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The Infinite Staircase is the collaboration of two brothers, Lenny and Jeff Cerzosie. It is an outlet for emotion and a powerful tool for political movement and revolutionary thinking. It is ever changing, molding, and growing. It is at times a mission other times the destination. It twists, turns, and winds through space and time. It always leads you home. The Infinite Staircase is life. Formed around 2001-2002, Carrying on the brotherhood in Rock, brothers Lenny and Jeff Cerzosie formed the basis for what would ultimately become The Infinite Staircase. From Acoustic Notoriety to a recently launched blast of electric synchronicity, TIS has overcome many challenges and also has achieved many goals and dignities. Beginning with landing two guitar gods (Blues Saraceno – who has performed and recorded with the likes of Poison, Cream, Michael Bolton, Cher, Mellissa Ethridge, Ziggy Marley, and a slew of other artists; as well as David Bowie and John Lennon Axeman Earl Slick) to guest on their forthcoming full length debut album (rumored to be a double disc debut which captures the essence of their acoustic foundation as well as their heavy metal raw attitude) – to winning 2004’s New York International Music Festival’s Award for “Best New Rock Band” beating out over 200 full bands worldwide, all the while performing as an acoustic duo; to appearing physically and musically on Fuse TV’s d’fused: ink’d & jab’d and having that specific episode voted as a Viewer’s Choice Favorite to opening for the likes of Candlebox, The Hiwatts (featuring Kevin Martin of Candlebox), Baptized By Fire, Severed Hand, Sanctuary, and members of Type ‘O’ Negative, Twisted Sister, and Memento; to various other strings of subtlety and success – The Infinite Staircase has been carving their own niche in the eyes and ears of the Music Industry. With the help of established drummer and uncle Augie Ciulla of Reparata and the Delrons fame, Lenny & Jeff were able to slowly build up the repertoire and reputation of the band and their music. In the Summer of 2006, while getting ready for their first full out electric show opening for a Reunited Candlebox – The Infinite Staircase who was still two brothers with a passion for music, found a bass player in Isaac Rivera, a guy with a passion for…well…everything. The three instantly clicked and Lenny and Jeff had found their new brother. When a sudden automobile accident put Augie’s ability to play drums for TIS into jeopardy, the band recruited Phil Taranto, an old High School friend of Jeff’s who had local notoriety playing drums for several bands and even opening for Metal Patriots Overkill at world-renowned club Lamour’s to begin rehearsals as a back up. Though Augie was thankfully able to heal himself in time for the Candlebox show, Lenny Jeff & Isaac had also gelled with Phil. The band has since grown to accept having the two drummers as part of The Infinite Staircase family and has begun to flourish with both of them giving a unique vibe and blend to live performances and studio recordings. The Infinite Staircase is currently working to release their first official album and also plan to start shooting footage for their first DVD in 2007. Jeff is the head on the bands shoulders scheduling tours and making contacts, while Lennys philosophy is summed up in the few words, “I just want to play.” …………………………… AWARDS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, PRESS: *Winner of Genre Award for Best New Rock Band at The New York International Music Festival in April 2004 * The Infinite Staircase Band Members as well as three of the bands songs were featured in the premiere episode of Fuse TVs d'FUSEd: Ink'd and Jab'd on Tuesday January 25th, 2005 at 7:30 P.M. The show has since replayed over 50 times and has been voted to be one of the channel's Viewer's Choice Picks. The Infinite Staircase was featured as part of a brand new pilot for Satellite Televisions Channel IF2 entitled Talent On The Rise. The Infinite Staircase's forthcoming full-length album recently had a special guest appearance by Guitar Virtuoso Blues Saraceno (Poison, Cream, Mellissa Ethridge, Cher, Michael Bolton, Transmission OK, and many more) on a brand new track entitled Happy Fields. The Infinite Staircase also has a Special Appearance included in “Lately”, a revamped electric version of an earlier 2003 Acoustic Demo that now features Special Guest Guitarist Earl Slick who is best known for playing guitar for Icons and Legends – David Bowie and John Lennon. -On Saturday, September 10th, 2005 The Infinite Staircase Organized and performed at an event where they opened for Kevin Martin & The Hiwatts (Also of Multi-Platinum Rock Band - Candlebox) at the 1st Annual MSMF: Multiple Sclerosis Music Fest 2005 for The Montel Williams MS Foundation on Staten Island, New York. (For more information please go to www.msmusicfest.com) They were also featured on MSMF 2005 Compilation CD alongside The Hiwatts, and about 14 other up and coming bands from around the country. During the Summer of 2006, Lenny traveled to China where he performed dozens of shows during a period of a month – thus introducing the Communist Country and City of Shanghai to the music of The Infinite Staircase (and of course some choice American Classics as well) The Infinite Staircase opened for a Reunited Candlebox as their Special Guests on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006 at The Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey The Infinite Staircase opened for Earl's Court - A Led Zeppelin Celebration (Featuring Type 'O' Negative Drummer Johnny Kelly) on Friday, August 11th, 2006 at The Pussycat Lounge in Manhattan, New York. The Infinite Staircase opened for Eddie Ojeda of Twisted Sister on Saturday, February 3rd, 2007 at The Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey The Infinite Staircase recorded a full studio version of “One For The Road” with Brett at Studio B in Pennsylvania and soon after produced their first music video for it in early 2007 (Produced and Directed by Colleen Cerzosie, Michelle Volpe, & The Infinite Staircase) With over 1,000 copies of their 1st E.P. The Things We Do in circulation, The Infinite Staircase has fans throughout the United States, Canada, England, China, Japan, Indonesia, Australia, and Finland. The Infinite Staircase currently works alongside Naturally Wired Designs (Fear Factory, Shadows Fall, John 5, Shania Twain) on the development and maintenance of their website: www.theinfinitestaircase.net Press: Porky Products April 2004 Employee Newsletter NEWSDAY: Friday, April. 23, 2004 (Long Island) (nynewsday.com) Monsignor Farrell High School Newspaper for May, 2004 www.smnnews.com Sins Metal News: January 15, 2005 www.Blabbermouth.net: Blabbermouth News: January 15, 2005 www.SonicAssault.co.uk: Sonic Assault Magazine: January 18, 2005 93x Radio: January, 2005 - January 2005: http://www.azheavymetal.com/noticias/01_2005/noticia8032.php - August/September 2005: http://www.stickman-radio.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=291 -Staten Island Advance Newspaper - Wednesday, September 07, 2005 -Staten Island Advance Newspaper - Friday, September 10th, 2005 -Porky Products July 2006 Employee Newsletter -www.Blabbermouth.net: Blabbermouth News: October 11, 2006 -www.SMNnews.com/2007/02/05/candlebox-the-infinite-staircase-comedian-jay-black-to-perform-for-autism/ - Monday, February 5th, 2007 RADIO: "After All" (From The Infinite Staircase's Debut EP entitled "The Things We Do") made its debut Worldwide on Internet Radio Station www.IndependantNation.net in 2005 and continues to get played in 2006 Discography The Things We Do - 6/8 Song EP 2007 - 14 Song Compilation of Demos, Covers & Live Tracks TBA - 1st Full Length Acoustic & Electric Album - Currently Being Recorded. Includes Forthcoming Single "Happy Fields" with Special Guest Guitarist Blues Saraceno who in addition to being a successful Solo Artist, has also written, recorded, and performed with the likes of Poison, Cream, Mellissa Ethridge, Cher, Michael Bolton, Transmission OK, and many more... Also includes “Lately”, a revamped electric version of an earlier 2003 Acoustic Demo that now features Special Guest Guitarist Earl Slick who is best known for playing guitar for Icons and Legends – David Bowie and John Lennon. “Happy Fields” Featuring Blues Saraceno is featured alongside 14 other great musical talents from around the country including The Hiwatts (featuring Kevin Martin of Multi-Platinum Rock Band Candlebox) on: MSMF: Multiple Sclerosis Music Fest 2005 Compilation CD – an album made to raise money and awareness for The Montel Williams Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (Now available through www.montelms.org) (For more information go to www.msmusicfest.com and www.montelms.org) “One For The Road” (The Acoustic Version) & “Dreamers” are featured on the MSMF: Multiple Sclerosis Music Fest 2006 Compilation CDs for Pop and Rock Music alongside almost 40 other artists from Around The World – Including Special Appearances by Vernon Reid of Living Colour and Dirty Rig (featuring Kory Clarke of Warrior Soul) (Now available through www.montelms.org) (For more information go to www.msmusicfest.com and www.montelms.org) “One For The Road” (The Acoustic Version) will be featured on an upcoming Compilation CD for the She’s A Butterfly Fundraiser – an event set to raise money and awareness for the POAC (The Parents of Autistic Children) (MORE INFORMATION ON THIS COMING SOON!)