Stratospheerius is the bastard child of Dave Matthews, Frank Zappa, and Bela Fleck. Lead by electric violinist/vocalist/mandolinist Joe Deninzon, Stratospheerius has showcased their "psychojazz trip funk" at colleges, festivals, and clubs throughout the US. Lead by electric violinist-vocalist-mandolinist Joe Deninzon, who has worked with everyone from Sheryl Crow to Everclear, Stratospheerius has showcased their "psychojazz trip funk" at colleges, festivals, and clubs throughout the US. The New York-based group has opened for Tim Reynolds, The Slip, Ekoostik Hookah, and John Scofieldz among others. Their live performances are filled with funky dance grooves, rip-roaring guitar/violin jams, and hooks that mix jazz, funk, and world beat. Their latest release, "Live Wires", captures the energy of their explosive live shows, and has received heavy radio airplay and critical acclaim all over the US, Canada, Australia, South America, Japan, and Europe. Recently featured in Relix Magazine's "On The Verge" section, the band has just been named "Best Jam Band" in Musicians Atlas Independent Music Awards as well as a winner of the John Lennon International Songwriting Contest.

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