NEWS ARCHIVES
July 25, 2011
Only 5 days and counting until the conference. I have my presentation all set and I am rehearsing every day. I would like to thank everyone for the support and help. Wish me luck and send some positive vibes this way.
July 17, 2011
So now that the dust has settled from the excitement of being invited to the SCMC, I am now getting everything ready for this great opportunity. I am in the process of putting together a live performance. I am also getting a slick professional presentation together for my interviews. The day is pretty straight forward. You perform, you watch some live music, you network, you interview with 8 A&R reps!! I am filled with excitement, determination, passion, nervousness, and even a little fear with about a million butterflies in my stomach! I have been working for this day for 10 years and I am ready. I plan on giving it 200%.
So if you haven't already please go to these sites and become a fan/friend, or "like" PepperDome. That will go a long way to help me reach my goal to be HEARD!!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/PepperDome/189725878401
http://www.jango.com/music/PepperDome?l=0
http://www.myspace.com/pepperdome
http://www.reverbnation.com/pepperdome
July 7, 2011
I am proud to announce that PepperDome has been invited to the
Songwriters Composers Music Conference (SCMC)!! This conference is a wonderful opportunity to introduce PepperDome's music to the professional music industry and major label representatives. The conference is in Greensboro, NC on July 30th. I will post more information ASAP (my head is still spinning with excitement) !!!!
May 26, 2011
It is official, PepperDome's current release Chaos Point is now streaming and available on
www.pandora.com. If you have a Pandora account you can now create a PepperDome station, or add PepperDome to one of your current station's variety. So go on over to
www.pandora.com and start groovin'!!!!
March 21, 2011
"I hear the music and imagine clowns, jesters, and jugglers with dark garments and evil grins bouncing about a sawdust circle."
"Chaos Point" Review by Dangerdog Music Reviews.
February 1, 2011
The first interview with John is up for Chaos Point!
Go to PensEyeView Music & Lifestyle to check it out.
January 30, 2011
"It just has a rock solid, full tilt indie rock groove to it that is highly original & unpredictable in nature."
"Chaos Point" Review by Indie Music Digest.
"They are way to bizarre not to like."
"Chaos Point" Review by suite101.com.
January 29, 2011
"Chaos Point is a decent romp through hard/alt-rock, with quirky, if not memorable, lyrics and certainly enough passion to prove they mean it."
"Chaos Point" Review by Musicemissions.
January 20, 2011
"PepperDome is playing to the tune of uniqueness and creativity that would be hard to duplicate. You've got substance, you have guitar playing and drumming that are crazy good and finally you get PepperDome making a Chaos Point of no return."
"Chaos Point" Review by Skope Magazine.
January 12, 2011
"After reviewing thousands of different releases over the course of the last 12 years, it becomes extraordinarily difficult to find releases that are innovative or different from the normal in any substantive way. However, the six pieces that comprise "Chaos Point" paint a picture of a band that marches to a considerably different drummer."
"Chaos Point" Review by NeuFutur Magazine.
November 30, 2010
"Chaos Point", the new PepperDome EP, is now available!! You are currently listening to the first track called "Flesh".
Get more "Chaos Point" information here!
July 20, 2010
Recording is going very well for the new EP entitled “Chaos Point”. As a matter of fact, there is a video now posted including an interview with John along with some song samples.
Go check it out.
July 5, 2010
Although not music related, John did a radio interview about solar power and responsible environmental living on July 4, 2010. The interview was with the NC Solar Now talk radio show on WZTK 101.1 FM.
Take a listen and save a tree.
June 30, 2010
We finally got a video clip posted from the April 25th show.
Check us out performing “Give Away” here. There is new music on the way as well! Six songs are almost complete and will be included on an EP entitled “Chaos Point” tentatively scheduled for a Fall 2010 release. More details coming soon so check back often.
April 27, 2010
We would like to thank everyone that came out to the show on Sunday. We had a great time and hope you did to. Head over to the new
photo album to check out some images from that night.
April 20, 2010
We are proud to announce that “Wake Up” is now part of the Quickstar Productions Rise Up Rock Volume 2 compilation CD.
Head on over to check out all the great bands that are included.
March 30, 2010
We have scheduled a live performance for April 25, 2010 at the Berkeley Cafe in Raleigh, NC.
You can purchase tickets online here. We hope to see everyone come out and have a great time! For more show information click
here!!Also, if you would like to be part of the street team feel free to
download the flier and wallpaper your town with it!
December 16, 2009
John took a few minutes to talk to
gearwire.com about the Yamaha Oak Custom drums that have been used for PepperDome’s studio recordings and the Evans Heads used on those drums. If you are a drummer and have not tried the Oaks out yet,
click here to read on. To read a bit about Evans Drum Heads
click here.
Also WGOE.org has now added PepperDome music to the station's normal rotation!! Give some love and support and go check out the tunes
by clicking here.
December 6, 2009
Go see the latest interview with John by
Brian Lush at ROCKWiRED MAGAZiNE. Several topics were discussed including the new album, the song writing process, and other interesting things.
November 23, 2009
The title track Let's Try The Otherside is currently featured as a free download in
www.cmj.com's Download this section (bottom right of site).
I would also like to introduce
Cheryl and
Cory. They will be taking command of the guitar work on stage. You can read more about them in the Bio section.
November 4, 2009
The live lineup for PepperDome is almost complete. We have started rehearsing and already the music is starting to come together. We will continue to push to the limits of our abilities to provide you the fans with a great live performance. In the coming weeks the “About” section will be updated to reflect the new lineup so everyone can get to know each other.
See you all very soon.
November 2, 2009
Welcome to the brand new PepperDome website. Everything has been redesigned from the look to the navigation. And that's not all. The brand new album "Let's Try The Otherside" is now available. 11 great new tracks are
now available to listen to here. Tell everyone you know about the new album and enjoy the new site.
John
November 28, 2008
NEW ALBUM INFO AND NEW PICTURES
The new album is entitled "Let's Try the Otherside" and will be finished sometime in the beginning of 2009. The new music is sounding bigger and better than before!! The album will hold onto the PepperDome sound and themes while expanding to the next level. All of the songs are written and the final tracking has begun. The drums are all recorded and next will be the bass and guitars. I am very excited and feel that this music is very strong. The track list, in no particular order, is:
Tigers in Boxes
Good Luck
Just Like You
Security
Wake Up
Let's Try the Otherside
Hopes & Dreams (revisited)
Adventure (revisited)
Real World of Mine
Mindless Ego
Intuition (tentative title)
You can also find new pictures in the visual section of the site. There are pics of me laying down the drum tracks. Also, there are some current pics of me playing drums live with Nathan Oliver.
I have a feeling big things are coming in 2009!!!!
September 5, 2008
While writing and recording the new album I took a week and made some fun short tracks to spark my brain and try to see some ideas a little differently. These are very silly and fun and hopefully will get you grooving in your seat. They are only 20 seconds each so you can't claim you don't have the time!! Click here to go check them out!!.
July 5, 2008
PepperDome is back in the studio working on new material. To wet your appetite and give you a peak into the new album's direction, there is new music now available for free download!! Listen to and download "Hopes & Dreams" for free by clicking here.
March 24, 2008
Unheard Screams Online Compilation
"Two Sides of You" has been chosen to be part of the UNHEARD SCREAMS online compilation. This is a great opportunity provided by MOSHPIT TRAGEDY RECORDS for unsigned bands to get their music out to even more people. I would like to thank MOSHPIT TRAGEDY for being chosen so go show your love and check out all the bands.
September 12, 2007
I am happy to say that my search for live performers is down to a bassist. With guitar, drums and vocals in place, all that is left is that last piece of the puzzle. I am looking forward to getting out there and get this music to the venues so if you play bass give me a shout at pepperdome@triad.rr.com. With that I am now holding open auditions for a bassist. Once a bassist is found I will confirm the gigs I have lined up and the shows will begin.
John
May 9, 2007
Look what was posted on myspace on 5/6/7: "PepperDome is one of the most infectious and groundbreaking music projects in popular music today." Download for the Cure 2007 review committee.
April 18, 2007
SEEKING MUSICIANS FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES!!!!
People, including booking agents and promotional companies, are starting to ask about PepperDome live shows. I am now holding auditions to get a live performance band together. I need a guitarist and a bassist. Both men and women are welcome and encouraged to contact me for auditions. Click here to send an email for more info.
April 11, 2007
PepperDome's music is now available at several digital download sites including ITunes and Napster. Head on over to the stuff page to see the full list.
March 27, 2007
I would like to thank Bill at the Pennsylvania Rock Show for playing Lift 'n' Tuck for the past few weeks on his "Get Outta Town" segment. You can stream the show for free at the PARockShow site by clicking Here!!
Thanks Bill for your interest and support of independent music.
John
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