Artist description commercial rock & roll straight out of Chicago...

Music Style rock & roll

Musical Influences Motley Crue, Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, Guns N Roses and The Ramones

Artist History On the surface, Chicago-based modern rock band pinch crank out succulent sonic ear candy perfect for mass consumption. But take a closer look - and you'll find - much like your favorite cherry flavored Tootsie Pop - that there is something darker swirling at the band's center. While pinch's alluring melodic rock is steeped in pop hooks, lyrically the band taps into a deeper vein - exploring themes of debauchery, relationships, addiction, and inner conflict. Frank Ferro, pinch's lead singer, explains "pinch is a little taste of everything, and a little bit too much." Together for just under four years, pinch counts a diverse array of artists as influences including Motley Crue, Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, Guns N Roses and The Ramones. Although according to Ferro, "you'd be hard pressed to hear any of them in our music!" Those are just influences that drive the band internally. Externally, pinch create their own mesmerizing brand of edgy, modern rock. In 2001, pinch independently released their debut album "running on fumes." The single "no win" was featured on Chicago's Q101 commercial rock radio station. Fueled by the disc's success, the band landed a coveted slot on the Ernie Ball Stage of the Vans Warped Tour. Later that year, pinch was a finalist in the national "Jam With Pam" North American Music search, sponsored by Pamela Anderson and Beer.com. Additionally, pinch was invited to showcase at the prestigious MOBfest in hometown Chicago. In September 2002, pinch released their highly anticipated sophomore disc "up and down," unleashing their sonic confections nationally. Those fortunate enough to catch pinch live will witness a band with its priorities in order. pinch's focus: songs, energy, performance and dynamics. With that winning combination - and pinch's surplus of talent - mass adoration is just around the corner. So indulge in pinch - and don't worry about the cavities… pinch is: Frank Ferro - Vocals, Guitar Bobby Settles - Bass Doug Levin - Drums Kris Skogs - Guitar, Backing Vocals Mark Sawalla - Guitar BUZZ NOTES : § Jim Beam Rock Search/Rollingstone.com "Band of the Week" winner. § Currently recording 3 songs produced by Hugo Ferreira from Tantric. § Showcased at CMJ-NYC (2002) & MOBfest-CHICAGO (2000 - 2003). § Finalist in "Jam with Pam" North-American Music Search w/ Pamela Anderson. § 'pinch' begins recording their 3rd full-length album June 23, 2003...

Group Members Frank Ferro (lead vox / guitar) Bobby Settles (bass) Skogs (vox / guitar) Doug Levin (drums) Sawalla (guitar)

Albums 'runnin on fumes' - 2001 release 'up & down' - 2002 release 'pinch: the hugo sessions' - 2003 release

Press Reviews - www.chicagogigs.com/reviews/pinch.htm - www.nyrock.com/worldbeat/06_2001/061801.asp

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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