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Pezband

Rank #279 Chicago, IL Rock / Alternative Rock / Power Pop

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Members: Mimi Betinis, Mick Rain, John Pazdan

Label: AEAA

Manager: Mimi Betinis

Bio: BIO:
Mimi is best known as lead vocalist,singer/songwriter for the original power-pop group Pezband, for whom the phrase was coined. In addition to critically acclaimed albums, his was the first US band to record a live EP at London’s famed Dingwall’s venue.

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: Pezband has a show on 05/19/2013 at 08:00 PM @ The Empty Bottle in Chicago, IL... http://t.co/tOgSaZSspM

Press

“ New Release by Mimi Betinis Glitters Brilliantly Written: Jan 29 '12 Pros:Guitar work is second to none. Cons:None. The Bottom Line: Betinis’ self-proclaimed power-pop is for music lovers who are seeking out an album that musically can resonate with the listener on so many levels Mimi Betinis is perhaps best known for being the creative force behind the band Pezband. Betinis brings an impressive uniqueness to his music and calls the genre “power pop.” There is certainly a good focus paid to the power side of things as the guitar work that Betinis brings to his albums is absolutely amazing. The vocals and lyrics do indeed bring a pop sort of feeling to the music but what really stands out is the dynamic punch that Betinis infuses into his music thanks to his skillful guitar work. ”

— Bounty628, Epinions

“Listeners will be hooked...”

— Dan pavelich, Kenosha News, WI

“ "All That Glitters" review by Ed Vincent A gifted singer songwriter with an exotic feel for music. Some songs composed with a reminiscent feel of John Lennon, Mimi Betinis is charming and ever relevant in his latest album "All That Glitters". The album is comprised of all new creations by Mimi, with the exception of one from the Beatles, "Across the Universe". "Blue Sky", written with inspiration from his wife, blends a fresh Caribbean wave of rhythm with a cool tropical breeze of amorous devotion. The album is fun and the songs are vivid with great music. We can't wait for another..... "Highly recommended" Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.”

— Ed Vincent, OakParkJournal.com

“I was contacted by an American chap by the name of Mimi Betinis who used to be in a power pop band called Pezband and has recently released a solo album after not releasing anything for the last, er, couple of decades. (Terrible admission: Such is my love of puns that throughout this post I've constantly been resisting the urge to call this gentleman "Mini Bikinis". Sorry, Mimi, for even thinking that.) The album is called All That Glitters. Mimi may be self-deprecating here, implying that his songs aren't gold. If they're not, then I'd say his songs are at least silver, or bronze.”

— Peter Scott, Peter's Power Pop

“Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#319 in the Series) is Mimi Betinis, All That Glitters. Mimi Betinis, All That Glitters was released on Feb 11th, 2011. (If I ever use the term “dropped, “please shoot me!) I know we’re only in the 1st quarter of the year but as of today, this is my favorite album of the year. There’s a real good chance that it’s not going to be topped either. Mimi (short for Demetrios) is the former leader of the Chicago area band “Pezband.” Pezband was called a power pop act. Here’s what you probably did not know. They were the first band to be referred to as being a power pop act. It was a term that their label’s PR department created. The term is now a radio and industry standard.”

— Larry Carta, Cool Album of The Day

“As the driving force behind Chicago’s pioneering power-pop group, Pezband in the 70′s – Mimi Betinis offers up his first solo album. “All That Glitters” features classic guitar heavy gems like the opener “Love Is Just A Thin Veneer.” Betinis sounds great and his rhythms and structures are more eclectic and fine tuned than ever. “Come On Down To My House” is a funky rock treat that almost flirts with hip hop.The production is very dense and layered with multiple guitar lines and beats. Stylistically it goes everywhere as “Blue Sky” has a catchy melody complemented by Chuck Soumar and Dave Stalhberg’s horn bursts. Another winner is the Beatlesque “Romance Me” with Rickenbacker licks and poetic lyrics. It gets a bit difficult to keep the pace past the album’s second half, although the Lennon-like “What’s Your Name” is welcoming diversion. Fans of classic rock and Pezband will want this one for sure.”

— Aaron Kupferberg , Power Popaholic

“All That Glitters, released in late 2010, is a solo outing that finds Betinis primarily working in a power pop vein that recalls Pezband gems like “Please Be Somewhere Tonight” and “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” He makes an immediate impression with the cautionary “Love Is Just A Thin Veneer,” a guitar-driven song that questions the validity of romantic relationships, and also scores with the melodic rock of “Romance Me” and “Every Little Thing.” “Come On Down To My House” is a funky bit of pole dance rock song with sensual imagery, while “Blue Sky” offers a tropical fantasy that features Ides Of March Horns players Chuck Soumar and Dave Stalhberg.”

— Terry Flamm, Broken Hearted Toy

“It's tempting to think of ALL THAT GLITTERS as a long-lost 4th Pezband album... Pezband's RUBBER SOUL or REVOLVER -- thirty years in the making. After all, ALL THAT GLITTERS boasts rich, multi-layered production, inventive songwriting, and the iconic vocals of Pezband's lead singer Mimi Betinis. But while the poppy "Love Is Just a Thin Veneer," (the first track of ALL THAT GLITTERS) may harken back to the skinny tie era -- with its twangy guitars and soaring background vocals, by the time you hit the chorus (arranged with cello and violin), you quickly realize that it's not 1979 anymore and this is not a Pezband record. Which is just fine. In fact, better than fine. What emerges over the course of the next 10 tracks is an artfully-crafted collage of song textures and styles that fit together masterfully -- not unlike the album's cover art (also created by Betinis).”

— Randy Nargi, PowerPop Criminals

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Sep 6, 2011
My group is rehearsing for fall shows. We will be doing selection from "All That... [more]

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May 19

The Empty Bottle
Chicago, IL, US | 8:00pm
The Empty Bottle
Chicago, IL, US
Sun May 19 8:00pm
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Fri
Jan 4

Fitzgeralds Nightclub
Berwyn, IL, US | 9:00pm
Fitzgeralds Nightclub
Berwyn, IL, US
Fri Jan 04 9:00pm
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2012
Jun 24

Reggie's Music Joint
Chicago, IL, US | 6:00pm
Reggie's Music Joint
Chicago, IL, US
Sun Jun 24, 2012 6:00pm
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$12 FOR SHOW ONLY AND $20 INCLUDES ALL YOU CAN EAT PIG ROAST AND SHOW
2012
Jun 23

Naper Settlement
Naperville, IL, US | 6:00pm
Naper Settlement
Naperville, IL, US
Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:00pm
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Community Concert Night
2012
Jun 10

Chicago Street Theatre
Valporasio, INDIA, US | 6:30pm
Chicago Street Theatre
Valporasio, INDIA, US
Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:30pm
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Two rockin' groups on a beautiful June evening.

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Gary Ritchie
Great stuff, Mimi.
Desperate Club
Have always been a fan, since the early days of Pezband,seeing you first at Haymakers. Through the years, with Off Broadway, back to a Pez Power Trio reunited with Pazden ...
Woody Radio Music G...
Great music Bro! You rock, you have our support!