Brian Voll - Keyboards, Harmonica and backup vocals
Chris Flannigan - Drums, and backup vocals
Leo Tintinalli - Bass guitar and backup vocals
Agent/Manager: Leo Tintinalli
Merchandise Manager: Jackie Tintinalli
Influences
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Anthony Gomes, Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin, John Mayer, Santana, AC/DC, The Eagles, ZZ Top, Lynard Skynard, Rush, John McKinley, Shawn Kellerman, Kenny Wayne Shephard, Buddy Guy, BB King, Colin James, Pink Floyd, Jack Johnson.
Sounds Like
Alex Tintinalli supports WAR CHILD through GIG-100.
Major fundraising event coming in fall 2008...stay tuned!
Since first picking up the guitar only four short years ago, 16 year old guitarist, singer-songwriter, Alex Tintinalli is a solid front-man performer who leaves his audiences on their feet with jaws wide-open. Many claim Alex to have the soul of a 70-year old bluesman with the innocence of a teenager!
Already a busy musician in demand, Alex played almost 60 shows in 2007 promoting his debut CDNothing To Lose and DVDLive At The Wax. 2008 is already promising to be another busy year.
"Nothing To Lose" is receiving world-wide airplay and has been in the top 25 of the charts of the Living Blues Report for January, February and March 2008.
Also Alex has a feature interview in the May/June 2008 issue of
Blues Matters! Magazine in the (UK).
In addition to his passion for music, Alex maintains above average grades in high school and also holds a Black Belt in Shaolin Kung-Fu.
HIGHLIGHTS OF ALEX'S MUSICAL JOURNEY:
KEY EVENTS & PERFORMANCES:
· Winner of CBC Galaxy Rising Star program @ Mont Tremblant International Blues Festival, July 13, 2008
· Recipient of Kitchener-Waterloo Arts Awards - Leading Edge Category -Music ·Paul McLeod’s “A Clear Thought” Fundraiser at The Opera House, Toronto March, 1, 2008 ·Winterfolk VI Blues & Roots Festival; Toronto, February 8, 2008 · Children’s Aid Foundation's 21st Annual Teddy Bear Affair - Toronto; Nov 17, 2007 · Grand River Blues Society's “Got Mojo” CD Release Party – Brantford; October 20, 2007 · Kitchener's Oktoberfest - Oktoberfest Haus; October 10, 2007 · Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto; August 18, 2007 · Port Credit Blues & Jazz Festival’s “South Side Shuffle” Junior Jam Stage; September 9, 2007 · Grand River Blues Society's Jimi Hendrix Tribute; Sept 22, 2007 · Kitchener Blues Festival, West Coast Blues Festival, Blues In The Park Festival; Summer 2007 · Launch of DVD - “The Alex Tintinalli Band Live At The Wax”; August 10, 2007 · “Gen Axe Blues” workshop with Mel Brown and Steve Strongman; August 11, 2007 · Launch of debut CD “Nothing To Lose”; March 11, 2007 · Grand River Blues Society's “Got Mojo” CD Release Party – Kitchener; February 25, 2007 · CKMS FM 100.3 Sonic Boom Awards; October 11, 2006 · Robbie Lane & The Disciples guest spots: December 2005, March 2006 and October 2007 · Opened for The Yardbirds at The Starlight Lounge in Waterloo; July 12 2006
PERFORMED WITH:
· 2 time Juno nominee Charity Brown – as backup band · Archie Alleyne and Kollage, Prakash John, Jordan John, Shawn Kellerman, Michael Fonfara, Mike Fitzpatrick, Mel Brown, Steve Strongman, Red Young (The Animals), Mike McDonald, Robbie Lane & The Disciples, Steve Grisbrook, Mark “Bird” Stafford, James Anthony, Johnny Max, Jim Boudreau, John Lee, Douglas Watson, Max Bent, Mo’ Kauffee, The Meteors and more.
SHARED STAGES WITH:
Tom Cochrane, Jeff Healey, David Wilcox, The Yardbirds, Eric Burdon & The Animals, The Carpet Frogs, Toya Alexis, Sophie Milman, Suzie Vinnick, Eddie Shaw, Paul James, Steve Burnside, Shakura S’Aida, Big Dave McLean, The Perpetrators, Dawn Tyler Watson, Lucky Peterson, Danny Brooks, Jackie Payne & The Steve Edmonson Band and more.
MEDIA:
·Blues Matters! Magazine (England) Interview & CD/DVD Review scheduled for May/June 2008 · Airplay Direct Spotlight Artist; November 2007 · IndieTalent Radio Featured Artist Interview; November 2007 · A-Channel London with Janice Zolf - aired Thursday May 3, 2007 · CTV’s Good Morning Canada –aired March 17 & 18, 2007 · Radio interview on The Gary Doyle Show CKGL 570 AM; March 12, 2007 · Radio interview on Oldies AM 1090 with John Harada; March 9, 2007 · Featured on Rogers “Daytime Television”; March 9, 2007 · Radio interview and live performance on CJIQ FM 88.3 during British Invasion program; March 9, 2007
DISCOGRAPHY:
· The Alex Tintinalli Band
Live At The Wax · Kitchener Blues Festival Volume VI, compilation CD includes Alex’s original song “Love Is Gone” · The Alex Tintinalli Band debut CD
Nothing To Lose · Grand River Blues Society’s
Got Mojo compilation CD includes Alex’s original song “Nothing To Lose”
you.... my friend...are awesome :) thanks for choosing not to ignore me haha did you get a chance to snag some downloads from our myspace player? hope so! I only ask because people never seem to notice they're free.... Then you'll have some mementos to remember us by as we're swept away into the sea of other bands on myspace :P
Dylan ps...there are even more songs to download on our "acoustic" page :D
Thanks Alex, I'll catch ya at some point for sure, but on the 12th, you're competing with Anson Funderburgh at Bluesfest, thats where I'll be... but wish you a good show at Tucsons. All the best!
Thanks a LOT for adding me! It was the first time I saw you onstage at the Orangeville Festival last Saturday and really enjoyed your show! I especially like your amazing guitar playing on Jimi Hendrix song. Good luck with everything!
Hey heyy there Alex~ WELL it's nice to meet you~ It's good to be your new friend on here :) Cool page you have here, and nice vibe :) If you like any of our Songs or Banners, please do add one to your page~ We'd really appreciate it! You TAKE CARE and have a nice nice Monday Alex~~~
Alex and Family ! It was great having you in Ottawa last weekend. You really rocked the house. We are very pleased to be working with you and look forward to the next time around. You are indeed a special addition to the musical family. Be blessed and we will see you again real soon!
Hey Alex! How's everything? I made some calls for you... the list! the list!lol... Im on it ;) Not so sure bonaroo's gonna happen though...busy busy.. Talked to a friend about meeting Mayer...he's gonna see what he can do! Aww man! Can you imagine? that would rock! Watch the Anatomy Dvd yet? Can't wait til you (and yer mom and Dad) come back for "fizzy salt water" and bee stings!! lol Take good care Alex! ~Woody :)
Reviews are coming in as we speak. You're making new fans on IndieCan Radio.
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