FASCINATION AUTUMN

By Jon Bahr

Life in the New Jersey town of Sparta is quiet, but not for long if four eighteen year olds from Sparta High School have their way. Martin Bonventre (keyboards/vocals), Stephen Marion (guitars), Adam Pumilia (bass) and Mike Duncan (drums) formed Fascination Autumn to direct their energy through good-ole rock and roll. Through their gigs around New Jersey and New York City, they have begun to catch the ear of a number of A&R scouts from major labels and prime indie labels alike. These prodigies have developed a psych-rock sound that merges classical influences, such as Bach and Mozart, with classic rock luminaries like Cream, Yes and ELP. Bonventre's gravely vocals and classical keyboard flourishes laid over a rhythm section that channels Led Zeppelin makes Fascination Autumn a force that should make elder rockers take note. Look out for big things from these Jersey teens.