Artist description Although I perform mostly as a solo acoustic player, My record "The Gray Area" was recorded in a full band format. I mix cover tunes and the tunes from the CD in together in my live show. I cover everything from Beatles to Smashing Pumpkins. The songs on the CD were written mostly in the last 3 years and range from the Zeppish "The Last Time" to the soft Beethoven-like "A Couple of Tough Ones"

Music Style '70's influenced funky pop/rock

Musical Influences , The Who, Police , Elton John, Beach Boys Led Zeppelin,

Similar Artists Collective Soul, Edwin McCain, Live, Fastball, BillyJoel

Artist History I began playing in bars in 1981. I played in and out of about 6 or 7 different bands throughout the 80's until I struck out solo in 1991.After saving some cash over the years I was able to embark upon this project with Mike Pesta and Dan Patsen in 1997. I found that when I went solo I was able find my niche as a performer and a writer. I've also taken my music everywhere from the clubs here in Pittsburgh, to Deep Creek MD and Ocean City MD-------maybe you've seen me at a bar, or jammin' with friends on the boardwalk. Now I intend to take my music to the world.

Group Members Matt Tishon-vox,keyboards, and acoustic guitar----- Mike Pesta---guitars, and Dan Patsen----drumss, and Joe Iampietro guitars.

Instruments Acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards, drums and various percussion, mandolin, and mucho vocals.

Albums The Gray Area----1999

Press Reviews In 1997, and again 1999, I was voted #1 acoustic artist by the readers of "The City Paper"-----a local (Pittsburgh) weekly rag that let's you what's happenin' with who's happenin'. '

Additional Info Cassette of record will be out this summer . CD available at 412-462-0673. '00

Location Pittsburgh, PA - USA

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