Vocalist/guitarist Emerson Hart formed the alternative/roots band Tonic in 1993 with guitarist Jeff Russo (a childhood friend), bassist Dan Rothchild, and drummer Kevin Shepard. After gigging around Los Angeles, the foursome signed with A&M Records. For the recording of their debut album, producer Jack Joseph Puig (Jellyfish, the Black Crowes) gave Tonic a decidedly rootsy feel, with the addition of lap steel and mandolin. The album, titled Lemon Parade, was released in July 1996.
These are photos from concerts where Tonic played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Goo Goo Dolls / Tonic Nov 6, 1999 Columbia, South Carolina, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Goo Goo Dolls / Tonic Oct 19, 1999 University Park, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
