Brandon Rizzo-Vocals
Nick Lacy-Guitars
Ben Cofresi-Drums
T. Berry-Bass
Joe Walters-Key
Influences
The Roots, Robin Thicke, Earth Wind & Fire, Incubus, Usher, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson, Common, Javier, Remy Shand, Outkast, Craig David, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Brian McKnight, Musiq Soulchild, Fiona Apple, John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Dave Mathews, D'Angelo, Van Hunt, Seal, John Legend, De La Soul, Gym Class Heroes, Classical Music, Eric B. & Rakim, Cody Chesnutt, Marc Broussard, A Tribe Called Quest, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cook, Damien Rice, Gavin DeGraw, Miles Davis, The Philadelphia Experiment, Dave Wecko, Anthony Hamilton, Josh Freese, Gangstarr, James Brown, Joss Stone, Bill Withers, Nerd, Otis Redding, Wu Tang, Prince, Public Enemy, Bloc Party, Metallica, The Doors, Timbaland, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, The Fugees, Boyz II Men, Phil Rizzo, Devin Davis, Verzatile, Angela Cole, DJ Juice, Jay Bean, Sublime, Santana, Eric Clapton, Muhib Dyer, Kwabena Nixon, Black Ice, Steve Colman, Average White Band, KRS-One
Brandon Rizzo - Vocals
Nicholas Jacob Lacy - Guitar
Joe Walters - Keys
T. Berry IV - Bass
Ben Cofresi – Percussion
Phil Rizzo – Management and Booking
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A band known for its eclectic musical repertoire and their soulful delivery, Fly Phoenix are proving they are not your typical band. Founded in 2007 by Columbia College Chicago students, this band blends numerous genres almost flawlessly with every song they compose.
Each band member holds extensive experience in various musical formats – and in many cases that experience overlaps. These genres include, but are not limited to, the many variations of Rock, Soul, R&B, Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Funk, and Hip Hop. Much like their music, the band is ethnically, religiously, and culturally diverse.
To date, Fly Phoenix has managed to build a coalition of fans from many demographics, while retaining a strong core audience of college students.
As students studying Music Business Management and Audio Arts at Columbia College, these guys have carried the knowledge they’ve learned in the classroom, and hands-on experiences, to self-manage, self-produce, and self-promote the band. Fly Phoenix is proving they are more than just a band; they are an example of perseverance, talent, and motivation often attributed to the many musical legends of generations past.
For Audio Demos, Photos, & More Information, please visit http://www.flyphoenixmusic.com. You may directly contact Fly Phoenix by email at flyphoenixmusic@gmail.com.
For Booking email: PhilRizzo@popstar.com
Wassup Fly Phoenix? This Monday Sept 28.. Mixtape Monday's Signature Hottest Song Contest Bracket Style Competition - The More Rounds You Win, The More You Perform! $350, tour slots, beats, studio time all up for grabs! Exodus II, 3477 N Clark St. (2 blocks S. of Wrigley Field) Sign up: 9 pm sharp - Bring your original music on CD $15 to compete/ $5 to watch 21 plus Powered by: MtM Grp, oreganostudio.com, L'Evated Marketing, illiesoulife.com and SP1 Further questions email mixtapemondayz@gmail.com
Thank you Chicago! They said it couldn't be done this long..
WATS GOOD DIS BANG. IM MAKING REAL LIFE MUSIC FOR MY PEOPLE. 1 OF DA BEST RAPPER OUT & FROM DA CHI. I GOT KILLA BEATS FOR SALE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. I GOT BANGERS AND MY PAGE AND LISTEN TO MY NEW HOT SONGS "DIS WAT I WANT". DA REAL GONE FEEL IT AND DA FAKE GONE HATE IT SHO SOME LUV. IF U FEELING MY MUSIC PUT ME ON UR TOP FRIENDS AND HIT ME BACK
Wassup Fly Phoenix? Mixtape Mondays Hip Hop, RnB Open Mic Event Now paying artists on a weekly basis Every Monday at Exodus II 3477 N Clark St. Chicago 9 pm Sign Up - the list goes quick $5 to rock or not all night long Artists please bring your own music on CD Metromix pick for "Best Urban Music Networking Party in the Midwest" A&Rs, Managers, and Record Exec's are always in the building ..
Silent auditions all month long to perform at Darkroom's e-event June 23rd and at Chicago's African Fest, Labor Day Weekend. Further questions call AwoL 312-399-2695
Hey Fly Phoenix, Mixtape Tuesdays is now MIXTAPE MONDAYS Hip Hop, Soul, R&B Open Mic. Bring your original music and show up early to perform and network.
Just a heads up that Mon Feb 2 we're having our 2nd Hottest Song Contest.
YO B THANKS FOR THE ADD ILL DEF RETURN THE FAVOR,, AND SEND ME YOUR EMAIL ILL SEND YOU A COUPLE NEW SONGS YOU GUYS CAN CHECK OUT,, WISH U ALL THE SUCCESS IN THE WORLD BRO,,HOLLA
Hope to see you at the big battle Fly Phoenix After this Tue we go back to our regular open mic night.
Mixtape Tuesday's Hottest Song Contest Head-to-Head, Round for Round Battle This Tuesday Dec 23rd, 2008 At The Spoken Word Cafe 4655 S. King Dr. Chicago, IL 60653 Prizes include: Cash, Clothes, Beats and Studio Time Celebrity Judges: 3G's Management and Keezo Kane of G.O.O.D. Music Doors open 8 pm sharp. Artists bring your hottest songs and show up EARLY to sign-up. $5 all night. Sponsered by Haut Boutique and Oregano Recording Studio