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Cantinero
Electroacoustic / Melodramatic Popular Song / Alternative

"Better for the Metaphor"

Catskill, New York
United States

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Last Login:  7/7/2008
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Member Since7/7/2005
Band Websitecantinero.com
Band Members

I was very lucky to work with all of these great musicians whilst making my new record...

Drums.

Scott Martin.
Johnny Cragg.
Harvey Mason.
Skoota.
Michael Chambers.
Tamir Muskat
Chad Fischer.
Paul Garisto.

Bass.

Martin Ewens.
Paul Ogunsalu

Guitar.

Doug Derryberry

Piano/Organ.

John Dely

Strings.

Violin :- Lisa LLu
Cello :- Lauren Riley,

Vibes.

James Armstrong

Bassoon.

Jen Micelli,

Vocals.

Jennifer Glass.
Dean Oloughlin. '

Live band - 04/06..

Becca Shack - Keyboards
Tim Bright-Guitar
Paul Ogunsalu - Bass
Richard Steel - Guitars
Matt beck - Guitars
Paul Garristo- Drums.

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InfluencesPeople, Life, Bar tending, The countryside, Politics & Carlty.
Sounds LikeAlternative Pop, Baroque pop, Indie Rock.iLike Cantinero
Record LabelTinkle Tone Recordings
Type of LabelIndie







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   About Cantinero
NEW ALBUM BETTER FOR THE METAPHOR NOW AVAILABLE FROM iTUNES

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Better for the Metaphor
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Release Date: April 9th, 2008
Genre: Alternative
2008 Tinkle Tone Recordings.

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Cantinero on Weekend Edition

Better for the Metaphor

Talk to British composer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Hicken long enough and you might hear him make reference to a Charles Darwin exhibit he’s seen in New York, recommend a documentary about Freud’s grandson Edward Bernays, or recall a conversation he’s had with his wife about the late Republican political strategist Lee Atwater. So it’s not surprising that his thoughtful, informed reflections find their way into the songs on his new album, Better for the Metaphor — a literate, lovingly crafted pop affair that displays Hicken’s talent for keenly observed insights about the complicated times in which we live....To read More Click below


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Jenn





Jul 7 2008 8:13 PM

Stopping by to say hi. I like your music and your Nice Day video. I hope you have a great week.

Jenn
carol





Jul 2 2008 10:50 PM

wishing you a safe and happy 4th of july
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Jun 30 2008 7:33 AM

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Jun 16 2008 8:53 AM

Cantinero...
thanks for the friendship!!
have a rockin' week!!
stay in touch, and best wishes!
*big hug* luv.jm. xoxo
The American Mood™ ’The Mob’





Jun 16 2008 9:38 AM

Hey Cantinero,

Thanks for adding us as a friend & sharing your music.
Stop by our page anytime, we appreciate the company.

Don't forget to help yourself to some free downloads & enjoy our music

Keep those cards & letters coming.

La vita è breve, rendere esso divertente,
Ciao for now,
The American Mood
'The Mob'
Laura Ward/Octavia Cup Dance Theatre





Jun 15 2008 8:16 AM

Hey Chris,
You should meet my friend Georgina Aragon. She books the Oasis Bar in New Paltz on Monday nights- you might like to play there.
That Italian Chick





Jun 15 2008 9:23 AM

Hi Chris, Just checking in. Still loving the music, stay safe. Didi
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Jun 11 2008 11:32 PM

Hi Chris, hope you are well.
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Jun 11 2008 5:23 AM

Hahaha, yeah, me too!
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Jun 1 2008 10:56 AM

awesome
♦ Wanda ♦





May 27 2008 8:57 PM

stoping to show some love!!
carol





May 24 2008 9:51 AM

wishing you a fun and safe memorial day week-end..remember our fallen heroes
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May 25 2008 9:10 AM

Me too! The more love the better
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May 20 2008 8:34 PM

Just stopping by to show some love to your page
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May 17 2008 3:37 PM

Hello from Manchester Cantinero enjoy the songs from the new BFG album "Pulling Wings From Butterflies" due in 2008 and thanks for the add
Lupa





May 15 2008 3:44 AM

Hiya Hon how is it all going with the gigs? well...I made it out of here for 2 weeks....went to Cuba! ;-)
Feel 100 times better....would love to go back there right now... but...I guess I better get my ass in gear and get some gigs in my diary before I go extinct :o)
xxx
A fan from Chicago





May 9 2008 1:40 PM

I am counting the days until the CD is released. I have to content myself with listening to 30 seconds of itunes on Amazon. I know it will be soon, but it couldn't be soon enough for me!!

Have a great weekend!

Laura
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May 9 2008 12:50 AM

have a good weekend
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May 5 2008 6:14 PM

I -heart- you.
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May 3 2008 5:52 AM

Hello!
Thanks for the add
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Mar 28 2008 8:09 AM

HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND. KEEP IN TOUCH.
carole





Apr 1 2008 2:42 PM

why is your store closed? ( O ) ( O )
MamaCat





Apr 14 2008 9:02 AM

Hi there Chris..just wanted to stop by and say hello. Can't wait to get the new CD. Wishing you the karma of peace and all that is good...your friend, mc
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Apr 19 2008 1:21 PM

Hey Chris !
Another blinding result for the Baggies dude - almost there !!!!
Hope you're good brother
Much Love
Pete*
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