Malbec (band)
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Malbec is a Los Angeles based rock/hip-hop/pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings;their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.[1]
They have appeared on a number of TV shows and movie soundtracks, including One Tree Hill, Flight of the Phoenix, Long Way Round, The Omen, Palo Alto and are to be featured on Fox's upcoming show, VIP Passport. Malbec also recorded Given The Times in Simlish for the 2007 EA game The Sims: Pet Stories 2.
They have toured with Mute Math, Mat Kearney, Under the Influence of Giants, Phantom Planet, Rock Kills Kid, Copeland, and The Knux.
Malbec is currently working on their full-length record set to be released in late 2007. They have released two EPs, working with producers Richard Gibbs and Rick Parker and drummer and songwriter Tony Fagenson.
On May 30th, 2008, they played at a high school, the California Academy of Math and Science.
[edit] Members and instruments
- Pablo Signori - vocals, piano, guitar
- Samantha Barbera - bass guitar, backing vocalist
- Nick Ruth - guitar, backing vocals
- Sidney Miller - keyboards, programming
- Mark Pontius - drums
