Mark Tragianese: Drums, Percussion and Vocals Mark hails from Shelton and is the founder of the band. He has developed a solid reputation as a percussionist with area groups like Kinetic Sect, Ulterior Motive, and Theravada. He also instructs percussion at the university level. Dynamic and precise percussion with progressive song writing has Mark rounding out the group's diverse background.
Nora Tragianese: Lead Vocals, Percussion, & Keyboards Nora utilizes her Classical Vocal Training and blends it with her favorite influences: Steve Perry, Pat Benatar, and Ann Wilson. She expands the group's dynamic musical range with her strong stage presence, percussion, and vocal phrasing.
Robert Iandoli: Lead Guitar Robert is originally from Brooklyn, NY and moved to CT as a child. He started playing Guitar at age 16 , influenced by: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Allman Brothers, & Pink Floyd. He's also interested in a wide variety of Music, but mostly BLUES, BLUES, & MORE BLUES!
Paul Kelly: Bass Guitar As a child, Paul started out on Tenor Sax, influenced by Miles Davis & Paul Winter, who had a Studio next door to Paul's house in Redding. As a teenager, he moved on to Electric Guitar; later switching to Bass. Paul's Hard-Rock influences drive the rhythm section for TRAG, which include: Black Sabbath, Queensryche, Iron Maiden, & Judas Priest.
Influences
Rush, Neil Peart, Asia, Pink Floyd, Steve Howe, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, The Police, Stewart Copeland, Steve Smith, Yes, Kansas, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews Band, Steve Perry, Pat Benatar, The Pretenders, Blondie, and Heart.
Sounds Like
Music that is SORELY MISSING from today's Musical Landscape.
"I can tell this is an up and coming band. They're flat out terrific. Tight musicianship is the order of the day. The vocals are very harmonious and melodic and the compositions are well thought out. I really loved the opening track that started out with drums and just was totally all over the place and then turned into this well manicured song. That was a great way to open the album up and get the listener's attention. The following tracks are really great and there is no filler material at all. The lyrics are well thought out and I must say the music structures are not simplistic at all. These guys are really good at what they do. Can't wait to hear more!" ~ Angela Monger, Editor ~ RockNetWebzine.com
"Interesting stuff, interesting drumming!!!!" ~ Liberty Devitto, Drummer
"Made evan the kiwi's dance! Listen all you Staters, we here in new zealand want more from this outstanding indie band. TRAG is no gag, mate!" ~ New Zealand's New Music Quarterly ~ CDBaby.com Review
"Great album, you can tell they've been playing for a while! Love the "Soundview Jam." ~ Scott ~ CDBaby.com Review
"I had to hear it again. What a CD! Who are these guys! Check it out! You must hear it!" ~ CDBaby.com Review
our sixth cd "the kids are alright" is being released in CT on NOV. 28 at the EL-N-GEE in NEW LONDON (ALL AGES) and in MASS on DEC. 5 at LONDON BILLIARDS in WORCESTER (18+)!!!!
Hello ! In preview of the release of my second album "Le 3ème Equinoxe (The 3rd Equinox)", listen to my new track "Les bousiers (Dung beetles)". I hope you will like ! Give me your opinion...
Hey Mark, thanks for the call today. Glad to hear about your upcoming gig. Post it as a comment back when you get a chance. I get show announcements and posters from around the world!
thank you so much for adding Me Talk Pretty :-) How did you find us? You have a really cool sound!!!
We just posted our 3 brand new songs on our page. Please tell us which one you like the best!! Please sign our mailinglist I would love to let you know about our shows in your area :-)and ADD our FaceBook account too. Do you have one?
Hope you guys are proud of me...I've been taking drum lessons with a friend of mine in NC...it was one of my New Year's resolutions to learn drums... Who knows..in a few years maybe I'll be able to play like Mark!!
