El Radio Fantastique
The band features the beautifully dark songwriting of frontman and multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Di Morente. His influences are as diverse as can be, citing Henry Mancini, Nina Simone, Morgana King, Big Maybelle, Louis Prima, Whispering Jack Smith , Julie London, Jeri Southern, Leiber and Stoller, Burundi music, Sex Pistols, Public Enemy, and The Beatles as being the ones he has most tried to emulate. Other influences include pieces of soundtracks, bits of nursery rhymes, 50's instrumental lounge, noise, old punk rock, classical pieces, forgotten jazz, marching band, hip hop, gospel, and African pop. Tickets $12-$20 sliding scale. Beer, wine, and food. Doors open at 6:30p.m., show begins at 8:00. El Radio Fantastique’s album Waking the Dead can be purchased on their website www.elradiofantastique.com or on iTunes. A benefit for EPIC! For more information go to wildcalifornia.org.
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