Storyteller-songwriter Mike Pinto has officially kicked off his West Coast Tour with Ballyhoo and Joint Operation.
“I’ve been on the road like crazy lately, and my first show on the West Coast starts today in Sacramento at Old Ironsides. Then I’ll be joining Ballyhoo and Joint Operation on a two-week run.
If you’re not familiar with Pinto’s music, he’s a story-teller through song and has a great repertoire of music that ranges from reggae, ska, folk, country and blues.
Mike Pinto’s 5th studio album, Hotel Rendezvous, was recorded at Killion Studios in Hollywood, CA with Orgone guitarist Sergio Rios. The album includes 10 previously unreleased songs, including the albums first single “Let You Go.” In addition to Sergio’s presence on the record, the album is also backed by keyboardist Roger Rivas of The Aggrolites/Long Beach Dub Allstars, Jon Asher of The Expanders, and Budda Foster of Through The Roots along with horns by Josh Molle, Max O’Leary& Eric Hirschhorn.
Be sure to grab tickets at www.mikepintomusic.com“
Tour Dates:
2/8 – Sacramento – Old Ironsides *
2/9 – Sparks, NV – The Ranch House
2/10 – Santa Cruz, CA – Catalyst Atrium
2/11 – Mill Valley, CA – Sweetwater Music Hall
2/14 – Morro Bay, CA – The Siren
2/15 – Bakersfield, CA – Tembler Brewing
2/16 – Las Vegas, NV – The Sand Dollar
2/17 – Ventura, CA – Leashless Brewing *
2/18 – San Diego, CA – Winston’s
2/19 – Tucson, AZ – Hotel Congress
* No Ballyhoo or Joint Operation
