The Painkillerz

THE NEW CD HAS ARRIVED!!!The Painkillerz is a recently formed Orange County based country/blues/rock band headed up by veteran musician and singer/songwriter Frank Battisti and top slide guitarist and lap steel player Brian Rogers. The band blends a gritty southern rock and blues guitar sound, with catchy and memorable vocal melodies that, according to fans, leave a long-lasting impression. Perhaps that’s why they have developed a strong fan base through their live performances in the Orange County area. The band is currently set to release their first CD which features popular Painkillerz original songs such as 1000 Miles from Nashville and Miles Away.Each member of the band brings a diverse background and set of influences to the music. Frank’s influences span from Aerosmith to Bob Marley, and everything in between. Brian’s playing has been heavily influenced by slide masters like Duane Allman and Derek Trucks as well as top steel player Cindy Cashdollar and rock/blues guitarist Warren Haynes.The current line-up of the band is:Frank Battisti – Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Brian Rogers – Lead and Slide guitar, Lap steel Guitar Jessica Fagre – Bass, Background Vocals Orion Lindeman - Bass Christopher Bright – Drums Jennifer Argenti - Violin, Background VocalsKeep Slidin'I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)