SYNCHRONIC ENTERTAINMENT
The official information service for Rob Ross
About Us
Synchronic Entertainment was founded in 1983 by Rob Ross (guitar/vox), along with Marc Treboschi (guitar/vox) as an outlet for their band, Two Minutes Hate (who eventually morphed into The Punch Line). The label's initial releases were the band's Love, Hate and Social Criticism (1983, cassette-only), and Seconds, Time Signatures and Strings (1984) e.p.'s.
With the release of The Punch Line's debut single, "The Wild Flowers" c/w "Faster Than I Like" in January 1988, Synchronic Records was a full-fledged record label. Aside from issuing The Punch Line's single and the 2006 "reunion" album, ...to get to the other side, it is with ambition and hope that Synchronic will release other artists under its banner.
ROB ROSS: True Confessions
Full Name: Robert Louis Ross
Date of Birth: January 7, 1965
Status: Single, no children, 3 cats
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Instruments: guitars/bass/keyboards/harmonica/autoharp/Irish tin whistle/sitar/banjo/various percussion
Favorite Food: Indian/Mexican/Italian
Favorite Drink: Cappuccino/Bass ale
Non-musical interests: Gym, Sahaja Yoga, reading, music, art, photography, cooking, cats, Mac/web design, writing, politics, hockey, baseball, movies
Music: The Beatles
The Who
The Small Faces
The Monkees
The Lovin' Spoonful
Pink Floyd
The Buzzcocks
The Undertones
The Bongos
The dB's
R.E.M.
The Minutemen
...and countless others
Solo artists: Donovan
Richard Barone
Bob Mould
Chris Stamey
Tom Robinson
Favorite Song: Paperback Writer - The Beatles
Wednesday Week - The Undertones
Start! - The Jam
Favorite Album: Revolver - The Beatles
Sell Out - The Who
Sound Affects - The Jam
Most Memorable Concert: That Petrol Emotion at The Ritz - November, 1987. The best and most powerful band I've ever seen.
Favorite Films: Quadrophenia
The Long Good Friday
The Kids Are Alright
Trainspotting
Head
Excalibur
Glengarry Glen Ross
The Big Lebowski
Recent favorites:
There Will Be Blood
Ghost World
Superbad
Knocked Up
Clerks
...as with music, far too many to list
Favorite T.V. Shows: The Monkees
The Munsters
The Flintstones
For modern shows:
Mad Men
Dexter
Sons Of Anarchy
Man vs. Food
Clean House
...was a fan of The Shield and Brotherhood
Favorite Books: Down And Out In Paris And London - George Orwell
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists - Robert Tressell
Autobiography Of A Yogi - Paramahansa Yogananda
Frontman - Richard Barone
Heroes: George Orwell/D. Boon/Krsna
BIOGRAPHY (originally from Wikipedia)
Rob Ross (born January 7, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York) is a singer/songwriter/musician. He is best known for his work with the late '80's alternative pop band, The Punch Line.
Growing up in the New York City suburb of Staten Island, he joined local political-punk band The Common Cause, who immediately became cult favorites Two Minutes Hate (name taken from Orwell's 1984). Although short-lived (1983 - 1985), T.M.H. built a quick reputation for aggressive, exciting and (somewhat) confrontational performances. While he was studying for his degree at Manhattan's Pace University, Rob wrote half of Two Minutes Hate's debut album as well as most of the tracks for two extended-play releases, Love, Hate & Social Criticism (their debut) and Seconds, Time Signatures & Strings, which received much local radio airplay.
Two Minutes Hate dissolved in late 1985, but along with T.M.H. bass guitarist, Marc Treboschi, Rob assembled The Punch Line by May, 1986. Joining this band were Carl Treboschi (older brother of Marc), who came in on bass, while Marc moved over to guitar and drummer Chris Collins (ex-Mod Fun), who had been a friend of Two Minutes Hate and sometime drummer for an offshoot project with Rob Ross and Marc Treboschi. Taking their name from the debut album by The Minutemen, The Punch Line were an altogether different affair from Two Minutes Hate, with melodic, crafted pop songs and rich vocal harmonies. Often looked upon as "The Beatles meet The Buzzcocks", The Punch Line very quickly garnered college radio airplay with the release of their debut 45, "The Wild Flowers" in January, 1988. While recording the first attempted version of their debut album, the band quietly dissolved.
Reconvening in 1991, The Punch Line picked up where they left off, with shows, recording sessions and the promise of success looming ahead. However, tensions again took their toll on the band due to the pressure of not getting to that next level. After more sessions were completed for the album (the tapes were languishing at this point for three years), the band went their separate ways. They did, however, make an appearance on the R.E.M. tribute album Surprise Your Pig, with their version of "Bandwagon".
Rob Ross then went on to briefly join another band, Smile, who released one e.p., then split due to Rob's lack of interest. Citing "a band-by-numbers doesn't work", he turned his back on performing and concentrated on working within the music industry, where he had assumed a management position with a major label.
Solo appearances on the Julian Cope/Teardrop Explodes tribute compilation series, Interpreters, brought Rob back to recording on a regular basis (in this instance, playing all the instruments himself).
After a twelve-year gap, The Punch Line reformed (albeit with a slightly changed line-up) in May, 2004. They returned to playing live and completed a re-recorded version of the "lost"/"legendary" ...to get to the other side, which was released via the Synchronic Entertainment imprint, in April, 2006.
In July, 2006, Rob quit The Punch Line, feeling there was nothing more left for the band creatively. At the beginning of 2008, a debut solo album, Last Stop On The Arlington Line, was announced; however, no release date has been formally set.
Aside from his previous musical pursuits, Rob holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from New York City's Pace University. He majored in Psychology and Human Relations with training in counseling and public relations. He loves to cook, enjoys decorating, designing, taking photos and admits his guilty pleasures are "bowling and "Clean House" ". While he's no longer involved on a day-to-day basis in music or the "formal" music industry, he still has many close friends from that period and always looks forward to seeing them for a "nice meal, good wine and great conversation."
Rob Ross currently lives in Staten Island, New York with his three cats.
EQUIPMENT LIST:
Standard American Fender Telecaster
Fender '72 Telecaster Custom
Rickenbacker 330 WB
Rickenbacker 360B 12-string
Epiphone Casino
Les Paul Junior
Fender Squier Stratocaster
Gibson SG Special
12-string Madera acoustic with DiMarzio pick up
12-string Guild G-212 acoustic
12-string Washburn EA912B acoustic-electric
Fender Jazz bass
Roland JC-120 amp
Yamaha reverb processing unit
Yamaha overdrive
DOD delay, flanger, distortion and phaser boxes
Casiotone MT-500 mini-synth
ROLL CALL:
An endless amount of thanks must be given to certain parties for their never-ending faith, encouragement, kindness and love, so here 'tis:
Valerie Sanns - for everything
Marc Allan - for being an inspiration (and my hero since we were kids)
Stephanie Turner/Brian Greenlee/Sydney Sanns/Zach Sanns/Leslie Allan-Rice/Alicia Orsini-Johnson/Jason Wolfe/Roland Chowfatt/Jimmy Lee/Loretta Geary/Jonathan Hill/Stephanie Roberts/Rob Eberhardt/Keith Lyle/Richard Barone/Nick Celeste/Ray "Captain Sensible" Burns/Chena Life/Doug Jacobson/Jessica Van Campen/Gayle Halligan/Michael Kooi/Alan Wherry/Sheena Rodriguez/Deprena Baxter/Brady Hunt/Aashi Deacon/Hyla Urbany/Jennifer Butrymowicz/Alexandra McDougald/Alirio Guerrero/Raymond Gorman/Ciaran McLaughlin/Michael Krugman/Nevin Martell
I'm sure there are many I've left out inadvertently, so if I've forgotten you, please don't be shy!
This website was laid out using a Apple iBook G4 with OS 10.4 (Tiger) and an HP Pavilion dv2000 with Windows Vista
With the release of The Punch Line's debut single, "The Wild Flowers" c/w "Faster Than I Like" in January 1988, Synchronic Records was a full-fledged record label. Aside from issuing The Punch Line's single and the 2006 "reunion" album, ...to get to the other side, it is with ambition and hope that Synchronic will release other artists under its banner.
ROB ROSS: True Confessions
Full Name: Robert Louis Ross
Date of Birth: January 7, 1965
Status: Single, no children, 3 cats
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Instruments: guitars/bass/keyboards/harmonica/autoharp/Irish tin whistle/sitar/banjo/various percussion
Favorite Food: Indian/Mexican/Italian
Favorite Drink: Cappuccino/Bass ale
Non-musical interests: Gym, Sahaja Yoga, reading, music, art, photography, cooking, cats, Mac/web design, writing, politics, hockey, baseball, movies
Music: The Beatles
The Who
The Small Faces
The Monkees
The Lovin' Spoonful
Pink Floyd
The Buzzcocks
The Undertones
The Bongos
The dB's
R.E.M.
The Minutemen
...and countless others
Solo artists: Donovan
Richard Barone
Bob Mould
Chris Stamey
Tom Robinson
Favorite Song: Paperback Writer - The Beatles
Wednesday Week - The Undertones
Start! - The Jam
Favorite Album: Revolver - The Beatles
Sell Out - The Who
Sound Affects - The Jam
Most Memorable Concert: That Petrol Emotion at The Ritz - November, 1987. The best and most powerful band I've ever seen.
Favorite Films: Quadrophenia
The Long Good Friday
The Kids Are Alright
Trainspotting
Head
Excalibur
Glengarry Glen Ross
The Big Lebowski
Recent favorites:
There Will Be Blood
Ghost World
Superbad
Knocked Up
Clerks
...as with music, far too many to list
Favorite T.V. Shows: The Monkees
The Munsters
The Flintstones
For modern shows:
Mad Men
Dexter
Sons Of Anarchy
Man vs. Food
Clean House
...was a fan of The Shield and Brotherhood
Favorite Books: Down And Out In Paris And London - George Orwell
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists - Robert Tressell
Autobiography Of A Yogi - Paramahansa Yogananda
Frontman - Richard Barone
Heroes: George Orwell/D. Boon/Krsna
BIOGRAPHY (originally from Wikipedia)
Rob Ross (born January 7, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York) is a singer/songwriter/musician. He is best known for his work with the late '80's alternative pop band, The Punch Line.
Growing up in the New York City suburb of Staten Island, he joined local political-punk band The Common Cause, who immediately became cult favorites Two Minutes Hate (name taken from Orwell's 1984). Although short-lived (1983 - 1985), T.M.H. built a quick reputation for aggressive, exciting and (somewhat) confrontational performances. While he was studying for his degree at Manhattan's Pace University, Rob wrote half of Two Minutes Hate's debut album as well as most of the tracks for two extended-play releases, Love, Hate & Social Criticism (their debut) and Seconds, Time Signatures & Strings, which received much local radio airplay.
Two Minutes Hate dissolved in late 1985, but along with T.M.H. bass guitarist, Marc Treboschi, Rob assembled The Punch Line by May, 1986. Joining this band were Carl Treboschi (older brother of Marc), who came in on bass, while Marc moved over to guitar and drummer Chris Collins (ex-Mod Fun), who had been a friend of Two Minutes Hate and sometime drummer for an offshoot project with Rob Ross and Marc Treboschi. Taking their name from the debut album by The Minutemen, The Punch Line were an altogether different affair from Two Minutes Hate, with melodic, crafted pop songs and rich vocal harmonies. Often looked upon as "The Beatles meet The Buzzcocks", The Punch Line very quickly garnered college radio airplay with the release of their debut 45, "The Wild Flowers" in January, 1988. While recording the first attempted version of their debut album, the band quietly dissolved.
Reconvening in 1991, The Punch Line picked up where they left off, with shows, recording sessions and the promise of success looming ahead. However, tensions again took their toll on the band due to the pressure of not getting to that next level. After more sessions were completed for the album (the tapes were languishing at this point for three years), the band went their separate ways. They did, however, make an appearance on the R.E.M. tribute album Surprise Your Pig, with their version of "Bandwagon".
Rob Ross then went on to briefly join another band, Smile, who released one e.p., then split due to Rob's lack of interest. Citing "a band-by-numbers doesn't work", he turned his back on performing and concentrated on working within the music industry, where he had assumed a management position with a major label.
Solo appearances on the Julian Cope/Teardrop Explodes tribute compilation series, Interpreters, brought Rob back to recording on a regular basis (in this instance, playing all the instruments himself).
After a twelve-year gap, The Punch Line reformed (albeit with a slightly changed line-up) in May, 2004. They returned to playing live and completed a re-recorded version of the "lost"/"legendary" ...to get to the other side, which was released via the Synchronic Entertainment imprint, in April, 2006.
In July, 2006, Rob quit The Punch Line, feeling there was nothing more left for the band creatively. At the beginning of 2008, a debut solo album, Last Stop On The Arlington Line, was announced; however, no release date has been formally set.
Aside from his previous musical pursuits, Rob holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from New York City's Pace University. He majored in Psychology and Human Relations with training in counseling and public relations. He loves to cook, enjoys decorating, designing, taking photos and admits his guilty pleasures are "bowling and "Clean House" ". While he's no longer involved on a day-to-day basis in music or the "formal" music industry, he still has many close friends from that period and always looks forward to seeing them for a "nice meal, good wine and great conversation."
Rob Ross currently lives in Staten Island, New York with his three cats.
EQUIPMENT LIST:
Standard American Fender Telecaster
Fender '72 Telecaster Custom
Rickenbacker 330 WB
Rickenbacker 360B 12-string
Epiphone Casino
Les Paul Junior
Fender Squier Stratocaster
Gibson SG Special
12-string Madera acoustic with DiMarzio pick up
12-string Guild G-212 acoustic
12-string Washburn EA912B acoustic-electric
Fender Jazz bass
Roland JC-120 amp
Yamaha reverb processing unit
Yamaha overdrive
DOD delay, flanger, distortion and phaser boxes
Casiotone MT-500 mini-synth
ROLL CALL:
An endless amount of thanks must be given to certain parties for their never-ending faith, encouragement, kindness and love, so here 'tis:
Valerie Sanns - for everything
Marc Allan - for being an inspiration (and my hero since we were kids)
Stephanie Turner/Brian Greenlee/Sydney Sanns/Zach Sanns/Leslie Allan-Rice/Alicia Orsini-Johnson/Jason Wolfe/Roland Chowfatt/Jimmy Lee/Loretta Geary/Jonathan Hill/Stephanie Roberts/Rob Eberhardt/Keith Lyle/Richard Barone/Nick Celeste/Ray "Captain Sensible" Burns/Chena Life/Doug Jacobson/Jessica Van Campen/Gayle Halligan/Michael Kooi/Alan Wherry/Sheena Rodriguez/Deprena Baxter/Brady Hunt/Aashi Deacon/Hyla Urbany/Jennifer Butrymowicz/Alexandra McDougald/Alirio Guerrero/Raymond Gorman/Ciaran McLaughlin/Michael Krugman/Nevin Martell
I'm sure there are many I've left out inadvertently, so if I've forgotten you, please don't be shy!
This website was laid out using a Apple iBook G4 with OS 10.4 (Tiger) and an HP Pavilion dv2000 with Windows Vista
