The Staten Island Band Guy

[...] This is an original interview I did for the Christian Post. Read the original post here. Christian singer/songwriter Sara Groves is releasing a [...]

[...] Originally this article was for the Christian Post, read it here. Matthew West, an artist known for his vivid storytelling and in-depth musical [...]

[...] This interview was originally done for The Christian Post. You can view the original piece here. A little context to the story...This was a dream [...]

[...] This article was written for the Christian Post. It was a part two for an interview I conducted two weeks ago. Check out the original here. [...]

[...] originally for The Christian Post, it can be seen here. Steven Curtis Chapman has been a Christian music staple for the last 25 years plus, and in that time frame has used his wonderful gift of [...]

[...] are times when I have to explain that, like on the airplane, or someone who doesnt listen to Christian music, or they are jaded by the church. That's when it's hard. When sit there and say, 'God is [...]

[...] to work well in corporate worship." Kensrue also says there is a stigma that comes with Christian music. Sometimes people will not listen to it simply because of the label. It is because of this [...]

[...] ! The solo section over the pulsing bass drum hits into a softer bridge is superbly done. The next track, "Mr. Parole," sounds like if My Chemical Romance and Family Force 5 had a baby. The [...]

[...] singer is more aggressive to match. The song features killer piano that drives the song. The next track, "The Divide" is an acoustic ballad. Her voice takes a lovely folky catchy tone to it. [...]

[...] DePalo's vocal performance on this, and think he outshines the feature. Kudos Nick! The next track is, "No Matter What Happens, Don't Ask Who." The opening is pretty cool because [...]

[...] ominous feel and a great build up that seems to be coming to a head as it flows right into the next track. "Can't Breathe," picks up right where the intro left off and hits the listener with [...]

[...] from slow to fast, heavy and light, and even more technical. Musically the song is solid. The guitar solo at the end is great, and the airy almost haunting keys over certain points are fantastic. The [...]

[...] is a track that really helps him showcase it. The harmonies add superb layers, and the guitar solo over the bridge fits so well.Towards the end of the track the song picks up and the [...]

[...] , almost singlehandedly paints the picture on its own. Included is a roaring, climbing guitar solo. The almost chanted like harmonization of the final chorus is a nice touch as well. [...]

[...] is at a max here. The layering of the vocals with the effects, the drop out, and then guitar solo. Just really a brilliant song. "The Cure" has prominent bass playing by Cicciarello, [...]

[...] One of Staten Island's biggest hardcore/metal bands, A Wake Providence, released a lyric video for their new single, [...]

[...] , is seen at many notable places around the city including some great footage of him in Staten Island! Kallor's piano playing is top notch and superb. He is able to make the music come [...]

[...] Local Staten Island band, Backslashes and Bad Ideas, are gearing up to release their second EP, There's No Place [...]

[...] A Vegas Marriage is a three band from Staten Island consisting of Matthew Pelli on vocals/bass, Justin Imperatrice on guitar, and Vincent Rizzo on [...]

[...] Mark Graalman was able to chat with the Christian Post about the new record, multiple tours, Dove Awards, the future, and hitting the studio. The band just embarked on The Run Tour last week, which [...]

[...] natural singing talent without crazy gimmicks and huge stage productions. When asked how the Dove Awards or the K-Love Awards stack up next to the Grammy's. Jobe mentioned they were shows to " [...]

[...] out and be encouraged by it. West has five albums since 2003, and has been nominated for eight Dove Awards, winning once for his 2003 album, Happy. He is currently out on the Into the Light Tour with [...]

[...] , Vocals, Electronics Scotty 'Tru' Truelson- Keyboards, Synth, Vocals Keith Smith- Bass, Vocals The album opens up with "Dangerous Waters," and from the get go I like what I am hearing. [...]