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Guitar, piano, bass, and drums are the primary instruments that Sacramento band Everyday Joe uses to paint their musical portrait. They draw from popular influences such as the Dave Matthews Band, Counting Crows, and Ben Folds Five, as well as improvisational jazz innovators. Their live performances make for an uncompromising musical experience that will always leave you wanting more. In only their first year, Everyday Joe has racked up some accolades worthy of mention. A Battle of the Bands competition (sponsored by 100.5 The Zone, Skip s Music and Tower Records) pitted Everyday Joe against 30 to 40 other local and regional bands. Everyday Joe came out on top and were invited to perform at A Day in the Zone , a Sacramento music festival in which EJ shared the stage with Dishwalla, Blessid Union of Souls, Avril Lavigne, Pete Yorn and Remy Zero. Some other large scale performances include a 4th of July River Cats game, the California State Fair, the Sacramento Festival of Cinema, two Breast Cancer Benefit shows, as well as a television appearance on ABC Channel 10's Midday Show and additional television air time on Locals Only along the entire west coast. They've had regular gigs in the greater Sacramento area at the Boardwalk, Harlow s, Los Hermanos, Mace's, Powerhouse Pub, Old Ironsides, and G St. Pub. Their college performances span all over the state at institutions such as UC Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Cal Poly, Chico State, UC Davis, and St. Mary's. Venues outside the area include Blake's in Berkeley, the Voodoo Lounge and the Hotel Utah Saloon in San Francisco, Stars in Vacaville, Osprey Brew Pub in Medford (Oregon), Blue Tattoo in Modesto, the Epicenter in Chico, and the famous Whisky A Go-Go in Hollywood. Although the synergy of the band is key, the individuals that form Everyday Joe should not be overlooked. With such a plethora of tastes, talents, influences and experience, the parts that sum the whole are every bit as fresh and original as the group itself: On lead vocals and rhythm guitar is Joe Orlando. In singing lead and backup vocals and playing rhythm and bass guitar for other previous Sacramento bands, Joe honed his musical skills. His warm voice inflection and vocal range blends well with the band's overall tone. His guitar playing reveals shades of Dave Matthews and Elliot Smith in addition to the ability of having busy fingers amidst a moving vocal line. Joe has a background in the rock/pop/alternative categories, but his experimental attitude leaves himself open for the benefits of other genres and influences in and outside of the band. Nick Stark is the electric and acoustic bass player for Everyday Joe. While dreams of Rocco Prestia, John Patitucci, and Victor Wooten, fueled this bass player's inspirational fire, he was performing with the Santa Clara Vanguard playing tuba in addition to placing second in the Drum Corps International Finals in individual and ensemble competition. Unlike conventional bass players, Nick's presence is known and felt musically by using a variety of bass playing methods and techniques. A fascinating facet of Nick's playing is his presumption to drummer John Testa's playing. Any twist or turn issued by John, and Nick is there to lock up with him in a heartbeat. The rhythmic adhesive of the group is drummer John Testa. In playing with various rock, jazz, and fusion bands, John has graced the west coast and a hand full of countries with his percussive presence. A member of the California All State and Northern California Symphonic Honor Band for three consecutive years, John's polyrhythmic prowess and rhythmic inventiveness serves as a tasteful and talent filled alternative to mainstream beat blandness. The interplay between John and band bassist Nick Stark reveals a solid foundation forged by experience, panache, and an e.s.p.-like ability to anticipate their musical ventures. Pianist Joe Quattrocchi sits in on the keys for Everyday Joe. Classically trained with a wide background in jazz, rock, and ecclesiastical music, Joe has been doing freelance accompaniment since the age of 15 and playing at local churches since 13. He has been greatly influenced by Phineas Newborn, Herbie Hancock, Clifford Brown, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Bill Evans, and local jazz pianist and educator, Dr. Joe Gilman. Although a stylistic player but an experimenter nonetheless, Joe insists on the fusion of all that is music which is why you'll hear bop lines and color chords instilled in a program of alternative rock. Check out the artist's website: http://www.everyday-joe.com Track List: 1. Farewell Song 2. Fear of What's to Come 3. High Life 4. Aftermath 5. By Your Side 6. One Gone Bye 7. For Me 8. All That They Are 9. Song To Friend 10. 10-Step Program 11. Angels Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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