People are talking about Dino DiNicolo. Fans and press alike are raving about his debut CD release and live performances. Here are a few recent quotes to let you know what the world is saying...
"Dino DiNicolo comes onstage with a five-string bass that, when combined with some percussive vocal effects, allows you to hear the entire arrangement of a song."
-Tom Harrison, The Province.
Read the full article by Tom Harrison as appeared in The Province newspaper December 16, 2007.
"Yes, there's a song on this self-released CD called 'Beautiful', but thank Christ it's not a cover of that James Blunt atrocity so beloved of those with no imagination. Instead, this 'Beautiful' is a Dino DiNicolo original, with simple but apparently deeply felt lyrics about viewing the world around you as others see it. Like the rest of the songs on the disc, the track features DiNicolo's vocals, his five-string bass-playing, his foot-stomping percussion, and nothing else.
...'Got the Job', which starts off with some flamenco-style fretwork and then breaks down into Tuvan-flavoured throat singing before becoming a rapid-fire workshop in slapping funk.
...one thing's for sure: he doesn't sound like anyone else, either in Vancouver or anywhere else."
-John Lucas, The Georgia Straight, December 11, 2008.
"Dino defines why bass is necessary."
-Paul Merrifield, Intrawest, BC
".... quite innovative and refreshing..."
-Ralph and Laura Johnstone, Helmusic Supplies, Saskatoon.
"Dino...I admire your mood, stamina, musicality and focus!"
-Melanie Dekker.
"Greetings Dino:
I just wanted to drop you a quick note congratulating you on the most recent show this past Sunday at the Waterfront. It was really, simply put OUTSTANDING! Leslie (my wife) and I really enjoy your music. I was the tall crazed gent who came to you before the boys and you hit the stage enquiring about Live Dance and told you how much we enjoyed listening to your CD while we make our many drives to and fro the Finger Lakes Region. I am very sad to say we will miss your next couple of performances. We will try and keep up with your dates and where you are playing and hopefully everything in the Universe will line up that day and we can enjoy another performance. Maybe someday you'll take a trip down to NYC or surrounding area if so you must let us know. We live just shy of hour East of NYC on Long Island.
Love the music keep playing all the best!"
Joe Sheehy, a NY FAN