Mix decades in the nerve industry, a mill bankruptcy & lost pension off with an awful propensity to play guitar; the ensue a strikingly personal, yet universally imploring original collection of American Roots; intricate finger-style guitar-Dobro-slide.

9 MP3 Songs
BLUES: Acoustic Blues, FOLK: Folk Pop

Far From Home Songs


Details:
When the nerve mill he worked at for decades went bankrupt taking with it his seniority and pension off benefits, Angelo M. (Angelo Melasecca) tossed his hard hat and reached for solace in his guitar. Using the unwelcome twist of fate as a muse of sorts, he began penning songs for this debut CD. His soulful voice rings with authenticity and carries the rawness of truth seasoned with experience and retrospection as he sings Lost, one of the most emotionally taunting songs on the CD. As Rootstime reviewer, Francois Braekan puts it Lost, produces goose bumps with a brilliant slide and acoustic guitar; this song all alone justifies the purchase of the album." Braekan also says Angelo M. is "a brilliant guitarist" with "an excellent" voice.

Apply named, Far From Home (2004/05) this debut effort delivers a strikingly personal, yet universally appealing all original collection that is getting FM airplay in the US, Europe and Mexico. "**** Very good guitar playing, beautiful voice and great songs! I really enjoy listening to this CD... My favorite cut is "Thirty Years". Well, he's got a hit in this one... It has great radio appeal!"- Przemek Draheim, Blues & Gospel Radio Host(PL -www.blues.p); "Whether it's his 'delta' slide guitar workings or his 'nerve worker' 'blue collar' blues, the color or where you got 'em doesn't matter....Angelo M. plays the blues from the heart. Armed with his dobro, Angelo M. levels the playing field!" - Mickey Spillance, WNTI Radio-US(www.wnti.org); "Angelo M. has a great sense of style. His guitar playing and vocals compliment each other wonderfully! Switching careers and focusing on music at this stage in his life was exactly the right move!" -Mel Thiel, WNTI Radio-US(www.wnti.org).

With influences including the Ry Cooder, Duane Allman, Chet Atkins, and Leo Kottke Angelo M. brings to life an original, eclectic, acoustic collection of earthy folk & blues. In addition to showcasing his talents as a singer-songwriter, this CD demonstrates Angelo M.'s gifts as an accomplished finger-style & slide guitarist, Dobro player and more; along with writing all the music and lyrics, Angelo M. plays acoustic guitar, Dobro, 12 string, slide, mandolin, bass and percussion. Along with Angelo's talents, Linda Battiste, Philadelphia (US) based singer/songwriter lends backing vocals in a few spots, creating some lovely harmonies and Oz Christ, drummer for the popular Pennsylvania(US) band, The Screaming Daisys rounds out the percussion on a handful of tracks with awesome intensity.

Far From Home was first released as a limited edition-demo version during Angelo's first tour in (July 2004) which included several stops on the US West Coast. Then in 2005 using sales from the limited release version of the CD Angelo M. financed a remastered, retail ready version of Far From Home that he released during his European Debut at Ireland's notable music venue, Dolan's Warehouse (July 05 ).

And whether it's his intricate finger-style on the acoustic guitar, some searing slide work on the Dobro or the high and lonesome strains of his mandolin, you'll be sure to enjoy the talents of this gifted artist.
For more information on Angelo M. including his biography and tour schedule please visit www.AngeloM.com Bookings: call 717-556-2559 or email booking@angelom.com. Press Request: call 717-556-2559 or email publicist@angelom.com