The Como Brothers Band

Having grown up performing in a Beatles tribute band the Como Brothers are no strangers to the Long Island music scene. Matt and Andrew Como have been honing their craft as established singer/songwriters and performers and are ready to make an indelible mark on the music industry. Just off the heels of the release of their sophomore EP “Still Waters” (March 2013), the Brothers released their first full length album, “Baby Steps” (October 1, 2013). 

Our music has been placed in: 

• MTV's Real World Portland & St. Thomas
• E! Network’s Keeping up with the Kardashians
• The Oxygen Channel's Best Ink
• Quicksilver Advertisements
• Indie movie Wingman Inc. Soundtrack
• Canon Consumer Electronics Trade Show Commercial

Notable experiences in 2014:
• Won 2014 Artists In Music Award Composer of Year, Album of Year- Baby Steps
• 2014 Artists In Music Award 5 nominations – Best Rock, Best Singer/SongWriter, Composer of Year, Album of Year, Artist of Year
• Deli Best of NYC 2013 Emerging Artists Alt Rock – Top 9 Honorable Mention)
• Our song Late Nights featured in Canon Consumer Electronics Trade Show Commercial

Notable experiences in 2013:
• Opened for Jillian Jensen (X-Factor) at 89 North Music Venue (February 2013)
• Opened for Frankie Zulferino at the Highline Ballroom (February 2013)
• Performed on Balcony TV Charleston (February 2013)
• Were finalists in the Hard Rock Rising 2013, playing at the Hard Rock Café NYC (February 2013)
• Our music was accepted on Pandora
• Opened for the Wallflowers at Alive@Five in Stamford, CT (June 2013)
• Performed in “Make Music NYC” (June 2013)
• Ten Como Brothers songs were determined radio ready for CBS Radio's "Tomorrow's Hits Today” (July 2013)
• Performed for an A&R from A&M / Octone Records Showcase and received very encouraging and positive feedback (August 2013)
• Won 2013 Good Times Magazine - "Long Island Music Festival" (August 2013)
• Performed in the CBGB Festival on the ReverbNation Stage at Tammany Hall (October 2013)
• Opened for American Idol Winner, David Cook, at 89 North in Patchogue Long Island (October 2013)
• Performed in the Port Jefferson Music Festival (October 2013)
• Top 5 Pop Genre Finalist Show Me the Music Contest - song Straight Face (Nov 2013)
• Interviewed on CBS Sports Radio on the Darryn Yates Show

Notable experiences in 2012:
• Named Emerging Artists by S&IS Shortcut to Sony, went into the Sony building, and had our music heard by Sony A&Rs! (January 2012)
• In Phase I of the Hard Rock Rising Contest our song “I Don’t Like You” had the most number of downloads in the entire USA. (January 2012)
• Finalists in the Hard Rock Rising 2012, playing at the Hard Rock Café NYC (February 2012)
• were asked to play at Sullivan Hall (February 2012)
• performed in the Montauk Music Festival (May 2012)
• Won 2012 Ernie Ball Battle – Played in Warped Tour at Nassau Veteran’s Coliseum (July 2012)
• played the Nikon Jones Beach Theater Side Stage before Rachel Crow, Cody Simpson, and Big Time Rush (August 2012)
• performed at Six Flags Great Escape in Lake George, NY (August 2012)
• performed 35 shows in 2012 (Long Island & NYC at bars, town events, charity fundraising events, and festivals)

The Como Brothers Band brings an energy, excitement, and originality to the stage that leaves fans wanting more. The band is very personable and accessible to fans. We can’t wait to see you at our next gig! 

“Baby Steps” Reviews:

 

• Brian Lion of Under The Gun Review has praised the album, stating, "Pretty much the whole of Baby Steps is catchy as hell". 

 

• Brian Weidy of IX Daily’s reviewed the album, writing, "The Como Brothers Band excels on their debut".   

 

• Joshua Smotherman of Middle Tennessee Music writes, “Baby Steps includes track after track of grade A++ quality songwriting, musicianship, and originality”.  

 

• James Wilson of My Random Jukebox speaks of Matt and Andrew’s songwriting abilities, stating, “How the music is put together alongside the catchy lyrics is a credit to their songwriting ability (which I think is their biggest talent)”.   

 

• I Am Entertainment Magazine claims, “It’s just a matter of time before these guys explode into the mainstream”.

Indie It Press “To say the least, this indie band is taking indie listeners and many mainstream pop fans by storm.With a clean look and sound like Michael Buble, the Como Brothers still have their own unique tone and songwriting quality to them that is garnering some much deserved attention. Mix in some of The Black Keys rhythm and you come up with a rare compilation of music in Baby Steps that is The Como Brothers Band.” 

Singer Adrianna Freeman Releases New Single 'No More'

January 17

by Music News Desk

Related: Adrianna Freeman

Country singer Adrianna Freeman's new single, "No More" (AFM Entertainment) is a tribute to relationships that endure, through thick and thin. The song is being released to radio stations nationwide.

"No More" is sung from the perspective of a woman whose grandparents married young and stayed together into old age, despite the kinds of problems that might cause other marriages to break up.

"It's about how some relationships are unbreakable," she said. "It's a granddaughter singing about how her grandmother never thought of leaving, even when Grandpa was hitting the shine. Now that she's gone, Grandpa misses her because, as the song says, they don't make 'em like that no more."

The initial response from country radio programmers is positive. During its first weekend in release, "No More" was among the top five downloaded country songs on Play MPE, a music delivery service used by most radio stations throughout the United States.

Written by Amber Leah White, "No More" features Freeman on lead vocals, ACM Fiddle Player of the Year Aubrey Haynie on fiddle and mandolin, Kelly Back on guitar, Gary Lunn on bass and Jason Webb on piano.

Freeman plans to include "No More" on a forthcoming EP. Her debut album, "Either You Do or You Don't," was produced by Teddy Gentry of the GRAMMY-winning super-group Alabama. It was Gentry who discovered "No More" and brought it to Freeman's attention.

"When I first heard it, it spoke to me," Freeman said. "Even though times get tough, love endures. This is a feel-good song with a positive message."

The music of Adrianna Freeman is available through iTunes and other Internet retailers. Information is available at www.AdriannaFreeman.com.