Artist description .luca brazi. consists of drummer Matt Krepp, bassist Sam Costa, guitarist Marshall Carey, and singer/songwriter/guitarist Ben Crew. With a full on assault of guitar-driven, radio friendly rock-n-roll, this high-energy quartet is determined to capture and win over the ears of a national audience. Following their inception in 1999, .luca brazi. toured rigorously in support of their four-song demo. 2002 brought .luca brazi. to New York City where they recorded their first full-length album “The Stranger The Beautiful”; engineered and mastered by Mike Barile (Candiria, Karma to Burn, D-Generation) and Roger Lian (Elvis Costello, Sum 41, Korn). “The Stranger The Beautiful” consists of 13 passion-fueled jams filled with poetic honesty as well as musical integrity. With an electrifyingly intense stage show that brilliantly showcases the band’s versatility, .luca brazi. are determined to not only get their foot in the door, but to knock it down.

Music Style rock

Musical Influences too many to name

Artist History 1999-2002: recorded demo, promoted and toured non-stop 2002: recorded first full-length album “The Stranger The Beautiful” 2002: launches own record label, Kallisti Records Inc. 2003: Pittsburgh Graffiti Rock Challenge Winner 2003: Pittsburgh Sound Project Winner

Group Members .luca brazi. consists of drummer Matt Krepp, bassist Sam Costa, guitarist Marshall Carey, and singer/songwriter/guitarist Ben Crew.

Albums the stranger the beautiful (2002)

Press Reviews  “Luca Brazi proves proficient in originality, ability, and charisma…excelling in audience response and stage presence.”—Jennifer Vertullo, The Daily News  “Luca Brazi takes the stage with great presence and a look that just screams rock star”—Brian Palmer, The Pitt News  “the four-piece played arty pop-punk one minute, then sounded like the early, more rocking Goo Goo Dolls the next…singer Ben Crew led the faithful in sing-alongs of the band’s songs”—John Young, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  “the quartet probably won more than a few fans blowing through a set of punk-flavored pop songs that suggested inspiration from the Foo Fighters and Social Distortion”—Derek Fuchs, The Pittsburgh Tribune Review  “Luca Brazi churns out good ol’ guitar-driven, American rock-n-roll…prolific, ambitious, tight, and enthusiastic, Luca Brazi is a band I highly recommend seeing live.”—Scott Tady—The Times

Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - USA

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