Infrared Radiation Orchestra

This is the Infrared Radiation Orchestra

“I don’t know what IT is, but I know that Infrared Radiation Orchestra has it.” —Albert Bouchard (Drummer & Vocalist: Blue Oyster Cult / The Dictators)

“One of Central NY’s coolest and most gritty psychedelic garage rock outfits, the Infrared Radiation Orchestra is a throwback band with the slick mindset of a contemporary art group. They crush the sound of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s with guitarist Kim Draheim’s brilliant nuance and soaring solos, and the band’s deep and overall transcendence.” —Ithaca.com

“Nobody sounds like The Infrared Radiation Orchestra. Nobody does what they do. I could name some obvious influences that I hear in their music, but most accurately I would say that what I really hear is a little bit of everything that was good in rock & roll from about 1966 to about 1976.” —Jim Catalano, The Ithaca Journal

“Kim Draheim’s battered guitar is your library card — or perhaps more accurately, your passport — to rock ‘n’ roll.” —Frank DeBlaze, Rochester City Magazine

“I’m a professional clown, so I understand exactly what these guys are doing.”                —Pepino The Clown

“The Infrared Radiation Orchestra never fails to amaze with each new release. Musically, lyrically, it’s all there – a wild happening of sounds to astound!” —Mike Murray of Whole Lotta Shakin’ 88.5 FM WRUR (Rochester) & 90.1 FM WITH (Ithaca)  

“I am totally knocked out by what I have listened to on the new Infrared Radiation Orchestra album – really Killer Kool. Reminds me of a cross between The Velvets/Butterfield’s “East-West”/The Doors/Barrett Pink Floyd…with some early Blue Oyster Cult overtones…really great. NO ONE plays like this anymore. One of the best things I’ve heard in years.”
—Greg “Stackhouse” Prevost (Outasite Magazine / The Chesterfield Kings)

“The Infrared Radiation Orchestra always brings a vibrant and scintillating show to The Silver Line Tap Room. Their lively sound and stage presence provide a stellar night of music whenever they come to town.” —Sean Burns, Manager, The Silver Line Tap Room, Trumansburg, NY