 - Nice
2 - Johnny2Rocketime
3 - Aaaahh..
4 - Pi ~ 3.1415

be sure to check us out on myspace.com

avishai cohen quartet

avishai cohen - bass
yosvany terry - saxophones, chekere
sam bar-sheshet - piano

i am very lucky to be a part of this amazing band. we just recorded a new cd which will be out in october 2004, be on the lookout. we are currently very busy traveling throughout the US and europe. please do your best to come hang if we are in your area.

check avishai's site. www.avishaimusic.com

i first met avishai through great friend and roommate at william paterson, brian killeen, who was studying with him at the time. at some point in 2002, avishai came out to a random party in jersey to play a really fun gig (F.UJ.). shortly there after, we formed a rock band together called GADU, which included fellow WPU friends, jeff taylor on vocals and dan hindman on guitar. GADU doesn't get the chance to play together as much as we would like, but when we do, it is always an amazing experience.

Turn It Up & Lay It Down – The Book

I am a ‘contributing artist' in this new Warner Brothers drum instructional book. Thanks so much to author and great friend Joe Bergamini for asking me to submit some examples.

Just Drums II

I recently contributed a solo drum track to an album called ‘just drums II’ on fever pitch records. big thanks to kurt stein for inviting me into the project.

For more info, check out www.feverpitchfever.com

sam & josh

i met sam gruen and josh tauber in the summer of 2003. we've been working together ever since. they write great songs and are really talented boys. i am happy to be a part of their band.

check out their site. www.samandjosh.com

popheAd

a rock band that is very close to my heart. it was born in the summer of 2001, when jeff taylor, eric wills and i got together, wrote songs, had barbeques and played gigs. we recorded an EP called 'single'. send me an email if you are interested in purchasing a copy. it's really good.

the corrugation

this is the offspring of a band called 'three dead people', which i formed with dan hindman and ned ferm while we were freshman at william paterson. sam bar-sheshet quickly joined the line-up, and ned left for copenhagen, leaving us with guitar, organ and drums. the trio really felt great and became what it now is, the corrugation. this project features primarily sam's music and has played up and down the east coast, from small clubs to big festivals.

bBoozehound

bBbbb....uhm. hard to explain.