Biography
Domenica
Effective period / Period of releases: 2009
Members: Josh Bedry, Steve Hrycyshyn, Bekki Friesen, Kurtis Wittmier
Domenica was founded by Canadian-born vocalist and guitarist Bekki Friesen. The band burst onto the hard rock music scene in 2009 with the release of their debut album The Luxury, produced by acclaimed hard rock producer Brandon Friesen & recorded at Matt Sorum's (Guns n’ Roses/Velvet Revolver) studio in HollywoodDomenica relocated to Los Angeles in 2011 and embarked on establishing themselves in the Hollywood & Sunset Strip rock scene. Bekki began production on their sophomore album titled “The Better In Us All” in 2012 with producer Brandon Friesen & famed engineer Bryan Carlstrom (Alice In Chains, The Offspring). The album featured guest musicians Dave Ellefson (Megadeth) on bass, Dominic Cifarelli (Scars On Broadway) on lead guitar, Michael Johnson (New Beat Fund) on drums, and the famous Gill Sharone (Dillinger Escape Plan, Puscifer) on drums.
Domenica was:
Bekki Friesen - Lead Vocal and Rhythm Guitar
David Rehmann - Drums
Ben Palispis - Guitar
Cynthia Gillet – Bass