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Mike
Viola is best known as singer, songwriter and musical architect of the Candy
Butchers, a highly regarded indie pop-rock band from New York that recorded
three critically acclaimed albums for Sony, including 2003’s fan favorite Hang
on Mike. Viola’s film work began a decade ago as the co-producer and lead
singer of the title track “That Thing You Do!,” which went on to earn an Oscar®
nomination for Best Original Song. The latest Jake Kasdan/Judd Apatow film,
Walk Hard starring John C. Reilly, features songs written by Mike. A spoof on
the Hollywood music biopic, Walk Hard is a perfect playground for Viola’s
subversive, witty lyrics and catchy-pop expertise. Walk Hard opens in theatres
nationwide on December 21. An independent artist since 2005, Viola released an
album of new songs on his own label, Good Morning Monkey Records. Recorded in
LA live at Largo, Just Before Dark showcases Mike's sharp abilities as a live
performer. Once available on his website, mikeviola.com, the vinyl-only album
sold out in three months. His new album Lurch is alive with the classic-pop
euphoria and vivid storybook imagery that Viola’s fans have come to treasure.
Currently available on his website, Lurch will be distributed worldwide 2008.
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Mike Viola = Amazing Music
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If you're impressed by catchy, well-written pop songs (think the Beatles, Marshall Crenshaw, Fountains of Wayne, etc.), then you should have no problem falling in love with the music of Mike Viola! As far as I'm concerned, he is easily the best singer/songwriter to emerge in the last 20 years. His live shows (especially in NYC) have the energy that unveils the true difference between a studio recording and a live performance. If you have the energy, Viola's later shows usually have an abundancy of impromptu cover songs and on-the-spot songwriting. He's brilliant. Also pick up all of his albums, both solo and w/ Candy Butchers. Amazing stuff!
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