meniskus

Genre: Rock
Secondary Genre: World Denver, Colorado USA Contact

Who would believe this much sound could come from just a violin, a guitar and a set of drums? Meniskus inspires the most diverse crowds to storm onto the dance floor. The band has performed over 100 shows in the last year, and has been asked to return to every one of those venues.

Artist Information

Biography

Meniskus has shared a bill with an amazingly wide array of artists including Tom Petty, Dave Matthews, Rodrigo y Gabriela, The Roots and The Disco Biscuits, as well as members of Guns n Roses, P-Funk and even our First Lady, Michelle Obama - and their devoted following (and music) are just as diverse.

The unique dynamic of the band starts with a violin and a nylon-stringed guitar - both enhanced by a barrage of effects - and gets driven by an arsenal of percussion.

The music is informed by the extensive classical training of Wright and Ostberg, as well as the unique sound Bardusco brings from his experience as a self-taught guitarist growing up in Venezuela. The three players weave all their diverse flavors into a cohesive, powerful and unique sound. The influences of classic rockers and jam bands, as well as the rhythms of Latin grooves and European house music have found new life in the music of Meniskus.

The canon of Meniskus music currently stands at nearly 70 original songs, with 12 of the best of those recorded on the band's second full-length album, "Foreign Beyond." With the guidance of Producer John McVey and the facilities of Coupe Studios (The Fray, Rose Hill Drive, DeVotchKa), the album's release is being supported through a video for the single "Letters," as well as US and European tours. Meniskus has just returned to Coupe Studios to start work on a new album, expected to be released in the winter of 2010.

Instrumentation

Bardusco: Spanish guitar and percussion
Eric Ostberg: Violin and lead vocals
Chris Wright: Drums, keyboards and vocals

Discography

"Wall of Sound" (LP - 2005)
"Foreign Beyond" (LP - 2007)
"Foreign Beyond: The Singles" (EP - 2007)
"LIVE at The Walnut Room" (LP - 2010)
The "Letters" single is currently enjoying airplay throughout North America and Europe.
Streaming audio available at www.meniskusband.com and facebook.com/meniskusband

Links

Audio

Lyrics

Video

Meniskus Live at Red Rocks

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Photo Gallery

  • Meniskus

  • Bardusco

  • Chris Wright

  • Eric Ostberg

  • Meniskus at The Foundry

  • Meniskus onstage at Mile High Music Festival

  • Meniskus at The Boulder Theater

  • Eric Ostberg onstage at The Fox

Press

  • "Foreign Beyond" Album Review [+ Show ]

    Colorado-based band, Meniskus delivers a unique sound that closes the gap between acoustic jam and a...

  • Cover Story [+ Show ]

    Meniskus was featured on the front page of the Colorado Daily. Contact manager Eric Singer for hard ...

  • Meniskus Nominated for Best Modern Rock Band 2008 [+ Show ]

    I will be shocked if these guys don't make it big in the next year. Radio-friendly pop with unique i...

  • Meniskus Entertains Crowd of 9,700 for Michelle Obama [+ Show ]

    EXCERPT A record crowd of an estimated 9,700 attended a rally today at The University of Colorado...

  • “Trial” by Meniskus [+ Show ]

    By Jenny Shank, 9-15-06 Meniskus is a Denver-based trio featuring a violinist, a guitarist, and a...

  • Top Five Bands to Watch [+ Show ]

    Now based in Denver, Meniskus formed three years ago at the Pearl Street Pub in Boulder, when guitar...

  • Meniskus Mixes It Up

    Review of March 3 concert in Denver, CO.

  • Meniskus Kommt nach Europa [+ Show ]

    Ich habe Meniskus in den USA live gesehen und war total begeistert. Jeder fing an zu tanzen oder zum...

Setlist

Over 60 original songs ranging from straight-ahead rock, to trance-style dance songs. The band can play a 3 hour show, but can play for any negotiated amount of time. The occasional covers include Billie Jean (Michael Jackson), Africa (Toto), Message in a Bottle (The Police), Creep (Radiohead), Who Can it Be Now (Men at Work), Head Like a Hole (Nine Inch Nails), Gin'n'Juice/Mr. Brownstone/Welcome to the Jungle, 2-Step (Dave Matthews Band), I Stay Away (Alice in Chains), Your Love (The Outfield). Crowds instantly fall in love with the originals, but the covers are always explosively fun.

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