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1975
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| 1975 |
June |
Parousia is formed with Gerry Cannizzaro, Drums & vocals, Barry Cannizzaro- Guitar & vocals, Patt Connolly- Flute & vocals, Steve Soos & Rick Kollmar – Keyboards |
| 1975 |
July 14 |
Gerry buys his first drum set for $165.00 and Parousia begins rehearsal at 104 Baxter St. Buffalo NY |
| 1975 |
October |
Parousia records first original song, “Crystal City”. |
| 1975 |
October 26 |
Parousia’s 1st performance – C.Y.O. Halloween party, All Saints School, 205 Esser Ave. Buffalo, NY |
| 1975 |
October 27 |
*** Bassist Mike Newell joins Parousia *** |
| 1975 |
October |
Parousia rehearsal at Mike Newell’s house North Tonawanda NY |
| 1975 |
December |
Parousia’s first band photo session at Newell’s house, Payne Ave., North Tonawanda NY. |
| 1975 |
December 17, Friday |
Big dress rehearsal for St. Joe’s performance |
| 1975 |
December 18, Saturday |
St. Joe’s. M.D.A. Variety Show – St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute 845 Kenmore Ave, Kenmore, NY |
| 1975 |
December 22 |
C.Y.O. Christmas Party, All Saints School, 205 Esser Ave., Buffalo, NY |
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1976
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| 1976 |
January – April |
Parousia’s winter rehearsal place photos – All Saints elementary school, 205 Esser Ave, Buffalo, NY |
| 1976 |
January 05 |
Article on Parousia published in the “Buffalo Rocket”, written by Brian Meyer |
| 1976 |
February 08 |
***John McGovern, lead Guitarist & vocalist, joins Parousia*** |
| 1976 |
May – August |
Parousia’s summer rehearsal place photos from “Grandma’s garage” 105 Baxter Street, Buffalo, NY |
| 1976 |
May 09 |
Bob Byzante hired as ‘lead vocalist’ for May 21st show at Holy Angels Academy, |
| 1976 |
May 19 |
Bob Byzante fired as lead vocalist and replaced by Patt Connolly as lead vocalist |
| 1976 |
May 21 |
Annual “Sophomore- Freshman” date dance at Holy Angels Academy, 24 Shoshone St., Buffalo, NY |
| 1976 |
November 06 |
Steve Panczak wedding reception – 1047 Grant Avenue, Black Rock, NY |
| 1976 |
December 17 |
Article on Parousia published in S.J.C.I. newspaper “Student Prints”, written by Brian Meyer |
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1977
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| 1977 |
June 26 |
Concert at St. John’s Graduation Reception, 1085 Englewood Avenue, Buffalo, NY |
| 1977 |
July 03 |
First outdoor concert at Riverside Park, Riverside, NY. (With substitute bassist Bruce Empric – for vacationing bassist Mike Newell). |
| 1977 |
August |
***Bassist Mike Newell leaves Parousia *** for out of state college. |
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1978
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| 1978 |
January |
***Bassist Bobby Lowden joins Parousia*** |
| 1978 |
March 17 |
Concert at Polish Community Center, Buffalo, NY; (1st gig with new bassist Bobby Lowden) |
| 1978 |
April |
***Bassist Bob Lowden leaves Parousia *** to cut 45 record with “Candor” in NYC. |
| 1978 |
April |
*** Bassist Billy “Frank” Simms & vocalist Sharon Pierce join Parousia*** |
| 1978 |
May 19, Friday |
Concert at Hutch Tech High School, Buffalo, NY (With bassist Billy Simms and vocalist Sharon Pierce) |
| 1978 |
June |
***Lead Guitarist John McGovern leaves Parousia*** to work as a professional sound tech |
| 1978 |
June |
***Keyboardist Steve Soos leaves Parousia*** |
| 1978 |
July |
***Keyboardist Dave Maltbie joins Parousia*** |
| 1978 |
July 19 |
The “Green Slime” show (featuring Parousia members Patt, Barry, Gerry, Dave, Billy & Sharon). McVan’s, 2078 Niagara St. Buffalo, NY |
| 1978 |
July 22, Saturday |
***Bassist Bill Simms leaves Parousia*** (to rejoin several years later in 1985). |
| 1978 |
July 22, Saturday |
***Bassist Robert Lowden re-joins Parousia with lead guitarist Garth Huels*** |
| 1978 |
August |
***Female Vocalist & percussionist Kim Watts joins Parousia*** |
| 1978 |
August |
Parousia featured in “Tops Friendly Markets” news letter, written by Cheryl Hooven |
| 1978 |
August |
The Parousia Story “From Church Boys To Rock Musicians” – an article featuring the early years of Parousia by G. Cannizzaro |
| 1978 |
October |
Parousia band review published in ‘the Griffin’ (Canisius College newspaper) by Louise Brennen |
| 1978 |
November22 |
McVan’s, 2078 Niagara St. Buffalo, NY- ***First performance with new Parousia*** |
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1979
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| 1979 |
January 05 |
Photos from first rehearsal place with new band in Neb Borkovitch’s basement (Surrounded by pink fiberglass). |
| 1979 |
January 06 – 07 |
McVan’s, 2078 Niagara St. Buffalo, NY -Saturday (with Aunt Helen) and Sunday (Live audio available) |
| 1979 |
February 02 – Friday |
McVan’s 2078 Niagara St. Buffalo, NY -1st annual Buffalo Music Awards hosted by Mark Freeland |
| 1979 |
February 23 – 24 |
Brush Gardens, Route 16, Chaffee, NY. |
| 1979 |
March 02-03 |
Brush Gardens, Route 16, Chaffee, NY. |
| 1979 |
March 09 – 10 |
Brush Gardens, Route 16, Chaffee, NY. |
| 1979 |
March 16 – 17 |
Brush Gardens, Route 16, Chaffee, NY. |
| 1979 |
April 05 |
Katharine Cornell Theater, University at Buffalo, NY |
| 1979 |
April 16 |
The Masthead, corner of Grant & Letchworth, Buffalo, NY |
| 1979 |
April 20 – Friday |
Calasanctius Preparatory School, 167 Windsor Avenue. Buffalo, NY 14209 |
| 1979 |
April 27 |
Band review published in “the Griffin” Canisius College newspaper |
| 1979 |
May 03 |
Rano rehearsal hall, (First live video recording session courtesy Gregg Filippone) |
| 1979 |
May 05 -Saturday |
McVan’s (with Aunt Helen), 2078 Niagara St. Buffalo NY. |
| 1979 |
June 01 – Friday |
McVan’s (with Rasputin a Kiss tribute band). 2078 Niagara St. Buffalo, NY |
| 1979 |
June 04 – Monday |
McVan’s (with lots of pictures) 2078 Niagara St. Buffalo NY |
| 1979 |
July |
Band photo session in Kim Watt’s basement, Kenmore, NY. |
| 1979 |
July 01 – Sunday |
McVan’s 2078 Niagara St. Buffalo, NY (Fourth of July show with audio) |
| 1979 |
July 02 |
Riverside Park, live outdoor concert, Buffalo, NY |
| 1979 |
July 04 |
Parousia wins Second Place at the Fourth of July Talent Show, Riverside Park |
| 1979 |
July 06 |
WBFO Live Broadcast (from University of Buffalo’s “Oil of Dog” radio show). |
| 1979 |
July 06 – 07 |
Tell It to McGinty’s pub, 770 Seneca St. South Buffalo, NY |
| 1979 |
July 12 |
Riverside Review publishes winners of Riverside Park talent competition |
| 1979 |
July 28 |
Circus Bar, Buffalo, NY |
| 1979 |
August 18 |
Tell it to McGinty’s pub, 770 Seneca St. South Buffalo, NY |
| 1979 |
August 29 |
Frank’s Casa Nova, 2216 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY (First Gig at Frank’s) |
| 1979 |
September 01 |
Kelly’s Inn, 827 S. Park Ave. Buffalo, NY. |
| 1979 |
September 03 |
Kitty’s Dodge City Saloon, 699 Hertel Avenue Buffalo, NY |
| 1979 |
September 04 |
World’s Thunder Current publishes, “Who’s Got The Gig”. A review of Parousia’s live performance at Brush Gardens |
| 1979 |
September 07 -08 |
Fireside Lounge, 3004 South Park, Lackawanna, NY. |
| 1979 |
September 14 |
Frank’s Casa Nova, 2216 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY. Second gig at Frank’s |
| 1979 |
September 15 |
Curran’s Live outdoor art & music festival, Buffalo, NY |
| 1979 |
September 27 |
Plant 6, 2179 Niagara Street Niagara Street, Buffalo NY |
| 1979 |
October |
Parousia debut ad published in “Rockers” magazine – with better logo. |
| 1979 |
October 05 |
Frank’s Casa Nova, 2216 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY. Third gig at Frank’s |
| 1979 |
October 12 & 13 |
Kelly’s Inn, 827 S. Park Ave. Buffalo N.Y. |
| 1979 |
October 20 |
Stage One – 8200 Main Street, Buffalo NY with Rasputin |
| 1979 |
November |
Parousia’s semi-regular (i.e. sporadic) November Newsletter |
| 1979 |
November 02 |
D’Youville College “200 Days Mixer” (with Audio). – Dave Maltbie’s last gig with Parousia. |
| 1979 |
December 1 |
Parousia leases rehearsal space at Keith Gregor’s Music Mall, Cheektowaga NY |
| 1979 |
December |
Keyboardist Eric Scheda Joins Parousia |
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1980
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| 1980 |
February |
Parousia ad published in “Rockers” magazine -new redesigned logo. |
| 1980 |
February 06 |
Santangelo’s “Before” hair-cut promo photos for Buffalo Backstage |
| 1980 |
February 13 |
Santangelo’s “After” hair-cut promo photos for Buffalo Backstage |
| 1980 |
March |
Music Mall rehearsal –“post Santangelo” haircut photos |
| 1980 |
March 19 |
St Mary’s School for the Deaf benefit concert – Cambria Fire Hall, Cambria, NY. (Eric Scheda’s first gig with Parousia) |
| 1980 |
March 22 |
Holiday Inn, Grand Island, NY; Calasanctius Prepatory School event. J.A. party. |
| 1980 |
May 04 |
Parousia photo session at Elmwood avenue art Gallery |
| 1980 |
June 25 |
Filippone Sound, 1st recording session with Randy Filippone. (Songs: “Oh My Love, Malmedy, Revelation and MissOgyny”. |
| 1980 |
July 11 & 12 |
Plant 6, 2179 Niagara Street, Buffalo NY (First gig with the “Mike & Shirlee” light show) |
| 1980 |
July 20 |
Melanie’s Pub 6821 Main St. Williamsville, NY – First Gig at Melanie’s (New Show set revealed). |
| 1980 |
July 21 |
2nd recording session with Randy Filippone. (Finished all overdubs) |
| 1980 |
July 25 & 26 |
Plant 6, 2179 Niagara Street, Buffalo NY |
| 1980 |
August 01 & 02 |
Plant 6, 2179 Niagara Street, Buffalo NY |
| 1980 |
August 09 |
McVan’s, Saturday night with the band, “Video” (formerly “Rasputin”). Buffalo, NY |
| 1980 |
August 10 |
Parousia signs booking & management deal with Backstage Productions (Rick Falkowski & Dave Buffamonti) |
| 1980 |
August |
Photo session at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY. Pics by Marsha Falkowski |
| 1980 |
August 15 & 16 |
Plant 6 – First Gig at 3020 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore, NY. |
| 1980 |
August 17 |
Melanie’s Pub, 6821 Main St. Williamsville, NY Our sensational return! |
| 1980 |
August 31 |
Melanie’s Pub, 6821 Main St. Williamsville, NY Thrice is nice! |
| 1980 |
September |
University of Buffalo publishes “Band Survival Guide” |
| 1980 |
September 07 |
Melanie’s Pub, 6821 Main St. Williamsville, NY Fourth gig at Melanie’s |
| 1980 |
September 12 |
Frank’s Casa Nova, 2216 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY Fourth gig at Frank’s |
| 1980 |
September 14 |
Melanie’s Pub, 6821 Main St. Williamsville, NY Fifth gig at Melanie’s |
| 1980 |
September 18 |
Knickerbockers, 2500 Walden Ave. Cheektowaga, NY |
| 1980 |
September 27 |
Holland Willows 177 Savage Road, Holland NY |
| 1980 |
October 03 |
Frank’s Casa Nova, 2216 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY with John Cameron |
| 1980 |
October 08 |
The Pardi Bar, 3891 Broadway, Cheektowaga, NY |
| 1980 |
October 09 |
Holland Willows 177 Savage Road, Holland NY (nightmare gig) |
| 1980 |
October 11 |
South Towner, 3700 Southwestern Blvd Orchard Park, NY |
| 1980 |
October 12 |
Melanie’s Pub – Last Gig! 6821 Main St. Williamsville, NY |
| 1980 |
November 01 |
Bill’s Lair -9598 Broadway Rd. Gowanda, NY |
| 1980 |
November 02 |
Garth live on WZIR 98+ FM radio to promote upcoming Buff State Dance Marathon . |
| 1980 |
November 08 |
Buffalo State College Social Hall – “Super Dance Marathon“ |
| 1980 |
November 15 |
Frank’s Casa Nova, 2216 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY (Last Gig at Frank’s) |
| 1980 |
November 26 |
Holland Willows, 177 Savage Road, Holland, NY |
| 1980 |
December 03 |
Uncle Sam’s, 2525 Walden Ave, Cheektowaga, NY; (Opening for CrossRoads). |
| 1980 |
December 04 |
Four Fathoms, 611 Main St. Medina , NY. |
| 1980 |
December 05 |
Holland Willows, 177 Savage Road, Holland, NY |
| 1980 |
December 10 |
Parousia opens for Pegasonics at the Granada Theater, Buffalo, NY. |
| 1980 |
December 11 |
D.J.’s Stillery, 2260 Niagara Falls blvd, Wheatfield, NY |
| 1980 |
December 27 |
Bills Lair-9598 Broadway Rd. Gowanda, NY |
| 1980 |
December 28 |
‘The Leni K. incident’ after Bill’s Lair gig. (Don’t ask, you had to be there). |
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1981
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| 1981 |
February 05 |
Uncle Sam’s with the Beez (Cancelled) 2525 Walden Ave. Cheektowaga, NY |
| 1981 |
February 13 |
Orchard Park High School – Junior Class Semi-formal Valentine’s Day concert |
| 1981 |
February 18 |
97 Rock (WGRQ FM) ‘Buffalo Rocks’ Vol.1 1981 |
| 1981 |
February 19 |
Emergency late-night super-secret recording session at Select Sound Studios, Kenmore NY |
| 1981 |
February 28 |
Plant 6, 3020 Delaware Avenue. Kenmore, NY |
| 1981 |
March 6 |
Concert at Buffalo State College Social Hall with $3 “Drink and Drown” |
| 1981 |
March 15 |
Fast Annie’s Spring Jam, South Shore Plaza, Hamburg NY |
| 1981 |
March 20 |
Daemen College – College Concert. 4380 Main St. Amherst, NY |
| 1981 |
March 28 |
Prince of Wales Club, Wales Center, NY |
| 1981 |
April 5 |
Prince of Wales “JAM”, Wales Club, Wales Center, NY |
| 1981 |
April 10 |
the Drinking Fountain, Avon, NY |
| 1981 |
April 16 |
Dad’s Café, 1895 Clinton St. Buffalo, NY |
| 1981 |
April 24 & 25 |
the Old Harmony Bar, 28 Memorial Dr. Buffalo, NY |
| 1981 |
May 01 |
Starting Gate Café – 1671 Seneca St. Buffalo, NY |
| 1981 |
May 02 |
Bachelor’s Den, 15 Lasalle Avenue Kenmore, NY |
| 1981 |
May 06 |
Graffiti’s, 479 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY |
| 1981 |
May 09 |
Holland Willows, 177 Savage Road, Holland, NY |
| 1981 |
May 14 |
the Old Harmony Bar, 28 Memorial Dr. Buffalo, NY |
| 1981 |
May 16 |
Eagle’s Roost, 5853 Main st. Olcott, N.Y. |
| 1981 |
May 21 |
Dad’s Café, Dad’s Café, 1895 Clinton St. Buffalo, NY |
| 1981 |
May 22 |
New York New York, 935 Harlem Road Buffalo, NY |
| 1981 |
May 25 |
*** Kim Watts quits Parousia *** |
| 1981 |
May 29 & 30 |
Lou’s Inn, Westfield, NY |
| 1981 |
June |
Buffalo Backstage Magazine publishes band review of Parousia |
| 1981 |
June 02 |
Shutters & Boards, 901 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY |
| 1981 |
June 05 |
Davio’s Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, NY. – Calasanctius School graduation party. |
| 1981 |
June 06 |
WGRQ radio interview with Patt & Gerry to be aired on June 14th & 15th |
| 1981 |
June 06 |
Graffiti’s, 479 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY. |
| 1981 |
June 13 |
Holland Willows, 177 Savage Road, Holland, NY |
| 1981 |
June 20 |
Eagle’s Roost, 5853 Main st. Olcott, N.Y. |
| 1981 |
July 01 |
City Lights, 727 Main Street. Buffalo, NY |
| 1981 |
July 03 |
Riverside Park, live outdoor concert in the park. Buffalo, NY |
| 1981 |
July 10 |
Riverside Review publishes complaint of our performance in the park (aka: The “Dim-Witted Guitarist”). |
| 1981 |
July 17 |
Eagle’s Roost, 5853 Main st. Olcott, NY |
| 1981 |
July 23 |
Dad’s Café, 1895 Clinton St. Buffalo, NY |
| 1981 |
July 24 |
Teenage Hot Spot, Depew, NY (with Guest Stars “Critical Mass”). ‘all age’ show |
| 1981 |
July |
Band Practice in Room #7 of the Music Mall, Cheektowaga, NY |
| 1981 |
July 25 |
Port Colborne, Humberstone Arena, 54 Westside Rd. Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada |
| 1981 |
August 01 |
The “Hertel Happening” outdoor concert (12:00 pm), Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY |
| 1981 |
August 01 |
Eagle’s Roost, 5853 Main St. Olcott, NY (10:00 pm) |
| 1981 |
August 02 |
Parousia’s picture in the Buffalo Evening news- Live photo from the ‘Hertel Happening’. |
| 1981 |
August 07 |
New York, New York – 935 Harlem Road, Buffalo, NY |
| 1981 |
August 15 |
The Hideaway, Darien Center, NY |
| 1981 |
August 16 |
Melody Inn, Jamestown, NY |
| 1981 |
August 20 |
Matthew Gurnsey writes a compliant about Parousia’s July 3rd gig at Riverside Park. (Barry gets his nickname, “the dim-witted guitarist”). |
| 1981 |
August 21 |
Holland Willows, 177 Savage Road, Holland, NY |
| 1981 |
August 22 |
New York, New York – 935 Harlem Road, Buffalo, NY |
| 1981 |
August 28 |
Teenage Hot Spot, Broadway & Transit, Depew, NY ‘All age’ show |
| 1981 |
September 03 |
97 Rock (WGRQ FM) live broadcast of Parousia’s performance at Uncle Sam’s 2525 Walden Ave. Cheektowaga, NY |
| 1981 |
September 04 & 05 |
Plant 6, 3020 Delaware Avenue. Kenmore, NY |
| 1981 |
September 10 |
Uncle Sam’s – Parousia’s Encore Performance at Uncle Sam’s 2525 Walden Ave. Cheektowaga, NY |
| 1981 |
September 11 |
Buffalo State College, concert in the social hall (with JDM Hybrid) |
| 1981 |
September 18 |
The Rusty Nail, 200 Washington St., Jamestown, NY |
| 1981 |
September 19 |
The Wooden Nickel, 816 W. State St. Olean, NY |
| 1981 |
September 25 |
Kinfolk Corral, Road 1, Franklinville, NY |
| 1981 |
September 26 |
Plant 6, 3020 Delaware Avenue. Kenmore, NY |
| 1981 |
October |
Concert review of Parousia opening for Ohio based band L.A. at Uncle Sam’s 09.03.1981 |
| 1981 |
October 09 & 10 |
Plant 6, 3020 Delaware Avenue. Kenmore, NY |
| 1981 |
October 15 |
Shutters & Boards, 901 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY |
| 1981 |
October 17 |
Starting Gate Café, 1671 Seneca St. Buffalo, NY |
| 1981 |
October 24 |
Shady Grove, Old Rte. 19, Boston, NY |
| 1981 |
October 31 |
Arch Bishop Walsh High School Halloween Dance, Olean, NY |
| 1981 |
November |
Parousia Newsletter – Upcoming shows, Buffalo Backstage Music Awards, etc. |
| 1981 |
November 05 |
Dad’s Café, 1895 Clinton St. Buffalo, NY |
| 1981 |
November 13 & 14 |
Wayside Manor, 11649 Genesee St. Alden, NY |
| 1981 |
November 15 |
Wooden Nickel, 816 W. State St. Olean, NY |
| 1981 |
November 19 |
Shady Grove, Old Route 19, Boston, NY |
| 1981 |
November 23 |
1st Annual Buffalo Backstage Music Awards at Rooftops Lounge |
| 1981 |
November 27 |
Terminal Rock Concert one, Central Terminal Plaza, Buffalo, NY |
| 1981 |
November 28 |
Plant 6, 3020 Delaware Avenue. Kenmore, NY |
| 1981 |
December 04 |
The Fire Side Inne, Haskel Road, Olean, NY |
| 1981 |
December 05 |
Fast Annie’s, South Shore Plaza, Hamburg, NY |
| 1981 |
December 10 |
Dad’s Café, 1895 Clinton St. Buffalo, NY |
| 1981 |
December 12 |
Shady Grove, Old Route 19, Boston, NY |
| 1981 |
December 27 |
The Wooden Nickel, 816 W. State St. Olean, NY |
| 1981 |
December 31 |
Shady Grove, Old Route 19, Boston, NY |
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1982
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| 1982 |
January 07 |
Sundown Saloon, Route 16, Chaffee, NY |
| 1982 |
January 16 |
Amherst Central High School at the Hilton Hotel, Buffalo, NY |
| 1982 |
January 21 |
Dad’s Café, 1895 Clinton St. Buffalo, NY |
| 1982 |
February 09-13 |
“The Texas” bar, Burlington, VT |
| 1982 |
February 13 |
Daemen College, College Concert. 4380 Main St. Amherst, NY (the ‘Elevator of Terror’ incident with Gregg Filippone) |
| 1982 |
February 20 |
Hamburg Skating Rink, Hamburg, NY |
| 1982 |
March 05 & 06 |
Plant 6, 3020 Delaware Avenue. Kenmore, NY |
| 1982 |
March 19 |
Sundown Saloon, Route 16, Chaffee, NY |
| 1982 |
March 21 |
Fast Annie’s, Spring Jam, South Shore Plaza, Hamburg, NY |
| 1982 |
March 26 |
Gilligan’s, Grant street, Buffalo, NY |
| 1982 |
April 10 |
Fast Annie’s, South Shore Plaza, Hamburg, NY (Parousia’s last gig as a cover band) |
| 1982 |
June |
Jukebox is formed with Parousia members Garth Huels, Patt Connolly, Gerry Cannizzaro and adding Kathy Moriarty on bass. |
| 1982 |
October 28 |
Jukebox at Northwest Buffalo Community Youth Center Halloween Dance, 155 Lawn Avenue, Buffalo NY. |
| 1982 |
September 13-25 |
Jukebox at Holiday Inn, 4356 Commerce Dr., Batavia, NY |
| 1982 |
November 19-20 |
Jukebox at Plant 6, 3020 Delaware Avenue., Kenmore, NY |
| 1982 |
December 16-18 |
Jukebox at The Squire |
| 1982 |
December 31 |
Jukebox at The Hollywood Lounge, Batavia, NY |
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1983
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| 1983 |
February 16 |
Jukebox at Attica Lanes, Attica, NY |
| 1983 |
February 23 |
Jukebox at Attica Lanes, Attica, NY |
| 1983 |
March 18 |
Jukebox at Attica Lanes, Attica, NY |
| 1983 |
April |
**** Jukebox disbands **** |
| 1983 |
October |
Parousia re-forms as an all original band- begins rehearsal at Ultimate Storage, Kenmore, NY. |
| 1983 |
November |
Parousia records radio commercial for StarSeed Enterprise- local airplay on WPHD FM |
| 1983 |
November |
Parousia’s “Oh My Love” is Pick of the Month on local music show WUWU FM |
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1984
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| 1984 |
January |
Parousia professional photo session, Buffalo, NY |
| 1984 |
February |
Loft Studios Studio recording session sponsored by Buffalo Backstage and Rick Falkowski |
| 1984 |
February |
Buffalo Backstage magazine article announcing Loft Studio recordings & upcoming Riverside Park concert |
| 1984 |
May 26 |
Parousia live at the Chamber, 1660 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY. – (1st performance at the Chamber) |
| 1984 |
June |
Buffalo Backstage magazine publishes article announcing free concert at Riverside Park. |
| 1984 |
June |
Riverside Review publishes announcement free rock-concert at Riverside Park. |
| 1984 |
June 30 |
Riverside Park, live outdoor concert. Buffalo, NY (Sponsored by Starseed Enterprise, F.B.S. Records, Top Shelf Music, Santangelos, etc… |
| 1984 |
August 11 |
“The Chamber”, 1660 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY |
| 1984 |
August 25 |
Filming for the “Keep Running” video” begins at the Chamber, Buffalo, NY. |
| 1984 |
September 15 |
The mighty quest to wrap up “Keep Running” video production. Dallas, TX. |
| 1984 |
December |
Photo session- “Keep Running” video promotional photos. |
| 1984 |
December 22 |
“The Chamber”, 1660 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY – “Keep Running” Video Release Party |
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1985
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| 1985 |
January-February |
Parousia creates the ‘Original Music Organization’ to promote our music & video nationwide. |
| 1985 |
February 15 |
Parousia’s “Keep Running” Video accepted in the MTV basement tape award competition. |
| 1985 |
March 6 |
Parousia’s recording of “Keep Running” and “Movin’ out to L.A” on rotation at WBNY (91.3 FM) |
| 1985 |
July-August |
Filippone Sound Studio recording session, Buffalo, NY |
| 1985 |
August |
Parousia’s “Keep Running” Video rejected in the MTV basement tape award competition? 😥 |
| 1985 |
September 2 |
“Buffalo Night-Life Magazine” publishes promo piece for Parousia’s up-and-coming “Art & Science” show. |
| 1985 |
September 07 |
Plant 6, “Art & Science” show, 3020 Delaware Ave. Kenmore, NY |
| 1985 |
October |
Ode to Crystal Beach Amusement Park |
| 1985 |
October 15-17 |
Parousia’s audio solicitation tour of NYC. (Shopping our music to record labels and booking agents in the Big Apple). |
| 1985 |
October 22 |
Parousia records “Place your Bets” at Select Sound Studio, Kenmore, NY. |
| 1985 |
November 16 |
Plant 6, “Time & Space” show, 3020 Delaware Ave. Kenmore, NY |
| 1985 |
November 22 |
Parousia 1st recording session at Mark Studios, Clarence, NY. (“Turnaround”, “Tiffany”, “the Graduation”) |
| 1985 |
November 30 |
Parousia 2nd final recording session at Mark Studios (Overdubs, etc). |
| 1985 |
December 11 |
Parousia promo – Second Story Magazine covers our upcoming ‘Church & State’ show at Plant 6 |
| 1985 |
December 28 |
Plant 6, “Church & State” show, 3020 Delaware Ave. Kenmore, NY |
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1986
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| 1986 |
January |
*** Bill Sims joins Parousia as Keyboardist *** |
| 1986 |
February |
Band photo session at The Chamber, adding Bill Simms |
| 1986 |
February 14 |
Broadway Joe’s, “Love, Lust & Wreckage” show, 3051 Main St. Buffalo, NY |
| 1986 |
March 24 |
Parousia band review in Buffalo Night-Life magazine by Rick Falcowski |
| 1986 |
April |
News from ST. Joe’s. Published article – “Keep Running” video. |
| 1986 |
April 15 |
Live B.T.V broadcast of “Keep Running” music video on the program “Shooting Stars” hosted by Don Tomasulo |
| 1986 |
April 26 |
the Chamber, first concert, 1660 Kenmore Ave. Buffalo NY – “Exclusive Momentum” show. |
| 1986 |
May 17 |
the Chamber, 1660 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY – with special Guests “Camouflage” |
| 1986 |
May 31 |
the Chamber, 1660 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY – with special Guests “the Moment” |
| 1986 |
June 14 |
the Chamber, 1660 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY – with special Guests “the Fun” |
| 1986 |
June 23 |
“the Hosey Update” NightLife Magazine publishes article – “Keep Running” video. |
| 1986 |
June 28 |
the Chamber, 1660 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY – with special Guests “Trinity” |
| 1986 |
July 12 |
the Chamber, 1660 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY – with special guests “Take 22” |
| 1986 |
July 26 |
the Chamber, 1660 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY – with special Guests “Axemen” |
| 1986 |
August 2 |
the Chamber, 1660 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY – with special guests “the Riddlers” |
| 1986 |
August 9 |
the Chamber, 1660 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY – with special guests “the Cry” |
| 1986 |
August |
Robert Lowden moves from Buffalo, NY. to Hollywood, CA. |
| 1986 |
August 26 |
Dr. Demento show rejection letter. 🙄 |
| 1986 |
September 27 |
Moving out of “the Chamber” back into “Ultimate (Absolute) Storage. |
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1987
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| 1987 |
January 11 |
Patt & Claude leave Buffalo and drive out to Hollywood, CA |
| 1987 |
January 27 |
Gerry Cannizzaro & Bill Simms leave Buffalo and drive out to Hollywood, CA (with Keith & Vickki Huels). |
| 1987 |
January 29 |
Gerry and Bill – U-haul truck breaks-down in Clarksville, Arkansas. |
| 1987 |
February 1 |
Gerry & Bill arrive in Los Angeles and move into 1st apt. w/ Bob Lowden and Patt Connolly 6358 Yucca St. Hollywood, CA. |
| 1987 |
April |
Parousia forms Indy record label, “Rock Dog Records”. |
| 1987 |
July |
The new Hollywood Apartment Party and rehearsal – 1435.5 Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood CA |
| 1987 |
October |
Parousia releases ‘Turnaround’ E.P. on Rock Dog Records, Hollywood, CA. |
| 1987 |
December |
Parousia’s ‘Turnaround’ E.P. available at Record Theater, Terrapin Station, Record Mine, Home of the Hits, New World Records and Record Connection. |
| 1987 |
December |
Buffalo Evening News publishes music review of ‘Turnaround’ E.P. by Dale Anderson. |
| 1987 |
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Parousia guitarist Garth Huels charged with selling Nitrous Oxide to underage customers at Starseed Enterprise.
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1988
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| 1988 |
January 18 |
Buffalo Nightlife publishes music review of Turnaround E.P. by Rick Falcowski. |
| 1988 |
February |
Parousia begins rehearsal sessions at Robert Lowden’s house 732 ½ Tularosa Dr. Silver Lake, CA. |
| 1988 |
March 4 |
Parousia band review published in UCLA’s ‘Daily Bruin’ newspaper. |
| 1988 |
March 11 |
Parousia band review by Cheli Bremmer is published in Los Angeles ‘READER’ |
| 1988 |
March 13 |
Parousia performs first L.A. Gig at Madame Wong’s West, 2900 Wilshire, Blvd. Santa Monica, CA. |
| 1988 |
April 10 |
Parousia at the Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica blvd. W. Hollywood, CA. [Show cancelled due to Bob’s kidney!] |
| 1988 |
May 1 |
Parousia featured in ‘ROCKPOOL’ magazine. |
| 1988 |
May |
Parousia’s song “Place your Bets’ is broadcast on 106.7 FM, KROQ Los Angeles, CA. |
| 1988 |
May 14 |
Parousia at Club 88, 11784 West Pico blvd. Los Angeles, CA. |
| 1988 |
May 21 |
Parousia opens for ‘the Knack’ at Madame Wong’s West, Santa Monica, CA. |
| 1988 |
May 26 |
Madame Wong’s West, 2900 Wilshire blvd. Santa Monica, CA. |
| 1988 |
June 8 |
the Palomino in N. Hollywood on KROQ 106.7 FM party night. |
| 1988 |
June 24 |
Club 88, 11784 West Pico blvd. Los Angeles, CA. |
| 1988 |
June 30 |
Chuck Landis’ Country Club, Reseda CA. (Tim Leary appears there on July 13th) |
| 1988 |
July 1 |
Madame Wong’s, 2900 Wilshire blvd. Santa Monica, CA. |
| 1988 |
July 30 |
Club 88, 11784 West Pico blvd. Los Angeles, CA. |
| 1988 |
August 10 |
the Gaslight, 1608 Cosmo St. Hollywood, CA. |
| 1988 |
August 12 |
Parousia featured in BAM magazine’s local band issue. |
| 1988 |
August 13 |
Madame Wong’s, 2900 Wilshire blvd. Santa Monica, CA. |
| 1988 |
September |
Parousia featured in LA Rock’s magazine local band issue. |
| 1988 |
October 7 |
Club 88, 11784 West Pico blvd. Los Angeles, CA. |
| 1988 |
October 17 |
the world famous Whisky a Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Strip, Hollywood, CA |
| 1988 |
October 22 |
Parousia performs at UCLA’s Cooperage Hall -CALPRIG benefit. |
| 1988 |
November |
Parousia records “I’m Not Having Fun” and world famous RUSK studios in Hollywood, Ca. |
| 1988 |
November 2 |
the Sunset Club, 322 W. Sierra Madre Ave. Sierra Madre, CA. |
| 1988 |
November 20 |
the Whisky a Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Strip, Hollywood, CA |
| 1988 |
November 26 |
Madame Wong’s West, 2900 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica CA |
| 1988 |
December 19 |
Parousia band review featured in Buffalo’s Night-Life magazine, written by Cheli Bremmer. |
| 1988 |
December 26 |
Keyboardist Marty Leggett from Reno Nevada joins Parousia |
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1989
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| 1989 |
January |
Parousia photo session at McArthur Park in Los Angeles, CA. w/ New keyboardist Marty Leggett. |
| 1989 |
February 17 |
Parousia headlines at Club 88, 11784 W. Pico blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 1st Gig w/ Marty Leggett |
| 1989 |
March 11 |
Parousia returns to the Whisky a Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Strip, Hollywood CA |
| 1989 |
April 16 |
Parousia performs at the Whisky a Go-Go on KROQ party night w/DJ Ken Fusion |
| 1989 |
April 20 |
Friday, Calasanctius Prepatory School, 167 Windsor Avenue. Buffalo, NY 14209 |
| 1989 |
May 11 |
Madame Wong’s West, 2900 Wilshire blvd. Santa Monica, CA |
| 1989 |
May 24 |
FM Station 11700 Victory Blvd. N. Hollywood, CA. 1st gig w/ the dancers “UNTAMED’ |
| 1989 |
June 4 |
Parousia performs on KROQ night at the world famous Roxy Theater. 9009 Sunset Strip, Hollywood, CA. – Featuring the dancers ‘UNTAMED’ |
| 1989 |
June 13 |
Parousia’s “Place Your Bets” and “Turnaround” air on KLOS 95.5 FM ‘LOCAL LICKS’ with host Joe Benson |
| 1989 |
June 18 |
Bogart’s, 6288 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA. – Hollywood showcase Cable TV broadcast! Featuring the dancers ‘UNTAMED’ |
| 1989 |
July 1 |
First appearance on the Hollywood Showcase KSCI, UHF18 |
| 1989 |
July 8 |
Second appearance on the Hollywood Showcase KSCI, UHF18 |
| 1989 |
July 9 |
Parousia performs on KROQ night at the world famous Whisky a Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Strip, Hollywood, CA. – Featuring dancers ‘UNTAMED’ |
| 1989 |
July 15 |
Third appearance on the Hollywood Showcase KSCI, UHF18 |
| 1989 |
July 22 |
Parousia – winners of the Hollywood Showcase on cable TV station KSCI, UHF18 |
| 1989 |
July 23 |
The FM Station, 11700 Victory Blvd. N. Hollywood, CA. w/ the dancers “UNTAMED’ |
| 1989 |
August 1 |
The Music Machine, Santa Monica CA. w/ dancers ‘Untamed’ |
| 1989 |
August 3 |
Bogart’s, 6288 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA. w/ dancers ‘Untamed’ |
| 1989 |
August 5 |
Parousia performs at a private party in Venice Ca. ***Last gig with guitarist Robert Lowden*** |
| 1989 |
September 10 |
Parousia’s “Tiffany” debuts at the Screenwriters Guild, Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, CA |
| 1989 |
October |
***Guitarist Dudley Taft joins Parousia*** Rehearsal in Dudley’s Garage Venice, CA |
| 1989 |
November 7 |
Parousia’s song “Tiffany” appears in movie soundtrack for “Step Father 2”. |
| 1989 |
November |
Parousia featured in BAM magazine’s band directory. |
| 1989 |
December |
***Bassist Gary Lee joins Parousia.*** |
| 1989 |
December |
Band rehearsal with Dudley, Gary and the dancers “Untamed” at Uncle Studios, Van Nuys CA |
| 1989 |
December 21 |
Parousia headlines at Club 88, 11784 W. Pico blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 1st Gig w/ Dudley & Gary |
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1990
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| 1990 |
January 24 |
Madame Wong’s West, 2900 Wilshire blvd. Santa Monica, CA w/ dancers ‘Untamed’ |
| 1990 |
February 15 |
Madame Wong’s West, 2900 Wilshire blvd. Santa Monica, CA w/ dancers ‘Untamed’ |
| 1990 |
February 21 |
Parousia opens for ‘GIANT’ at Bogart’s, 6288 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA. w/ dancers ‘Untamed’ |
| 1990 |
February 25 |
FM Station, 11700 Victory Blvd. N. Hollywood, CA w/ dancers ‘Untamed’ |
| 1990 |
March 2 |
Club 88, 11784 W. Pico blvd. Los Angeles, CA w/ dancers ‘Untamed’ |
| 1990 |
March 10 |
Parousia – Winners of the “Hollywood Showcase” KSCI TV (Channel 18) |
| 1990 |
March 14 |
Parousia Headlines ‘Original Rock Night’ at the Sunset Club. w/ dancers ‘Untamed’ |
| 1990 |
March 15 |
Madame Wong’s West, 2900 Wilshire blvd. Santa Monica, CA w/ dancers ‘Untamed’ |
| 1990 |
March 19 |
Parousia at Casey’s, 1325 N. Tustin, Orange, CA |
| 1990 |
April 9 |
FM Station, 11700 Victory Blvd. N. Hollywood, CA w/ dancers ‘Untamed’ |
| 1990 |
April 17 |
Goodies, 1641 Placenta Avenue Yorba Linda, CA. Last show with Marty Leggett, Dudley Taft and Gary Lee. |
| 1990 |
August |
Parousia creates the rock-play titled “Virtual Reality” |
| 1990 |
August |
Rehearsal begins for Parousia’s new show set titled, “Virtual Reality” with Guitarist Ian Ashley, Bassist Kenny Gray and Keyboardist Jeremy Yeremian |
| 1990 |
November 25 |
‘Sneak Preview’ performance of “Virtual Reality” at Madame Wong’s West, 2900 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA |
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1991
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| 1991 |
January 15 |
Band Rehearsal at the Ethical Pool for the show set “Virtual Reality” |
| 1991 |
January 26 |
Dress rehearsal at Uncle Studios for the show set “Virtual Reality” |
| 1991 |
January 27 |
Parousia presents “Virtual Reality” at The Whisky A Go-Go w/ special guests Green Jello hosted by “Jed the Fish” and KROQ FM |
| 1991 |
February 7 |
Parousia presents “Virtual Reality” at The Troubadour w/ special guests Twist and Shout |
| 1991 |
March 3 |
Parousia headlines “Virtual Reality” at the FM Station with male exotic dancers “Dan Max & Co”… wtf? |
| 1991 |
April 10 |
Rejection letter from Disneyland (?) |
| 1991 |
May 17 |
Virtual Reality reviewed in Music Connection Magazine |
| 1991 |
May 20 |
Parousia presents “Virtual Reality” at the FM Station, N. Hollywood, CA |
| 1991 |
May 24 |
Parousia presents “Virtual Reality” at The Troubadour |
| 1991 |
September 21 |
Parousia presents “Virtual Reality” at The Troubadour |
| 1991 |
October 14 |
Parousia sets sail to the FM Station with Virtual Reality on Columbus Day |
| 1991 |
October 31 |
Halloween Madness. Parousia presents ‘Virtual Reality’ at The Troubadour with special guests The Zero’s |
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1992
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| 1992 |
January 9 |
Parousia presents “Virtual Reality” at The Roxy Theater, 9009 Sunset Blvd. (FINAL SHOW) |
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1994
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| 1994 |
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1st Brainstorm album released, “A Separate Reality” |
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1995
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| 1995 |
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2nd Brainstorm album released, “Variations On A Dream” |
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1996
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| 1996 |
October 31 |
“Dark Halloween”, a Halloween Soundtrack album, is released |
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1997
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| 1997 |
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“Abduction” album by Empath is released on Rock Dog Records |
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2000
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| 2000 |
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3rd Brainstorm album released, “The Technology Of Art” |
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2003
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| 2003 |
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4th Brainstorm album released, “A Brave New World” |
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2014
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| 2014 |
May 18 |
Parousia’s song “Miss Ogyny” featured on the Compliation L.P., “Bloodstains Across Buffalo” |
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2015
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| 2015 |
May 20 |
The band, “Then And Now” reunite Parousia founders at Zebb’s Bar & Grill, Buffalo NY |
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2016
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| 2016 |
September |
The artwork of Robert Lowden featured in Los Angeles Art Journal, “Coagula” |
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2017
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| 2017 |
September 8 |
Parousia cited in the book,”The History of Buffalo Music and Entertainment” |
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2018
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| 2018 |
Summer |
Parousia reunites to record basic instrument Tracks for New E.P |
| 2018 |
August |
“Miss Ogyny” Music Video is released on YouTube as a tribute to the late singer/songwriter Kim Watts |
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2019
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| 2019 |
January |
Parousia releases two newly recorded tracks, “No Songs For Mary” and “The Weekday Song” |
| 2019 |
October 30 |
Halloween video released to the song “(I’m Going To) Kill You” |
| 2019 |
December |
“The King of Christmas” new Christmas song pre-release |
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2020
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| 2020 |
March 13 |
Rock Dog Releases “Alive in L.A.” 2-track Single |
| 2020 |
May |
“Lie Awake” Music Video Released |
| 2020 |
September 4 |
Rock Dog Releases Soundtrack to “Virtual Reality” (Live, In Concert) |
| 2020 |
November 1 |
New Parousia release “The King of Christmas” Audio Single and Music Video |
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2022
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| 2022 |
January |
New Parousia Release “Silver Ships”: 16 Remastered Live Tracks |
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2023
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| 2023 |
April 20 |
Parousia Debuts New Music Video On Sports And Entertainment Today Cable TV Show |
| 2023 |
October 7 |
Rock Dog Releases Rare Tracks: Parousia Incognito as the Punk Band GREEN SLIME |
| 2023 |
December |
Parousia- A Rocumentary Turned Mockumentary! A Questionable and Disputed Interview Series with the band |
Wow!!! I happened across your site by chance and it blows me away … All the memories I haven’t thought of in many years. We had parallel paths. I grew up in Buffalo and played on the scene there (The Look, Cinema, etc.) and moved out to LA in July ’86. I remember seeing the Parousia name on the Whisky a Go Go Marquee one day back in the late ’80s as I was most likely on my way to a gig at another sunset strip venue, and thought hmm, it can’t be. Who knew??? This is an awesome site!!! Great memories!!! – GT Richards (member of LA Underscore & Strut)
From the Ptolemaic period to the second century of the common era “parousia’ was used in the East as a technical expression to denote the arrival or visit of a king or emperor, and celebrated the glory of the sovereign publicly.