Paul Amorese

Paul Amorese (born June 6, 1979) is an American drummer and percussionist from Rochester, New York. He has performed and toured with a variety of musical groups, including Bacci, the WMDs, The Commuters, Jack Dishel and Only Son, Visible from Space, Bryan Scary, Hypnotic Clambake, Boutros Boutros, and goodbyemotel.[1] He also works as a session drummer and is currently based out of Brooklyn, NY.

Paul Amorese
Paul Amorese, NYC, 2013
Paul Amorese, NYC, 2013
Background information
Born (1979-06-06) June 6, 1979
Rochester, New York, United States
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Drums, vocals
Years active1994–present
Websitepaulamorese.com

Biography

Amorese grew up in Rochester, New York, where he began drumming at a young age, performing with several marching bands. At the age of 14, he began playing at local Rochester bars with funk-rock band Boutros Boutros.[2] He began touring extensively in 1999, with Hypnotic Clambake, a band from Boston, Massachusetts, known for its eclectic mix of musical genres. In 2002, he cofounded the folk/soul/hip hop group Bacci with guitarist, singer-songwriter Pete Bagale.[3] Amorese has shared the stage with a wide variety of artists, including John Mayer, Fishbone, Wyclef Jean, John Entwistle (of The Who), Tommy Chong, Jefferson Starship, Jesse McCartney and Joss Stone.[4]

Active Projects

Amorese currently performs with Jack Dishel and Only Son, Bacci, Matt and Alyssa (Tinted Image), Bryan Scary,[5] and the Melbourne rock band goodbyemotel.[6] goodbyemotel is making a name for themselves with their "4D Live Music Experience," during which the band performs in front of a scrim onto which 3D images are projected.[2] The band's music has been featured on the television show Gossip Girl as well as in a 2013 commercial for Chrysler Australia. Amorese was heavily involved in the songwriting process for goodbyemotel's album If, which is scheduled for a March 2014 release. If was produced by Kevin Killen, who has also worked with U2, Kate Bush, and Peter Gabriel.[2]

Based out of Brooklyn, NY, Amorese maintains a busy schedule as a live drummer, intermittently touring the United States, Europe, and Japan to perform. He also works regularly as a studio musician.

Discography

References
  1. "goodbyemotel – Residency at Rockwood Music Hall", doNYC, August 22, 2013
  2. "After Dark: goodbyemotel". Democrat & Chronicle. January 29, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  3. "Band Guide: Bacci". The Phoenix. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015.
  4. "Bio", Paul Amorese
  5. "SOULIFY: The Concert and Video – Greta Larson & Friends", The KICKSTARTER, June 28, 2012
  6. "Culture, 2013: Australian rock band goodbyemotel to perform their unique 4D live rock show in Japan", Australian Embassy, Tokyo, 2013
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