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Monte Pittman

- Los Angeles, CA Rock / Acoustic Rock / Folk Rock

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Members: Monte Pittman - Vocals/Guitar

Label: Montster Worldwide

Bio: Pain, Love & Destiny, Monte Pittman’s newest album, is a sonic narrative that brings each listener into a world where they are each asked to confront their own fate, good or bad, and their eventual death – and rebirth.

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Currently on the 2012 MDNA Tour with Madonna, and I hope to see you at a show!

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“Flemming is an audio genius. A rock'n'roll god. I know him from Metallica's records. We recorded some sketches, which sounds pretty cool. There's something to work on. Very nice day, actually.”

— Monte Pittman, Madonna's friend: She pushes us to extremes - Jan Eriksen - BT Denmark

“Monte Pittman has desire, musical and technical brilliance and is skilled at writing and recording. His guitar playing is fantastic. His composition is flawless. With the album Pain, Love & Destiny Pittman produces the equivalent of the modern classic rock concept album - a genre that largely died out with the increased popularity of tape and digital music. ”

— The Ripple Effect, by Old School, Monte Pittman - Pain, Love & Destiny

“Pain, Love, & Destiny" has the acoustic guitar and vocals foundation but also has other instruments as well. It's the next step where I'm going with my own music.”

— Monte Pittman, Skylight; MONTE PITTMAN - American Rock Artist and Madonna's Guitarist

“The ’78 and the Greenie have been an important tool in both mine and Madonna’s guitar tone on the MDNA tour. If they work for who they were made for, then they work for us. Having my Jarrell MPS guitars fully loaded with Seymour Duncan pickups has pushed beyond the sky being the limit for all of the sounds I can achieve.”

— Monte Pittman, Seymour Duncan; Monte Pittman on World Tour with Madonna

“It felt like the perfect guitar. All of the Jarrell guitars are very inspiring to play. When I got the first prototype I had just seen Prince play live for the first time and was - of course - blown away. ”

— Monte Pittman, Rust Interviews; Monte Pittman Talks About His Signature Guitars

“Our favorite Rock God, Monte Pittman, is set to receive the “Career Achievement Award” for the Guitarist category by the Hollywood F.A.M.E. Awards on November! Monte is also nominated for “Best Male Singer/Songwriter” at the L.A. Music Awards! Achievement Award’”

— AxeStatic Process, Monte Pittman to receive ”Career

“This is by far the biggest show a lot of us have ever been in,” he states. “I mean, this time around, Madonna is walking up the stage right to the sound board. It is really something.”

— The National, by sasaeed@thenational.ae, Madonna's guitarist feeling the Abu Dhabi heat

“I’m ready to finally play this show in front of the greatest audience out there,” he told tabloid!. “There are so many emotions and feelings that went into my side of what I’m bringing to the table. I keep going back to the first day I heard M.D.N.A and to where we are now. We’ve come a long way. We’re finally at that moment that I’ve thought about everyday since we’ve run the set.”

— Monte Pittman, Me Dubai, News & Views

“Monte Pittman reveals what it’s like on tour with Madonna”

— By Kelly Crane, Senior Reporter, Gulf News

“Constant presence on stage, in studio with Material Girl for years, Monte Pittman speaks to ‘Post’ about career.”

— The Jerasulem Post, By David Brinn, Guitar guru helps get Madonna into the groove

“Pain, Love & Destiny is an explosive, testosterone-fueled rock album chock full of electrifying and transcendent guitar solos, and lyrics offering up an ancient, surreal campfire tale of Faustian deals, death and rebirth. ”

— Sylvie Lesas, Evigshed.com, Monte Pittman – Solo Rock Musician & Madonna’s Live Guitarist

“Winner..! Monte Pittman wins Best Solo Artist Award at the 2012 Artists in Music Awards! Nominated for 4 awards: Album of the Year, Best Rock Artist, Best Solo Artist, Best Blues Artitst”

— Artists in Music Awards

“A good mix of arena sized rock and mellow ballads, Monte Pittman’s newest (Pain, Love & Destiny) definitely keeps you interested throughout its run time. For someone who has been so influential to those who have been so influential to us, it’s odd that his name isn’t more well known – but Pittman looks to change that with this record. His solo career is about to blow up in a big way, so make sure you get on board now. ”

— Philip Kirsner, TheYayorNay.com, Monte Pittman: Guitars, Girls, and Goatees

“Now this album came as a surprise to me, Madonna´s guitarist Monte Pittman who now is playing with Adam Lambert, has recorded 2 solo albums where the latest one "Pain, Love and Destiny" is a really great modern rock album. Highly recommendable! ”

— Kaj Roth, MELODICNET REVIEW

“The rules of yesterday no longer apply. People like to believe in something and get behind it when they do. I also learned that a lot more people wanted to hear what I was going to do next than I had realized.”

— Monte Pittman, Singer-Songwriter & Live Guitarist for Madonna, by Corey Brown

“Pittman has very adroitly used social media to build grassroots support for his independent career”

— Juneau & Xena's Salon, “Street Teams” Powered by Social Media Help Launch Independent Musicians

“He is a strong supporter of Little Kids Rock and not only is an honorary boardmember but has also helped by filming a public service announcement supporting their work, visited music classes with the charity and raised funds for them through various means.”

— Look to the Stars, Monte Pittman's Charity Work, Events and Causes

“....it just makes me an even more bad-ass rock & roller!”

— Monte Pittman, Rising Magazine, article by Janet McCulloch

“For those of you who don’t know him already, Monte Pittman is an amazing guitar player and we are honored that he uses the JZH-1 for many of his performances. ”

— Jarrell Guitars, Monte Pittman live with Jarrell

“I want to keep doing what I’m doing, doing my own stuff and let it keep blossoming,” he said. “For big shows, I’ve already done so many things many people don’t get to do. I just want to keep on making good music.”

— Monte Pittman, Playing for ‘kicks’ -by Glenn Evans News-Journal.com

“One of the greatest gifts of being a musician is the ability to help others by what you have been blessed with”

— Monte Pittman on Ultimate-Guitar.com, Monte Pittman Takes Time To Teach Guitar To LA Middle School Students

“Guitarist Monte Pittman teaches guitar to school students for Little Kids Rock”

— Belinda Thomas, LA Music Examiner

“I spoke with Monte Pittman about his career during the NAMM show convention. Click on the video to see what he had to say.”

— Belinda Thomas -LA Music Examiner, A conversation with guitarist Monte Pittman (video part 1)

“As soon as "the guitarist-of-the stars" Monte Pittman performed the last date of Adam Lambert's Glam Nation Tour on December 16, he headed out on his own for a sold-out show two days later. ”

— Cindy Cichon & Isla Sands -Special For RockStar Weekly, Monte Pittman Sheds Glam And Electric Guitars For Solo Acoustic Show (video)

“Show Preview: Monte Pittman at Molly Malone's on December 18”

— Belinda Thomas, LA Music Examiner

“NAMM 2011 - Saturday, January 15th from 1.00 pm to 1.45pm: Madonna’s guitarist Monte Pittman along with Tommy Joe Ratliff will be signing at the Orange Music Booth 4674, Hall C”

— Music Radar News, Winter NAMM 2011 – Orange Amps – Artists Appearances & Clinics

“An exclusive interview of Adam’ band member, Monte Pittman”

— Ai Anazawa, INROCK Extra, Vol 3 - Japan

“Monte Pittman has successfully turned his career as guitarist for Madonna, Adam Lambert and Prong, into that of a top-selling solo artist on CD Baby.”

— CD Baby, Adam Lambert’s guitarist Monte Pittman - Through The Breezes

“Top 10 CD Baby Albums: October 2010.”

— Discmakers, Echoes - Insight for Independent Artists

“Little Kids Rock, a non-profit organization that provides instruments to underfunded music programs, is auctioning 30 guitars painted by rockstars, artists, and celebrities.”

— Premier Guitar, Rockstar-Painted Strats for Little Kids Rock

“Adam Lambert Guitarist Monte Pittman Says Little Kids Rock”

— Monte Pittman, Interview by Marie Boivie of RockStar Weekly

“I started playing the guitar when I was 13 and began taking lessons at 14. Music is so important for children because it helps with developmental skills, gives them a positive creative outlet, allows them to feel a sense of accomplishment and to build their self esteem. It also provides many kids a with a career path that they may not have otherwise embarked upon.”

— Monte Pittman, Monte Pittman Fans for Little Kids Rock: Donation Wall on Razoo.com

“One of the greatest gifts from being a musician is the ability to help others by what you have been blessed with,” Pittman says. “Little Kids Rock provides that opportunity to help pass the torch to the future generations of aspiring players, performers and songwriters by showing them what we've picked up along the way. I'm excited to be involved with a team who generously devotes so much to planting the seeds for future generations of musicians.””

— Monte Pittman, Famed Guitarist/Singer-Songwriter Joins Little Kids Rock: by Keith Hejna

“Part 1: Monte Pittman interview by Ivan de Prume on the Metalopolis Show”

— Monte Pittman, KUFO 101

“Part 2: Monte Pittman interview by Ivan de Prume on the Metalopolis Show”

— Monte Pittman, KUFO 101

“Part 3: Monte Pittman interview by Ivan de Prume on the Metalopolis Show”

— Monte Pittman, KUFO 101

“The Deepest Dark will be re-released in physical CD and vinyl, “The way it’s supposed to be heard”. The album will also have bonus tracks & demos and it will feature a brand new cover art!”

— Monte Pittman, “The Deepest Dark” to be re-released in CD! by Axestatic Process

"Monte Pittman Explores “The Deepest Dark” On Debut Acoustic Album"

— JC Costa, Fishman Transducers, Inc.

"The 11 tracks on The Deepest Dark display a rare emotional depth and prove that Pittman is equally adept at melting faces with a shredding guitar solo as he is melting your insides with his gorgeous, heartfelt melodies."

— Sarah FitzGerald, guitarist, Charmparticles

“ORANGE endorsee MONTE PITTMAN released his first solo album THE DEEPEST DARK in November 2009. Since then this acoustic collection of his own songs has received 5-star acclaim. ”

— Orange Amps, Featured Artists

“She (Madonna) invited me to come play with her, and I thought she was pulling my leg at first,” Monte laughs, “but she was serious.”

— Monte Pittman, The Texas Trail to Prong and Madonna by Greg Rule: BossUS.com

“10 songs that span the emotions of one mans life...but he makes them feel like the songs were written for you”

— CDBaby.com, talking about "The Deepest Dark" album

“We came out just to look for you”

— Monte Pittman, A Chance Meeting with Monte Pittman, by Andi Tan. Publisher: Axestatic Process

“Meet the Montster”

— Axestatic Process, Blog, Bio & Discography

“...he plans to do his own solo tour in support of his first release “The Deepest Dark”. It doesn't stop there. There are still many chapters to be written about that guitarist from Longview, Texas.”

— Fishman.com, Who's Using Fishman

“We recorded it (The Deepest Dark) at Paramount Studios in Hollywood and there’s this room where albums have been made for decades. They have records there made by everyone from Hendrix to Led Zeppelin and I wanted to record my album to tape like they did.”

— Monte Pittman, TC-Helicon Featured Artists

“The Deepest Dark is already better than any album I've ever worked on, and is the greatest thing I've ever been involved in.”

— Monte Pittman, Interview with Monte Pittman by Robert Gray: Ultimate-Guitar.Com

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Kevin M. Thomas
FORTUNE IS GREAT!
MontesAngels1
back on Reverb ,Much Love Monte <3
GuNDiRoCk
GREATEST RESPECT & LOVE TO YOU !!
Audrey- AdamsWench
Pain Love and Destiny is an amazing album. Lost shines very brightly , listen to the cd you will fall in Love with Pain Love and Destiny Missing you in So Cal Monte Audrey
GuNDiRoCk
KEEP SHINING Monte !!
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Terrific sound and song…So great to be here today! Pat Branch in NYC SONGWRITER/BASS PLAYER ♪♪♪♪♪♪