Long Bio - Twisted Roots Pete Giordano - Vocals / Guitar Mark Lennon - Bass / Vocals Adam Powers - Guitar Sonny Robinson - Drums Discography: 1989 - Slipping Away - EP 1990 - Walls Of Defense - EP 1990 - Blood - EP 1991 - Room To Breathe 1992 - Turn To Stone 1994 - Bad Blood / Blown Motor 1997 - Virus (unreleased) 1996 - Communication 1998 - Red - EP 2000 - Body In The Trunk, Brick On The Gas 2004 - The Seed - EP 2007 - 12 Skies, Fire And The Black In 1991, Twisted Roots released their fourth independent release titled 'Room to Breathe'. In support of the new release, Twisted Roots circumvented the 'Cover Band Only' club scene by creating their own venues. Most notable were the 'Outlaw Ridge' shows that took place in the backwoods of Gray, Maine. Fans of the new, heavier style of music arrived by the hundreds for these out of the way gatherings. After a series of performances at the 'Boston Rock Off', Twisted Roots landed an independent label deal with 'Cherrydisc Records' out of Boston (Tree, Letters To Cleo). Later, the song 'Tracks' (Turn To Stone) had hit Maine radio by storm, taking Twisted Roots out of the unknown to the mainstream. While showcasing for various distribution companies and record labels, the band used their notoriety to raise money for such events as The Ronald McDonald House, Amnesty International and The Grief Relief Center to name a few. Twisted Roots' next release was a live performance at their sold-out State Theater show called 'Bad Blood / Blown Motor', the name was inspired by the bands previous tour experience. The live release, recorded by Lance Vardis (Engineer: Turn To Stone, Virus, Communication, Red, The Seed, 12 SFATB) was created as a way to generate money to support the band as they went out to tour again. Cherrydisc released Twisted Roots' 'Communication'. 'Communication' was a sharp contrast to their previous releases as Twisted Roots sought to re-create their signature sound and delve into more creative instrumentation and structure, introducing Hammond Keyboards and Clavinova played by Frank Martin and background vocals from local area music veteran Darien Brahms (Knots & Crosses, Darien Brahms). In 1997, Twisted Roots released 'Red'. Upon its' release, the band gained spins on Maine radio and joined forces with local management company 'Ripchord' (Rustic Overtones). In 2000, Twisted Roots released 'Body In The Trunk, Brick On The Gas' and yet again began to solicit strong indie and major record labels. In 2003, Twisted Roots came together for a benefit concert to raise money for the '9-11 Childrens Fund'. The response from the concert was over-whelming as Roots fans asked for more than just the one-time appearance. In 2004, the band released 'The Seed' all the while writing material for the next release to be announced. In 2007, Twisted Roots joined forces with 'Rat Pak Records', releasing '12 Skies, Fire and the Black'. The single 'New Monday' entered rotation as the band went out in support of the album, playing regionally, eventually procuring the opening spot for Ozzy Osbourne in 2008 at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Look for the 2008 Twisted Roots release, as yet untitled. FMI: Twisted Roots can be located at www.myspace.com/twistedrootsonline Links for Pete Giordano, Mark Lennon, Adam Powers and Sonny Robinson can also be found there.