News

March 4,  2010 - The Awesomeness  got covered!!

Jim/VAL just posted on  Facebook (where else??) OK, this is so freakin' awesome! Our new friend Colby has just made a youtube video of him covering The Awesomeness - 80's Days! Our first cover! He rocks it! Check him out in the glasses: Val D style! Colby sings 80's Days Also.... Colby sings Too Hot To Not Handle

March 3,  2010 - Jim on his collaboration with  Adam Rader

Says Jim: Check out this new EPK from my friend: and great singer/songwriter Adam Rader. I produced his record [What Dreams Become] last year and he is really good! I am very proud of it. Here is the part of the EPG where Adam talks about his collaboration with Jimmy. You can see Jim at work in his studio,

February 25,  2010 - You can now buy  The Awesomeness   music!!!

Jimmy McGorman (aka Val Derringer) on Facebook: The Awesomeness is now available on iTunes!!! Please go and get some-review it- and help get the word out!!! Just type in The Awesomeness. (Or... click here! ) The album is also available for download on Amazon and Rhapsody. (For USA only)

February 13,  2010 - Jim on last night's  The Awesomeness   showcase in  the Gibson Showroom:

Says Jim: The showcase went really well. We had a bunch of friends and a few  cool industry people. We just did a short 5 song set. The sound was  good and we seemed to be in good voice. We met some new people and are  just trying to spread the word. Getting excited for our Viper Room show! All in all, it was a great night.

February 06,  2010 -Another The Awesomeness   show

Val Derringer (aka Jimmy McG) just announced another show of his band: Just got done an awesome day of rehearsal and recording with The Awesomeness! Getting ready for a few upcoming shows. We've got a showcase next week at the Gibson showroom in Beverly Hills on Thurs. Feb. 11th at 5:30pm. No cover - free drinks and snacks! AND our Record Release Party at The Viper Room on Wed. Feb. 17th ...at 9:30pm. Please come out and give yourself some Awesomeness. You deserve it!

February 04,  2010 - The Awesomeness   CD release party!

Just announced by Val Derringer (Jim McGorman): The Awesomeness record release party will be on Wednesday, Feb 17th! Says Val baby: RECORD RELEASE PARTY!!! Hey all, The Awesomeness invites you to our Record Release Party for our debut record Inside Your Head. This momentous occasion is 2 weeks from tonight - Wed. Feb. 17th at The Viper Room 9:30pm! We'll be playing, dancin, sellin' CDs and bringing The Awesomeness. Hope you can make it! Jimmy

January 10,  2010 - The Awesomeness   video:

Another message from Val baby: Check out the sweet new video for the soon to be classic song "Pants on the Ground" by The Awesomeness.  You will NOT be disappointed! Then RATE US!!!

January 10,  2010 - The Awesomeness  is here!!!

Message from Val Derringer (The Artist formerly known as Jimmy McGorman ): Hey all. My new band The Awesomeness has just launched our website!  We are 80's influenced pop radness. Please check it out and visit our MySpace to hear the record - Also, please join our fan page here. Look out for posts about upcoming Feb. shows and how to get our record. Thanks!