Dan Smalls Presents

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The New York Rock Record Release

Ages 18+ Only
at The Haunt
702 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850
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Mike Brindisi is not only an independent recording artist but a true power act. From Writing performing and recording his music, to Acting in film/TV, doing Standup Comedy, to performing/touring all over the United States. Brindisi remains active also by hosting his own Rock radio show on 96.7FM The Vine in Ithaca, NY. Some of his career highlights include opening for Gavin Degraw, Headlining the NASCAR and INDYCAR races at Watkins Glen international Speedway, collaborating with Legendary Producer Eddie Kramer,being sponsored by Devil May Care Clothing, having his songs played nationally on independent radio stations, and touring markets such as Nashville, New York City, Austin and Philadelphia! He also appeared on the Howard Stern show, had his music video "Crawl" air on the National TV Station "TheCoolTV", recently starred in an independent film, appeared on Saturday Night Live, and was chosen to be a Myspace featured artist on their relaunch! As an authentic rock artist who has paid his dues from the beginning, he has experienced the "ups and downs" of the industry. But, those experiences have prepared him for his future and opened up doors for him where they appeared closed. Soon after high school, Brindisi was approached by a record executive who flew him to Nashville, cut a demo, and flopped his record. "I returned home with a broken heart, empty pockets and another tough lesson learned. I moved to Ithaca, NY because it's an awesome music town (and I didn't have the money to move to NYC or LA)" Brindisi said of the experience. In 2005 Brindisi started handing out copies of his Demo That he recorded in Nashville. There was a local radio station WBVR, who provided air time for local musicians. Brindisi handed a copy of his demo to the DJ and pleaded with him to play his song "Crawl". The DJ obliged, and the song soared! It was ranked 22 for the most requested song of the year at WBVR. In the years to come Mike built his following from the ground up starting acoustic and eventually signing with his now manager & building his band. Since then, Mike Brindisi and the New York Rock have been Recording & touring building their fan base immensely. They released their debut album “Counting Pennies” independently in 2009 & then recorded their sophomore album, "Taste" which was released May 11th, 2013. The single "Show You", from the latest album “Taste” is in rotation on several city radio stations and has reached #1 multiple times on Ithaca's Z95.5 (WFIZ-FM). Additionally, the New York Rock were asked to write a song for the documentary "Passfire". The song titled "Passfire" will be released February 2014 & featured as the title track of the film in 2015. "Many dedicated fans and new fans have described Brindisi as "Vivid, Enticing, and Addicting. His Live shows are incomparable." "No one performs like Mike does. His voice captures you, but his soul envelops you in his relentless rock arena performance. This kid is about to catapult." Mia Tinari, Principal of MCT Entertainment.
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