Atomic Violet is: Joe: Guitar, Vocals Matt: Lead Guitar Rae: Bass Sharon: Drums Atomic Violet is: Joe: Guitar, Vocals Matt: Lead Guitar Rae: Bass, Backup Vocals Sharon Drums An alternative rock band based out of the New York City area, Atomic Violet formed in early 2004. Joe and Matt took up guitar in high school. Jamming in Joe's parents' house in the early nineties, they cultivated a sound rich in melody and emotion. The band spent the summer of 2005 recording their debut CD 'Rock Widow' at Monster Island Studios in NYC with producer Mike Caffrey ................... FROM SMOTHER MAGAZINE 'Jersey City rock-n-roll kids Atomic Violet are set to take the Garden State and beyond by storm with their enigmatic self-released debut album. Despite their rather young age (they formed only a year ago), they boast a mature sound. Often when you think they're going to kick it in high gear, they hold off. The result is an interesting compilation of crafty songwriting and clever rockin'. Hey it's not often you see a female drummer and one that is this good is even more rare. Congratulations guys and gals you have my full attention.'