The Hoodies are:
Dan Armbruster (vocals, guitar) Brandon Desormeaux (bass) Joey Morinelli (guitar) Paul Brenner (drums).
Founded in May of 2004 in Rochester, NY, The Hoodies’ catalogue includes 2 U.S. releases and 1 Japanese release. The band has built up a strong word-of-mouth following in the early 2000’s by packing local venues and concentrating on college campuses. In addition to amassing a sizable following, their self-released full-length, “Karma is a Boomerang” (2005) has opened many doors for the band. Engineered by John Naclerio of Nada Recording Studio (Brand New, Senses Fail, My Chemical Romance) and mastered by Troy Glessner of Spectre Studios (Underoath, Pedro The Lion), this 10 song full-length is now available to listeners in Japan through a distribution deal with Angelina Recordz.
Released on January 7th 2006, the indie quartet’s sophomore release, Endings, has the chops and vision that takes their music to different places, while continuing to please the masses with catchy choruses and fist-pumping fan favorites like “Asleep in Me” and “Heavens Above, Sky Below”. For this 3-song EP, The Hoodies teamed up with engineers Mark Gifford and Tony Gross of G.F.I. Music (Longwave, Lou Gramm Band). It’s a safe bet to say that Endings is in fact just the beginning. With a sprawling, gorgeous, heavy-yet-quiet sound, The Hoodies aren’t afraid to explore new grounds.
The Hoodies’ business extends beyond CD sales. In addition to independently funding, pressing and releasing their albums, they also have a full line of merchandise, including shirts, pins, zip-ups, stickers and more. With a fully operational and easy to navigate website, many of these items can be viewed and purchased by anyone worldwide.
Even while virtually running their own private business, there is no stopping the band’s commitment to a solid live show. Audiences have certainly shown their gratitude. Crowds of 400+ turned out for recent shows, including their CD release party in January.
The Hoodies have performed with national acts that include Hellogoodbye, Houston Calls, Action Action, As Tall As Lions, Roses Are Red, Daphne Loves Derby, Gym Class Heroes, The AKA’s, Park, Cute Is What We Aim For, and various other artists. The Hoodies are also proud to wear the shirts of their clothing sponsor Ascend Apparel (Circa Survive, The Early November), as well as be heard locally in regular rotation on many radio stations.
