"So Nice to Meet You"



Left to Right- Chris Fafalios, Steve Soboslai, Paul Menotiades

 

   Punchline seems to be one of the most successful Pittsburgh based punk rock bands around. I only say this because last year they hit #1 on ITunes Rock charts passing the greats like Metallica for their album “So Nice to Meet You”. They formed in Belle Vernon and consist of lead vocals and guitarist, Steve Soboslai,  bassist, Chris Fafalios, back up vocals and guitarist, Paul Menotiades, and drummer, Cory Muro. Their independent record company, Modern Short Stories, which was founded by Steve and Chris, has signed many of the punk rock/pop bands that will be in my blog.

 

   I have seen Punchline in concert many times and every time their energy just projects onto the crowd. They tend to make you feel as if you’re a part of a huge family. On a personal level I have become friends with Steve, although I have never met him face to face, it doesn’t feel like it is just a business transaction when you buy their records or tip them on StageIt, they make sure you know they appreciate it.

 

   On a music level, these guys are great. Their music possesses passion and drive as they continue to go strong and create solid tracks. You can feel that they write from the heart and that all their songs have so much meaning to them. When you find a band with such passion it just draws you in more.

 

   Recently they haven’t released much but have done several shows around Pittsburgh. Steve has been working on his solo stuff with Blue of Colors, his other band. Paul and Cory have been doing more with the Composure, their side band. Cory also had a concert with the I Drive two days ago.

   You can find out more on their Facebook or at their website http://www.modernshortstories.bigcartel.com/.

   Recently they have also released a series of videos about their albums explaining where they came from, check those out here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dfoisiUZAw.

I’d highly suggest you give them a listen and like them on Facebook!

-Dante

 

Sources-

The Bands Facebook's:

Punchline-https://www.facebook.com/punchlinemusic

The Composure-https://www.facebook.com/TheComposureRock

Picture- Me, taken at Punchline's Christmas Concert