ANTONIO PONTARELLI, - Vocals, Violin, Piano MATT RODRIGUEZ - Lead Guitar BJORN FLEUREN - Bass KAL DRAKO - Drums RUSSELL BERKLEY - Keyboard
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Influences
Serj Tankian, Fair to Midland, Smashing Pumpkins, System of a Down, Muse, Shinedown, Godsmack, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Weezer, Avenged Sevenfold, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, Audioslave, Foo Fighters, Incubus, The Offspring, Silbermond, Papa Roach, Evanescence, Breaking Benjamin, 30 Seconds to Mars, Rage Against the Machine, 311, 3 Doors Down, Sublime, Fuel, Semisonic, Jethro Tull, Gavin DeGraw, J.S. Bach
Sounds Like
A mix between System of a Down, Tool, Evanescence, and Three Days Grace. I have been influenced by so many great bands. People hear music differently and see different elements. Some see early roots and a connection to Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin, others see the current alternative rock direction. That is why I truly believe it is really up to the listener to decide.:)
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Antonio Pontarelli won the hearts of America when millions watched his exciting performances on national television. Now with a band of adept musicians they have been working hard making their mark in alternative rock. Pontarelli's passion for music began at age three when he asked his parents for a violin and began classical training. When he was six he won his first violin competition and realized that he loved the stage and the thunderous applause and got serious about his music.
His popularity catapulted when he won the Grand Championship of NBC's PAX TV's America's Most Talented Kids. NBC claimed that “Pontarelli burnt down the house” with his fiery rock violin arrangement of "Purple Haze" and ran commercials calling him the next Jimi Hendrix. He soon became involved with the Grammy Foundation and also became a spokesperson for keeping music in the schools. His performances and interviews were featured "Live from the Grammy Red Carpet" on the Tonight Show, Entertainment Tonight and the TV Guide Channel. Pontarelli has graced the covers of magazines and has had coverage in Billboard, Music Connection and String Magazine where he inspired others to develop a strong foundation in music and to follow their dreams. “I aspire to write empowering songs that touch people deeply and tell a story”. I was moved after Katrina to write a song to inspire others to use life’s setbacks for growth and that formed the roots of “Things Fall Apart”.
Today as an international award winning rock singer, songwriter and violinist with a signature Baroque rock sound, the band is kicking into high gear. They are currently recording their original material and collaborating with Grammy winning artists and producers including Serj (System of a Down) and Howard Benson.
"Please don't take it personally if I do not get back to you quickly. I respond when time allows and I read every post. The band appreciates your support and we look forward to meeting you on the road"!
In the studio recording with Serj (System of a Down) & guitarist/engineer Dan Monti
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Hello Antonio, thank you for adding me to your Myspace circle of friends. I love the passion and the energy that pours out of your music. Very exciting. Have fun, John
ANTONIO!!! My beloved inspiration!! :D How are you?? You're on summer vacation now, aren't you?? I hope so!!! Cuz that hopefully means more concerts?? :D Ahhh, I soo want to see you perform again!! You're soo amazing!! And don't you have some new music? =D! Ahh! I can't wait to see you again, whenever that is :). Ah well, I hope you summer is going well. I still listen to your demo cd ALL THE TIME! lol, and I've actually started writing my own music! I even recorded a song!! :D You are my ispiration, and idol, Antonio!! You're in my thoughts! Love always, your student-in-training, :P lol, Legos :)
Antonio, hello from Temecula, thanks for accepting the friend request. I am astounded and amazed by your talent! Really enjoyed listening to you at the Wine & Music Festival. And no, don't ever cut your hair! (loved your version of the song though)
How are you? I am so sorry for the long silence - but life duties often pull us from that which is most important - our friends!
I hope this finds you well and happy - You work just gets better and better! I am so thrilled to see all your recent accomplishments and love watching your brilliant star continue to rise and rise! You are so gifted!
Thank you so much for the friendship. I really like your music, and it's a pleasure to meet you here! Greetings from Denmark, Lene www.nexus-univers.dk
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