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Mike Pinto, Reggae-rock's beloved storytelling singer-songwriter, known for his writing ability and live performance, continues to draw fans in from all over the world. Mike Pinto touches reggae-rock-ska-surf as well … Read More

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2012 Lifetime Achievement Award: 311

December 18, 2012January 27, 2025 - by Mike Patti

The Pier's 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award: 311 One of the biggest names in the history of American reggae-rock is 311. 311 is not just a talented group of musicians or … Read More

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INTERVIEW: 311

August 28, 2012January 27, 2025 - by Mike Patti

As 311’s annual Unity Tour hit the east coast, and heading back towards west coast for the final string of tour stops, Nick Hexum 311’s lead singer and guitarist was … Read More

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INTERVIEW: Mike Pinto in 2011

October 25, 2011January 27, 2025 - by Mike Patti

The Mike Pinto Band has been on the road for over six weeks in support of their new EP release “The West Is Still Wild”. As the tour was winding … Read More

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Upcoming Exclusive Interviews

May 15, 2011January 27, 2025 - by Mike Patti

With summer right around the corner, fans have a lot to look forward to between New Releases & Tours. As we here at The Pier gear up for summer, we …

Exclusive Interview: Top Shelf

May 11, 2011January 27, 2025 - by Mike Patti

Hailing from Ukiah, California Top Shelf is a quartet made up of members: Carter Lane (vox) , Korey Ross (guitar), Chad Goodin (bass), and Drew Nicoll (drums) known for high … Read More

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Artist Radar: Ease Up

May 5, 2011January 27, 2025 - by Mike Patti

This week, The Pier’s Artist Radar is on Southern CA group Ease Up. Check back every Thursday for a NEW Artist Radar complete with artist background, photo, a FREE MP3 …

INTERVIEW: The Aggrolites

February 22, 2011January 27, 2025 - by Mike Patti

For the past decade, SoCal Dirty Reggae outfit, The Aggrolites, have been channeling the sounds of 1960’s & early 1970’s Jamaican ska and rocksteady music. The band originally formed as … Read More