posted Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Since first picking up the guitar only four short years ago, 16 year old guitarist, singer-songwriter, Alex Tintinalli is a solid front-man performer who leaves his audiences on their feet with jaws wide-open. Many claim Alex to have the soul of a 70-year old bluesman with the innocence of a teenager!

Already a busy musician in demand, Alex played almost 60 shows in 2007 promoting his debut CD Nothing To Lose and his new DVD Live At The Wax.

"Nothing To Lose" is receiving world-wide airplay and has been in the top 25 of the charts of the Living Blues Report for January, February and March 2008.

One of the main highlights of his musical journey was when he and his band opened for The Yardbirds at The Starlight Social Club in Waterloo in July 2006.

In addition to his passion for music, Alex maintains above average grades in high school and also holds a Black Belt in Shaolin Kung-Fu.


> Based on what I saw (I watched your video) and the tracks I heard (and I listened to them all): Hot Damn, there is a god! This kid demonstrates more genuine ability at fifteen years of age, than many musicians twice his age. As he hones his ability, I see others hanging up their axes in embarrassment. This kind of talent doesn't come around everyday. And this kid has it all in aces. --- Jackson, Mississippi USA

> I have witnessed very many talented young guitar players over the years, and most of them were impressive players in their own right, however playing a mean axe is one thing, but wailing, singing, writing and being a good front man are the attributes that get one noticed in the industry and most definitely by the audience and sets them apart from the "just another band" tag. At 15 years of age, Alex performs like a seasoned professional. In the 3+ short years since he started playing guitar, he has taken his love for the blues and turned it into a driving passion that is apparent in his presentation. He orchestrates the actions on stage with his band mates to play to the response of the audience, yet he always appears relaxed when playing which means he's having fun and that's what music is supposed to be about. ---London, Ontario Canada

> Alex, I had the privilege of seeing you and your band play at Brando's on May 26th. I feel as if I spent 3 hours in the presence of greatness. I feel truly blessed to have seen you play and I can hardly wait to experience you and the band again. I bought your CD and I love it. I've been telling everyone about you and your band and I look forward to seeing you again, soon. ---Brantford, Ontario Canada

> If it wasn't for the voice, one would NEVER guess the artist was so darn young! And the singing is pretty mature for his age! --- Bingham, New York USA




· Nominated for Kitchener-Waterloo Arts Awards - Leading Edge Category -Music
·Paul McLeod’s “A Clear Thought” Fundraiser at The Opera House, Toronto March, 1, 2008
·Winterfolk VI Blues & Roots Festival; Toronto, February 8, 2008
· Children’s Aid Foundation's 21st Annual Teddy Bear Affair - Toronto; Nov 17, 2007
· Grand River Blues Society's “Got Mojo” CD Release Party – Brantford; October 20, 2007
· Kitchener's Oktoberfest - Oktoberfest Haus; October 10, 2007
· Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto; August 18, 2007
· Port Credit Blues & Jazz Festival’s “South Side Shuffle” Junior Jam Stage; September 9, 2007
· Grand River Blues Society's Jimi Hendrix Tribute; Sept 22, 2007
· Kitchener Blues Festival, West Coast Blues Festival, Blues In The Park Festival; Summer 2007
· Launch of DVD - “The Alex Tintinalli Band Live At The Wax”; August 10, 2007
· “Gen Axe Blues” workshop with Mel Brown and Steve Strongman; August 11, 2007
· Launch of debut CD “Nothing To Lose”; March 11, 2007
· Grand River Blues Society's “Got Mojo” CD Release Party – Kitchener; February 25, 2007
· CKMS FM 100.3 Sonic Boom Awards; October 11, 2006
· Robbie Lane & The Disciples guest spots: December 2005, March 2006 and October 2007
· Opened for The Yardbirds at The Starlight Lounge in Waterloo; July 12 2006


· 2 time Juno nominee Charity Brown – as backup band
· Archie Alleyne and Kollage, Prakash John, Jordan John, Shawn Kellerman, Michael Fonfara, Mike Fitzpatrick, Mel Brown, Steve Strongman, Red Young (The Animals), Mike McDonald, Robbie Lane & The Disciples, Steve Grisbrook, Mark “Bird” Stafford, James Anthony, Johnny Max, Jim Boudreau, John Lee, Douglas Watson, Max Bent, Mo’ Kauffee, The Meteors and more.


Tom Cochrane, Jeff Healey, David Wilcox, The Yardbirds, Eric Burdon & The Animals, The Carpet Frogs, Toya Alexis, Sophie Milman, Suzie Vinnick, Eddie Shaw, Paul James, Steve Burnside, Shakura S’Aida, Big Dave McLean, The Perpetrators, Dawn Tyler Watson, Lucky Peterson, Danny Brooks, Jackie Payne & The Steve Edmonson Band and more.


·Blues Matters! Magazine (England) Interview & CD/DVD Review scheduled for May/June 2008
· Airplay Direct Spotlight Artist; November 2007
· IndieTalent Radio Featured Artist Interview; November 2007
· A-Channel London with Janice Zolf - aired Thursday May 3, 2007
· CTV’s Good Morning Canada –aired March 17 & 18, 2007
· Radio interview on The Gary Doyle Show CKGL 570 AM; March 12, 2007
· Radio interview on Oldies AM 1090 with John Harada; March 9, 2007
· Featured on Rogers “Daytime Television”; March 9, 2007
· Radio interview and live performance on CJIQ FM 88.3 during British Invasion program; March 9, 2007


· The Alex Tintinalli Band "Live At The Wax" DVD
· Kitchener Blues Festival Volume VI, compilation CD includes Alex’s original song “Love Is Gone”
· The Alex Tintinalli Band debut CD "Nothing To Lose"
· Grand River Blues Society’s "Got Mojo" compilation CD includes Alex’s original song “Nothing To Lose”