Mad Orchid

Infobox musical artist
Name = Mad Orchid
Caption = Mad Orchid
Origin = Connecticut, United States
Genre = Indie Alternative Rock
Years_active = 2007-present
Label = N/A
URL = [http://madorchid.net/ Mad Orchid.net]
Current_members = Mike Ostuni, Kyle Benardinelli, Tony Dilonardo, and Joe Bastura

Mad Orchid is an Indie Alternative Rock/ Hard Rock band formed in Connecticut in 2007. The band consists of Mike Ostuni ( lead vox, guitar, vocals), Kyle Berardinelli (bass, vox), Joe Bastura (lead guitar, vox), and Tony Dilonardo (drums).

Bio

Beginnings

Mike Ostuni was drumming for the signed band Craving Lucy in 2007 when the idea for Mad Orchid was born. Ostuni, being an avid songwriter and singer, began to compile works-in-progress. He began looking for other musicians who, "inspired by the same vein of music as he was writing."

Getting Serious

Ostuni contacted his friend, Kyle Beradinelli, who had worked with him on many other projects before. Beradinelli, having studied music at the University of Hartford, was a great addition and was on board after one session. They began playing as a duo while searching for more musicians.

Making the Duo a Trio

Months of searching led to nothing. Finally, a friend of Mike's told them that a good drummer had played with a band called The Givin. However, noone knew how to contact him, and the Givin's website was severely out-of-date. The next morning, an email from Tony Dilonardo came for Mike regarding an ad on Craigslist for a drummer. Mike and Kyle were suprised and almost scared to find that Tony was the Givin's drummer. After a few sessions, Tony joined the group.

Finding the Last Piece of the Puzzle

The trio was writing ans rehearsing, but they felt that they needed a fourth piece to the band. That peice turned out to be Joe Bastura, a Berklee College of Music grad. Joe, having recently been in Pushboxx, found an ad on Bandmix.com. The group talked on the phone, met, and before anyone knew it, Mad Orchid was formed.

Today

Today, Mad Orchid is currently in the studio, and they are unsigned.

Influences

Mad Orchid has a wide range of influences, including Industrial Rock bands like Nine Inch Nails, Punk/Metal artists like Marilyn Manson, and Emo groups like 30 Seconds to Mars. Other influences include the Deftones, Big Wreck, Breaking Benjamin, and more.

ound

Mad Orchid's sound is unique. The band's Band Avenue page best describes the band: "Challenging the hearts and minds of listeners, Mad Orchid embraces the truthful, beautiful and insightful side of music. Straight from the soul, these guys deliver a set of songs that define real life and emotions."

Music

Discography

Note: Mad Orchid is currently in the studio; they dont have any official albums.

ongs

*Luv Always
*Detach
*5 Years
*Sorry

External links

ites

* [http://madorchid.net/ Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/madorchid Myspace]
* [http://www.facebook.com/people/Mad_Orchid/1214395013 Facebook]
* [http://www.bandandvenue.com/profile/profile.asp?id=270 Band Avenue]