7th Sun
7th Sun is an intense supernova rock band from Los Angeles whose roots run from classic rock, progressive rock, funk rock, alternative rock, and jam bands.
JT Curtis - Guitars & Lead Vocals
Adam Kury - Bass & Vocals
Stephen Quadros - Drums & Backup Vocals
Michael Russeck - Keyboards & Vocals
*Jason Land - Guest Guitarist
*Tony Cavazo - Guest Bassist
*Ron Scalera - Guitar
*Becky Curtis - Vocals
*Jimmy Z - Saxaphone
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
The band has mostly been the creation of Guitarist/Lead Singer/Chief Songwriter JT Curtis going as far back as his days in high school. In 2006, Curtis joined forces with drummer Stephen Quadros (Mike Pinera, Snow) & bassist/vocalist Adam Kury (Candlebox) as Whipped Cream, America's hottest Cream tribute band. Curtis, Quadros, Kury began to backup powerhouse R&B vocalist Becky Curtis (Otis Blackwell) with keyboardist Michael Russeck; this lineup was later joined by legendary saxophone player Jimmy Z (Rod Stewart, Etta James, Tom Petty, Dr Dre). In 2007, JT Curtis, Adam Kury, Stephen Quadros & Mike Russeck commenced work on a concept album entitled FROM THE BEGINNING. The band began playing around town along with another guitarist named Jason Land (who also played on the album along with guitarist Ron Scalera). As Adam Kury took a leave of absence to tour with Seattle Grunge band Candlebox, Tony Cavazo (Quiet Riot) has played bass for 7th Sun. With a new album out, a hot live show, and their title as "Supernova of Rock 'n Roll," 7th Sun has generated a loyal following to the musical experience.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
7th Sun mostly plays in Los Angeles, but the band has played all across the country: New York City, San Diego, San Franisco, and Austin Texas. 7th Sun has also played in other incarnations with Curtis, Kury & Quadros playing around South California as the Cream Tribute Band, Whipped Cream. The core four members also backup powerhouse vocalist Becky Curtis and legendary saxophone player Jimmy Z.
Your musical influences
The Allman Brothers, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, Crosby Still Nash & Young, Bruce Springsteen, Rush, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Larry Carlton, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, John Coltrane, Buddy Rich, BB King, Freddie King, Albert King, pretty much any other King, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, ZZ Top, U2, Pearl Jam, The Black Crowes, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, etc. Rock 'n Roll, R&B, Blues, Funk, Jam Band
Anything else?
7th Sun's debut album, FROM THE BEGINNING, is available on the website:
http://7thsunband.com
