Marco Bartoccioni, alias “BARTOK”, an professional Lap Steeler , guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. Over 25 years in activity. Played with artists like Teresa De Sio (ITA), Mike Greene (USA), Millie McLane (USA), Chad Cromwel (USA) , Adam Nitti (USA) Dave Bechtel (USA), Lecia Louise (AUS) , Leszek Cichonski (PL) and more . Performed all over Europe, USA and Russia.
The new, original sound of The Marco Bartoccioni Band blends distinctive blues, southern rock and soul from the US! This creative collaboration between Rome, Italy and Nashville, Tennessee produces a timeless, enveloping musical sound with it's own special harmony.
Known for his musical project with the band In Trio. This project stands out for its bold combination of traditional blues with modern blues and rock. The band’s goal is to build a bridge between the past and present of the genre, creating captivating sounds that blend electronic elements with traditional instruments like the theremin , Moog , Electronics , and, above all, masterful playing on the lap steel guitar.
The band members strive to preserve the roots of the blues by reinterpreting them in a modern context and enriching them with contemporary elements to produce a fresh and immersive sound. With this fusion of classic and modern elements, Marco Bartoccioni offers an eclectic and fascinating musical experience, combining the nostalgia of the genre’s origins with the energy of its modern evolution.
Marco Bartoccioni, a master of many instruments, expresses the feel for his Italian roots combined with his love for the music of the American South on acousIc guitar, steel guitar, mandolin, dobro and banjo. Marco's unique style comes not only from his warm sounds and tones, but also because he actually makes some of his own instruments by hand! Marco has recorded his music in both Europe and the US. His extensive internaIonal touring schedule includes the USA, Russia, France, Sweden , Switzerland , Austria , Netherland , Germany, Poland, England, Belgium, Bulgaria and Spain, and performed in Big FesIval like : “Blues Alive” (CZ) , “Bluesrout Helmond (NL), “Thanks Jimi FesIval” (PL), “Leman Blue FesIval” (FR) , il “Narcao Blues FesIval” (IT) , Las Wooda & Blues (PL) , Gdynia Blues FesIval (PL), Bluesonalia (PL), “Zenith Caeen FesIval” (FR) , “Campania Blues FesIval (IT)...
In 2013, Marco appeared in the Readers' Poll of BLUES MAGAZINE in Poland in the categories of "Best InternaIonal Guitarist" and "InternaIonal Discovery of the Year".
From 2023 constantly on Tour with “Marco Bartoccioni Band” Marco Bartoccioni : Vocal , Lap Steel , Guitar
Marco FiormonI : Bass
Cris Kei : Drum
Discografy:
2008 - On The Road - Wild Shooter Band
2010 - The Golden Eagle - Wild Shooter Band
2011 - Inside - Wild Shooter Band
2016 - Nashville Session - Marco Bartoccioni
2018 - Come un cane per Syd Barret - Marco Bartoccioni (theather soundtrack) 2019 - Puro Desiderio - Teresa De Sio
2022 - Steel Project - Marco Bartoccioni (Instrumental)
2023 – Play The Joker – Marco Bartoccioni
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Marco Bartoccioni, a master of many instruments, expresses the feel for his Italian roots combined with his love for the music of the American South on acousIc guitar, steel guitar, mandolin, dobro and banjo. Marco's unique style comes not only from his warm sounds and tones, but also because he actually makes some of his own instruments by hand! Marco has recorded his music in both Europe and the US. His extensive internaIonal touring schedule includes the USA, Russia, France, Sweden , Switzerland , Austria , Netherland , Germany, Poland, England, Belgium, Bulgaria and Spain, and performed in Big FesIval like : “Blues Alive” (CZ) , “Bluesrout Helmond (NL), “Thanks Jimi FesIval” (PL), “Leman Blue FesIval” (FR) , il “Narcao Blues FesIval” (IT) , Las Wooda & Blues (PL) , Gdynia Blues FesIval (PL), Bluesonalia (PL), “Zenith Caeen FesIval” (FR) , “Campania Blues FesIval (IT)...