Mario Licata is a freelance bassist, composer, and arranger.
A chameleon of musical idioms, Mario’s groove, approach, knowledge, and style transcend his young age. From rock, funk, pop, reggae, punk, rockabilly, metal, and jazz, Mario is a very versatile and in demand sideman.
Mario is currently attending Montclair State University studying under Linda McKnight. Mario also has studied with the great Joe Hakim. He has worked with many local bands, singer songwriters and producers such as; Mitch Savoie, Johnston Boondocks,The HYPE, Dave Fields, Robert Matarazzo, And She Said, Joanna Burns, Joe and Lea, Ron Albanese, Bailar Jazz, Synocrastic, MSU Percussion Ensemble, Mike's Basement, Nicole Larderi, Hawthorne Christian Academy, Kim Prinz, Brandon Van Allen, Untitled, The Holy Rollers, Maverick, Montclair Operetta Club, DTK, Montclair State University Orchestra, among many others.
Mario is also available for private lessons.
If interested please send me an email: Themisfits87@aol.com
March 15th - Synocrastic: Breakneck Bar March 20th - Recording Session: Jersey City March 27th - Recording Session: Jersey City March 29th - William Paterson College March 30th - Queens College March 31st - Queens College April 3rd - Recording Session: Jersey City April 5th - Bloomfield College April 9th - MSU: P. Ensemble = Roland Vazquez Suite April 11th - Queens April 12th - Bloomfield College April 22nd - Bass Recitial: MSU April 23rd - MSU Orchestra Concert May 4th - Long Branch Elementary School May 15th - Mitch Savoie: Newark Festival May 22th - Bailar Jazz: Ocean Port Fair May 30th - Mitch Savoie: Holy Grounds Cafe June 18th - Recording Session: Field Music Inc. NYC June 28th - Mitch Savoie: Bronx July 1st - Mitch Savoie: Blend Bar July 8th - Mitch Savoie: Mexicali Blues July 10th - Bailar Jazz: Pier Village (Canceled) July 12th - Recording Session: Rifkin Music July 17th - Recording Session: Field Music Inc. NYC July 23rd - Recording Session: "The Compound" Roseland NJ July 24th - Recording Session: Rifkin Music August 2nd - The Hype: Tropwest August 9th - The Hype: Ringside Pub August 10th - The Hype: Bar A August 12th - Recording Session: "The Compound" Roseland NJ August 16th - The Hype: Butch Kowal’s Tavern August 18th - Mitch Savoie: Loco's Mexican Cafe August 26th - Recording Session: "The Compound" Roseland NJ August 26th - Mitch Savoie: Blend Bar (Canceled due to Blend Closing) August 29th - The Hype: Tropwest September 13th - The Hype: Butch Kowals Tavern September 17th - Mitch Savoie: Tasty Coco's September 18th - Recording Session: Field Music Inc. NYC September 19th - The Hype: Tropwest September 25th - The Hype: Crossroads October 1st - Mitch Savoie: Tasty Coco's October 4th - The Hype: Seasons October 10th - MSU Orchestra, MSU Latin Jazz Ensemble, MSU Choir October 11th - MSU Orchestra, MSU Latin Jazz Ensemble, MSU Choir October 17th - The Hype: Miami Mikes October 18th - The Hype: Butch Kowals Tavern October 25th - The Hype: Woody's Roadside Tavern November 2nd - MSU Orchestra: Kasser Theater November 6th - MSU Choir: NJ Pac November 7th - MSU Choir: NJ Pac November 8th - MSU Choir: NJ Pac November 9th - MSU Choir: Morristown Community Theater November 13th - Recording Session: Staten Island November 14th - Diamond: Maywood Inn November 29th - Mitch Savoie: 96 West Cafe December 5th - MSU Orchestra: Kasser Theater December 6th - Mitch Savoie: Cafe 222 December 20th - The Hype: Butch Kowals Tavern ********2009******** January 2nd - The Hype: Woody's Roadside Tavern January 3rd - The Hype: Ringside Pub January 10th - Recording Session: Staten Island January 16th - The Hype: Jack-N-Bill's January 17th - Mitch Savoie: 96 West Cafe January 24th - The Hype: Butch Kowals February 28th - The Hype: Jack-N-Bill's (Afternoon) February 28th - The Hype: Butch Kowals (Night) March 14th - The Hype: The Aztec March 20th - The Hype: Jack-N-Bill's March 21st - The Hype: The Speakeasy March 27th - The Hype: Woody's Roadside Tavern March 29th - The Hype: Headliners April 2nd - Mitch Savoie: Clash Bar April 4th - The Hype: Connolly Station April 17th - Mitch Savoie: The Thirsty Toad Bar & Grill April 24th - The Hype: Woody's Roadside Tavern April 25th - Mitch Savoie: 96 West Cafe May 3rd - Sarah Bamber's Senior Recital: MSU May 5th - My Senior Recital: MSU May 15th - Joanna Burns: George Street Playhouse May 30th - Johnston Boondocks: Hanover Township Rec. Center June 10th - Mitch Savoie: Tasty Coco's June 12th -Recording Session: "The Compound" Roseland NJ June 13th -Recording Session: "The Compound" Roseland NJ July 18th - Mitch Savoie: Cornerstone July 25th - Mitch Savoie: Gallery 21 August 3rd - Recording Session: Groove Tracks August 4th - Recording Session: Babyfishmouth Studios August 20th - Recording Session: Clifton August 21st - Recording Session: Clifton August 22nd - Recording Session: Staten Island September 11th - Mitch Savoie: Cornerstone October 5th - Joanna Burns: Tainted Blue Recording Studio NYC October 9th - MSU Orchestra: Kasser Theater October 10th - MSU Orchestra: Kasser Theater October 19th - Recording Session: Clifton October 28th - Recording Session: Babyfishmouth Studios October 29th - Mitch Savoie: Mexicali Blues October 30th - MSU Orchestra: Kasser Theater December 12th - MSU Orchestra: Kasser Theater January 9th - Joanna Burns: Tin Angel January 20th - Joanna Burns: Devry University June 5th - Joanna Burns: NJ Performing Arts Center
Merci Mario pour l'invitation, j'aime beaucoup ce que tu fais. il y a dans ton jeu une sérénité virile qui me plait. je reviendrai dans ton espace.........
well i went back on the 11 because i had to start school right away :[ im sorry i didn't come to say goodbye to you guys. ill be coming back in April and hopefully march for jesses engagement party! so i will deff. see you guys soon. i love u and tell everyone i love them as well.