The Dreamscapes Project

The Dreamscapes Project
The Dreamscapes Project at the 9:30 Club
Background information
Also known as	TDP
Origin	Reston, Virginia, United States
Genres	Rock
Years active	1997–present
Labels	Figmental Records
Website	www.thedreamscapesproject.com
Members
Keith Center Ben Guy Jeremy Rodgers Gordon Shankman Eric Sanford
Former members
Dave Clark Ed Bizzell Donna Griffith

The Dreamscapes Project is a rock band from Reston, Virginia that formed in 1997. Over the years they have obtained a devout fanbase and tremedous accolades throughout the Washington, D.C. area and along the East Coast.

History

The Dreamscapes Project formed in 1997 when Keith Center met Jeremy Rodgers at George Mason University. They eventually formed a group, rounded out by drummer Ed Bizzell and violinist Donna Griffith. This line up self-released Focusing the Madness in 1999.

As time went on Ed Bizzell and Donna moved away for personal reasons, only to be replaced by Dave Clark on drums and Ben Guy on cello. This lineup won the Jaxx Battle of the Bands in 2002^[1]. Also in 2002, they released their first live album ...a lot more colors in my world recorded at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA.

In the following years they competed in the Emergenza Battle of the Bands. In 2004 Keith Center was named the best rhythm guitarist in the Washington, D.C. region, and the band ranked #1 in the Washington region by popular vote^[1]. Jeremy Rodgers was named Best bassist in the Washington region in 2005. That year they were the runner-up in the D.C. finals, making them the only act to reach the Emergenza DC finals twice.

In 2005 they hit the studio again and recorded their third album There Are No Safe Words, with Figment Studios and Pure Shift Productions. In 2006 drummer Dave Clark was replaced by Gordon Shankman and percussionist Eric Sanford. The addition of a second percussionist added even more energy to their already lively show. Their live performances became so well loved that they were voted the highest ranked unsigned original act in DC in 2006^[2].

As the band gained momentum, they garnered the attentions of producer Ted Comerford (Lucktown, Virginia Coalition, Red Wanting Blue, Army of Me) and engineers Jeff Juliano (Dave Matthews Band, Lifehouse, John Mayer) and Paul Hager (Avril Lavigne, Dixie Chicks, Goo Goo Dolls, Hoobastank.) With their help, The Dreamscapes Project released Pity in a Heartbeat in 2007 on Figmental Records. Their CD release party was held at the 9:30 Club.

Then on April 26th they appeared on WCUA Radio's The Red Line Rocks (Nationally Syndicated, with a billion listeners) at the Catholic University of America.

Band members

• Keith Center - lead vocals, 12-string acoustic guitar
• Benjamin Guy - cello, vocals
• Jeremy Rodgers - electric bass
• Gordon Shankman - drums
• Eric Sanford - percussion

Discography

• Focusing the Madness (1999)
• ...A Lot More Colors in My World. (2002)
• There Are No Safe Words (Figmental Records 2005)
• Pity in a Heartbeat (Figmental Records 2007)

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Live! The Dreamscapes Project" (Web). [1]. 9 March 2006. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/03/08/AR2006030801031.html. 
2. ^ "Washington Post Best Bets" (Web). http://www.washingtonpost.com//wp-srv/cityguide/bestbets/2006/results/front.html?id=830007. 

External links

• Official Website
• Figmental Records
• MySpace Profile
• 9:30 Club CD Release Party video