Tonic self-produced their studio second album, which is entitled Sugar. Released on November 9, 1999, the album's title shared the same name as the fifth track on the recording. The creative and collaborative process spanned several geographic locations including Austin, Texas, and a 15,000 square foot mansion in New Orleans, Louisiana, where actual recording for the album was performed. Knock Down Walls and You Wanted More were charting singles released off the record, with the latter having first appeared on the soundtrack to the movie American Pie. With drummer Kevin She… read more
Tonic self-produced their studio second album, which is entitled Sugar. Released on November 9, 1999, the album's title shared the same name as… read more
Tonic self-produced their studio second album, which is entitled Sugar. Released on November 9, 1999, the album's title shared the same name as the fifth track on the recording. T… read more
Vocalist/guitarist Emerson Hart formed the alternative/roots band Tonic in 1993 with guitarist Jeff Russo (a childhood friend), bassist Dan Rothchild, and drummer Kevin Shepard. After gigging around Los Angeles, the foursome signed with A&M Records. For the recording of their debut album, producer Jack Joseph Puig (Jellyfish, the Black Crowes) gave Tonic a decidedly rootsy feel, with the addition of lap steel and mandolin. The album, titled Lemon Parade, was released in July 1996. After replacing the departed Rothchild with Dan Lavery, the band contributed to soundtracks includi… read more
Vocalist/guitarist Emerson Hart formed the alternative/roots band Tonic in 1993 with guitarist Jeff Russo (a childhood friend), bassist Dan Rothchild, and drummer Kevin Shepard. After giggi… read more
Vocalist/guitarist Emerson Hart formed the alternative/roots band Tonic in 1993 with guitarist Jeff Russo (a childhood friend), bassist Dan Rothchild, and drummer Kevin Shepard. After gigging around Los Angeles, the foursome signed wit… read more