Aug 2 2021
Promoting the spirit of unity, diversity, and equality, Hemisphere features openly gay members Rob Shinno (guitar, vocoder) and Don Bowman (vocals, sax), as well as Mike McQuilken (drums), Nathan Brown (bass), and Max Zape (keys). The band draws on rock…
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Jun 9 2021
We are super excited to announce our appearance at SXSW 2022... details to follow soon!
Jun 8 2021
We had our first full band rehearsal for the 'American Dreams' live show, look for us in October for this special performance in San Diego!
Jun 4 2021
Here is the Friends and Family preview of the 'Home' video from Hemisphere, just a few days before it's official release. Sometimes you write something and you don't know where it came from and it takes on a life of…
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Mar 14 2021
My last gig: Guitarist and band leader Rob Shinno: ‘It all seemed unreal’
The band’s most recent gig, in 2020, was a fundraiser for then-presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg
MARCH 14, 2021 5 AM PT
Guitarist Rob Shinno, 62, is the…
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Jan 6 2021
Dec 16 2020
The second video single 'These Are the Days' from the American Dreams album. The only song on the album written during the first Covid lockdown, it was written to highlight the injustices that we still face for BLM, LGBTQ+ and…
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Dec 4 2020
American Dreams Nominated for Album of the Year from the San Diego Music Awards
San Diego Music Awards nominee for Album of the Year, Hemisphere draws on rock, pop, jazz, fusion, and metal for inspiration. Their new album American Dreams…
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Nov 12 2020
Check out the band interview at
Oct 22 2020
Sandwiched between two of our favorite artists! Gaga and Chrissy...
Oct 9 2020
Elizabeth here: I’ve known my friend Rob Shinno for almost 20 years, but I had no idea until recently that he’s a professional musician, and his band Hemisphere has just released a brand new album, American Dreams. So I sat…
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Sep 29 2020
American Dreams debuts at #9 for the most radio downloads 5 days after shipping to radio!
Sep 9 2020
Bernie Grundman On The Emotional Experience in Mastering
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a9W_FG1St0&feature=youtu.be
As we wait for our tracks to be mastered by the legendary Bernie Grundmann, it is amazing to hear his take on the mastering process, as well as his background in…
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Aug 27 2020
Well today’s milestone, played the last lick for the new album, and we are safely in the hands of the mix by Peter Sprague, followed by mastering September 10th with the legendary Bernie Grundmann. I can’t wait to share the…
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Aug 24 2020
Three more days of sessions, mixing on September 5th, and mastering with the legendary Bernie Grundmann on September 10th!
Aug 16 2020
What a great day tracking with the one and only Tommy Aros! So happy to hear him light it up on the ‘American Dreams’ tracks!
Aug 13 2020
San Diego guitar legend Patrick Yandall will be ripping it up on the tune 'These Are the Days'! Looking forward to trading licks with Pat on the new album!
Aug 7 2020
We are pleased to announce the addition of Derek Cannon to the American Dreams project, for the solo on 'America'!
Jul 31 2020
Reviewing final arrangements with the band this week!
Jun 28 2020
Excited to be lined up for an Oct 1st WW release of 'American Dreams'!
Apr 10 2020
https://www.facebook.com/Hemisphereband/videos/1124420431232764/
I had written a song called 'Home' for American Dreams, it was dedicated to draw attention to the homeless crisis in America. The homeless remain at elevated risk of Covid-19, as well as almost all other health problems. Here…
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Mar 18 2020
The 1986 MemoryMoog Plus is adding a lot of texture to the American Dreams album! Analog synths have their own place in developing a sonic landscape for the band.
Feb 21 2020
In addition to the band (Rob Shinno, Don Bowman, Mike McQuilken, Max Zape and Nathan Brown), we are pleased to announce for following guest artists:
1) Rebecca Jade - Rebecca Jade has performed with the most sought-after musicians and at…
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