The Rocturnals

The Rocturnals(formerly known asKansasCali) is an Americanalternative rockband fromLas Vegas,Nevada.

The Rocturnals (formerly known as KansasCali)
Origin	Las Vegas,Nevada,US
Genres	Urban rock, Rock,Soul,Rap
Occupation	Urban rock band
Instrument(s)	Bass guitar, lead guitar, electric guitar, drum,drum machine,turntables
Years active	2003–present
Labels	Black Casino Music and Entertainment
Members	A. "Pittboss" Johnson Aulsondro "Novelist" Hamilton akaEmcee N.I.C.E. Eric "E" Borders Adam Crow Tristan "Trist" Cannizzaro
Website	therocturnals.com

Formed in 2003, the band has five members, lead vocalist A. Johnson, lead vocalist-rapper Aulsondro Hamilton, lead guitarist Tristan Cannizarro, rhythm guitarist Adam Crow, and drummer Eric Borders. The band's mainstream debut came as KansasCali in 2004, when the song "If I..." appeared on both the soundtrack and DVD of the 2005Academy Award-winning movie,Crash.The music video also featured in the "Special Features" section of the DVD and appeared on theconcept album,Crash: Music from and Inspired by Crash.

Biography

Following the band's success withCrash,it was invited to feature on the soundtrack forMr. & Mrs. Smith.The band responded with a more mid-temposong, in comparison to "If I...", entitled, "If I Never See You Again".

The band's soundtrack success led them to be selected by Tamara Coniff, former editor-in-chief ofBillboardmagazine,as the opening band forBillboard's1st AnnualBillboard Digital Entertainment Awards.The band was subsequently selected to appear on four other movie soundtracks:Haven,a 2004 action movie starringOrlando BloomandZoe Saldana,ESPN'sOnce in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos,about New York's soccer team,Kickin It Old Skoola comedy starringJamie KennedyandBobby Lee,and John Feal's documentarySave The Brave.

DVD controversy

The band's appearance on theCrashDVD did not occur without controversy.Bird York,who created the movie's theme song, "In the Deep",but did not feature on the DVD, complained about the band's inclusion. York communicated withLionsgate,Bob Yariand Superb Records and requested to have the band's song removed, and it subsequently did not appear in thedirector's cutversion of the DVD.

Discography

Songs and albums

Songs & Album information 2002–present
"Celebrate The Earth" (single) Released: April 2011 Label: Black Casino Music and Entertainment
The Life Released: January 2011 Label: Black Casino Music and Entertainment Single: "The Life"
This Is Where Amazing Happens Released: February 2010 Label: Black Casino Music and Entertainment Single: "This Is Where Amazing Happens" Debuted onNBA on TNTat the Rookie All-Star Game
Doctor Finkpresents a Tribute to Prince Released: 2011 Label: Orfin Records/Tommy Boy Entertainment Song: "Pop Life” (Track #3 on the CD)
In My America feat. The Rocturnals (TributeLP) Released: 2009 Label: USOFA (United Students Of America.org) Single: "In My America” (Track #1 on the CD)
Save The BraveDocumentary Released: August 2008 Label: The FEALGOOD Foundation Song: "In My America” feat. The Rocturnals (End Credits)
Kickin It Old Skool(movie) Released: April 27, 2007 Label: Superb Records |Yari Film Group Song: "The Life” feat.KansasCalinow known as The Rocturnals (End Title)
Once in a Lifetime(2006 film) starringPelé Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos Song: “U Gotta Fight!” feat.KansasCali(track #12) Released: July 11, 2006 Label: Superb Records
Haven (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) starringOrlando BloomandZoe Saldana Song: “Uuuh” feat.KansasCali(disc 1 track #9) Released: September 19, 2006 Label: Superb Records
It's All Love feat.KansasCali Artist: K-Ci Hailey Album:My Book(Track #3) Released: October 3, 2006 Label: Head Start Music Group |Bungalo|Universal Music Group Singles: "I Apologize", "It’s All Love feat.KansasCali”
Crash: Music from and Inspired by Crash(soundtrack) Song: “If I...” feat.KansasCali(track #1) Released: June 7, 2005 Label: Superb Records
Mr & Mrs. Smith(international soundtrack) starringBrad PittandAngelina Jolie Song: “If I Never See You Again” feat.KansasCali(track #1) Released: July 22, 2005 Label: Warner |Edel Music
Aaron Hall Album:Adult’s Only Song: “Serve That Body” feat.KansasCali(Track #3) Bonus Song: “Better Watch Your Girl” feat.KansasCali(Track #15) Released: July 26, 2005 Label: Head Start Music Group Singles: "Sorry", "If I Never See U Again", and "Hello World"
KansasCali Album:Vegas One (The Beginning) Released: October 15, 2002 Label: Familia Records Singles: "Teasin Me", "B4 U Say No”

Television Show Songs

Songs for TV Shows & Specials, 2000–present
Lav LuvTV Onecomedy special "I'm Gonna Get in Trouble Released: 2009 Network:TV One Song: "I’m Gonna Get In Trouble” feat. The Rocturnals
Lil jjcomedy special "Almost Grown" Released: 2008 Distributor: FarCor Studios |CodeBlack Entertainment Song: "Almost Grown” feat. The Rocturnals & DBI
Emmitt Smithpresents "The Emmitt Zone" Released: 2003 Network:KNXV-TV(Phoenix, Arizona) Song: "The Emmitt Zone” feat.KansasCali

Current members

• A. "Pittboss" Johnson – lead vocals, singer(2000–present)
• Aulsondro "Novelist" Hamilton – lead vocals,rapper(2000–present)
• Eric "E" Borders – drummer(2004–present)
• Adam "Crow" – guitarist(2006–present)
• Tristan "Trist" Cannizarro– lead guitarist(2010–present)

External links

• The Rocturnals Official Site – Black Casino Music & Entertainment
• The RocturnalsatIMDb
• Aulsondro Novelist HamiltonatIMDb
• Anderson Pittboss Johnson Jr.atIMDb
• Eric BordersatIMDb

Interviews

• [1]Interview inThe List Magazine (Music/sports/fashion/scene)April 2011
• [2]Interview inLas Vegas Review-JournalFebruary 2011
• [3]Interview inNine5Four The Magazine
• [4]Interview inBlacktree Media,February 2010