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Mario Licata

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Mario Licata is a freelance bassist, composer, and arranger.
A chameleon of musical idioms, Mario’s groove, approach, knowledge, and style transcend his young age. From rock, funk, pop, reggae, punk, rockabilly, metal, and jazz, Mario is a very versatile and in demand sideman.
Mario is currently attending Montclair State University studying under Linda McKnight. Mario also has studied with the great Joe Hakim. He has worked with many local bands, singer songwriters and producers such as; Mitch Savoie, Johnston Boondocks,The HYPE, Dave Fields, Robert Matarazzo, And She Said, Joanna Burns, Joe and Lea, Ron Albanese, Bailar Jazz, Synocrastic, MSU Percussion Ensemble, Mike's Basement, Nicole Larderi, Hawthorne Christian Academy, Kim Prinz, Brandon Van Allen, Untitled, The Holy Rollers, Maverick, Montclair Operetta Club, DTK, Montclair State University Orchestra, among many others.
Mario is also available for private lessons.
If interested please send me an email: [email protected]
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March 15th - Synocrastic: Breakneck Bar
March 20th - Recording Session: Jersey City
March 27th - Recording Session: Jersey City
March 29th - William Paterson College
March 30th - Queens College
March 31st - Queens College
April 3rd - Recording Session: Jersey City
April 5th - Bloomfield College
April 9th - MSU: P. Ensemble = Roland Vazquez Suite
April 11th - Queens
April 12th - Bloomfield College
April 22nd - Bass Recitial: MSU
April 23rd - MSU Orchestra Concert
May 4th - Long Branch Elementary School
May 15th - Mitch Savoie: Newark Festival
May 22th - Bailar Jazz: Ocean Port Fair
May 30th - Mitch Savoie: Holy Grounds Cafe
June 18th - Recording Session: Field Music Inc. NYC
June 28th - Mitch Savoie: Bronx
July 1st - Mitch Savoie: Blend Bar
July 8th - Mitch Savoie: Mexicali Blues
July 10th - Bailar Jazz: Pier Village (Canceled)
July 12th - Recording Session: Rifkin Music
July 17th - Recording Session: Field Music Inc. NYC
July 23rd - Recording Session: "The Compound" Roseland NJ
July 24th - Recording Session: Rifkin Music
August 2nd - The Hype: Tropwest
August 9th - The Hype: Ringside Pub
August 10th - The Hype: Bar A
August 12th - Recording Session: "The Compound" Roseland NJ
August 16th - The Hype: Butch Kowal’s Tavern
August 18th - Mitch Savoie: Loco's Mexican Cafe
August 26th - Recording Session: "The Compound" Roseland NJ
August 26th - Mitch Savoie: Blend Bar (Canceled due to Blend Closing)
August 29th - The Hype: Tropwest
September 13th - The Hype: Butch Kowals Tavern
September 17th - Mitch Savoie: Tasty Coco's
September 18th - Recording Session: Field Music Inc. NYC
September 19th - The Hype: Tropwest
September 25th - The Hype: Crossroads
October 1st - Mitch Savoie: Tasty Coco's
October 4th - The Hype: Seasons
October 10th - MSU Orchestra, MSU Latin Jazz Ensemble, MSU Choir
October 11th - MSU Orchestra, MSU Latin Jazz Ensemble, MSU Choir
October 17th - The Hype: Miami Mikes
October 18th - The Hype: Butch Kowals Tavern
October 25th - The Hype: Woody's Roadside Tavern
November 2nd - MSU Orchestra: Kasser Theater
November 6th - MSU Choir: NJ Pac
November 7th - MSU Choir: NJ Pac
November 8th - MSU Choir: NJ Pac
November 9th - MSU Choir: Morristown Community Theater
November 13th - Recording Session: Staten Island
November 14th - Diamond: Maywood Inn
November 29th - Mitch Savoie: 96 West Cafe
December 5th - MSU Orchestra: Kasser Theater
December 6th - Mitch Savoie: Cafe 222
December 20th - The Hype: Butch Kowals Tavern
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January 2nd - The Hype: Woody's Roadside Tavern
January 3rd - The Hype: Ringside Pub
January 10th - Recording Session: Staten Island
January 16th - The Hype: Jack-N-Bill's
January 17th - Mitch Savoie: 96 West Cafe
January 24th - The Hype: Butch Kowals
February 28th - The Hype: Jack-N-Bill's (Afternoon)
February 28th - The Hype: Butch Kowals (Night)
March 14th - The Hype: The Aztec
March 20th - The Hype: Jack-N-Bill's
March 21st - The Hype: The Speakeasy
March 27th - The Hype: Woody's Roadside Tavern
March 29th - The Hype: Headliners
April 2nd - Mitch Savoie: Clash Bar
April 4th - The Hype: Connolly Station
April 17th - Mitch Savoie: The Thirsty Toad Bar & Grill
April 24th - The Hype: Woody's Roadside Tavern
April 25th - Mitch Savoie: 96 West Cafe
May 3rd - Sarah Bamber's Senior Recital: MSU
May 5th - My Senior Recital: MSU
May 15th - Joanna Burns: George Street Playhouse
May 30th - Johnston Boondocks: Hanover Township Rec. Center
June 10th - Mitch Savoie: Tasty Coco's
June 12th -Recording Session: "The Compound" Roseland NJ
June 13th -Recording Session: "The Compound" Roseland NJ
July 18th - Mitch Savoie: Cornerstone
July 25th - Mitch Savoie: Gallery 21
August 3rd - Recording Session: Groove Tracks
August 4th - Recording Session: Babyfishmouth Studios
August 20th - Recording Session: Clifton
August 21st - Recording Session: Clifton
August 22nd - Recording Session: Staten Island
September 11th - Mitch Savoie: Cornerstone
October 5th - Joanna Burns: Tainted Blue Recording Studio NYC
October 9th - MSU Orchestra: Kasser Theater
October 10th - MSU Orchestra: Kasser Theater
October 19th - Recording Session: Clifton
October 28th - Recording Session: Babyfishmouth Studios
October 29th - Mitch Savoie: Mexicali Blues
October 30th - MSU Orchestra: Kasser Theater
December 12th - MSU Orchestra: Kasser Theater
January 9th - Joanna Burns: Tin Angel
January 20th - Joanna Burns: Devry University
May 19th - Joanna Burns: Union Square Best Buy
June 5th - Joanna Burns: NJ Performing Arts Center

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   I now have samples of my playing from recent and past recordings i have done with multiple groups and artists. I am available for hire, send me an email if interested. [email protected]...
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