iLLUSiON 33: Bio
Band Bio
Rarely does a rock band combine explosive guitars and intense vocal harmonies with enough edge to rattle the speakers and big-game hooks that demand attention. With equal parts rock, punk, and metal, iLLUSiON 33 is now ready to claim their throne as rock music’s new kingpins. Named “one of the best bands to hit the airwaves in years” by The Las Vegas Tribune, iLLUSiON 33 can currently be heard on nearly 70 radio stations across the nation.
Together since 2000, iLLUSiON 33’s melody-drenched rock style may remind you of your old and new favorites, but they carve a place of their own. Hailing from rural Sandpoint, Idaho, founders Jesse Bennett (vocals, guitar), Jason Stoddard (vocals, bass guitar) and K.C. Carter (drums) have toured coast-to-coast under contract with Guitar Center, became a part of the Van’s Warped Tour in 2002-2003, were named the “Best Band” at Las Vegas’ Music and Fashion Expo in 2005, and have played countless festivals and sold-out shows, gaining fans exponentially with their “in-your-face” energetic performance.
iLLUSiON 33 took it to a new level when they added seasoned guitarist Bob Capka to their lineup. Formerly of Craving Theo, Capka played such events as South by Southwest before being signed to Columbia Records in 2000. Under Columbia, Capka had the opportunity to work with some of the industry’s top names, as well as toured and shared stages with Godsmack, Three Doors Down, Nickelback, Live, Sevendust, and more. He also had the opportunity to shoot a video with producer Nathan “Karma” Cox that appeared briefly on MTV and VH1.
The foursome decided to take a new direction for their debut album by deepening their artistic abilities and focusing on a melodic, pop-minded album. The result was 18 Shades, released in early 2007, and has been compared to the sounds of Foo Fighters, Green Day, Fallout Boy, and Everclear. They are currently in the studio recording their next album, combining their 3-part harmonies, huge riffs, and power drumming to take the music and the energy to an entirely new level.
"It's the damndest thing, listening to local band iLLUSiON 33 you can catch snatches of melody and guitar riffs that completely remind you of someone, but you can't place it," wrote Zach Hagadone, publisher of the Sandpoint Reader (Idaho). Hagadone doesn't know how to describe iLLUSiON 33 in comparison with anybody else, but "to put it simply, they sound like they're already famous."
radio stations
RADIO AIRPLAY:
iLLUSiON 33 can be heard on over 68 radio stations across the U.S. and internationally.
KSMR-Winona, MN
WSIN-New Haven, CT
WNTE-Mansfield, PA
WGBK-Glenwood, IL
WXUT-Toledo, OH
WQAQ-Hamden, CT
WRRC-Lawrence, NJ
WDTS-Goergetown, DE
WRGW-Washinton, DC
KCSS-Turlock, CA
KCON-Conway, AR
WGDR-Plainfield, VT
WITR-Rochester, NY
WBWC-Berea, OH (top 10 station)
WECX-St. Petersburg, FL
WBNY-Buffalo, NY
Radio DePaul-Chicago, IL
WMHM-Mt. Pleasant, MI
WPKN-Bridgeport, CT
KOTO-Telluride, CO
KFHS-Hays, KS
WMTU-Houghton, MI
KDUR-Denver, CO
KRNL-Mount Vernon, IA
WPSC-Wayne, NJ
WRVC-Schenectady, NY
KZSC-Santa Cruz, CA
KXCI-Tucson, AR
KSRH-San Rafeal, CA
KALX-Berkeley, CA
KLPI-Ruston, LA
KUOI-Moscow, ID
KSLU-hammond, LA
KCFV-St. Louis, MO
RLC-Piscataway, NJ
WRGP-Miami, FL
WGBK-Glenview, CA
KCHS-Concord,CA
WTTU-Cookville, TN.
KRLX-Northern, MN.
WAIH-Potsdam,NY.
WPRK-Winter Park,FL.
WCCH-Holyhoke,MA.
KSLU-ST.Luois,MO.
WJCU-University Heights, OH
KSJS-San Jose, CA
KCAC-Camden,AR
WMUH-Allentown,PA
WALT-Davidson,NC
WCCX-Prescott,AZ
WUMM-Farmington,ME
KSTM-Idianul
WPRK-Winter Park,FL
WCCH-Holyhoke,MA
KSLU-ST.Luois,MO
WXDu-Durham, NC
WOES-Geneva, NY
WHRW-Bingham, NY
WIDR-Kalamazoo, MI
WYBF-Villanova, PA
WUIC-Chicago, IL
WONB-Ada, OH
WSOU-South Orange, NJ
KCSC-Chico, CA
WNSU-Fort Lauderdale, FL
WTSR-Earwig, NJ
Walf-Alfred, NY
WGLS-Glassboro, NJ
KRZA- Alamosa, CO
Germany
FACT SHEET
iLLUSiON 33 Fact Sheet
FORMED: 2000
STYLE: Melody Drenched High-Energy Rock
HOMETOWN: Sandpoint, Idaho
ARTISTS: Jesse Bennett, Lead Vocals/Guitar
Jason Stoddard, Lead Vocals/Bass Guitar
K.C. Carter, Drums
Bob Capka, Lead Guitar/Vocals
DEBUT CD RELEASED: "18 Shades" - January 15, 2007
PRODUCED BY: Iron Horse Productions, Coeur D'Alene, ID
PERFORMED CITIES:
Spokane,Wa
Ogden,UT
Cerritos,CA
Colville,WA
Little rock,AR
Olympia,WA
Couer D'Alene,ID
Corpus Christi,TX
Noxon,MT
Sandpoint,ID
Modesto,CA
Colorado Springs,CO
Palmdale,CA
Hollywood,CA
San Diego,CA
Charlotte,NC
Grand Rapids,MI
Seattle,WA
Dallas,TX
Scottsdale,AZ
Tacoma,WA
Raleigh,NC
Columbus,OH
Pasadena,CA
Orlando,FL
Boise,ID
Riverside,CA
Las Vegas,NV
Eugene,OR
Atlantic City,NJ
KILLER PERFORMANCE VENUES:
Rainbow-Seattle,WA
Orange Blossom Festival-CA
Warped Tour- 2001/2002
Whiskey A Go-Go-Hollywood, CA
The Palms Casino-Las Vegas,NV
Lestats Coffee House-San Diego,CA
SPONSORS & ENDORSEMENTS:
Guitar Centers
Benpro
Ampeg
Carter Country
Crate
Bennett Racing
Sabian Cymbals
Coeur D'Alene Brewing CO.
Get'm Get'm Straps
Urban Legends Hair Design
Knucklehead Strings
more info
ABOUT iLLUSiON 33
iLLUSiON 33 landed a choice gig in 2001, when it was hand picked and contracted by Guitar Centers to play at in-store grand opening celebrations nationwide in 2001 and 2002. On the heels of the national exposure garnered as Guitar Centers' "house band," iLLUSiON 33 was added to the lineup on the Van's Warped Tour in 2002-2003, and also landed slots at the Fashion Expo, Orange Blossom Festival, Rock for Tots and Wolfstock. Rockin' toether since 2000, iLLUSiON 33 brings down the house at live shows with their in-your-face, heart pumping, high-energy performance.
THE COMPLETE TRACK LISTING FOR "18 SHADES" IS:
1. ENTRUST IN THREE
2. 18 SHADES
3. MY HEART
4. CONVERSATION
5. TRAGEDY
6. SHE'S BLUE
7. 4U
8. I WONDER
9. TOO MUCH
10. BITTER SWEET
11. EYES OF BLUE
*All songs written by iLLUSiON 33.
all songs produced by Sha-Sta' Lasso.
iLLUSiON 33
Here we are jumpin' thru hoops just like every other !?@..$.. band trying to get your
attention so you'll read our !?@..$% paragraph to find out who we are...... Straight from the shores of Lake Cocalalla ... this explosive -high power-tasty lick having-make you wanna wipe your nose slammin' rockers, have been hittin' the scene all over the country since they formed in 2000. With sweet gigs like Guitar Center grand openings, Vans Warped Tour, Orange Blossom Festival and many other benefits its no wonder these guys have played with the likes of Oleander and The Presidents of the United States of America. Not to mention taking the cake in Vegas by winning "Best Band" @ the Music and Fashion Expo 2005 downtown on Fremont Street. Believed to be "like a breath of fresh air" iLLUSiON33 has been creating a explosive high powered sound that defines what the critics are calling "new rock". With the help of Ironhorse Productions they have been busy writing their album 18 Shades available now! Keep checking back for more updates and additions to the site.