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VIZA RETURNS TO EAST COAST FOR SPECIAL TOUR
Armenian Weekly
February 22, 2012
Shows in New York City at Terminal 5 and Boston at the House of Blues
Viza, the international rock band with Middle Eastern and classical
music influences, returns to the East Coast for two special acoustic
performances on Fri., March 2 and Sun., March 4, at Terminal 5 in
New York and the House of Blues in Boston, respectively. Viza will
be sharing the stage with critically acclaimed Greek Rock sensation
Pyx Lax.
Viza in Berlin "We just returned from our European tour and we're
psyched to perform at such amazing venues in Boston and New York
City for the first time," said oud player and songwriter Andrew
Kzirian. "Boston is kind of a second home for me, so I'm excited to
take the stage amongst so many friends and music fans."
"It's not every day that Viza can share the stage with a band from my
heritage that has packed stadiums throughout Greece," said vocalist
and songwriter Knoup. "And I'm looking forward to performing in my
hometown of New York City."
Viza continues to captivate the global music scene with an erratically
amusing blend of international rock. Unique in its musical arsenal
is the inclusion of oud and percussion blended with more traditional
rock elements such as guitar, bass, and drums. This fascinating fusion
has garnered Viza significant success all over the world. In 2010,
Viza supported famed System of a Down front man Serj Tankian's solo
tour in Europe in the cities of Hamburg, Cologne, Paris, Zurich,
Bologna, Athens, and Yerevan. Viza has also performed at Sweden's
Malmofestivalen and Greece's Rockwave Festival, and has been invited
to perform at Norway's Kartfestivalen and Hungary's Sziget festival
this summer.
The band's recent release of its fifth album "Carnivalia" mesmerized
audiences throughout Europe with its blend of instruments, various
styles, and continued evolution of sound. Fresh off the return from
its nearly month-long "Strangest Show on Earth" European Tour, Viza
is preparing for an exciting year filled with more touring in Europe
and North America.
"Loving the new record," says Tankian. "I love hearing the new
influences and the fun-loving spirit and musical wizardry... Viza is
one of the most unique and interesting bands I have ever encountered.
Their live shows are energetic and fun," he added.
Tankian also served as executive producer of Viza's previous album
titled "Made in Chernobyl." Recorded by Jared Gosselin (D12, Macy
Gray) at Frank Zappa's UMRK Studios, Viza's "Carnivalia" is inspired
from Gogol Bordello's multicultural rhapsodies and System of a Down's
notorious screams and riffs.
Viza's March 2 show begins at 8 p.m. at Terminal 5, 610 W. 56th St.
(at 11th Ave) in New York. General admission tickets
are $70, with VIP seats for $90. To purchase, visit
www.experienceviza.com/Viza/Tour.html.
The March 4 show begins at 8 p.m. at the House of Blues, 15
Lansdowne St. in Boston. Standing room tickets are $55, and general
admission tickets are $70, with VIP seats for $90. To purchase,
visit www.experienceviza.com/Viza/Tour.html.
From: A. Papazian
Armenian Weekly
February 22, 2012
Shows in New York City at Terminal 5 and Boston at the House of Blues
Viza, the international rock band with Middle Eastern and classical
music influences, returns to the East Coast for two special acoustic
performances on Fri., March 2 and Sun., March 4, at Terminal 5 in
New York and the House of Blues in Boston, respectively. Viza will
be sharing the stage with critically acclaimed Greek Rock sensation
Pyx Lax.
Viza in Berlin "We just returned from our European tour and we're
psyched to perform at such amazing venues in Boston and New York
City for the first time," said oud player and songwriter Andrew
Kzirian. "Boston is kind of a second home for me, so I'm excited to
take the stage amongst so many friends and music fans."
"It's not every day that Viza can share the stage with a band from my
heritage that has packed stadiums throughout Greece," said vocalist
and songwriter Knoup. "And I'm looking forward to performing in my
hometown of New York City."
Viza continues to captivate the global music scene with an erratically
amusing blend of international rock. Unique in its musical arsenal
is the inclusion of oud and percussion blended with more traditional
rock elements such as guitar, bass, and drums. This fascinating fusion
has garnered Viza significant success all over the world. In 2010,
Viza supported famed System of a Down front man Serj Tankian's solo
tour in Europe in the cities of Hamburg, Cologne, Paris, Zurich,
Bologna, Athens, and Yerevan. Viza has also performed at Sweden's
Malmofestivalen and Greece's Rockwave Festival, and has been invited
to perform at Norway's Kartfestivalen and Hungary's Sziget festival
this summer.
The band's recent release of its fifth album "Carnivalia" mesmerized
audiences throughout Europe with its blend of instruments, various
styles, and continued evolution of sound. Fresh off the return from
its nearly month-long "Strangest Show on Earth" European Tour, Viza
is preparing for an exciting year filled with more touring in Europe
and North America.
"Loving the new record," says Tankian. "I love hearing the new
influences and the fun-loving spirit and musical wizardry... Viza is
one of the most unique and interesting bands I have ever encountered.
Their live shows are energetic and fun," he added.
Tankian also served as executive producer of Viza's previous album
titled "Made in Chernobyl." Recorded by Jared Gosselin (D12, Macy
Gray) at Frank Zappa's UMRK Studios, Viza's "Carnivalia" is inspired
from Gogol Bordello's multicultural rhapsodies and System of a Down's
notorious screams and riffs.
Viza's March 2 show begins at 8 p.m. at Terminal 5, 610 W. 56th St.
(at 11th Ave) in New York. General admission tickets
are $70, with VIP seats for $90. To purchase, visit
www.experienceviza.com/Viza/Tour.html.
The March 4 show begins at 8 p.m. at the House of Blues, 15
Lansdowne St. in Boston. Standing room tickets are $55, and general
admission tickets are $70, with VIP seats for $90. To purchase,
visit www.experienceviza.com/Viza/Tour.html.
From: A. Papazian