Simone Tomassini
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Simone Tomassini is an Italian singer-songwriter who has toured widely in Italy and appeared at the Sanremo Music Festival.
, in the Province of Como
. He studied music privately and then at the Accademia di Musica Moderna in Milan. His first big break came at the 2004 the Sanremo Music Festival with his song "É stato tanto tempo fa" which became a radio success and was recorded by EMI
both as a single and on his album Giorni, which he toured in Italy. That year he also appeared on Festivalbar
performing his single "Il mondo che non c'è". His first album was produced by the impresario
Enrico Rovelli, the ex-manager of Vasco Rossi
and Patti Pravo and founder of the Alcatraz Club in Milan. Rovelli had taken Tomassini under his wing after a chance meeting in Milan when Rovelli's car almost knocked Tomassini over as he was crossing the street. Later in 2004, Tomassini was the opening act on Vasco Rossi's Buoni o cattivi tour.
In 2005 Tomassini appeared on the RAI
music reality show, Music Farm presented by Simona Ventura
, where he placed third in the singing competition. His second album, Buon viaggio, came out in May of that year and was also toured throughout Italy. In October, he again opened the performances of Vasco Rossi's 2005 Buoni o cattivi tour. The year concluded with a live performance at the Alcatraz Club in Milan (issued on DVD in 2006). In 2006, he released his third album, Sesso gioia rock 'n' roll
, and his song "Fuori come un balcone" was chosen for the sound track of Jerry Calà's film, Vita Smeralda. 2007 saw the release of his hit single "Niente da perdere" and a return appearance with Vasco Rossi.
A long time fan of the Calcio Como football team, Tomassini inaugurated their new anthem, "Quando sei comasco", during the team's September 2008 tribute to Stefano Borgonovo
at the Sinigaglia Stadium
. In 2009 he appeared as a guest star at the Boario Summer Festival and at an open-air solo concert in Como
's main piazza. At the end of 2009, he visited the United States, where he performed in several venues in New York City, including Pianos
and Webster Hall
. A new album, with the American label Gallery Records Inc. and mastered at the Sterling Sound studios in New York, is planned for release worldwide May 11, 2011, while the single "Caduta Libera", with a video recorded over the Como Lake, was aired on the radio on April 29, 2011.
Tomassini started the new 2011 world tour called "Sempre in Tour" (always on tour) with a "Data Zero", on April 29, 2011, at the Cagno Palasport.
Albums
DVDs
Biography
Simone Tomassini (who often performs simply as Simone) was born in Vertemate con MinoprioVertemate con Minoprio
Vertemate con Minoprio is a comune in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 30 km north of Milan and about 9 km south of Como.-Main sights:*Abbey of San Giovanni a Vertemate, consecrated in 1096...
, in the Province of Como
Province of Como
The Province of Como is a province in the north of the Lombardy region of Italy and borders the Swiss cantons of Ticino and Grigioni to the North, the Italian provinces of Sondrio and Lecco to the East, the Province of Milan to the south and the Province of Varese to the West...
. He studied music privately and then at the Accademia di Musica Moderna in Milan. His first big break came at the 2004 the Sanremo Music Festival with his song "É stato tanto tempo fa" which became a radio success and was recorded by EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
both as a single and on his album Giorni, which he toured in Italy. That year he also appeared on Festivalbar
Festivalbar
The Festivalbar was an Italian singing competition that took place in the most important Italian squares during summer, such as the Piazza del Duomo, Milan; the first time it was held was in 1964...
performing his single "Il mondo che non c'è". His first album was produced by the impresario
Impresario
An impresario is a person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays or operas; analogous to a film producer in filmmaking, television production and an angel investor in business...
Enrico Rovelli, the ex-manager of Vasco Rossi
Vasco Rossi
Vasco Rossi , also known as Vasco or with the nickname Il Blasco, is an Italian singer-songwriter. During his career, he has published 25 albums and has written over 150 songs, as well as lyrics for other artists...
and Patti Pravo and founder of the Alcatraz Club in Milan. Rovelli had taken Tomassini under his wing after a chance meeting in Milan when Rovelli's car almost knocked Tomassini over as he was crossing the street. Later in 2004, Tomassini was the opening act on Vasco Rossi's Buoni o cattivi tour.
In 2005 Tomassini appeared on the RAI
RAI
RAI — Radiotelevisione italiana S.p.A. known until 1954 as Radio Audizioni Italiane, is the Italian state owned public service broadcaster controlled by the Ministry of Economic Development. Rai is the biggest television company in Italy...
music reality show, Music Farm presented by Simona Ventura
Simona Ventura
Simona Ventura is an Italian television presenter.-The Beginnings:Ventura started in TV on "Domani Sposi" with Giancarlo Magalli on Rai Uno....
, where he placed third in the singing competition. His second album, Buon viaggio, came out in May of that year and was also toured throughout Italy. In October, he again opened the performances of Vasco Rossi's 2005 Buoni o cattivi tour. The year concluded with a live performance at the Alcatraz Club in Milan (issued on DVD in 2006). In 2006, he released his third album, Sesso gioia rock 'n' roll
Sesso gioia rock 'n' roll
is the third album by the Italian singer-songwriter, Simone Tomassini. It was released in 2006 on the Makno Music label, owned by Enrico Rovelli, the ex-manager of Vasco Rossi and Patti Pravo and founder of the Alcatraz Club in Milan...
, and his song "Fuori come un balcone" was chosen for the sound track of Jerry Calà's film, Vita Smeralda. 2007 saw the release of his hit single "Niente da perdere" and a return appearance with Vasco Rossi.
A long time fan of the Calcio Como football team, Tomassini inaugurated their new anthem, "Quando sei comasco", during the team's September 2008 tribute to Stefano Borgonovo
Stefano Borgonovo
Stefano Borgonovo is a retired Italian footballer who played as a striker.-Football career:Born in Giussano, Province of Monza and Brianza, Lombardy, Borgonovo began his professional career with Como Calcio, making his debuts at 17 in a Serie A match against Ascoli Calcio. After a loan spell at S.S...
at the Sinigaglia Stadium
Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia is a multi-use stadium in Como, Italy. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Como Calcio 1907. The stadium holds 13,602 people....
. In 2009 he appeared as a guest star at the Boario Summer Festival and at an open-air solo concert in Como
Como
Como is a city and comune in Lombardy, Italy.It is the administrative capital of the Province of Como....
's main piazza. At the end of 2009, he visited the United States, where he performed in several venues in New York City, including Pianos
Pianos
Pianos is a two-story bar/restaurant/live music venue in the Lower East Side section of Manhattan at 158 Ludlow Street.Its stage attracts local and national alternative rock groups as well as DJs, though a more typical performance consists of smaller name local and touring acts...
and Webster Hall
Webster Hall
Webster Hall is a nightclub located at 125 East 11th Street, between Third and Fourth Avenues, near Astor Place, in Manhattan, New York City. Built in 1886, its current incarnation was opened by the Ballinger Brothers in 1992...
. A new album, with the American label Gallery Records Inc. and mastered at the Sterling Sound studios in New York, is planned for release worldwide May 11, 2011, while the single "Caduta Libera", with a video recorded over the Como Lake, was aired on the radio on April 29, 2011.
Tomassini started the new 2011 world tour called "Sempre in Tour" (always on tour) with a "Data Zero", on April 29, 2011, at the Cagno Palasport.
Discography
Singles- "É stato tanto tempo fa", 2004. Label: EMIEMIThe EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
Italia - "Niente da perdere", 2007. Label: Universal Music Italia
- "Ho scritto una canzone", 2010. Label: Gallery Records Inc.
- "Caduta libera", 2011. Label: Gallery Records Inc.
Albums
- Giorni, 2004. Label: EMI Italia
- Buon viaggio, 2005. Label: EMI Italia
- Sesso gioia rock 'n' rollSesso gioia rock 'n' rollis the third album by the Italian singer-songwriter, Simone Tomassini. It was released in 2006 on the Makno Music label, owned by Enrico Rovelli, the ex-manager of Vasco Rossi and Patti Pravo and founder of the Alcatraz Club in Milan...
, 2006. Label: Makno Music - "Simone Tomassini", May 11, 2011. Label: Gallery Records, Inc.
DVDs
- Simone Live: '05 Alcatraz Milano, 2006. Label: Makno Music
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