Tangerine

1. Moody, atmospheric, swirling guitar-driven alternative rock underlies the brooding deep baritone melodies and edgy lyrics of Tangerine’s leader singer-guitarist Tony Matz. With the release of their critically acclaimed 6-song debut EP in late 2002, they earned radio airplay and built a fervent loyal following appearing in clubs throughout the East Coast, Midwest, West Coast, and Canada including shows at legendary CBGB’s and El Mocambo in Toronto. Music Connection Magazine ranked their debut EP as "One of the top 25 U.S. demo releases of 2002". Rave reviews in several national publications like Music Connection and Empire Magazine, along with their riveting live performances, plus airplay on dozens of radio stations contributed to the sell out of their debut Demo EP in 10 only months. In early 2004 all 3 songs on the second EP release earned airplay throughout the US and Canada leading to another sell out recording. More airplay and critical praise followed with the late 2004 release of their full length CD "Songs For The Now and Others Forever". Pittsburgh Magazine wrote “With his raspy baritone, Tangerine lead singer Tony Matz sounds world-weary beyond his years and indeed, for a debut release, the level of musicianship on Tangerine (self-release) shows a maturity in arrangements and dynamics that many more-seasoned bands strive for yet never achieve. This two guitar, bass, drum combo has a bit of an 80’s sound with its chorused guitars and Matz’ almost Morrissey-like detachment, but Tangerine is no retro throwback. With great melodic hooks and engaging, mature lyrics, Tangerine has that intangible something that makes it stand out. This is an outstanding release by on of Pittsburgh’s best new bands. Catch them while you can.” Formed in early 2001, the members of Tangerine practiced for a year before they ever played a gig. Tony Matz and his original band mates Anthony Treme, Anthony Reto and Scott Burke rehearsed until they were beyond confident in their sound. They began by playing the clubs in Pittsburgh in early 2002. With the release of the demo CD in late 2002 and its critical acclaim and airplay, they went on a whirlwind series of regional tours in 2003. Despite their rigorous schedule, in the fall of 2003 the band self-released a 3-song single previewing some of the material from "Songs For The Now and Others Forever" CD. In the year and a half it took to make the Sept 2004 full length CD, the entire band was been replaced, except for Matz. Tangerine is currently comprised of Tony Matz on guitars and vocals, Deanna Dean on Bass & Vocals and Bill Majetic on Drums. Original and current members appear on the "Songs For The Now and Others Forever" CD which was released in conjunction with Vochella Records. 2. Tangerine is an electro-pop duo from Utrecht, the Netherlands. They make uptempo pop songs with electronic means and are influenced by the likes of Casiotone For The Painfully Alone, Figurine and Gokart Mozart. 3. Tangerine was a group was from Pittsburgh, PA featuring Al Ferraro (lead guitar, vocals), Lynn "Crash" Ferraro (congas, guitar, vocals), Dennis Defelice (bass), and Dennis Kostley (drums). The style of music was typical for the day (Early 70's). Psychedelic rock with blues around the fringes. It's similar to Vanilla Fudge, Blue Cheer, Iron Butterfly, and King Crimson if you are looking for similarities with other groups in the progressive rock category. Listening to this music today doesn't put it in the prog rock genre by any means, but for the time it was recorded it was considered to be very advanced and progressive.