BAND MEMBERS: Brian Lanese - Vocals, Nick Gordon - Guitars, Steve "Dino" Andino - Bass, Gary Rinaldi - Drums
Influences
Permanent Ability, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Led Zeppelin, Jimi hendrix, System Of A Down, 311, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Wu Tang Clan, The Meters, Gang Of Four, Pearl Jam, Rage Against The Machine, Sublime, LL Cool J, Smashing Pumpkins, Chris Cornell, Incubus, Alice In Chains, Cream, Fishbone, Green Day, Hot Hot Heat, Jane's Addiction, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, Linkin Park, Outkast, TOOL, Snoop Dogg, STP, U2, 50 Cent, Stevie Wonder, Jeff Beck, Bootsy Collins, Ohio Players, Lige Curry, Dr. Dre, Biggie Smalls, The Ramones,
Permanent Ability is an award winning, original Los Angeles based Rock/Funk/Alternative band founded in 2008 by 3x Emmy Award Winner, and Best Frontman Award Winner Brian Lanese. Dubbed the lyrical Mark Twain due to his relation to the writer, and vivid lyrics Lanese is joined by former bassist of Tourniquet Steve Andino, guitarist Nick Gordon, and drummer Gary Rinaldi.
The band has rapidly accomplished numerous achievements which include, the overwhelming success of their independently released debut album “From the Womb to Hollywood” featuring legendary bassist of George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. Cataloging radio friendly hit songs like: "Little Black Bra," "Hey Now," "Randall's Parking Lot," & "The One." The album has sold more than 1000+ units globally in just three months of it's release, with the help of major retail distributers such as iTunes, live performances, and using free online networking sites for promotion.
In December of 2008, Permanent Ability was awarded in the categories: Best Male Frontman, and Best Male Bassist representing Hollywood, winning them The 14th Annual Rock City News Awards "THE ROCKIES." Permanent Ability has been recognized by ESPN, due to their highly energetic music for usage in sports highlights, Pandora Radio, and also nominated for "Artist of the Year" by theFMradio.com.
Permanent Ability peaked steadily at 11 on Myspace's Unsigned, Funk category, representing the entire State of California. As well as, 44,000+ hits from their most viewed, and requested Flashrock webcast performed late 2008 on www.Flashrock.com
The band toured the US independently in 2009, but is known to frequent and headline world famous LA venues such as: House of Blues, The Viper Room, The Roxy, and the Whisky A Go Go. Permanent Ability always displays explosive live performances that menace with high energy, cataloguing their radio friendly set-list, which involves the crowd at times. With influences ranging from LL Cool J to Jimi Hendrix, Permanent Ability has put their stamp on funk-rock music, setting them apart from other bands.
Eff cookie cutter bands and what's "IN" right now. Permanent Ability brings FUNK back to rock!
Press for Permanent Ability:
"Permanent Ability keeps the funk alive!" - Lige Curry of Parliament Funkadelic
"Cool songs that deserve industry exposure." - Columbus Dispatch
“Permanent Ability has an original sound that you don't hear often anymore; with "old school" pop and slap bass grooves that will have you on your feet jamming along. They are entertaining and full of energy with intense live shows that set them far apart from the competition.” - Corruption Magazine
"Permanent Ability is a fresh upcoming band with highly energetic stage shows, as well as, that killer funk you in the ear sound. They are successfully dug up the fossil of funk and brought it back to LA." - James Lee The Gig Hollywood
"Permanent Ability has an original sound, and puts their stamp on that old school funk-rock music that is menacing with energy. They are one of those bands you hear once, and your instantly a fan because of their catchy songs. If I had an award for the best interview for 2008 Permanent Ability would be at the top." - Big Smile Magazine
"There may only be four bad ass songs on the EP, but trust me each song is a hit and insanely catchy. Say goodbye to all that emo crap and make some room for something new. Permanent Ability is where to start!" - theFMradio.com
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Thant's funny that you mentioned the dec 5th show, cause we moved it to January....weird, maybe the guys from the good hurt havent erased our name form that day's show.
Plus... It was my "Seduction" comment that made me decide to use this as my default. FYI.... That flyer and photo comments got me in trouble the other day? LOL!! You homewrecker!!!!! I pray to god thpse are not your legs on that flyer!!!!??????????????? LMAO!!!
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