Pat "Doc" Roberto-Guitar,Vocals
Tina Mendicino-Vocals,flute,tin whistle
Ryan Pasko-mandolin,percussion,vocals
Megan Stahl-Fiddle/Viola
Frequent Guest Musicians: Mike Huston-Banjo, Dennis Candy-Bass, Mike Browne-percussion
Influences
Flogging Molly, the Pogues, the Tossers, Dropkick Murphys, Nickel Creek, Mary Black, Planxty, Bob Dylan, Chris Smither, Peter Mulvey, Kris Delmhorst, Harry Chapin, Gillian Welch, Willie McTell, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Christy Moore, the Duhks, Patti Smith, Johnny Cash, W.B. Yeats, Tom Waits, Nick Drake, Joey Strummer
Folk/Roots group Barbary Wine has been cultivated out of the musical kinship and deep friendship of Tina Mendicino and Pat “Doc” Roberto, who share a native soil of Vandergrift, in the Alle-Kiski Valley of Pennsylvania. They are of the like mind that music is a Barbary Wine, a tonic, with the ability to enflame the wild spirit, as well as to heal the ailing soul. Doc, a Podiatrist by trade, began playing finger-picking style guitar at the age of 14. His taste and style has evolved out of Latin Flamenco, Deep Southern Delta Blues, Celtic, and American Singer-Songwriter music. He is a veteran host of open stages in Greater Pittsburgh, and has previously played with Nicole Belli and Shadowcasters and as acoustic duo Nicole and Doc. Tina, a receptionist in Doc’s office, comes from a strong Literary background, and has long turned to music for it’s lyrical storytelling value. A long-time closet vocalist , she was inspired to publicly develop the medium of her voice upon collaborating with Doc. Having revisited the musical education of her youth, she graces the group with the sweet & soulful sounds of the flute and tin whistle. Notably unique is the duo’s vocal coupling. Doc’s voice is deep&honest-from the gut, while Tina manages to sound at once sweet and sultry. Paired they create a multi-dimensional harmony which fluctuates from tension to accord.
Our first single, Drunk Tonight EP, and our first DVD Drunk Rock Videos DVD is now available for pre-order from the store section of our website. Click the above images for info.
All is Good!! Just came in from playing with some friends in my garage/studio!! We were pickin' some bluegrass! If you need a sub for your mandolin player, feel free to call me! I also know a very good upright bass player! Cell#724-681-4112 Cheers! Matt
Thank you for the compliments on our music! Enjoyed your music very much too - Great vocals and melodies! Glad to make your cyber-acquaintance! Cheers! Eddie.
Hey Doc & Tina, how did the Mogies show go? Sorry I missed it! I got tied up at the Theater it wasn't until well after Midnight that I remembered that You guys were playing there;( Any more local shows comming up. You should book something at the Pig. It has been really opened up since Peterson started remolding it! You can fit a lot larger crowd in there now. mike
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