Julio Cuomo

Julio "Jules" Cuomo fronted the DISCOUNT RACK ALL STARS (DRAS), his original pop-rock band, from 2004 - 2008. DRAS played regularly and opened for some great artists, like Waterdog Records recording artist Middle 8 and AEMMP recording artist Amanda Sena, and others • These days, you can catch JULIO CUOMO performing solo or as a duo, with guitarist/bassist NICK COPPOLA. In 2004, Cuomo released "Slipping In & Out of Other's Circles," a 12 song CD of original music. A review from "Slendid" said, "...solid, sympathetic songwriting makes 'Slipping In and Out of Other's Circles' a genuinely enjoyable listen," while the "Illinois Entertainer" said, "...he has crafted a few thoughtful folk songs." • The disc features the tongue-in-cheek acoustic blues number "A Nice Groupie Girl." The song was so well received that MIGHTY JOE chose to record the song and put it on his CD titled "Balance." MIGHTY JOE also performs the Cuomo-penned song regularly at his concerts and the MJ version of "Groupie" has also been played on the radio on WOOP-FM in Cleveland, TN. • Cuomo has performed at many venues, from major chains like Potbelly and Borders, to municipals like the villages of LaGrange and Oak Park, to the legendary Elbo Room in Chicago. Other venues include Ye Olde Town Inn, Legends Music Cafe, the Oak Park Abbey, Espresso Cup, Honest John's, the Funky Jave Coffee House, Buddy's, and others. • Cuomo is currently working on the follow-up to "Slipping."