Phoenix & Dragon
From:
AZ,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
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Phoenix & Dragon Recruits Vocalist
Arizona's Phoenix & Dragon has announced the recruitment of a new singer to the band's lineup. Classically-trained Danny Aiello will debut with the group at The Blooze Bar in Phoenix on October 17th.
“People who’ve been following us for the last few years might not realize that our music has lyrics,” said founding member and lyricist Teddy Arunski. “We’ve been looking for a singer since 2012, but it wasn’t until we were introduced to Danny that we felt we’d found someone with the talent and training to keep up with the rest of the band.”
Aiello, who is a vocal instructor at The School of Rock in Gilbert, AZ, has a wide range of musical influences, but what sets him apart is his love of opera and his classical training, which has given his voice extended range and power. After studying with tenor Augusto Paglialunga, Aiello began landing leading roles in musicals around Phoenix and became the youngest member of the Arizona Opera chorus in the 2013-14 season. More...
Phoenix & Dragon Splits With Drummer
Arizona symphonic metal outfit Phoenix & Dragon has issued the following announcement about parting ways with the band's drummer:
"After 8 wonderful years, Phoenix & Dragon will SADLY be parting ways with our original drummer and most importantly long time best friend and brother, Jair Wing.
"Jair was a fundamental part (not to mention the musical backbone) in the development of this band since he first joined us back in 2006. We cannot express in words how enormously sad we are to see him go and wish him the ABSOLUTE BEST in his future projects! Phoenix & Dragon will never be quite the same without him.
"Phoenix & Dragon will be having a commemorative show in Honor of Jair’s Final P&D performance on Sunday, April 27th at the 'Red Owl' in Tempe, Arizona. We would love to see as many fans, friends and family members there as possible as we say farewell to the first era of Phoenix & Dragon.
"Tickets and more show details will be available next week. Please come out to support and say goodbye to a great friend! We love you, brother"