Gramsci Melodic
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Gramsci Melodic is an art-house (alternative pop) rock band based in Pittsburgh, PA.[1][2]
The band was started in 2006/2007 by Martin Rubeo. Other members include Joel York, Sean Rayl, Greg Haduch, and Tony Willoe.
The band won the 2008 Joker Productions Rock Off and is currently recording its first full length album at Audible Images. The band features guitar, bass, piano, drums, and synthesizers. The band was ranked as Pittsburgh's #2 Best Underground Band and #3 Best Rock Band by The Pittsburgh City Paper in 2008.[3]
About the Name
The band is named[4] after Italian philosopher, Antonio Gramsci.[1] Rubeo is said to "like to drop knowledge on radical cultural theory in his spare time,"[4] thus providing insight into the origin of the band's name.
The name is pronounced, "GROM-SHE".
Miscellaneous
Founder, Martin Rubeo is an alumnus of Bucknell University (class of 2001) where he was a student of post-minimalist composer, William Duckworth.[5] In addition to studying music, Rubeo also received his undergraduate degree in Political Science.[6]
Joel York, who plays and programs synthesizers for the band, is originally from Bradford, United Kingdom.[7] The other four members are all natives of Pittsburgh.[7]
Rubeo is the primary composer and lyricist for the band, although each member adapts his own part.[8]
See Also
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References
- ^ a b The Duquesne Duke 9-11-2008
- ^ Ticketmaster Listingadditional notability ref.
- ^ CP Best of 2008 Feature 12-11-2008
- ^ a b CP 10-29-2008 - Article scanned into JPG to provide source
- ^ William Duckworth - composer profile
- ^ The Sentry 11-20-2008 - Article scanned into PNG to provide source
- ^ a b The Pitt News 1-9-2009 - Article scanned into PNG to provide source Cite error: The named reference "PN" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ BMI Registrations
