Artist description Blending tradition ska, modern rock, gritty punk rock and jazz influences, Straighter Than Pete has sparked the interest of many local clubs and musicians in the Syracuse, NY area. Nominated in 2001 for the Syracuse Area "Best New Artist" award, STPete is quickly being recognized for it's unique sound and always crazy live show.

Music Style Ska/Punk/Funk Rock unlike any you've ever heard.

Musical Influences Everything from Less Than Jake, Reel Big Fish and The Mad Caddies to Incubus, Rage Against The Machine and Miles Davis...a unique blend of individual music tates has created some of the best new music around.

Similar Artists The Mad Caddies, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Reel Big Fish

Artist History STPete formed in 1998, and played many High School events. In '99 the band got serious about thier music and began funding a 4 song demo, released in late '99. The demo got club owners interested, and in no time STPete was ready to put out thier first full length. "Drive Fast and Take Chances" was released in 2001. The album got them on the bill with such artists as SHOWOFF, SHADES APART, THE TOASTERS, THE KNOW HOW, ALLISTER, THE PLANET SMASHERS and THE SCOFFLAWS, to name a few. The band continues to self-promote themselves, and are always ready to play a show, anywhere.

Group Members Lead singer Ronnie Miller creates quite the stir onstage, with his punchy, in-your-face singing style coupled with his raunchy charm, Ronnie always gets some sort of crowd reaction. Mike Marks and Sean Miskell bring thier guitar skills to the table, and Eric Guercio provides the bass. Brian Bosco is on drums, and thier horn section consists of David Caryl, Bob Lyons and Brian Reeve.

Instruments 2 Guitars (Fender, Ibanez and Gibsons), 1 bass (Ibanez), Drums (Pearl), 2 Trumpets, 1 Trobone

Press Reviews STPete has recieved critical acclaim from many local newspapers in the cities they have played. Check back soon for direct quotes.

Location Syracuse, NY - USA

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