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Led by charismatic vocalist and guitarist Pino Farina, Chicago-based alternative rockers Pino Farina Band offer up a unique blend of music with raw unhinged expression and showmanship. Forceful, focused and fun, their live shows are a blend of the sincerity of U2 meets the outrageousness of Foo Fighters. Together with bandmates John Cwiok (bass), Michael Poupko (guitar, ukulele, mandolin) and Johnathan Schiller (drums, vocals) their hybrid mix of rock and melody-driven songs are infused with Pino’s passionate vocals to create their unique sound.

Released in December 2021, Pino Farina Band’s 6-song EP, Daisies, is not a sweet flower of an album, but a “pushing up daisies” collection of songs dealing with self-doubt, relationship struggles, rock bottoms and situations where life turns on a dime. The follow-up to their well-received album, Start Over Again, the independently produced Daisies retains a certain optimism inherent in all their music. Recorded live in the main room at Kiwi Audio, they focused on capturing the essence of celebration and connection that the band is known for in their stage performances. Punchy bass lines, gritty guitar riffs, amazing feats of vocal dexterity all held together with a driving beat is a strong signature to Pino Farina Band’s sound.

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Pino Farina Band brings an energetic mix of an extensive original music catalog to the stage as well as beloved covers.

2021 MUSICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Played 67 shows including 3 sold-out shows at Hey Nonny, Arlington Heights, IL
Released three singles and the 6-song EP Daisies
Featured in the independent rock-documentary film Cover 21, Ignite Chicago
Full band headlined the 2021 Huntley (IL) Fall Fest with an estimated attendance of 6,000 people
Pino was a featured singer in both the Luminare Christmas Midwest Tour and the Annual Jeff Buckley Tribute Concert in Chicago

2021 SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

PFB YouTube Channel received 13K views
PFB Facebook Music Page grew by 440%
Facebook Fan Group Champagne Buzz grew by 1,400%

ADDITIONAL

Won the Chicago Music Awards for Rock Album of the Year with their debut album, Prepare to Qualify
Performed over the years in Chicago at Uncommon Ground, Metro, House of Blues, and Park West
Played alongside acts like Cracker, the Wailers, Rachel Yamagata, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Victor Wooten, Soul Asylum and Will Hoge