Led by electric violinist/vocalist Joe Deninzon, who is the current violinist for the band Kansas, Stratospheerius has showcased their “frenzied melange of progressive rock, jazz fusion and funkabilly” throughout the world. The New York-based group has opened for Martin Barre, Alex Skolnick, John 5 & The Creatures, Gary Hoey, Mike Stern, Tim Reynolds, Mickey Hart, and John Scofield, among many others. The group’s influences include Yes, Spock’s Beard, Muse, Frank Zappa, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and King Crimson. Stratospheerius was a winner of the John Lennon International Songwriting Competition the Musicians Atlas Independent Music Awards. They have been featured in Progression, Relix, Downbeat, Jazziz.... The group's latest release, "Behind the Curtain (Live at ProgStock)" is a box set with two CDs and two DVD/Blu-rays, featuring guest performances from Testaments Alex Skolnick and blind multi-instrumentalist Rachel Flowers. Stratospheerius was a winner of the John Lennon International Songwriting Competition the Musicians Atlas Independent Music Awards. They have been featured in Progression, Relix, Downbeat, and Jazziz, among other publications. Their latest Album on Melodic Revolution Records, "Guilty of Innocence," has been widely acclaimed by critics and fans. Stratospheerius will perform one show this spring and summer at the Iridium, in New York City, on May 31.