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Hometown	Santa Cruz, CA
Genres	Rock, Hard Rock
Band Members	Billy Martini - Lead Vocals; Steve Allison - Guitar; ... » more
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Upcoming Shows	None

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The Billy Martini Show plays driving rock tunes with thunderous drums, lyrical hooks, and bone crushing guitar riffs. The live show is high energy and theatrical. Think AC/DC meets KISS in a Las Vegas Lounge!!

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Reached 55th in Best of Rock chart in 2011. In the top 100 for 6 weeks.

Reached 50th in Best of Rock chart in 2011. In the top 100 for 8 weeks.

Top 10 in Hard Rock Videos, November 2010

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Billy Martini puts on a KISS-worthy show in Felton by Santa Cruz Metro
By Garrett Wheeler The stage show--important? Irrelevant? Distracting? Whatever your opinion regarding rock & roll's visual element of aesthetic expression, there's no denying its existence or the controversy surrounding it. From Elvis Presley's infamous hip gyrations to Janet Jackson's renowned wardrobe malfunction (or publicity stunt), the debate surrounding the stage show has engaged generations of fans and critics. I can think of no band more appropriate to reference as a case study on the method and reasoning of the stage show than Kiss. No other group in the history of music can match the effort Kiss made in its live performances. Flamboyant costumes, makeup, pyrotechnics, fire-spitting, tongue-dangling--these guys were practically circus performers with guitars. Funny thing is, it worked. Together with an aggressive marketing/merchandising campaign, Kiss and its unprecedented onstage antics found a place in more teenage hearts than the Beatles, even if it was only for a year or two. And though undeniably musically simple, Kiss produced some fist-pumping rock anthems laced with catchy hooks and "shout it out loud" choruses. In the same way that Kiss reeled in fans worldwide, Santa Cruz's own Billy Martini Show has swept up a steady local following, most of whom were present at the band's CD release gig at Don Quixote's last Friday night. Led by the dynamic vocal presence of Mr. Martini, the five-man band (plus one host and two female dancers) bedazzled the Felton audience with lights, smoke and snazzy outfits, topped off with an infectious brand of high-octane rock & roll. I'll admit I was a bit perplexed at first, unable to decide if I should take this spectacle seriously, or if they even wanted to be taken seriously. But after a quick set break and costume change, my initial confusion evaporated. As Martini strode onstage wearing a ridiculous gray wig, a retro disco suit and a pink boa, it became clear that seriousness was not something that concerned the Billy Martini Show. Having a good time, however, was clearly an objective. The group's hard-rock originals blended AC/DC, Kiss (go figure), Zeppelin and all the guitar heroes into a steady shot of power-rock mayhem, capitalized on by a few insane solos by guitarist Steve Allison. Covers included a dance-errific rendition of Wild Cherry's "Play That Funky Music" and the Doors' "Roadhouse Blues," both of which sent the party into overdrive as the dance floor swelled to max capacity. Also worthy of some good press was acoustic rocker Danny Fix, who opened the show with a batch of mellow rock tunes reminiscent of classic Neil Young. Talking to Fix after the show, I learned that Billy Martini used to play drums in Fix's old band, Mo Bigsley. Times change, sure, but it seems the passion never dies. I know what you're thinking--and yes, you should have been there.

Indie-Music.com Review by indie-music.com
By Skott Freedman It’s been a while since I’ve heard some good ol’ fashioned rock ’n’ roll. On their second release, Pajama Party A Go-Go, The Billy Martini Show crank out a full-out fun show of rock the way it was meant to be performed: with style. Martini (the lead singer) possesses the polished voice similar to Kansas’ Steve Walsh you just don’t hear enough of anymore. Martini’s voice is effortless on all tracks, leaving one wondering if this guy has had some serious vocal training. "Rock ‘n Roller," the intro track, sets the pace for the album as each song bleeds gracefully into one another, giving the listener a glimpse of what this energetic group must be like in concert. Any group with "The Martini Dancers" listed in the liner notes above a picture of three attitude-glaring ladies just has to rock live. Notable tracks on this CD include the British rock-influenced "45’s anymore," a dedication to music of the past, the snarky "Smoke on This," and "Sign on the Hill Says," an electric guitar-driven anthemic tribute to the infamous Hollywood sign. One of the things I love most about this album is its lack of special effects. These artists know their style well and it shows; nothing feels forced here. The musicianship is fantastic, the vocals dead-on, and each song is easily sync with one another. My only complaint about the album is at times the songs blended a little too well with one another, a gripe surely forgiven the strength and fun of each song individually. And talk about fun ... any album with a track entitled "Hoke-e-See Poke-e-See" gets my vote. So throw your footie pajamas on and rock out to a timeless sound retranslated by some modern musical greats.

Your Music Magazine Review by Your Music Magazine
Pajama Party a Go-Go is the full package. It’s everything arena rock should be in a tight little shrink-wrapped case: boisterous, flamboyant, full of catchy hooks and powerhouse lyrics. This band would be a great opening act if someone such as Soundgarden, or any other early 90’s rock/grunge band decided to reunite. Complete with their own “Martini Dancers,” these guys certainly have the showmanship to party along with the big dogs and breathe new life into a genre that is otherwise dated. And I am pretty sure that Billy Martini’s vocals have the power to make nostalgic thirty-something-year-old women drop their panties, despite the fact that he dresses like he stole his outfits from the Liberace museum after a drinking binge in Vegas. Much more cohesive than Martini’s outfits, is the presentation of “Pajama Party A Go-Go.” Although the music could speak for itself, the professional quality with which The Billy Martini Show’s newest effort was presented was definitely impressive: detailed color and black and white photos and a streamlined layout. This album could easily slide in with the new releases at your local record store. – Jessica Skelton

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