The City's Backyard Ep 110 We're goin to California with Singer/Actor DOMINIC QUARTO who drops by to promote his new album called "Happy Little Accidents"! If you like Dick Dale or Buddy Holly...you will love his new modern surfer type sound!

Dominic a young artist who is just beginning his professional musical journey.  Based in California, Dominic is excited about the release of his debut album, Happy Little Accidents, which was released June 28 on Quarto Valley Records.

Happy Little Accidents is fresh music but with hints of nostalgia from the many artists that influenced him since he was a kid, such as the Beatles, Aerosmith, Rick Nelson, Johnny Cash and Hank Williams III. This album is laced with touches of humor, great melodies and catchy lyrics while paired with a completely unique vocal style which all help make this an extremely well-balanced collection of get-off-your-chair-and-dance tunes. 

The album features a cast of stellar musicians assisting Dominic in his maiden musical adventure including premier players like guitarist Doug Pettibone (whose impressive list of credits include Sting, Keith Richards, Mark Knopfler, Joan Baez, Jewel, Tracy Chapman, John Mayer, and many others),  iconic drummer Kenny Aronoff (whose off-the-hook credits include John Mellencamp, John Fogerty, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones and a ton more) , bassist Jorgen Carlsson (ex-Gov’t Mule) and bassist Brent Harding from Social Distortion.  Every song on the album showcases the amazing musicianship of these incredible artists with Dom doing all the lead vocals.

The album was produced by Dave Jenkins (producer and co-writer who studied under Brian Wilson – he produced Dolly Parton’s version of Heart’s classic “Magic Man” with former Heart guitarist Howard Leese). The album was recorded the “old fashion way” with stand-up bass and vintage condenser microphones. 

The music is both a rockin’ album of classic rockabilly and classic country influences along with a few ballads that slow down the frenetic pace a bit.  One can hear the influence in Dominic’s music that pays a debt to artists like Johnny Cash,Merle Haggard, Bo Diddley, Elvis and the Beach Boys, along with a lot of rockabilly in general.

Dominic wrote “Song for Nick” about his brother’s passing. Songs “La Verne” & “Ely May,” “Hard to Say Goodbye,” “Just Take it All,” “Poor Me Another,” “Wanna Good Time,” “Rosie” are based on Dom’s real-life experiences. 

While Happy Little Accidents is Dominic’s debut album, he has written and previously released two singles “What a World We Live In” and “Out of Control” which were played on US and UK radio.   He’s also done a little acting on the side, having a bit part in the film, Happy Birthday, which starred Steven Tyler from Aerosmith.

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