In a saturated music scene like New York City, standing apart takes a good mixture of originality, talent and balls. Already possessing these components, take one part punk rock, ska, classic rock with a hint of metal and blend them together with a chainsaw. The end result is Avon Junkies.
The intricate, methodic sound is the brainchild of singer/guitarist/songwriter Adam Tilzer. Like a chemist, he's combined the right parts to create the perfect formula for a full-fledged, sonic assault. Along with fellow founding member and drummer, Mike Reinhart, Tilzer recruited the bass talents of Julian Salvador to fill out the Junkies rhythm-heavy drive. To top it all off, the use of a talented horn section, consisting of trombonist, James Castoro, and trumpet players Stefanie Azzarelli and Anthony Napoletano complete the circle and musically punch you in the face.
The band's sophomore effort, "The Merchant's Tale", is the representation of a band at the top of its musical form. A twisted, near-true life tale intertwined with a barrage of audio acuity has begun the transformation for Avon Junkies rise to rock and roll greatness. If you haven't heard Avon Junkies yet, you will soon. Once you let them in, you can expect them to be rummaging through your cabinets and rearranging your eardrums, helping them to forget everything you thought you knew about good music.
