Biography
The Amazing Rondini Brothers are a Carnival Rock band formed in Willoughby, Ohio in the summer of 2006 with the intent of bringing something to the Cleveland music scene, the likes of which had not previously existed. After some experimentation and several open mic nights, original members, Dave Rondini (Guitar/Vocals) and Chad Surkla (Piano/Accordian) -- both formerly of 7-piece swing outfit, Seven City Kings -- decided to expand the scope of the project.
With their vision including wailing, in-your-face brass, former Seven City Kings band mates Ryan Hoover (Trombone/Trumpet/Vocals) and Adam "Red" Rondini (Trumpet/Guitar/Vocals) were added to the lineup in November 2007. After several tryouts and auditions, the four decided on drummer Benny McDini, violinist Dan DiMatteo, and bassist Mitch Regan for the final lineup. Drawing from influences spanning funk, rockabilly, jazz, punk, classical, blues and vaudeville, the group molded and formed their own special brand of "Ragtime Rock 'n Roll."
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After months of carefully crafting their distinctive sound, the motley band of "brothers" brought their act to the masses. Naturally, they began to gain exposure through regular gigs at several Cleveland-area venues and captivating audiences with their on-stage antics and peculiar -- sometimes downright creepy -- lyrics. As word continued to spread, demand for all things Rondini began to skyrocket, and the boys hit the studio.
With their first full-length album, Strange Machines and Other Curious Contraptions now released and tour dates popping up all across the midwest, the Rondinis are poised and ready to continue on their path to a surprise "coup-de-globe."
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.