Avenue X
Avenue X
Avenue X was formed in New York in October of 2011, from an encounter between two singular characters: the eighteen-year-old NY actress, singer, musician, Dionne Lennon and the well-known acrobatic skydiver, Marzio Dal Monte, aka "Skypunker". Dionne Lennon (Dal Monte, since her marriage), is also well-known for her role in numerous films and TV series, including The Sopranos, and Summer of Sam and is the daughter of Victor Colicchio, screenwriter (Spike Lees Summer Of Sam) and actor (Goodfellas, Inside Man, Crocodile Dundee, etc). The Lennon / Dal Monte couple-who met in the Village-soon caught the attention of Ramones drummer, Marky Ramone, who offered to play drums on their mini-CD debut. The band then soon recorded their debut album-pre-produced in Manhattan-at Milans Massive Arts Studios with sound technician, Jack Garufi. Featuring 12 original tracks that range from grunge ("Tonight") to blues ("Come Home", "Crazy", and "Im Sorry"), to punk (You Gotta Go), to psychobilly (4:20 24/7), the CD also includes an interesting duet with Steve Sylvester (historic frontman of Death SS) in "The Devils Wall". Avenue X is a diverse album that has launched the young and talented NY chanteuse into the Olympus of alternative rock, and given rise to more than one comparison with Courtney Love along the way. Les Paul: "Natural and exemplary talent united in the body of a 15-year-old girl". Brad Roberts (Crash Test Dummies): "She has an amazing future and a stupendous voice! Always a pleasure to work with her"! Spike Lee: "Dont be fooled by her sweet smile, eyes, and blond hair: that girl was born to rule the world"! Marky Ramone: "Her songs are amazing and will be remembered for years to come"! David Peel: "New York City is not the same since she came to town". Mayor Rudy Giuliani: "Destined for greatness". Mira Sorvino: "A true talent. An artist in every sense of the word and absolutely unique".