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“Electric guitar chirps, waves of notes and walls of fuzz maintain an intriguing bed for the other conventional instruments (drums and bass), but undoubtedly the guitar is the standout. “Turn Out the Lights” is a shiner that opens with scrubbing guitar and Li’s conversational tone. It builds with whispering harmonies, fuzzy lyrical mods and a harking quality that brings out the Muse inspiration – particularly when the break gives way to a rising guitar army and a distorted verse.”
[Performer Magazine, December 2009]

“Starting off with a mix of great bass riffs/solos, catchy effects driven guitars, in addition with front man Keane Li’s melodic vocals, provide a great mix of emotions. Slower songs like “Hot Blooded Bitch” bring reminiscent memories from bands like Bay Area natives Third Eye Blind, as well as vocal influences from Muse on the first track “Alive.” Rounding off with a piano-like ballad sounding like Coldplay, “Every Now and Again,” and a final surprising twist of acoustic guitar and orchestra background with their last track “One More Time.” The overall feel of the album includes a mix of melody, tempo, and sound as well as lyrical content that definitely sets Festizio apart.”
[SurfShot Magazine, April 2010]

“As a music club manager and musician in the San Francisco area, I have been involved with 1000s of musicians and bands for over 20 years. The first time that tears ever came to my eyes at the end of anyone’s gig was last Saturday night when Festizio came out to play here at our downtown SF venue.”
[Anthony Eckstein, Booking Manager]

BAND BIO

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San Francisco alt-rock band Festizio combines ambient sounds and driving rhythms in a landscape of intertwined harmonies. Listeners often associate its sound with bands like Radiohead and Muse, though the eclectic variation of genres that Festizio employs clearly distinguishes it as unique. With a diverse musical background, the band also collectively draws from a variety of influences ranging from dance rock to soul. Already garnering positive reviews from industry critics and Bay Area venues, Festizio’s popularity is spreading well beyond its local roots. With the release of its long-awaited self-titled album, Festizio solidifies its reputation by providing a fresh new sound to rock music.

Festizio is
Keane Li – vocals, guitar
Ryan Scott – keyboard, synth
Nicholas Mitrousis – drums

Festizio has performed at
Slim’s (SF), The New Parish (OAK), Red Devil Lounge (SF), The Hotel Utah Saloon (SF), 111 Minna (SF), Rockit Room (SF), Grant & Green Saloon (SF), Kimo’s (SF), Broadway Studios (SF), Beale Street Bar (SF), Ireland’s 32 (SF), The Red Victorian (SF), The Chabot Space & Science Center (OAK)

Media appearances
The Unbound Sound Show on FCCFree Radio 107.3 FM (2/17/10), The Cheap Hooch and D Money Show on Pirate Cat Radio 87.9 FM (3/24/10)

Charities supported in the past
The Lance Armstrong LIVESTRONG Foundation, Spark! Youth Empowerment, SF AIDS Walk, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

ALBUM NOTES

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Available on CD Baby | iTunes | Amazon

All songs written and produced by Festizio
Recorded and mixed by Jaimeson Durr at Hyde Street Studio C in San Francisco
Mastered by Justin Weis at Trakworx in South San Francisco
Release Date: 20 April 2009
Label: Self-released
BMI Work #10878898
CAE/IPI #00583246044
ISWC: T9026970683
© 2009 Festizio

Track Listing
(1) Alive
(2) Hot Blooded Bitch
(3) Turn Out the Lights
(4) Beautiful
(5) Get Up
(6) Every Now and Again
(7) Let Go
(8) Meth
(9) One More Time

Keane Li – lead vocals, guitars, piano on track (6)
Ryan Scott – lead guitar, vocals
Gerald Pan – bass, vocals, violin on track (9)
Nicholas Mitrousis – drums

ADDITIONAL IMAGES

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LYRICS

Alive | Always Reminds Me | Beautiful | Every Now and Again | Get Up | Hard to Leave | Hot Blooded Bitch | Hot City | Keep | Let Go | Meth | Moving On | One More Time | Questions You Should Never Ask | Turn Out the Lights