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Bio
Notable Achievements
July 2010: Performing “God Bless America” Live at LeLacheur Park, Home of the Boston Red Sox minor league affiliate Lowell Spinners
Fall/Spring 2009-2010: Asked to participate in a compilation CD project for the Kevin Youkilis foundation (“Youk’s Hits for Kids”) which will feature other artist such as, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Mathews, Godsmack and the Dropkick Murphy’s to name a few.
Fall 2009— : Gillette Stadium features and plays Sunchunck’s rendition of “God Bless America” during New England Patriots, Revolution and Lacrosse games.
January 2009: God Bless America DVD presented to Amesbury Veteran Joshua Potts
October 2007: Released second album EP “L8”
July 2006: Voted 4th (of 300) Best Original Unsigned Band in Boston (Emergenza Festival)
July 2006: Voted Best Guitarist and Bassist in Boston (Emergenza Festival)
December 2004: Volunteers of the Year for Boys & Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley
December 2004: Program of the Year for KidzRock (B & G Clubs of …)
October 2004: Released 1st full-length CD entitled “On The Map” – 14 tracks
July 2004: Formed non-profit music program KidzRock at local Boys & Girls Club
May 2004: Raised over $5000.00 for KidzRock program with fundraiser concert
April 2003: Opened for blues legend James Montgomery
July 2002: Formation of Sunchunck
Notable Venues
Formed in the summer of 2002, at a beach volleyball game, Sunchunck has solidified its place in the original music scene of Boston and its North Shore. Coming from different musical backgrounds, this trio’s positive energy, fan interaction, and irresistible sound has made them a favorite for live shows. Voted and Top Rock Act and 4th (of 300+) most popular unsigned original band in the 2006 international Emergenza Festival, Sunchunck has played national venues in the Boston area, such as the Middle East (Cambridge, MA), the Paradise Lounge & Rock Club, Harper’s Ferry (Allston, MA), Bill’s Bar and The Avalon.
Sunchunck is vested in its fans and its community, forming a non-profit music program for the Boys & Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley (Salisbury, MA) called KidzRock, in 2004. Respecting and loving the USA, their rock version of God Bless America has been placed on DVD and presented to troops nationwide. They’ve hosted their own Fan Appreciation Night and participated in numerous shows for charity.
Sunchunck released its first album “On The Map” in 2004 and most-recently presented their radio-friendly (WAAF 107.3FM, WHEB 100.3FM, WXRV 92.5FM) EP “L8” in 2007. With their positive stage-presence and live-show energy, Sunchunck is preparing to spread its sound in 2010.
Establishing itself firmly in the Boston music scene, Sunchunck is proud of its
live-show performances.
The Avalon
(Boston, MA)
Paradise Lounge & Rock Club
(Boston, MA)
Copperfield’s
(Boston, MA)
Church
(Boston, MA)
Harper’s Ferry
(Allston, MA)
The Middle East, Upstairs & Downstairs
(Cambridge, MA)
Precinct Bar
(Somerville, MA)
Johnny D’s
(Somerville, MA)
Bill’s Bar
(Boston, MA)
Club 125
(Haverhill, MA)
The Grog
(Newburyport, MA)
Various college & commercial radio stations
Sunchunck Trio....
Bam
Mike
J.C.
BRETT A. MANOLOFF “BAM”:
DRUMS & PERCUSSION, BACKING VOCALS
Hailing from Cleveland, OH, BAM has been playing in rock bands since age 19. Meeting JC and Mike in 2002, he filled in the missing piece to the Sunchunck puzzle; his Hard Rock style complements Catino and Bertolami perfectly.
Anchoring the rhythm section, Manoloff has brought back foot-stomping rock-and-roll to the Pop scene. BAM has played the violin, guitar and piano, but settled into drumming as a teenager, being influenced by the theatrics of Tommy Lee and Lars Ulrich. Known for his outrageous live-show make-up and hair, BAM keeps the fans rocking to the beat.
MIKE BERTOLAMI:
LEAD VOCALS, BASS GUITAR,
HARMONICA, KEYBOARD
Mike grew up in Burlington, MA, playing his first song on the hamper, at age 8. At Burlington High School, he excelled at sports, baseball and hockey earning League All-Stars
Mike’s love for music and his unbelievable creativity drive the hooks that make Sunchunck’s songs so easy to remember. Mike rocks the bass guitar and also taught himself how to play the harmonica and piano. His powerful vocals make songs like L8 and Flower fan-favorites.
He was voted Best Bassist in Boston for the Emergenza Festival in 2006.
JOHN CATINO “JC” :
LEAD VOCALS, GUITARS
Originally from Newark, New Jersey, John Catino attended Berklee College of Music, in Boston, MA. In his Junior and Senior years, at Bloomfield High School (NJ), JC was an All-State Jazz Guitar player.
JC’s talent as a lead-guitarist is unmatched, receiving the award of Best Guitarist in Boston for the international Emergenza Festival, in 2006, at the Avalon Ballroom. He is also the heart and soul of Sunchunck’s melodies and three-part harmonies.
Catino’s energetic stage performances drive Sunchunck’s live shows and create a connection between the music and the fans.
Sunchunck:
[suhn]-[chuhngk] n.(modern slang)
