Rocco

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Attitude

My assets to any band are that I'm very committed loyal, and focused, have no ego, no drama, no drugs or alcohol, strong business background in and out of the music biz, goal-driven, strong perseverance, strive very hard to create high-quality music, and have a sense of humor I believe that if you have fun at what you do that's worth the weight in gold. I’m seeking a band that writes its own material and focuses on producing high-quality music for recording and touring. The genres that interest me the most are: Funk R and B Sophisticated Rock The perfect band for me: Hard-driving GROOVE band Doing a 90-minute show with all original music having interesting chord progressions, creative syncopated rhythms, and thought-provoking lyrics. Keeping the energy up and the audience on their feet the whole time, with infectious grooves/tempos.

Influences

IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER: Tower of Power, Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Blood Sweat and Tears, Toto, Gino Vannelli, Al Jarreau, Mr. Mister, Level 42, Billy Joel, Extreme, Aerosmith, AWB, Bill Champlin, Sons of Champlin, Bonnie Raitt, Harry Connick Jr., James Taylor, Jeff Lorber, Keb Mo, Stevie Wonder, Phil Collins, Little Feat, Eagles, Steely Dan, Prince, Jeff Beck, Lenny Kravitz, Gooseneck, David Sanborn, Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns.

Equipment

7 (pc) Yamaha recording kit with a full complement of 16 high-end mics, personal monitor rig, click track, Butt Kicker, and standard road gear. All gear is road-tested and works very well. Will do the necessary upgrades for the touring situation. 14-foot Cargo trailer is also available to attach to the back of a bus for touring scenarios.