Johnny on the Rise

Rank #95 Rome, RM, IT Rock / Blues / Americana

About

Members: Salvatore Benintende, Nick Youmans, Paul Den Arend, Giacomo Melillo, Nat Leone, Carlo Caponi, Alessandro Perilli

Sounds Like: Bruce Springsteen, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan

Label: Johnny on the Rise

Bio: Johnny on the Rise is Salvatore Benintende and Nick Youmans. Salva is a 28-year-old Sicilian raised in Germany; a linguist and graphic designer. Nick is American, 27, from Atlanta, Georgia; student of philosophy and music enthusiast.

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Johnny on the Rise has a show on 2012-03-09 at 22:00 @ Arcanoa in Berlin, DE http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/94055118 #concert

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“..."John de Sadre" è un brano davvero bello nel vero senso del termine, la sua particolarità e i suoi toni cupi ci spediscono fuori dal saloon, ad aspettare il passaggio di Calamity Jane con il cappello ben calato sulla testa, a difenderci dalla polvere sollevata dal passaggio delle carrozze"... ..."Ode to Love" è una cosa totalmente diversa, decisamente più contemporanea, torniamo alla nostra realtà, ma in fondo lo stato d'animo è sempre quello, un misto tra nostalgia e speranza, quella linea sottile in cui le nostre palpebre sono ancora asciutte che precede solo di pochi attimi l'inizio del pianto"...”

— Irene Gasparello, Rockit.it

“..."Fantastico. Finalmente c'è qualcosa di diverso in giro, in Italia ci mancava, e adesso c'è"... ..."Troppo entusiasta? No, sono assolutamente convinta che i Johnny on the Rise ci portino una ventata d'aria fresca da cogliere al volo. I testi sono ben scritti, le tracce sono tutte diverse e questo spaghetti-western ci fa felici perché porta allegria ma non è leggero, perché nulla è esasperato, e tutto riesce bene"... ..."Down South" è una piccola perla di originalità, grazia e talento che un ascoltatore attento ed esigente non potrà non apprezzare." ”

— Irene Gasparello, Rockit.it

“They rock, they sing, they slip, they slide... They show their sense of humour with songs like the fake sea chantey “Why is the rum always gone”, their dedication to the bar scene in Rome, and "Virginia 17", a tribute, as they say, to Walmart-Culture. But they also prove that they have the constitution for serious songs like the deep and thoughtful tune “The Wind” which, with a Leonard Cohen-esque touch, tells a heart-breaking story of destiny and love in a moving, poetic way. Or "Ode to Love", a light-hearted warm song that wanders around in your head after you´ve heard it. Or their rock-ballad “Poor man’s soul” ... Johnny on the Rise has recently received a good deal of attention in the Roman music scene. ...they went from playing gigs in small bars and pubs to the bigger stages such as Jail Break, Fanfulla, Zoo Bar and Conte Staccio, all venues that host top-notch musicians of international fame. ”

— Mack, Garage Press

“I love the "oldie" sound that brings you right home. Original and funny and just fun. Thanks for putting this out!”

— Samantha Smith , CDBaby.com (CD Customer Reviews)

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Into the Light

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John de Sadre

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Virginia 17

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The Wind

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Pretty Baby Blues

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Johnny on the Rise perform "Forever Rock'n Roll", live at the Dinamo Fest (July 7th, 2011)

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Shows

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2012
Mar 9

Arcanoa
Berlin, DE | 10:00pm
Arcanoa
Berlin, DE
Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:00pm
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2012
Feb 16

WINE BAR OMBRE ROSSE
Rome, RM, IT | 9:30pm
WINE BAR OMBRE ROSSE
Rome, RM, IT
Thu Feb 16, 2012 9:30pm
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2012
Feb 11

The Druid's Den
Rome, IT | 10:00pm
The Druid's Den
Rome, IT
Sat Feb 11, 2012 10:00pm
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2011
Dec 9

Skyline
Dresden, DE | 8:00pm
Skyline
Dresden, DE
Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:00pm
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JOTR unplugged with Johnny and Nick! Dresden, here we come!
2011
Dec 3

The Druid's Den
Rome, IT | 10:00pm
The Druid's Den
Rome, IT
Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:00pm
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JOTR Unplugged with Johnny and Dysguest Franco!