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Released: May 8, 2011
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  • Genre: Acoustic / Alternative / Folk

    Location Port-of-Spain, Tr

    Profile Views: 19242

    Last Login: 5/24/2013

    Member Since 9/26/2005

    Website www.cescoemmanuel..com

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    Born and raised on the lively twin islands of Trinidad & Tobago, Cesco Emmanuel discovered his passion for music and the guitar at age 13. He has been a student for more than seventeen years at the Graham Newling Classical Guitar School and is currently pursuing his advanced studies with the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London (ABRSM). His first taste of band life came at 16 with the heavy metal cover band - Warhead. By 18, he formed the progressive/alternative band Brothers Grimm; it was during this time that Cesco delved into song-writing. Cesco was a founding member in the cover band - FLIPSIDE that won the first edition of the Anchorage Pop Music awards (1996) but left soon after to continue creating music. Big Eyed Grieve (an avant-garde, experimental/progressive unit), formed in 1996 played on for seven years. Sadly, just as the band were about to record their first studio album, their equipment was stolen. The band never truly recovered after that tragedy, but played a reunion show on Jan 1st, 2005. A live recording was later released in Dec, 2011. In July 2003, Cesco showcased his solo material from his debut EP 'One Man' at the 'Acoustic Anti-Pop Nite' in Trinidad. In September of that year he migrated to Canada to further his musical pursuits. He joined Toronto-based psychedelic band CHLORINE DREAM for most of 2004. Here's their music http://www.chlorine-dream.com/ On the solo front, two other EPs quickly followed: 2004's 'One Man & His Guitar' and 2005's 'The April Morning Sky Sessions'. By late 2004, he had formed his own experimental band in Toronto - BOUND. Tracks from their debut album 'Across the Shoreline' can be heard at www.myspace.com/thebound. Cesco performs and tours with the Calypso/Reggae unit - Kobo Town. Check out their stuff at www.kobotown.com. To date the group has appeared on CBC's 'Big City, Small World; Sounds of the Season; Metro Morning; Here and Now' and Toronto's own 'Breakfast Television' on CP24. Travels include all across Canada, the US and Europe, most notably performing at the Montreal Jazz Festival (with Kobo Town, July 2007), the University of Chicago (with Juno-award winner Adam Solomon & Tikisa, April 2007), the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York (with Kobo Town, April 2008), Berlin's Wassermusik and Nurnberg's Bardentreffen Festival (with Kobo Town, July 2009). Cesco runs a guitar program in his native land - Trinidad, and gigs around with power trio - THe SONic REVIVal PROJect. Their self-titled debut album is available at www.reverbnation.com/thesonicrevivalproject Cesco has just completed 2012's European/Canadian summer tour with Kobo Town. Check out the 'SHOWS' page for all the latest pics and tour happenings. Cesco also composes for film. His latest work can be heard on the 3-part documentary series- 'Inward Hunger' - The story Eric Williams (2011); the documentary short – PAN! (2010) and the short film - A Story About Wendy (Official Selection at the Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival 2012). To celebrate Trinidad's 50th Anniversary of its' Independence, he also composed the score for 'Legends of Sport' to honour the country's 50 top athletes. You can find all the musical projects he's ever worked on at www.cescoemmanuel.bandcamp.com Contact: me@cescoemmanuel.com

  • Members

    Cesco - Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

  • Influences

    Andre Tanker, Orange Peel Groove, Oddfellows Local, Joint Pop, Babylon Pig, Green, Transylvania Zoo, High Society, 12, Incert Coin, Tamper Evident, Graham Newling, Mark Dopson, John Hussain, Damon Homer, Nick Nathaniel, Nigel 'Nasty' Joseph, Drew Gonsalves, Orlando Pyle, Andrew Moffat, Corey Wallace, Ricardo Pyle, Sean Gabriel, Nigel Rojas, The Mighty Spoiler, Pretender, Lord Kitchener, Mighty Sparrow, Rush, Led Zepplin, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Anthrax, Soundgarden, King's X, Dave Matthews Band, Pat Methany, Pearl Jam, The Who, The Beatles, the Police, Yes, Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, Tears for Fears, Mr. Mister, Tool, Pantera, Alice in Chains, Meshuggah, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Paco De Lucia, Al Di Meola, Tri Lok Gurtu and ten million more......

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    a caribbean guy playing folk,alternative,classical music....

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Born and raised on the lively twin islands of Trinidad & Tobago, Cesco Emmanuel discovered his passion for music and the guitar at age 13. He was a student for more than ten years at the Graham Newling Classical Guitar School.

His first taste of band life came at age 16 with the heavy metal cover band - Warhead. By 18, he formed the progressive/alternative band Brothers Grimm; it was during this time that Cesco delved into songwriting. Big Eyed Grieve was Cesco's last group effort in Trinidad, formed in late 1996.

In July 2003, Cesco showcased his solo material from his debut EP 'One Man' at 'Acoustic Anti-Pop nite' in Trinidad.

In September 2003, he migrated to Canada to further his musical pursuits. Two other solo EPs quickly followed: 2004's 'One Man & His Guitar' and 2005's 'The April Morning Sky Sessions'

Cesco also performs and tours extensively with the 6-piece Calypso/Reggae unit - Kobo Town www.kobotown.com and explores his heavier side with his own experimental band - BOUND www.myspace.com/thebound

Cesco has traveled across Canada, the US and Europe, most notably performing at the Montreal Jazz Festival (with Kobo Town, July 2007), the University of Chicago (with Juno-award winner Adam Solomon & Tikisa, April 2007), the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York (with Kobo Town, April 2008), Berlin's Wassermusik and Nurnberg's Bardentreffen Festival (with Kobo Town, July 2009).

Cesco has also appeared on CBC’s Big City, Small World; Sounds of the Season; Metro Morning; Here and Now and Toronto's own Breakfast Television.

Cesco also composes for film. His latest work can be heard on the short documentary - PAN!

Cesco is currently running a guitar program in his native land - Trinidad, and is in the midst of revising a power-trio with some old friends. Look out for the SONIC REVIVAL PROJECT later this year.

He'll also be travelling back and forth between North America and Europe whenever the touring bug crawls under his skin.

Contact Information:

cescoemmanuel@gmail.com

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