the Paramount

The Paramount is Daniel Sutherland and David Rodrigues. Unlike traditional touring bands, The Paramount is the musical outlet for two musicians intent on keeping the creation of music a prominent fixture in their lives. The two met back in 2005 in Santa Barbara, CA and quickly began focusing on a shared vision of crafting well-written songs. In the summer of 2006 the two began recording their demo. Unexpectedly in the midst of recording, opportunity called and Daniel moved to northern Calif...

The Paramount is Daniel Sutherland and David Rodrigues. Unlike traditional touring bands, The Paramount is the musical outlet for two musicians intent on keeping the creation of music a prominent fixture in their lives. The two met back in 2005 in Santa Barbara, CA and quickly began focusing on a shared vision of crafting well-written songs. In the summer of 2006 the two began recording their demo. Unexpectedly in the midst of recording, opportunity called and Daniel moved to northern California. Fast forward to 2008. The two reconnected with the idea of resurrecting the songwriting that had ended prematurely. With David's continued interest in recording, he purchased a modest Pro Tools system and the two began exchanging ideas by email until songs began taking shape. In the summer of 2009 Daniel returned to Santa Barbara to lay the foundation tracks of the Paramount's debut EP. With continued effort, mounting debt, and several trips back and forth, the EP is taking shape with the expected release to be late 2010/early 2011. The upcoming EP showcases the many influences the two share from sparkling instrumentals to driving emotive rock.