Artist description Poor Valentino, the Raleigh, North Carolina, based quartet recently released their self-titled CD to impressive local acclaim. The CD has quickly ascended to top rotation at radio stations WXDU, WXYC and WKNC and has been selected for 96Rock's local music showcase. The CD has also received critical acclaim from Triangle press. 'Poor Valentino', recorded in the Spring of 2000, showcases the strong songwriting, and pop sensibility of front woman Katy Chamis. The songs have been compared to The Pretenders' melodic woman fronted power pop. However, Poor Valentino maintain their own sound; Harder Edged, Unique, and Modern. Chamis cites Cobain and Lennon as influences. In songs such as "Mary" and "The One" she explores the individual's emotional struggle in the world through both symbolism and direct entreaty. Her vocal delivery is strong, intense, and alluring, leading the listener into a catharsis of the deep subject matter she approaches. Poor Valentino's featured track, "Television", shows her ability to use humor for social commentary, the chorus resounding, "Television ate the family". As powerful as the record is, nothing prepares you for the Energy, and Intensity of the bands live performances. With Chamis (Vocals, Guitar), Kelly Ferguson (Drums), Dave Bartholomew (Guitar, Vocals), and Jack Cornell (Bass, Vocals), the band provides a tougher interpretation of the songs from the CD. The aggressive approach creates a harder more defined energy focused through Katy Chamis' intense vocal presentation.

Music Style Female Fronted Power Pop

Musical Influences The Beatles, The Pretenders, David Bowie, Kurt Cobain

Group Members Katy Chamis (Vocals, Guitar) Dave Bartholomew (Guitars, Vocals) Kelly Ferguson (Drums) Jack Cornell (Bass, Vocals)

Instruments Guitars, Bass, and Drums

Albums Self Titled Debut on Ruby Records

Location Raleigh, NC - USA

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