The History of Missing Pieces
Founded in 2003 this trio of East Coast transplants have appeared at such southern California clubs as:
Blind Melon's- Pacific Beach, Ca.
The Copa- Pacific Beach, Ca.
RT's Longboard Grill- Pacific Beach, Ca.
Janannigans Coffehouse- San Diego, Ca.
Kelly's Pub- San Diego, Ca.
Canes- Mission Beach, Ca.
As soon as the east coast transplants arrived in California they starting jamming. Charlie and Shanin would gather weekly to jam in P.B just for fun. In January they started playing open mic nights all over San Diego, and compiling new and old songs. They figured since it was just the two of them they were "Missing Pieces".
Last month Charlie contacted an old friend (Ron) and told him to come out and jam with them at Blind Melons. He came out and the trio jammed an extended set. The profound musical and interpersonal connection was instantaneous. From that night on they were officially Missing Pieces and have been playing together ever since. Since all of their musical influences and preferences are similar, their musical and songwriting styles blend smoothly.
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Band Members
"Cosmic" Charlie (rhythm guitar, vocals) is a critically acclaimed guitarist. Formerly of Cosmic Debris (Ft. Lauderdale) and Spare Partz (Atlantic City). Charlie has played guitar since age six. He Grew up between Ft. Lauderdale, Fl and Ocean City, NJ where he met Shanin over 15 years ago.
Ron "The Con" Lancia (Lead Guitar, Vocals) is a smooth lead player with acid drenched roots. Originally from Lansdale,Pa, he is the spice that makes the music come alive. Formerly of Love Fest (San Fransisco) and Tinsel Tilde (NJ)
Shanin Theiss "ST"( Congas, Bongos, Shakers, Tamborine, Kazoo, backing vocals and harmonica) is a bluesy harmonica player who plays the congas and other percussion like a whirling dirvish. His harmonica solos add a Dylanesque quality to the music. Shanin started out playing guitar,(and still does) but has recently moved to other instruments to fill the void in the band. Originally from Allentown, Pa, he spent all his summers at the Jersey shore where he met Charlie.
Musical Stylings
Missing Pieces seemlessly integrates originals with time tested classics into a psychedelic acoustic stew.
The first album combines songs that Shanin and Charlie wrote seperately with songs they composed together.
Missing Pieces uses D'addario strings.
D'addario string co.
Charlie recommends Epiphone Guitars
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