Band Biography
The Pink Pinstripe Collective consists of three individuals attempting to challenge themselves as collaborative musicians. Pushing past the standards to create something unique, fresh, and above all honest; they believe in an ever-evolving sound that will not be dictated by popular opinion.
Pablo Marotta, a native of Argentina, had the beat before he could speak. He picked up the drums at around seventeen years old. Pablo's love for music motivated him to challenge his natural rhythm. His father, a jazz drummer, provides Pablo with steady inspiration. The drums offer him a focused and liberating outlet which, simply put, gives him inner-peace. Pablo has played with Violet Vicious and the Vagabonds as well as The Viaducts around Chicago. His contribution to the Pink Pinstripe Collective is one of enthusiasm and open-mindedness. He has taught the band not only how to feel the music but perhaps, more importantly, how to touch the music.
Philip Freeman discovered the bass in fifth grade. He developed an interest in techno and classical music simultaneously. A secret poet, his passion for a voice about the happenings of today breathe a conscience into his songs. Philip also studies music and works in theatrical sound at Oakton Community College. He has performed with Violet Vicious and the Vagabonds and has jammed on bass for Jimmy Rane's, The Viaducts. Philip's composer nature has taught the band how to capture music through all the noise.
Carly Joy began writing at around twelve years old as a way to control her self-proclaimed hyper-sensitivity to the world around her. At age nineteen she picked up the guitar that had been waiting patiently under her bed for eight years. She decided to give her words a voice. Carly Joy played with Violet Vicious and the Vagabonds for a couple of years, writing all of their original songs. She has worked alongside many talented musicians namely, Leo Back, Mo Thirus, and Brian Grady. Her jazzy and somewhat awkward, but always honest voice gives the band a melancholy yet vulnerable sound. Carly Joy's fearless expression has taught the band how to free the music.
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