Silent Generosity is a four piece alternative hard rock group based out of Long Island, New York.
Overview
The band was formed in 1998 with singer guitarist Ryan Parise and drummer Jason Buswell. In the beginning, Silent Generosity predominantly played a mixture of alternative and punk tunes. Over the years the band has achieved a progressively harder sound as their music has begun to reflect their hard rock, and metal influences. The additions of Charles Shada on Bass in 2003, and Cory Skiseng on Guitar in 2008 round out the current Lineup of the band.
History
The band recorded their first demo in 2006 which contained the tracks ‘On My Way’, ‘Disenchanted’ and ‘Break Me Down’; a CD which became well known among Long Island venues. Silent Generosity continued to enjoy an increasing local following as well as playing larger and larger venues. In the Summer of 2006, they were asked to open for ‘Collective Soul’ in the Hampton’s after their victory at the ‘Heineken’ battle of the bands competition.
In late 2006, Silent Generosity went into the studio t record a full length album. The album featured the three songs from the ‘On My Way’ demo and was titled ‘Disenchanted’.
The band continues to be a mainstay at many of Long Island’s concert venues including Mulchay’s, Crazy Donkey, The Downtown, Sundance and many others. In addition they have played at many NYC venues including The Bitter End, Kennys Castaways and The Lions Den, with excellent reviews.
In 2008, Silent Generosity produced a limited release demo: ‘Girl Was Gone’. The EP. Featured the songs ‘Girl Was Gone’, ‘Hit and Run’, ‘She Said’, and ‘Tragic End’. Since that release they have composed several additional tracks to round out the album Entitled ‘Natural’ which was released by Paradiddle Records on July 1st 2010. This album is available on the www.paradiddlerecords.com website as a CD or a digital download. A review of the new album from Spot On LI can be read at this link: http://spotonli.com/2010/08/silent-generosity/
NOW & The Future
Silent Generosity has been named ‘Homegrown Superstar’ for 2010 by WBAB 102.3 FM and ‘Island Rock Idol’ for 2010 by WRCN 103.9 FM. The band remains busy playing several venues a month. They recently played at the Great South Bay Music Festival. They co-sponsored the fund-raiser for the Breathe For Britt foundation on August 15th, and played before CREED at Jones Beach on August 24th, and will be Opening the 6th season of Live In The Lobby at the Patchogue Center for Performing Arts on September 9th.
Other upcoming events include performances at the LI Family Festival at Tanner Park in Copaigue on September 18th, the Amazadness Kite Fly at Smith Point Park on September 19th, the ‘Natural’ CD Release Celebration at Mulcahys on October 1st, and the AutismAwareness Concert/Fund-raiser at the Off Key Tiki Bar on Baker Pl in Patchogue on October 2nd.
The band has been asked back for a return performance at The Bitter End in NYC and is in the process of booking a date. Please check the bands main web site at www.silentgenerosity.com for the latest information on the band.
About
Silent Generosity is a four piece alternative hard rock group based out of Long Island, New York.
Overview
The band was formed in 1998 with singer guitarist Ryan Parise and drummer Jason Buswell. In the beginning, Silent Generosity predominantly played a mixture of alternative and punk tunes. Over the years the band has achieved a progressively harder sound as their music has begun to reflect their hard rock, and metal influences. The additions of Charles Shada on Bass in 2003, and Cory Skiseng on Guitar in 2008 round out the current Lineup of the band.
History
The band recorded their first demo in 2006 which contained the tracks ‘On My Way’, ‘Disenchanted’ and ‘Break Me Down’; a CD which became well known among Long Island venues. Silent Generosity continued to enjoy an increasing local following as well as playing larger and larger venues. In the Summer of 2006, they were asked to open for ‘Collective Soul’ in the Hampton’s after their victory at the ‘Heineken’ battle of the bands competition.
In late 2006, Silent Generosity went into the studio t record a full length album. The album featured the three songs from the ‘On My Way’ demo and was titled ‘Disenchanted’.
The band continues to be a mainstay at many of Long Island’s concert venues including Mulchay’s, Crazy Donkey, The Downtown, Sundance and many others. In addition they have played at many NYC venues including The Bitter End, Kennys Castaways and The Lions Den, with excellent reviews.
In 2008, Silent Generosity produced a limited release demo: ‘Girl Was Gone’. The EP. Featured the songs ‘Girl Was Gone’, ‘Hit and Run’, ‘She Said’, and ‘Tragic End’. Since that release they have composed several additional tracks to round out the album Entitled ‘Natural’ which was released by Paradiddle Records on July 1st 2010. This album is available on the www.paradiddlerecords.com website as a CD or a digital download. A review of the new album from Spot On LI can be read at this link: http://spotonli.com/2010/08/silent-generosity/
NOW & The Future
Silent Generosity has been named ‘Homegrown Superstar’ for 2010 by WBAB 102.3 FM and ‘Island Rock Idol’ for 2010 by WRCN 103.9 FM. The band remains busy playing several venues a month. They recently played at the Great South Bay Music Festival. They co-sponsored the fund-raiser for the Breathe For Britt foundation on August 15th, and played before CREED at Jones Beach on August 24th, and will be Opening the 6th season of Live In The Lobby at the Patchogue Center for Performing Arts on September 9th.
Other upcoming events include performances at the LI Family Festival at Tanner Park in Copaigue on September 18th, the Amazadness Kite Fly at Smith Point Park on September 19th, the ‘Natural’ CD Release Celebration at Mulcahys on October 1st, and the Autism Awareness Concert/Fund-raiser at the Off Key Tiki Bar on Baker Pl in Patchogue on October 2nd.
The band has been asked back for a return performance at The Bitter End in NYC and is in the process of booking a date. Please check the bands main web site at www.silentgenerosity.com for the latest information on the band.