The Aristodemo’s finally ready to come into the light

In September of last year we published an article (here) with the titLe “The Aristodemo’s back in rehearsals for spring relaunch”

The article went on to say – “There have been rumours floating around the Piazza for the past few weeks but today those rumours now become fact: shock, horror, probe – the Aristodemo’s have decided to call it a day after putting their version of Italian swing from the 30s, 40s and 50s in front of many thousands of people over the last couple of years.

Citing “musical differences” two members of the band, guitarist Luca Giovacchini and singer Emma Morton are now striking off on their own in a new direction and with a new sound.

Three of the remaining musicians – Alessandro Rizzardi on mandolin and sax, Fabio Guazzelli on guitar and Keane, the percussionist are not letting the grass grow beneath their feet and they too are moving away in a slightly different direction from the original concept of the Aristodemos.

This evening they decided to start from scratch and go back to the location where the whole project first sprung into life – Aristo’s bar in Barga Vecchia and they called two new musicians in to join them to see if together they could make some music which would excite them all.

The two new musicians who are feeling their way for a new direction inside the group are: Ugo Menconi on fisarmonica and Andrea Gonnella the vocalist.

Will this be the start of the revitalised and relaunched Aristodemos ? …. difficult to say, but they now have the whole winter to get their act together. Let’s see what the spring brings.”

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So, the winter is practically over, the spring is still not quite at the door but the Aristo’s are ready to share their musical journey with their friends.

What will the addition of a fisarmonica player make to the overall sound and direction of the group and probably more importantly, a new male voice to the group …. how is that going to change the music ?

In a week’s time, all will be revealed – Saturday, the 9th March at 9.45 pm at the Barga Jazz Club – the first official public outing of The Aristodemos

All winter The Aristodemo’s have been in rehearsals, now finally they are ready to step out into the light – this Saturday, the 9th March at 9.45 pm at the Barga Jazz Club – the first official public outing – come and see what all the fuss is about – Alessandro Rizzardi on mandolin and sax, Fabio Guazzelli on guitar, Keane – bodhràn and percussion, Ugo Menconi on fisarmonica, Leonardo Gnesi – double bass and introducing Andrea Gonnella on vocals