Artist of the Day | DANTE PALMINTERI
ARTIST OF THE DAY
11.08.2021
DANTE PALMINTERI
LOCATION
New York, NY, USA
GENRE
Alt Rock
CURRENT MEMBERS
Dante Palminteri
With the current pandemic, the state of the music and touring industry has dramatically changed. Where were you when everything was brought to a halt?
I was on the upper west side, 95th and Amsterdam. It was mayhem. There were all these rumors about what was happening, people were texting me saying they were shutting the city down and closing the GW. Luckily my parents live close by and drove into the city to rescue me and I escaped to the woods an hour away which is where I rode out the rest of the pandemic.
How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
I had many shows and a lot of music I had planned to record. I was even going to England for 6 weeks to try and play some shows over there. I Just moved into my new apartment and was doing sessions like crazy. But I spent the past year and a half recording songs on zoom and writing like an animal.
What have you been doing to fill/make the most of your new-found free time at home? How are you supporting your mental health through all of this?
By writing and learning production. I never felt comfortable sitting in front of recording software but this pandemic I devoted my time to Logic and learning how to cut my own records. I have also started a garden which has gotten me outside which does wonders when you need a break from music.
As things are reopening & restrictions are lifting have you booked any new gigs? Tours? Etc? If your region is still under restriction, how are dealing with the Covid third wave?
Yes! I am actually opening up for Brett Dennen, Sunday July 25th at the Ridgefield Playhouse. I am looking to book some more gigs for the fall in NYC as well as LA and maybe Nashville.
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
ALI COYLE's music video. Very awesome.
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
I have a ton of new music coming out and would be in love with you if I saw your beautiful face at a show soon.
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