Daniel Conti and Drawing Back's Profile |
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DRAWING BACK featuring DANIEL CONTI |
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| Location: | MARBLE FALLS, Texas |
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| Last Login: | Jul 17, 2008 (534 days back) |
About Me |
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| Daniel Conti and Drawing Backis a highly talented group of professional artists with a wonderfully nostalgic sound that is primarily guitar based, with heavy blues and classic rock influences. This up and coming band, so named because their music draws back to those earlier music styles popular in decades past, is rocking the Texas music scene from the beautiful Hill Country town of Marble Falls.
Daniel Conti, Alex Salinas,and Dr D, form the award winning band Daniel Conti and Drawing Back, who continue to enjoy a constantly growing following,and are performing all around Austin and the surrounding Hill Country."What Goes Around, Comes Around" is an Early Preview EP CD with five songs, including covers and original compositions. It was recorded when Daniel was 16 ,with 2 other 16 year olds.Daniel Conti and Drawing Back Live from 6th Street,Austin,Texas is a demo we threw together to take to Memphis when we participated in the International Blues Challenge.Daniel Conti and Drawing Back are currently in the studio,recording their first album!ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2007
OVER 100 SHOWS WHILE TWO MEMBERS WERE ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL
WATERLOO ICEHOUSE SXSW SHOWCASE
ARTICLE IN MARBLE FALLS HIGHLANDER
DEBUT ON LOCAL RADIO STATION KLBJ LORIS LOWES LOCAL LICKS
(PLAYED IN BETWEEN STEVIE AND ZZ TOPP)
MARBLE FALLS BLUEBONNET BLUES AND FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
ARTICLE IN THE PICAYUNE
MARBLE FALLS MAYFEST
PLAYING WITH UNCLE JOHN TURNER
COMPETED IN THE SEMI FINALS OF THE TEXAS 10 UNDER 20 COMPETITION
MFHS BENEFIT FOR INVISIBLE CHILDREN
MFHS PROJECT GRADUATION
CASA MOTERCYCLE RALLEY
PLAYING WITH PINETOP PERKINS
COMPETING IN AND WINNING THE OZARK BLUES CHALLENGE
ARTICLE IN THE LAGO VISTA LOG
TELEVISION DEBUT ON FOX 7 LIVE GOOD DAY AUSTINHIGHLIGHTS (SO FAR!) 2008COMPETING IN THE SEMI FINALS AT THE INTERNATIONAL BLUES COMPETITION
BEING INTERVEIWED BY SONNY PAYNE ON KING BISCUIT TIME
FAT TUESDAY AT ALLIGATOR GRILL
ARTICLE IN THE PICAYUNE
ARTICLE IN THE HIGHLANDER
INTERVEIW ON KFAN WITH RICK STAR
RODEO AUSTIN BBQ COOK OFF
WATERLOO ICEHOUSE SXSW SHOWCASE
AUSTIN BLUES SOCIETY SHOWCASE AT ANTONES
MARBLE FALLS BLUEBONNET BLUES AND FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
CASA MOTERCYCLE RALLY-------------------------------------------------------
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Heading up the band,is lead guitarist and vocalist Daniel Conti. He began learning the guitar at age 14. Daniel cites Frank Marino, Jimi Hendrix, Robin Trower, and Texas legend Stevie Ray Vaughan as his biggest influences. He is also influenced by a long list of blues players and rockers that have shaped his style: Otis Rush, Buddy Miles, Kim Simmonds, Roy Buchannon, Eric Clapton, Freddy King, Howlin Wolf, Muddy Waters, Albert Collins, Carlos Santana, B.B. King and Alan Haynes, among others.
Daniel Conti and Drawing Back welcome drummer,Alex Salinas!
Daniel Conti and Drawing back are honored to have Dr. d with them on bass!For booking:contact Tracy Conti 830-598-5527 info@drawingback.com Visit LiveBluesWorld See me in the SpotlightThe week of June 16th! |
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Music:Member Since: 3/28/2006Band Website: drawingback.com Band Members: Daniel Conti- (18 yrs old) Guitar, Vocals Dr. D - Bass, Vocals Alex Salinas- Percussion Influences: There are so many great musicians we admire and respect, that if we made a list, some may be omitted. Most of our heroes hail essentially from the 60's and 70's in the genres of blues, rock, and jazz, as well as some contemporary artists. Sounds Like: Daniel's Song," Yesterday Forgotten" Live at Deli Werks!Live at Nuno's on Austin's famous Sixth Street!What Goes Around Comes Around Blues live at Deli Werks!Old Man performed live at Deli Werks by Daniel Conti and Drawing BackWhat Goes Around Comes Around,the first song Daniel ever Wrote!Song of Jupiter Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Blues / Rock / Classic Rock) |
My Blog |
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Daniel Conti and Drawing Back perform Street Corner Talking |
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| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlFrL4z6RW8
... Posted by Daniel Conti and Drawing Back on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:07:00 PST |
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Daniel conti and Drawing Back...Song of Jupiter |
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| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOarAb4tKvc
This song was written when Daniel was 17.Sorry about the wait at the beginning........ Posted by Daniel Conti and Drawing Back on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:38:00 PST |
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Check out this video: What Goes Around Comes Around Blues Live |
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| Check out this video: What Goes Around Comes Around Blues Live
..Add to My Profile | More Videos... Posted by Daniel Conti and Drawing Back on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:29:00 PST |
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Check out this event: MEETING: The Year Of Austin Music GETS ORGANIZE |
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| Hosted By: The Year Of Austin Music When: 31/03/2008Where: Copa Bar and Grill217 CongressAustin, Texas|44 78701United StatesDescription:The Year Of Austin Music Click Here To View Event... Posted by Daniel Conti and Drawing Back on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:49:00 PST |
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LOOKING FOR A BASS PLAYER! |
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| WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT BASS PLAYER THAT CAN TOUR WITH THE BAND ,THIS SUMMER! IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES CONTACT DANIEL 830-598-5527 Posted by Daniel Conti and Drawing Back on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:40:00 PST |
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INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE! |
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| DANIEL CONTI AND DRAWING BACK
ARE THE OZARK BLUES CHAMPIONS!
 ... Posted by Daniel Conti and Drawing Back on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:04:00 PST |
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INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE! |
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| DANIEL CONTI AND DRAWING BACK
ARE THE OZARK BLUES CHAMPIONS!
 ... Posted by Daniel Conti and Drawing Back on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:04:00 PST |
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maggie maes upstairs! |
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| those of you looking forward to the upstairs maggie maes shows...they have been cancelled because of being unfinished and because of the noise ordinence!... Posted by Daniel Conti and Drawing Back on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:08:00 PST |
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DANIEL CONTI AND DAVE SIMS WELCOME DR D TO THE BASSIST POSITION! |
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| DANIEL CONTI AND DAVE SIMS WELCOME DR D TO THE DRAWING BACK FAMILY! DR D BRINGS HIS WISDOM TO THE BAND,AND WE ARE ALL EXCITED TO WATCH THE BAND GROW AND GO FORWARD! Posted by Daniel Conti and Drawing Back on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:47:00 PST |
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