ERA 9

ERA 9 is a Canadian rock band that was formed in Montreal, Quebec.[1][2] These five Montrealers broke down all stylistic boundaries, combining the emotional release in electronic dance music, hip-hop, and the honest brutality of modern rock. They have an unofficial release which debuted their new sound called: Warrior.

ERA 9
Background information
OriginMontreal, Quebec, Canada
GenresRock, Trap, EDM
Years active2010–present
LabelsIndependent
Websiteera9.com
MembersAnthony Lalla
Laurie Normandin
Jona Dhe Paganon
Marco Leclerc
Joe D'Adamo
Past membersEric Maddalena
Andrew Costa
Philip Paolino

History

Early years (2008–2009)

ERA 9's roots formed in high school, where lead guitarist Jona Dhe Paganon and drummer Marco Leclerc first teamed up and recruited rhythm guitarist Joe D’Adamo. Phil (Vox) joined the band in answer to an online ad for a singer in March 2008. In September 2008, Eric Maddalena (bassist) joined the band.

ERA 9 (2010–2013)

In early 2010, Phil's mentor and music teacher, Gail Issenman introduced the band to producer and sound engineer, Pierre Pinault (France D'amour, Nelly Furtado) and supported the band financially. In August 2010, the band entered the studio with Pierre Pinault, and recorded their self-titled debut album.[3]

The band's single "Goodnight" generated positive reviews. After introducing the video for their second single, "Calling Out," ERA 9 was invited to the Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC) studios for interviews. The single was also featured on Quebec's number-one music television network, Montreal's Musique Plus.[4]

In Summer of 2012, the band embarked on a national tour across Canada.[5]

In the fall of 2012, the band entered studio with Glen Robinson to record the song, Now You Know, which was a free download to fans.

Following their eastern Canadian tour in November 2012, Era 9 won the SiriusXM "Rock the Grey Cup" contest and hence performed at the prestigious 100th Grey Cup Festival.[6] There, ERA 9 shared the stage with revered Canadian acts such as Matthew Good, Sam Roberts, Our Lady Peace and Treble Charger.

Turn Day (2013–2015)

In January 2013, due to personal reasons, Maddalena left the band. Bassist Andrew Costa joined the band in time for the recording of the Turn Day EP.

In early February of the same year, ERA 9 entered Martin Deschamps studio, in Rawdon, Quebec, with Glen Robinson to track drums for the upcoming EP, which was to be titled "Turn Day". The rest of the tracks were recorded at studio Multisons in Montreal. Quebec. Recording and mixing was completed in April and was then mastered at Sterling Sound by Ted Jensen (Breaking Benjamin, Green Day).

Turn Day was released in late 2013. The first single, "Oxygen," has a message of gratitude for all those who have helped along the way.[7]

In June 2013, ERA 9 joined former Nine Inch Nails drummer Chris Vrenna's band, Kingdoom, on tour for four shows in Canadian cities. Then later that same month, the band embarked on a multi-date U. S. tour with Trapt that took them from Philadelphia to Milwaukee.

Later on, in summer and early fall, ERA 9 toured with Drowning Pool and Pop Evil,[8][9] as well as performances in New York and Miami.[10] They played additional dates that took them through the mid west, to Texas and back up to Canada.,[11]

In 2015, Era 9 toured in the United States, opening for Saliva in Cleveland.[12]

Discography
  • ERA 9 (2011)
  • Turn Day (2013)

Band members

Current members
  • Anthony Lalla lead vocals 2016–present
  • Laurie Normandin lead vocals 2016–present
  • Marco Leclerc drums 2010–present
  • Jona Dhe Paganon guitars 2010–present
  • Joe D'Adamo bass, guitars 2010–present

Former members
  • Eric Maddalena bass, backing vocals 2010-2012
  • Andrew Costa bass, backing vocals 2013-2014
  • Philip Paolino lead vocals 2010-2016

References
  1. "Aesthetic Week in Review” Podcast – Episode 3". Aesthetic Magazine, Toronto ⋅ December 29, 2012
  2. "Era 9 – New Era In Music". Hollywood Music Magazine, 18 September 2015
  3. "Era 9 - Disc review". Hour Community, by Kevin Laforest – January 5, 2012
  4. Rock & Roll Fashion with ERA 9. Runway Celebrity Fashion Magazine, Oct 31, 2011
  5. "ERA 9 in Kelowna". Kelowna Now, Vincent Jones posted June 14, 2012
  6. Concert Review: Sam Roberts, Treble Charger and Matthew Good Celebrate The 100th Grey Cup In Toronto | Aesthetic Magazine Toronto | Album Reviews, Concert Photography, Intervi...
  7. "Up-And-Coming Montrealers: ERA 9 | Urban ExpressionsUrban Expressions". Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  8. Last Band Standing finalist to open for Pop Evil | ClarksvilleNow.com
  9. "Pop Evil Debut “Trenches” Remixed by Rapper DMC" Archived 2015-02-04 at the Wayback Machine. New Noise, December 10, 2013
  10. "ERA 9 Talk New Album, Tour With TRAPT, POP EVIL, DROWNING POOL, New Video And More; Audio". Brave Words, September 5, 2013. Interview.
  11. ERA 9 Touring with TRAPT; Announce Tour Dates with POP EVIL and DROWNING POOL « News « PureGrainAudio.com
  12. "SALIVA with ERA 9 Live In Kent, Ohio With Photos!". KNAC, By Geoff Ketler, April 21, 2015.
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