Antigone Rising 19 images Created 28 Jul 2011
Antigone Rising
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March 12, 2011
Cambridge, MA.
Antigone Rising was catapulted into the spotlight in 2005 with their debut release - "From the Ground Up."
Known for their driving and vivacious live show, Antigone Rising has toured with The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, The Allman Brothers Band, The Dave Matthews Band, Rob Thomas, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Lucinda Williams and The Bangles amongst others. Since their inception the band has released 4 independent albums. In 2004, they were signed to Lava Records, leading to a partnership with Starbucks. With the release of their album, "From The Ground Up," Antigone Rising became the first band in Starbucks' "Hear Music Debut" series.
In 2006, Antigone Rising appeared in a national print (Cosmo, Elle, Vanity Fair) and television campaign for designer clothing company 7 Jeans. They have enjoyed sponsorships with Mustang and Motorola. VH1 aired a half-hour special featuring the band and both VH-1 & CMT also embraced them by playing the video of their single, "Don't Look Back" on heavy rotation. The band has also appeared on The Today Show, The Tonight Show, Emeril Live, A&E's Breakfast with the Arts & several VH-1 programs including "I Love the 70s" & "I Love the 80s" episodes.
Antigone Rising Founding Band Member Biographies:
Kristen Henderson - Kristen co-founded Antigone Rising with her sister, Cathy, after graduating from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. Initially an acoustic quartet playing in coffee houses around Greenwich Village, NY, the band's sound evolved and Kristen became the original drummer for Antigone Rising. After a few dates on 1998's Lilith Fair tour, she went back to being the band's rhythm guitarist.
Cathy Henderson - Lead guitarist and co-founder of the band, Cathy's signature style of playing has caught the attention of many of rock n' roll's legendary players. Having sat in with Derek Trucks & Warren Haynes (The Allman Brothers Band)and Rob Thomas.
Passim
March 12, 2011
Cambridge, MA.
Antigone Rising was catapulted into the spotlight in 2005 with their debut release - "From the Ground Up."
Known for their driving and vivacious live show, Antigone Rising has toured with The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, The Allman Brothers Band, The Dave Matthews Band, Rob Thomas, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Lucinda Williams and The Bangles amongst others. Since their inception the band has released 4 independent albums. In 2004, they were signed to Lava Records, leading to a partnership with Starbucks. With the release of their album, "From The Ground Up," Antigone Rising became the first band in Starbucks' "Hear Music Debut" series.
In 2006, Antigone Rising appeared in a national print (Cosmo, Elle, Vanity Fair) and television campaign for designer clothing company 7 Jeans. They have enjoyed sponsorships with Mustang and Motorola. VH1 aired a half-hour special featuring the band and both VH-1 & CMT also embraced them by playing the video of their single, "Don't Look Back" on heavy rotation. The band has also appeared on The Today Show, The Tonight Show, Emeril Live, A&E's Breakfast with the Arts & several VH-1 programs including "I Love the 70s" & "I Love the 80s" episodes.
Antigone Rising Founding Band Member Biographies:
Kristen Henderson - Kristen co-founded Antigone Rising with her sister, Cathy, after graduating from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. Initially an acoustic quartet playing in coffee houses around Greenwich Village, NY, the band's sound evolved and Kristen became the original drummer for Antigone Rising. After a few dates on 1998's Lilith Fair tour, she went back to being the band's rhythm guitarist.
Cathy Henderson - Lead guitarist and co-founder of the band, Cathy's signature style of playing has caught the attention of many of rock n' roll's legendary players. Having sat in with Derek Trucks & Warren Haynes (The Allman Brothers Band)and Rob Thomas.