Mario Sebastian (Vocals, Guitar) Erben Perez (Bass) Adam Reiter (Bass) Marc Quinones (Drums) Kyle Salvatore (Drums) Mario Guini, Sr. (Keyboards) Bobby Syvarth (Guitar)
Influences
God, Life itself, my familia, Eberhard Weber , Arvo Part , David Helpling, Peter Gabriel, Micheal Jackson, Anthony Jackson, Jon Christensen, Terje Rypdal, Megadeth, Fito Paez, HOLST, J. M. Dematteis, Silver Surfer, Erben Perez, Astor Piazolla, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Eddie Gomez, Christopher Reeves, Bill Evans, Pat Metheny, Stuart Robertson, Marc Anthony, Allan Holdsworth, Roy Haynes, Herbie Hancock, Wes Montgomery, Victor and Juan Sebastian Garcia-herreros, Denzel Washington, Terence Stamp, Marcos, Clark Kent , Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin, Comics, Movies , Christopher Walken, and way too many to mention.
I was born and raised in Argentina. Before I can remember I've always had this intense love affair with music. It wasn't until the age of 12 that I really began to explore this unchartered territory and began fooling around on the drums. So I did what any other kid would do and joined a local band...keep in mind I had NEVER played any instrument in my life - what a disaster that was.. LOL).
From that point on I was determined to learn anything and everything I could about music, theory, instruments, you name it. After a year or so on the drums- with not much improvement, I picked up the guitar and FINALLY found my calling. It was from that point on that I really began to shine and take my career as a musician to the next level.
At 17 I decided to make a move and relocate to NYC along with a group of close friends and fellow musicians to fully pursue our goals. I was eventually recruited by my dear friend and bassist Erben Perez (Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez) to work on a few projects. The creative sparks flew and it was inevitable that Erben and I would start collaborating on future musical projects.
It was November of '03 that I would be offered a chance of a lifetime - Marc Anthony was performing at Madison Square Garden and one of his guitarist's didn't show up and they needed a replacement immediately so I was asked to do the show as a fill in. Within a matter of weeks I was permanently welcomed into their musical family.
Who would have thought that I would be given the greatest opportunity of all to become a world class musician performing and touring with some of the biggest names in the music industry - many of whom I looked up to and idolized! As clichéd as it may sound- Dreams can really come true, but dreaming in itself is not enough in this industry. You not only need to have a dream, but you MUST have the drive and discipline to back it up and make shit happen. I can honestly say that I am extremely lucky to have such a dynamic team guiding my career and helping me stay focused and on the beaten path.
I will be forever grateful and humbled to the everyday challenges of life's ups and downs as it has given me the strength, the courage and the foresight to see the bigger picture.
Past performances include:
Live Tour:
Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony Juntos en Concierto 2007 U.S. Tour
Juntos Tour 2006 (Marc Anthony, Marco Antonio Solis, Laura Pausini)" U.S. Tour
Marc Anthony Spain Tour 2006
Juntos Tour 2005 (Marc Anthony, Chayanne, Alejandro Fernandez) U.S. Tour
Marc Anthony Spain Tour 2005
Madison Square Garden (Marc Anthony)
TV Appearances:
American Idol 2007 (Jennifer Lopez “Que Hiciste”)
Super Bowl 2006 (Marc Anthony)
The View with Barbara Walters (Marc Anthony)
The Early Show CBS (Marc Anthony)
The Today Show NBC (Marc Anthony)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (Marc Anthony)
World Music Awards 2004 Las Vegas, NV
Recording Credits:
“Como Ama Una Mujer” - Jennifer Lopez 2007 - Epic
“El Cantante” Soundtrack
“Bordertown” Soundtrack
“Rebirth” - Jennifer Lopez 2005 – Epic
Solo Performances:
The Bitter End NYC,
Le Bar Bat NYC,
The Stone Pony NJ,
Newark Symphony Hall NJ,
Manhattan Ballroom NYC,
Downtime NYC,
Lion’s Den NYC,
Decade NYC,
Desmond’s Tavern NYC,
Acme Underground NYC,
The Cutting Room NYC,
The Attic NJ,
Queens Theatre NYC,
Alphabet Lounge NYC,
Rock Spot Live NYC
Hola guapo me da una gran alegría verte aunque sea por internet en los concierto de Marc , sigues tocando de maravilla en tu carrera cuasta arriba, en hora buena . Un abrazo desde España. GENO.
Hi Mario ,
Just want to let your friends know.......
Former Joe Jackson guitarist Vinnie Zummo JAZZ BRUNCH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 9th.
The Vinnie Zummo Trio
with
Cameron Brown : Bass
Ray Marchica: Drums
Featuring Janice Zummo : Vocals
AT THE BLUE NOTE August 9th.
SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH 2 sets 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM
The Blue Note
131 West 3rd.St.
212-475-8592
Reservations STRONGLY suggested
for more info: http://www.bluenote.net/newyork/schedule/moreinfo.cgi?id=7204
$24.50 includes brunch and one drink
Check out Vinnie's latest CD: "Swinging Guitar Sounds of Young America"
AT
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I am giving away free autographed CD's of my upcoming album. Read the top of my profile, and get one for yourself, no scam! This is only being offered to my friends on MySpace! Thanks for being a friend!
What's up rock fans!!!. This Friday 31st July the big day finally
comes. The RockInsomnia Battle of The Bands will take place at Mi
Tierra Bar located on 66 Cherry St. Elizabeth NJ. Tickets are on sale
now, for more info log on www.rockinsomnia.com
