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Ah, music. A magic beyond all we do here! |
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| Location: | LOS ANGELES, California |
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| Last Login: | Jun 23, 2008 (557 days back) |
About Me |
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Welcome to the official website of Australian born/Los Angeles based drummer Angelo Frisina. Currently working with a variety of artists from Southern California ranging from award winning song writers, international corporate shows, and California theme bands. Angelo has performed in 22 countries around the world. Just back from an extensive tour of South America, Antarctica, Central America, Mexico and Malaysia with award winning group "Liquid Blue". A performance in June 2008 features the band at the annual Beatles Forever Festival, in Logoisk Belarus. If you would like to contact Angelo feel free to shoot him an email CURRENT PROJECTS Liquid Blue Based in San Diego, California, Liquid Blue is a unique band with a unique sound. The group was recently named "America's Best Independent Artist" in the PCT Music Top Talent series. The "Music to Move You" World Tour has taken the seven-member act to 97 countries on 6 continents! The band also has a major distribution deal in China where they've performed before sold out stadium crowds of over 65,000 fans and have been seen on Chinese TV by over 700 million viewers. Liquid Blue is currently sponsored by 23 of the world's biggest music manufacturers. Ginger Maker a Dub/Rock/Reggae band from Los Angeles. Southern California's greatest theme bands - 80z All-stars , Jungle Boogie, 80s Enough, 80z Flashback, The Funky Hippeez, Video Star, The Booty Shakers, West End Boyz, Decades, and Disco Diva Live venues include Disneyland California, Disney World Florida, The Playboy Mansion Hollywood, The Sky Bar in West Hollywood and the famous Wave Waikiki in Honolulu. DRUMMING HISTORY Session drummer Sydney Australia October 2000 June 2003* Live performances with two of Australias leading corporate show bands Sax Appeal and Peppermint Jam - performing at events for Toyota, American Express, Boral, and The Australian Labour Party along with live shows at many of Sydneys popular nightspots.* Studio recordings (independent Ep) and live performances with New Zealand born - Sydney based singer songwriter Angeline Neville. Regular live performances at The Basement Sydney and legendary Australian Blues and Roots festival Byron Bay New South Wales* Drum tutoring for Anthonys Music teaching students of all ages how to read, write and play many styles of drumming* Session drummer/producer Melbourne Australia March 1995 September 2000 * Experimental recordings, live performances and video shoots with various talented Australian songwriters Flood, The Noise, Lintfilter, Andrews Motive and Marie Wilson * Local live corporate shows and national tours with popular theme bands Babba (The Australian Abba show), Tracy Bartram, Denise Drysdale, Frank Holden and Vibe * Co-founder and content producer for Noise TV who provide a springboard for emerging (and re-emerging) talents of the music, film, art and fashion worlds.Session drummer Perth Western Australia 1988 1995 * Birthplace of Angelo Frisinas drumming career. Live performances, local tours and recordings with Small Talk, Wheels & Dolls, Sacred Heart, Sam Pizzata Big Band and The Daniel Rata band. * Private drum tutor teaching beginners, intermediate and advanced students stick control, independence, drum tuning, listening techniques and modern drum set concepts.EDUCATION & TRAINING * Graham Morgan and Darren Farrugia Melbourne Australia 1995 2000 Advanced Jazz independence, polyrythms and Big Band drumming. * Ric Eastman and Evan Jenkins Perth Western Australia 1992 1994 Jazz fusion, syncopated funk studies, Latin American music, modern drum set concepts and techniques. * Frank Gibson Jnr (Conservatorium of music) and Bill Tattersall Perth Western Australia 1986 1992 Drum charts/reading, jazz studies, advanced stick control. * Authur Santori, Rob Corvaia, Syd Smith, Bruno Pizzata 1983 - 1986 Basic drumming fundamentals, drum notation, stick control and independencePRODUCT ENDORSEMENTS * Sabian Cymbals Present time HHX and AA series Sabian Cymbals Premier Drums - Drumtek - Melbourne Australia 2000 2003 Genista birch shell professional drums. Currently seeking new product endorser. Zildjian Cymbals The Electric Factory - Melbourne Australia 1997 2001 TELEVISION PERFORMANCES * Channel 4 - San Diego * Noise TV Channel 31 - Melbourne Australia * AM Adelaide Channel 7 Adelaide South Australia * Good Morning Australia Channel 10 Australia |
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Music:Member Since: 12/6/2004Influences: Stewart Copeland, Omar Hakim, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro, Simon Phillips, David Jones Sounds Like:Sanya City, China with Liquid Blue Liquid Blue performed to a capacity crowd (13,000) at the world famous Cow Palace on Sat, March 3rd. The Cow Palace has played host to the Beatles, Elvis, Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead and many others. It was the former home of the NBA Golden State Warriors, NHL San Jose Sharks and Bay City Bombers of Roller Derby. The concert was televised on CCTV-3 and available on satellite broadcast in the United States and China. The show is called "Same Song Global Music Party" Check out this video I shot while travelling through Europe during the summer of 2000 The amazing Indian percussionist Trilok Gurtu performing live with his band at the Lugano Jazz Festival in Lugano, Switzerland. Trilok Gurtu Add to My Profile Shopping for an Apple iPod? Ipod Sale Find great deals on all Nintendo Games and Consoles Nintendo Console Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Funk / Soul / Progressive) |
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My Blog |
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Copenhagen, Denmark - 2007 |
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| A great colorful city square at the center of CopenhagenNytorv (New Square)Strøget is a carfree zone in the centre of town is the longest pedestrian shopping area in EuropeCycling is the main form ... Posted by Angelo on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 01:06:00 PST |
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Tromso, Norway - 2007 |
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| Tromsø is the eighth-largest city in Norway and called the gateway to the ArticThe geographical location above the Arctic Circle means Tromsø has both midnight sun and polar night.The Arctic Cat... Posted by Angelo on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:20:00 PST |
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Trondheim - Norway - 2007 |
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| Trondheim is Norway's third largest cityThe Old Wharves and gabled warehouses on silts along the waterfrontThe Old Town bridge or Arched bridgeCarmaBuildings in city centerKristiansten FortressKris... Posted by Angelo on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:00:00 PST |
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Brussels, Belgium - 2007 |
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| The Grand Place is the central market square and the most important tourist destination in BrusselsBrussels is the capital of Belgium as well as the entire European UnionBelgium is of course fam... Posted by Angelo on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:38:00 PST |
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Dublin, Ireland - 2007 |
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| Guinness is a dry stout that originated in Arthur Guinness's St. James's Gate Brewery in DubliInside the Guinness plantIt is extremely popular with the Irish and is the best-selling alc... Posted by Angelo on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:57:00 PST |
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Invergordon, Scotland - 2007 |
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| The Invergordon Mutiny was an industrial action by sailors in the British Fleet, that took place in 1931For 2 days ships of the Royal Navy were in open mutiny, one of the few military strikes in... Posted by Angelo on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:32:00 PST |
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Flaam, Norway - 2007 |
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| Flåm is a Norwegian village with some 500 inhabitantsWe hiked up to this waterfallThis bridge was recently builtTrolls .. and a couple of strange looking puppets??The village of Flåm is a popular t... Posted by Angelo on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:27:00 PST |
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Honningsvag, Norway - 2007 |
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| Honningsvåg claims to be the northernmost city in Norway and even in the worldThe terrain reminded us of GreenlandA picturesque town well above the artic circleThe payoff of a steep h... Posted by Angelo on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:16:00 PST |
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Geiranger, Norway - 2007 |
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| Since 2005, the Geirangerfjord is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage SiteGeiranger is under constant threat from the mountain Åkerneset which is about to erode into the fjordThis will cause a tsu... Posted by Angelo on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:10:00 PST |
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Stavanger, Norway 2007 |
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| Stavanger is a city and municipality in the county of Rogaland, Norway and Michael is modeling for sports illustrated calender 2007It is the centre of the third largest metropolitan a... Posted by Angelo on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:04:00 PST |
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Liquid Blue, Jeff Porcaro Tribute., Steve Gadd, stewart copeland, Dave Weckl, John Patitucci, Marcus Miller, Sting, John Scofield, Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Nathan East, Neil Peart, Quincy Jones, Steve Smith, Tal Wilkenfeld, Eric Clapton, Keith Carlock, Brand New Heavies, Bob Marley, Paul McCartney, JACO PASTORIUS, Jamiroquai, Mike Stern, JaHaD, Nestor Canister, Earl Carter, Music Discovery Night, Michael Nappi, P.H.A.T, Brian Velez, POPKINGS [pure pop], Yuki Yoshida, Vincent, J0yCe.., VINCENT P-C, Mike, *Cassie*, Dave Sereny, **JaYmE.., Roni Ben-Hur, Andrew Neu, RUFUS REID, KJ Denhert, Ryan Cohan, Compression FRI July 4th w/ ROBERT HOOD All night!, Jay Soto, Antonio Adolfo & Carol Saboya, Brendah, J. Castellâ„¢, Neil, REAPERS, sandinista(arma non convenzionale), steffi marisha, Midnight Reign, roddo, Vania Fehr, the fat dukes of fuck, Mihirangi, Troy MacCubbin, Tom Redfern, Frank Reina, Designer/Singer, 80Grand, THRUSTER!, Percy Jones and Tunnels, Sarah Taylor, Andrea Vadrucci, Todd Murphy Jazz Bass, Quartet, Trio, Duo, Band
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