Scars of Bourbon

A Northampton-based band, Scars of Bourbon, is making its mark on the area.

The group is composed of four members — drummer Justin Hoffman, guitarists Jonnie Wesner and Guido DiDomenico, and vocalist and guitarist Paul Hoffman.

The Hoffman brothers have been playing music together for years, according to an email to The Press from Paul Hoffman.

“My brother and I have been playing and writing music for 26 years,” he wrote.

According to Hoffman, Wesner joined the group three years ago, and DiDomenico joined nearly a year ago.

“It’s weird how it worked out because we all knew each other back in school,” Hoffman said.

The group plays in many areas besides the Lehigh Valley but recently had a gig at The Gin Mill & Grille, Main Street in Northampton.

“The Gin Mill has a great stage and sound system,” Hoffman said. “Their staff is top notch, and we’ve become close with them over the years from playing there and being regulars.”

The band is currently in the process of setting up more shows.



Hoffman said the band has had some interesting experiences, including opening up for Bam Margera.

“It was close to New Year’s Eve, and it was the last show on their tour,” Hoffman said. “They are a crazy group of people, and we were definitely in a wild mood that night.”

The band recently released a new album, “From the Far Away,” that contains 11 tracks. It is available on iTunes, Amazon or from Tate Music Group.

More information on the group is available at ScarsofBourbon.com or on Facebook. - Whitehall-Coplay Press

"Dreamer" takes Scars of Bourbon to the next level. Stay tuned for the release of their CD, coming soon to a digital storefront near you!

Scars of Bourbon was founded in early 2011 by Paul and Justin Hoffman. They had been playing music together for 10 years and performing live for the last 4 under different band names with different members. Finally, the time came when they would decide to focus on themselves and found that perfect sound of their own.

Scars of Bourbon is proud to release their single “Dreamer” which is off of their yet to be released and untitled CD which is due out sometime in 2012.

This song is about reaching that impossible dream and the feeling of jubilation that you get when you reach your goal. It demonstrates the bands catchy writing style. Its reality is based on everyone’s hopes and dreams. The lyrics and guitar hooks are full of drama. Needless to say every instrument (vocals included) serves a specific purpose giving maximum impact upon delivery.

As an introduction to the CD, this single is only a taste of the quality of work Scars of Bourbon will be releasing to audiences worldwide. They are just getting their feet wet and you can feel their engines roaring. Scars of Bourbon are ready to give audiences the glory of their music in full color spectrum to the delight of every person who listens.
Experience Scars of Bourbon by listening and/or purchasing songs by logging onto most digital storefronts along with:

www.reverbnation.com/scarsofbourbon
www.promofm.com (Search: Scars of Bourbon)

At this time Scars of Bourbon are playing shows in eastern Pennsylvania. Their hopes would be to possibly tour but nothing has been set in stone at this time.

“Dreamer” was written as a symbol of what you get when you put your mind and talent to the test. As one band member put it, “To those who didn’t believe – this one’s for you”. Bravo to Scars of Bourbon giving everything they got and more. Will and talent will take you to the top and you’re on your way!

Scars of Bourbon is currently working with A & R Select based in Beverly Hills, Ca. for licensing, publishing, a record deal and/or placement opportunities. - PRLOG