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Picture Book

Album: Simple wisdom

Released: Jan 1, 2006

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Picture Book
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Rivertown
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Genre: Classic Rock / Folk Rock / Progressive
Location Chicago, Illinois, Un
Profile Views: 182625
Last Login: 3/30/2012
Member Since 3/29/2006
Website thadeusproject.com
Record Label Thadeus Records & Productions, LTD.
Type of Label Indie
Bio
.. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......The Thadeus Project Story...... .. .. Like so many projects, Thadeus Project was not an idea hatched in a moment but over a lifetime. Not so much a birth but a rebirth that lead to a rekindling of the love for music and the passion to create it. .. Two of the band’s founding members, Ted Putbress and Glenn Folworski, experienced the 70’s and all that rock and roll during that era had to offer. From Aerosmith to Neil Diamond, from Pink Floyd to The Doors, with Blues, R&B and Jazz all influenced what was being played. It was a vibrant time when bands formed and failed and re-formed again. It was no different for Ted and Glenn. They played together; they played apart. They kept in touch. But a time came for tough decisions and rock and roll would have to take a back seat to marriage, family and careers outside of the music industry. .. Fast forward to the year 2000. Life is good. For Ted, success has come in the form of the Financial Services industry. A well-earned vacation to Mexico triggers a desire to make music a part of his life once more. Sitting in the terra cotta courtyard of his wife’s ancestral home, Ted picks up his guitar again and begins to play. That’s all it took. .. Not long after returning home, Ted was introduced to the latest music technologies and was immediately blown away by the innovations in musical design. The possibilities exploded in his mind and were endless. The passion was back, and now the money was there with a business background to back it up. The concept was born: a band with a sound and purpose rooted in the 70’s but with today’s technologies transforming and recreating it in a fresh way. Re-enter Glenn. Jazzed by all Ted envisioned, Glenn couldn’t sleep for weeks. Neither one has slept much since. .. “Life is like music,” states Ted Putbress. “It goes through a lot of different changes over time, but some things never change. The love of music is forever and we are glad to be on that train again.” .. In February 2004, Danger & Bliss was recorded and released. Then John Zver, a drummer Ted and Glenn had played with, signed on. John brought with him Kharis Washington, a bass player that John had played with for 14 years. Rounding out Thadeus Project was Linda Palm, a keyboardist and Ted’s business associate. .. In 2004 this new group of Ted, Glenn, John, Kharis and Linda went to work on new material and what was to become “Just A Taste,” a four song EP that highlighted the new combo, as well as an intimate acoustic version of “Once Upon a Time” from Danger & Bliss CD. As “Just a Taste….” was hitting the record racks, “Windows” from Danger & Bliss hit 27 on the Indie AC Charts. .. Back into the studio went Thadeus Project and the result was a CD titled “Simple Wisdom.” Mastered by Grammy award winning engineer Bob Katz. (author of the highly regarded book/bible of mastering “Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science”), the first single, “Picture Book,” went to 14 on the Indie AC charts, receiving tremendous airplay across the country. “Rivertown” is the second release and is moving faster across the airwaves and up the charts than “Picture Book.” .. “I think ‘Rivertown’ appeals to people because there is meaning in that song for everyone,” relates Ted Putbress. “For Glenn, it was written in large part for a friend of his, Carol Hykes, who had passed away. When I heard it, I thought of the floods in Chicago in ‘86 and ’87. My wife was pregnant at the time with our daughter, Lana, and our hometown was an island because of the flood. I remember the Governor in a rowboat on his street and helicopters everywhere.” .. But Simple Wisdom also brought a shuffling of the Thadeus Project line-up with Theo Kalamatas on drums, and Henry Pavin on bass (who used to play with Ted and Glenn going back to the 70’s). .. While this dedicated line-up was playing small shows in Chicago, their heart was in the studio, working on their fourth Thadeus Project release, Keeper of Dreams. Joining Glenn on vocals is Jamie Blythe Martin of Austin, Texas and she adds a soulful sweetness to the sound. Also on the album is Chicago's Tiffanie Rafbahl, who adds her angelic voice to "Ghost of Dawn". .. Today, Thadeus Project is a thriving musical entity. Living, recording and performing in the Chicago area, the group can’t create fast enough. Spurring on and inspiring each other they draw from their rich and varied musical roots as they move forward and evolve. Thadeus Project is a creative powerhouse with a progressive sound fresh to the art-rock scene. .. Visit Thadeus Project at ..www.thadeusproject.com... .. Publicty Contact:.. Debi Fee.. FAF Media.. 808 S. Ridgeley.. Los Angeles, CA 90036.. 310.877.9006 .. .... .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ...... .. .. .... Purchase ..Keeper of Dreams.. through iTunes.. .. .. .. Purchase ..Simple Wisdom.. through iTunes.. .. .. .. Purchase ..Just a Taste..... through iTunes.. .. .. .. Purchase ..Danger & Bliss.. through iTunes.. ...... .. or ..Order Thadeus Project Through CD Baby:.. ..We've partnered with ....CD Baby.... to bring you the official Thadeus Project store. You can also call 1-800-448-6369 to order by phone... .. .. .. .. ...... ......Keeper of Dreams.... ..(2010)...... .. .. ...... ......Simple Wisdom.... ..(2006)...... .. .. .. .. ...... ......Just a Taste.... ..(2005)...... .. .. ...... ......Danger and Bliss.... ..(2004)...... .. .. .. .. .. ..
Members
Glenn Folwarski, Lead Vocals & Guitars (Slide / Acoustic / Rhythm).. Ted Putbress: Lead Guitar, Synth Guitar, Acoustic Guitar..
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The Thadeus Project sound is experimental by design, featuring multiple layers and a blending of textures. But listen again and the lyrical nature of much of their work speaks more directly to the heart. Progressive or art rock? Listen and decide for yourself. .. Some critics say progressive rock and art rock are the same thing, but others feel there are distinct differences. Progressive rock is more melodic and literary, while art rock is more avant-garde in its use of complex explorations. Many consider art rock to be a subcategory of progressive rock. However you define it, Thadeus Project defines itself as art rock, but when asked about their musical influences many of the bands they refer to are considered progressive rock, such as Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, and YES. .. Maybe Thadeus Project's sound is best defined as redefined. They're no fledglings on the scene here. They've all been around the rock block a few times, playing in various bands. Sometimes together. Sometimes not. Where they find themselves now is in a period of joyous rediscovery. They have maturity on their side, yet they approach their music with the exuberance of youth. Their years of experience have given them an appreciation of all types of music, which fuels a desire to rediscover their own talents. This combination naturally leads them towards a style of music that is progressive in nature but has an artful quality that can't be missed. .. The Thadeus Project sound is most definitely a collaborative adventure in pleasures for the ear. The band will surprise you with folk-like lyrics on one song and blow you away with a rocked-out instrumental on another, the result of their diverse musical experiences. They value what each band member has to offer and recognize that the whole is greater than the sum of their parts. Perhaps 'synergy rock' is the best way to define their sound. .. Listen and let us know how you define it – drop us a line at info@thadeusproject.com!

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May 16

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Posted a new song: "The Answer" http://lnk.ms/c137V #music
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May 16

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will release 'the Answer' to IMN network mainstream radio this week as a single off our new disc. 'CIRCUITS'. (release soon)
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  - Highness
    god job on or music keep it up.
    
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  - Bai Kamara Jr.
    It is with great pleasure to announce the release of my new acoustic album "This Is Home" which is now in selected digital and itunes stores in Belgium, Germany, UK, Canada, USA and Mexico. The main themes of "This Is Home" is of love found, love lost, past and pressent relationships. Have been said that there are a few songs that are reminiscent of my childhood which I hope my boys will be able to see through my eyes.
    What makes this album different from it's predecessors is that my guitar and voice were recorded simultaneously and by doing so this enabled us to keep the recordings spontaneous and intimate. Here is the first videoclip from the album. I hope you'll enjoy it and please do share it.
    
    Peace always,
    
    Bai
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkoqE5-_yT4&list=UUIMilJm-178WhfwKyk2Td3w&feature=plcp
    
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bai-Kamara-Jr/8028398149
    
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Posted a new photo: "set at the montrose 5-12-12" http://lnk.ms/c03zy
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