Music:
Member Since: 3/1/2007
Band Website: marcodasilva.net
Band Members: ******************************************
MARCO DA SILVA & THE MIDNIGHTERS
Marco Da Silva : lead vocals,rhythm guitar
Jimmy Seven : lead guitar
Billy Ray : double bass
Frank Papi : drums
THREE OF SPADES - traditional drumless RAB Trio
Marco Da Silva : lead vocals,rhythm guitar
Jimmy Seven : lead guitar
Billy Ray : double bass
ELVIS TRIBUTE SHOW
Marco Da Silva : lead vocals,rhythm guitar
Gianfranco Puglisi : lead guitar
Billy Ray : double bass
Frank Papi : drums
Alessandro Boschi : piano
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Influences: Elvis Presley,Gene Vincent,Ricky Nelson,Roy Orbison, Joe Clay, Ray Charles, Glen Glenn, Charlie Feathers,Johnny Carroll,Ronnie Self, George Jones, Johnny Cash,Glen Campbell,Eddie Cochran,Marty Robbins,Ronnie Dawson,Collin Kids,Warren Smith,Jackie Wilson,Carl Perkins,Tommy Sands, Lonnie Donegan,Terry Dene, Fats Domino, Mel Torme',Billy Lee Riley,Count Basie, Joe Williams, Johnny Hartman, Waylon Jennings, Gary U.S.Bonds, Huelyn Duvall,Lefty Frizell, Mac Curtis, Nat King Cole,Bill Henderson, Dale Watson,Buck Owens,Narvel Felts,Otis Redding,Arthur Alexander,Charlie Rich, Jesse Belvin,The Shadows,Jackie Lee Cochran,Jerry Lee Lewis,the early 50's Cliff Richard,Little Willie John, Lee Hazlewood,Dale Hawkins,Sandford Clark,Marty Wilde....
Reviews and articles
The band is from Rome - Italy and it sounds great !
Rockabilly Hall of Fame - USA
This Italian band has a really nice, rich sound and fine arrangements. Not note by note covers but different enough to keep me/you interested. Marco Da Silva has a terrific voice and that makes this CD really stand out from other releases that feature a lot of vintage hits.
Blue Suede News - USA
... Trying to compete with Charlie Gracie's graceful voice is close to impossible, and it takes a lot of guts to even try re-doing "Fabulous". Is it any good? Well, I actually had shivers going up and down my spine when I heard it the first time, so you can rest assured it's good!.My respect for Marco's voice is growing with every song.........difficult, try taking on Sanford Clark! In my book, only Robert Gordon (the greatest voice in revival rockabilly) got away with that, but I can add Marco and his Midnighters to list now !
Marijn Raaijmakers - BLACKCAT ROCKABILLY EUROPE - Holland
...This CD is also well produced , but it has a little bit more. It has Latin Flair, imaginative interpretations and an endearing charm befitting an Italian singing Rock and Roll in english with great spirit....It has an excellent variety ; The Fool is a superb stroller , while Fabulous and Rockabilly Boogie are great Jivers. Top Marks, Marco..
Terry Cowlishaw - Maggie's Blue Suede News - issue71 may2003 - England
...This is a likeable album without a weak track.I've encountered many inferior singers than Marco, who has been well produced and delivers all 15 tracks with confidence....
..the strongest rocker is Rockabilly Boogie, my pick of the collection. The four slow songs are well performed too. Marco and the boys have made a promising start to their recording career.
Harry Dodds - NOW DIG THIS - nr.242 may2003 - England
Sounds Like: Rockabilly,Rock and Roll ?....Well,let the music do the talking !
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None
