Mike Pinto w/ Michael Bernier & Don McColskey
Mike Pinto
Mike Pinto has crafted an exceptional style of songwriting, with a truly unique take on Roots, Vintage Rock, Folk, Reggae, Ska and Classic Surf, but it’s his distinct voice and seamless storytelling that has brought him success both in the States and overseas.
With the release of his debut album, Pinto began his attack on the Philadelphia music scene as a solo artist. An underground success and a rabid growing fanbase allowed him to expand westward with two nationwide solo acoustic tours. After the second tour, Pinto decided to relocate to San Diego where he immersed himself in the thriving Southern California music scene and quickly gained a name.
Pinto’s music quickly traveled out of the continental States and can be found on Japanese compilations, on Hawaii's top radio stations by huge supporter and top radio personality Shaggy Jenkins as well as topping charts in Guam. As in Pinto fashion, the hype was followed up with tours where he sold out shows in Guam, Big Island, Maui and Oahu, creating even more buzz in the wakes.
Pinto teamed up with professional skateboarder and Drummer/Producer Chuck Treece (Pearl Jam, G Love, Bad Brains, McRad) and released his most complete work to date. With Treece lending his knack for producing and playing a number of the instruments on the album, Pinto's self-titled album has sold tens of thousands of copies worldwide. The album gained so much attention that Pinto was urged to follow it up with an entirely acoustic version of which was released in 2008.
His recent release, The West Is Still Wild (2011), a tight 6 track EP, was recorded at the famed 17th Street Recording Studio in Costa Mesa, CA by Lewis Richards. The EP quickly hit both the Billboard and itunes charts sitting number #2 and #4 on the release Reggae charts respectively and receiving rave industry reviews.
Mike Pinto is a songwriter to the core that defies categorization. When coupled with the “Band,” which includes bassist Matt Brein and drummer Todd Elrod as well as a varying cast of horns and other musicians, you get the timeless songs and unique lyrical deliver of Pinto with energy of a live show truly unique unto itself.
Don McCloskey
Brooklyn, NY
Don McCloskey is a Brooklyn-based independent songwriter and performer. His songs and performances are eclectic both in genre and in tone. He's lyrically fixated on love, death, sex, spirituality, politics, obscure German percussion instruments, men's figure skating, and the town he was born in. His music is heavily influenced by American and Irish folk revivalists, British Invasion rock, and 80's hip hop. His songs have been featured in television, film and commercials including It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Hills and Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. He’s toured nationally as a headlining act and in support of G. Love and Special Sauce, Donavon Frankenreiter and the cast of It’s Always Sunny for the “Nightman Cometh” tour. Websites http://www.EnormousD.com
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