Antonio Pontarelli

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Antonio Pontarelli @ the Key Club



Antonio Pontarelli won the hearts of America when millions watched his exciting performances on national television. Now with a band of adept musicians they have been working hard making their mark in alternative rock. Pontarelli's passion for music began at age three when he asked his parents for a violin and began classical training. When he was six he won his first violin competition and realized that he loved the stage and the thunderous applause and got serious about his music.

His popularity catapulted when he won the Grand Championship of NBC's PAX TV's America's Most Talented Kids. NBC claimed that “Pontarelli burnt down the house” with his fiery rock violin arrangement of "Purple Haze" and ran commercials calling him the next Jimi Hendrix. He soon became involved with the Grammy Foundation and also became a spokesperson for keeping music in the schools. His performances and interviews were featured "Live from the Grammy Red Carpet" on the Tonight Show, Entertainment Tonight and the TV Guide Channel. Pontarelli has graced the covers of magazines and has had coverage in Billboard, Music Connection and String Magazine where he inspired others to develop a strong foundation in music and to follow their dreams. “I aspire to write empowering songs that touch people deeply and tell a story”. I was moved after Katrina to write a song to inspire others to use life’s setbacks for growth and that formed the roots of “Things Fall Apart”.



Today as an international award winning rock singer, songwriter and violinist with a signature Baroque rock sound, the band is kicking into high gear. They are currently recording their original material and collaborating with Grammy winning artists and producers including Serj (System of a Down), Toby Gad and Howard Benson.



"Please be sure to become a friend on my music site on Facebook http://facebook.com/antoniopontarelli. This is where I connect with my friends and fans. The band is grateful for your support and we look forward to meeting you on the road"!



In the studio recording with Serj (System of a Down) & guitarist/engineer Dan Monti



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