MIKE PINTO | DRIFTING ROOTS | SOPOZ

211 21st Street,Virginia Beach VA 23451

27 August, 2021

Description

MIKE PINTO | DRIFTING ROOTS | SOPOZ at The Bunker Brewpub Mike Pinto is a true storyteller who captivates fans around the world with his undeniably distinct voice and exceptional songwriting. Born and raised in the outskirts of Philadelphia, Pinto has become a prominent fixture in the Southern California music scene after living in San Diego for the past ten years. His gritty East Coast perspective of life, blended with the laid-back California lifestyle, creates a dichotomy that is uniquely original. Drifting Roots is a reggae band based out of Central Florida. The music is written, recorded, and produced by the oldest brother Matthew, who works out of his studio from home. Matthews process consist of layering each instrument he plays in the studio one at a time, which brings to life a full reggae dub sound. Originally from the Southeast, Matt and Chris spent time in different areas of the country exploring new places and teaching themselves the recording and production process of music. After some planning and preparing, Drifting Roots decided to move to San Diego to build their live performance and start playing shows. The live performance consist of Matthew playing guitar, bass, keys, and synthesizers mixed with Chris on drums keeping it all together. In 2019, Drifting Roots had the opportunity to share the stage with tons of amazing reggae musicians such as Third World, E.N. Young, Fluid Foundation, and many more. Originally formed in March 2016, SoPoz consists of five well-seasoned musicians all meshing together from other well known local and touring acts. Mix together some reggae, rock, ska and dub you then have a basic description of SoPoz. The band has already fired off straight into big festivals such as Camp Barefoot, Beast Coast Reggae Fest and Bless the Woods Festival, all while steadily playing their home turf of Virginia Beach and Outer Banks through the week getting the local crowds rowdy and wanting more.