Orange Sky to tour in support of new effort

Orange Sky is one of my favorite bands!! And if you dig their recorded grooves, wait til you hear them live! ~M

Port of Spain, Trinidad may not be the first city music fans think of when the discussion of 'hot rockspots' comes up. But if the sophomore effort from Orange Sky, 'Dat Iz Voodoo,' is a representation of the local talent, it may soon join the likes of New York, Seattle, and London.

Comprised of singer/lead guitarist Nigel Rojas, rhythm guitarist Joel Beazer, bassist Nicholas Rojas, keyboardist Richard Hall, and drummer Obasi Springer, the style that Orange Sky specialize in is quite varied…yet rocking. Perhaps a fan once gave the group the highest compliment, by gushing, "You guys sound and perform like if the Wailers and Black Sabbath had a baby."

"I call our sound 'rock and roll'," says Nigel. "We emulate everything - hard rock, soft rock, punk, reggae, and metal, so I think the term rock and roll covers all these styles, and does not create an expectation from the potential listener of us being too metal, too reggae, too hard, or too soft. Our overall style offers all these soundscapes, colors, and emotions."

'Dat Iz Voodoo,' released via StarCity Records, represents a rebirth of sorts for Orange Sky, and proves that the group's critically acclaimed debut, 2006's 'Upstairs,' was no fluke. Case in point, the album-opening riff monger "Yesterdays and Tomorrows," the thrashy "Psycho World," the industrial-strength reggae-rock of "Is There Anybody There?" (which is a barely recognizable cover of a Scorpions song), and the crunching funk-metal riffs of "Dark Room." A dozen songs in all, guaranteed to get fists pumping and moshpits swirling - with a couple of lighters-in-the-air/arm-around-your-girl moments in between.

And while 'Dat Iz Voodoo' is a fine stylistic showcase for the group, the quintet promises fans that they will take it to the next level on the album's ensuing tour.

"Orange Sky live is one hell of a bad ass, fist pumping, heart melting, hilarious, thought provoking assault on the nervous system! Within an hour, our show will turn everyone exposed to us into our new friends and future Orange Sky seed sowers. Sounds arrogant? Not intended, just what we know what we are capable of - ask anyone who has been there. We seriously rock!"

Orange Sky confirmed U.S dates are as follows.

Apr 15 2009
11:00P
Khyber
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Apr 18 2009
11:00P
The Chameleon
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Apr 25 2009
11:00P
The Pit
Jacksonville, Florida

Apr 29 2009
10:00P
The Garage
St. Petersburg, Florida

May 1 2009
8:00P
Pegasus Lounge
Tampa, Florida

May 2 2009
11:00P
Backstage Lounge
Gainesville, Florida

May 7 2009
11:00P
The Dungeon
Orlando, Florida

May 8 2009
11:00P
Doc's Place
Lakeland, Florida

May 16 2009
11:00P
Bourbon Street
New Port Richey, Florida

May 21 2009
11:00P
Flamingo Cantina
Austin, Texas

May 23 2009
11:00P
Bonds 007
San Antonio, Texas

May 28 2009
10:00P
GroundZero
Spartanburg, South Carolina

May 29 2009
11:00P
The Dive
Charleston, South Carolina

May 30 2009
11:00P
The Rock Shop
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Jun 4 2009
11:00P
Zakk's Coffeehouse
Murfressboro, North Carolina

Jun 5 2009
11:00P
Gil's Bar and Grill
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Jun 7 2009
11:00P
The Half Shell
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Jun 12 2009
10:00P
Alley Katz
Richmond, Virginia

Jun 13 2009
11:00P
The Empty Glass
Charleston, West Virginia

Jun 20 2009
11:00P
London'sWorcester, Massachusetts

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
www.theorangesky.com
www.starcityrecording.com