About Mike Pinto in San Diego and the Roxy this weekend!
SONGWRITER MIKE PINTO
For the last eight years, Mike Pinto has crafted an exceptional style of songwriting, with truly unique rhymes that raise the bar in today’s music. Pinto's sound blends Reggae, Ska, Surf, and even Latin rhythms, but it’s his distinct voice and seamless storytelling that has brought him success in the U.S. and abroad. With his first full-length album, Little District (2005), Mike combined his lyrical vision with full horn sections, organs, heavy bass lines, samples, and hip-hop beats.
With the release of his debut album, Mike began his attack of the Philadelphia music scene as a solo artist. By 2006, immediate underground success allowed him to expand, playing clubs, colleges, radio stations and festivals throughout the East Coast. Mike then tried his luck westward, with two nation-wide solo acoustic tours playing in 20 US Cities.
After the second tour, Mike Pinto decided to relocate to Ocean Beach, San Diego, where he immersed himself in the thriving SoCal music scene. He assembled a band to help fully conceptualize his work and continued writing what would soon become his self-titled second album. Horn players from the band Slightly Stoopid and John Brown’s Body have backed his act. His single “One More Time” was also featured on San Diego Sound Scope, a compilation of which 20,000 copies were produced and distributed by Insomnia Radio in an effort to encourage tourism in the San Diego area.
Mike’s music quickly traveled out of the states throughout Japan, Guam, and Hawaii. Mike became part of a compilation in Japan for One Big Family Records. He traveled to Guam, where he played on three radio stations and sold out two shows. Recently, he visited Oahu, the Big Island and Maui, packing small clubs which he promoted on local radio stations.
In November of 2007, Mike Pinto released his self-titled album, collaborating with legendary drummer Chuck Treece (G Love, Bad Brains, McRad). The new album was featured on Itunes reggae page and CdBaby, and has started a cult following worldwide. With over 2000 myspace hits a day, the sophomore disc is already proof that the first album was no fluke, and that it won’t be long before Mike Pinto emerges from today’s underground music scene.
Hey man it was awesome meeting you in Albuquerque with the b foundation and the expendables! Too bad you werent on the bill. Try to make it to Texas soon!
holy crap your comin to south carolina? that's one state away from georgia! you should definitely come west a few hours. you got some fans in augusta and macon, ga!
Awesome performance last night. Kick ass band too. I think it would be awesome if you added Tornado to your profile. That was a song I hadn't heard before. Thanks again :)
P.S. I put the pic we took together as my default on here. I will never forget last night, it was awesome! AZ loves ya!
dude that guy looks like Mike Pinto...its cause it is!!! good meeting you bro and I can't wait for you to come to Colorado and jam!!! until then peace and positive vibes!
OH MY GOD MIKE PINTO IN AZ TOMORROW I'M SO EXCITED I CAN HARDLY CONTROL MYSELF...I MAY COME NAKED I HEAR ITS HOT THERE AND I ALSO HERE NAKED IS THE CURENT STYLE IN YOUR VAN.
SWEETASS SHOW IN CORPUS, GOOD TO HANG OUT WITH GOOD MUSICIANS WHEN THERE NOT COCKY AND BIGHEADED, LIKE OTHERS I MET. KEEP ON STORYTELLIN. DONT FORGET TO HIT UP AUSTIN SOMETIME. AND CORPUS AGAIN.
Thanks for the add Mike Pinto! I heard your stuff in this dude Micah's car when I was hitch-hiking and dug it. We should jam some shows together one day! Check out my stuff when you have a chance. Thanks! -jdub
I can't tell you how much we enjoyed your set on Sunday. Not only are you a truly talented artist, but it was really cool to see how real you are! Thanks for taking the time to snap a few pics and sign some stuff for your fans.... Can't wait for Sept. :)
Love the Music, We are currently looking for bands to compete for a spot in Crue Fest hosted by X103.9 and Motley Crue... Let us know if your interested
Great show last night at State Theater in St. Pete! We had a blast playing before you, and definitely enjoyed watching your set! Excellent work, sir! (Watch out for the crackheads in the ceiling!)
GAWD I can't WAIT for you to get here. Less than a week!! I'm so damn excited!! After listening to you for over a year and obsessing over your lyrics/style, I finally get to hear it live!! Whoo, CONGRATULATIONS MIKE PINTO!!! Much love from AZ!! :D
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