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Side Projects

‘Abduction’ a true life story / concept album

by Gerry N • June 19, 2018 • 0 Comments

The year was 1995, Patt Connolly and Gerry Cannizzaro had just finished releasing the second BRAINSTORM album, “Variations On A Dream” and Gerry was looking for another project to produce that was timely and edgy. One of the artists being…

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Side Projects

The Eclectic Albums Of BRAINSTORM (1993-2003)

by Garth • October 20, 2018 • 0 Comments

BRAINSTORM is an instrumental music group comprised of Patt Connolly (keyboardist/ flutist) and Gerry North Cannizzaro (drums/percussion); the founding members of alternative rock group, Parousia (1975-1992). BRAINSTORM recorded four contemporary instrumental albums from 1992 through 2002. Song writing for the…

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History

“What Ever Happened To Parousia?” – An article In Buffalo Rising Magazine

by Garth • September 1, 2018 • 0 Comments

Parousia mention in Buffalo Rising

On May 28, 2014 the band Parousia appeared in an article published in Buffalo Rising, although not necessarily for flattering reasons; it’s like the old saying goes; “any press is good press”. The article delves into Buffalo notables from the…

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Recording Sessions

Parousia Reunites To Record Basic Tracks For New E.P.

by Garth • August 18, 2018 • 0 Comments

After 32 years Parousia returns to the studio to record some of their most interesting and revered songs. The new recordings will feature material written during the band’s alt-rock/ progressive rock phase at the Chamber (1984-1986), the band’s personal rehearsal…

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Video

“Miss Ogyny” By PAROUSIA, The Music Video – August 2018

by Gerry N • August 11, 2018 • 8 Comments

Miss Ogyny Video

This music video “Miss Ogyny” was created in memory of the late Kim Watts. “Miss Ogyny”music video produced at Saturn Studios, Hollywood CA. Created using in-house production clips, purchased stock video clips, public domain video and band photos owned by…

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Shows, Video

Parousia‘s Final Performance At The Roxy Theatre, Jan. 9, 1992

by Gerry N • August 4, 2018 • 0 Comments

Bam Magazine Advertisement for Parousia’s “Virtual Reality” rock play

Here is the video of the entire “Virtual Reality” show performed live at the Roxy in January of 1992. We didn’t know this would be Parousia’s final performance as a band. But looking back, I guess it just made sense……

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Shows

“This Is The End… My Only Friend, The End”. Fast Annie’s April 10, 1982

by Garth • July 21, 2018 • 0 Comments

fast annies

Parousia’s last performance as a cover band was at Fast Annie’s April 10, 1982. It’s been said that all good things must come to an end and it was no different with the six-member rock band Parousia, with Barry, Gerry,…

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Shows

Falling For “The City That Never Sleeps” August 22, 1981

by Garth • July 21, 2018 • 1 Comment

Parousia at New York New York

Not far south of the Polish Villa and east of the ‘Kids Escaping Drugs’ center, there once was a club that aspired to be as great as its name called, New York New York at 935 Harlem Rd. It was…

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Shows

2 Venues, 2 Shows, 1 Band… Parousia At The Eagles Roost August 1, 1981

by Garth • July 14, 2018 • 0 Comments

Parousia at the Eagle’s Roost, Olcott, NY - Saturday, August 1st, 1981

It was nearing the end-of-summer and the band Parousia found itself back at the Eagles Roost in the sleepy lake-side community of Olcott to play one last time before the club shuttered its doors for the season after the big…

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Shows

Sonic Disaster At Graffiti’s June 6, 1981

by Gerry N • July 7, 2018 • 0 Comments

On Saturday afternoon, June 6, 1981 at 2:00 pm Patt & Gerry sat in the studio of WGRQ radio to talk about the band’s upcoming shows. (The interview was then re-broadcast on June 13th and 14th.) That same night, Parousia…

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Shows

Painting Music On The Walls of Graffitti’s May 6, 1981

by Gerry N • June 30, 2018 • 0 Comments

Graffiti’s was known as a “party bar”, “meat-market” and “pick-up-joint”. The club was advertised as a “50’s, 60’s & 70’s music experience”. It was located on the popular Elmwood Strip and it featured live music, dancing and lots and lots…

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Shows

Back To The Very Heart Of It – New York New York, August 7, 1981

by Gerry N • June 23, 2018 • 0 Comments

New York New York

The band was on a recent high-note having recently performed at the Port Colborne West Side Arena in Canada, Parousia’s first arena-sized gig and we nailed it! We came away from that show tasting for the first time what rock…

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Recording Sessions, Songs

Writing And Recording “The King Of Christmas” By Parousia

by Gerry N • December 14, 2019

Merry Christmas from Parousia

Here is the band’s Christmas Song that began in the spring of 2019, not long after distributing and promoting “Moon Dogs”, (Parousia’s first two new studio recordings in over 30 years), the band discussed writing and recording a Christmas Song…

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Published Recordings, Songs

After 30 Year Hiatus, the Flagship Lineup of PAROUSIA Releases 2 NEW Songs

by Garth • February 9, 2019

Moon Dogs

Here are two new songs from the band PAROUSIA 2019, with Patt Connolly (vocals/keyboards/flute); Garth Huels (acoustic /electric guitar); Robert Lowden (bass guitar/electric guitar); Gerry North Cannizzaro (drums), the same four musicians who wrote and produced over 90% of Parousia’s…

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Recording Sessions, Songs

Recording “No Songs For Keron” – Saturn Studios 1998

by Garth • November 25, 2017

Parousia - No Time For Keron 1998

In 1998, three members of Parousia, Robert Lowden (guitar/bass/vocals), Gerry Cannizzaro (drums) and Patrick Connolly (vocals/keyboards) got together at Saturn Studios (Gerry’s room) and recorded an original song called, “No Time For Keron”, the first real Parousia song written by…

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Recording Sessions, Songs

Loft Studios – Winter 1984 Recording Sessions

by Garth • July 21, 2013

Here are six (6) songs recorded by PAROUSIA at Loft Studios, February 1984. Our studio sessions at Loft were engineered by Jim Sommers, best known to local music fans as the keyboard player from Cock Robin, “the band that rocked the 70’s”.  Assisting Jim…

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Shows, Songs

97 Rock Live Broadcast from Uncle Sam’s 9-3-1981

by Garth • June 30, 2013

Here are four tracks recorded live at Uncle Sam’s, a very large night club with a big stage featuring national and local acts.  I remember my sister Wendy telling me about seeing bands like the early Alice Cooper and MC5…

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Shows, Songs

Parousia’s Los Angeles Debut At Club 88 – May 14, 1988

by Gerry N • September 12, 2015

This band’s very first ‘city of Los Angeles gig’.  Two weeks prior, the band broke in Southern California at a club named “Madame Wong’s West” located in the city of Santa Monica and not Los Angeles. So, this was it……

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Recording Sessions, Songs

Filippone Sound Studios – Summer 1985 Sessions

by Garth • July 20, 2013

Listen to six (6) new songs recorded by a leaner, more experienced Parousia upon our return to Filippone sound in July – August, 1985. By now, Parousia is down to four core members playing all original music.  Robert (formerly Bob,…

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Published Recordings, Songs

‘Turnaround’ Cassette E.P. by Parousia

by Garth • May 18, 2013

Parousia Turnaround EP

Here are four songs digitized from our first and only cassette E.P. ‘TURNAROUND’ recorded 1985. 10/22/1985 – Select Sound- “Place your Bets” 11/22/1985 – Mark Studios – “Turnaround”, “Tiffany” and “the Graduation”. Music Produced By Colin Hilborne, (the Faces and…

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Shows, Songs

Parousia’s Wayward Ways At The Wayside Manor

by Garth • April 26, 2014

Here is a cover of ‘White Punks On Dope‘ by Parousia, recorded at the Wayside Manor in Alden NY, November 13 and 14, 1981.  Six audio tracks in all survived aging so check back for more songs from this gig.…

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Recording Sessions, Songs

Our 1st time in the Studio: Filippone Sound, June 1980

by Garth • July 21, 2013

Here are four original songs from Parousia’s first professional recording session at Filippone Sound Studios in Buffalo, NY. Parousia began recording basic tracks for what was imagined to be the band’s first album on June 25th and 27th 1980.  The plan was…

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Published Recordings, Songs

97 Rock ‘Buffalo Rocks’ album Vol.1 1981

by Garth • June 23, 2013

This is an audio track of “Miss Ogyny” by Parousia released on the 97 Rock Home Grown album, “Buffalo Rocks” and the story of how it came to be.   On February 18th, at 9:00 am, Parousia was notified by Starstream…

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History, Songs

Live Broadcast on WBFO, Gary Storm’s ‘Oil Of Dog’ Radio Show – 07/06/1979

by Garth • August 11, 2013

WBFO's Gary Storm hangs with his close personal friends Parousia!

Here are a couple of original tunes from 1979 when Gary Storm invited Parousia to play live on the air for the “Oil Of Dog” late night radio show, WBFO the University of Buffalo (U.B.) radio station. WBFO played mostly…

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Shows, Songs

Parousia At The Music Machine, Santa Monica CA, August 1st, 1989

by Gerry N • June 20, 2015

Here is a recording of Parousia’s rock ballad “Mary’s Gone”, performed live at The Music Machine, an amazing little gem of a club located on 12220 Pico Blvd. West Los Angeles, CA. The Music Machine wasn’t part of the Sunset Strip…

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Shows, Songs

Parousia Rocks Arch Bishop Walsh High School on Halloween 1981

by Garth • April 26, 2014

Here is a good quality full-length live recording of our original song ‘Myron‘ from yet another performance out in Olean, NY… what could we say; that town loved us. We made $400.00 this night (which, in 1981, was enough to actually…

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Shows, Songs

Parousia Bids Farewell To Melanie’s Pub October 12, 1980

by Garth • November 5, 2016

The eclectic electric PAROUSIA will haunt your dreams.

Here’s an audio track that is a favorite of Parousia fans.  A cover of Alice Cooper’s “Second Coming/Ballad of Dwight Fry” recorded live at Melanie’s Pub. October was a very busy month for Parousia and it all started on Friday, the 3rd…

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Shows, Songs, Video

“Time & Space” Show by Parousia at Plant 6, 11.16.1985

by Garth • December 7, 2013

Nobody could ever accuse Parousia of being boring! Here is a song and several live performance videos from the Time and Space show November 16, 1985. Parousia’s “Time & Space” show came shortly after our recording of the song ‘Place…

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Shows, Songs

A Weekend With Parousia At The Plant 6 – September 4 & 5, 1981

by Gerry N • October 1, 2016

Here are several cover songs performed by Parousia, recorded live at the Plant 6 in Kenmore, NY. In the month of September 1981, the band was on a high-note. Following the departure of our singer Kim Watts at the end of May,…

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Shows, Songs

D’Youville College Mixer 11.02.1979

by Garth • June 16, 2013

D'Youville College - '200 days Mixer' November 22nd, 1979

Here’s are live audio recordings of the band Parousia covering “White Punks On Dope” (a song written by the Tubes) and “Cross Eyed Mary (by Jethro Tull) recorded live at a D’Youville College, Buffalo NY. November 2, 1979.  A non-typical…

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Side Projects, Songs

The Green Slime Show: Incognito Parousia In Transition

by Gerry N • February 8, 2014

Here’s a few audio tracks from our first ever performance in a rock club as Green Slime (aka- Genocide; aka- in-between Parousia) July 19, 1978  Believe it or not this is Parousia disguised as the punk band “Green Slime”!  Here’s how it…

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History, Songs

The Genesis of Parousia – In The Beginning…

by Garth • August 17, 2013

Gerry and Barry - Foreshadow the Future

INCLUDES BONUS TRACK: “Crystal City” (1975) the first original song recorded by Parousia. The roots of Parousia go way back to the early 70’s, you know, when dinosaurs roamed the earth and your phone was connected to the wall with…

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