Anyone who only knows Gianni Pontillo as the shouter of the German hard rock legend VICTORY will be surprised which side he lives out on his upcoming blues album “For The Love Of Blues”.

The second single “Long Time Gone” shows his soulful side in a song that deals with finality, farewell and hope and sometimes causes goosebumps.

The single is available on all major platforms, Friends of physical CDs will find what they are looking for here:
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save-it.cc/epr/long-time-gone

The album will be released on April 14th, 2023 via El Puerto Records.

Tracklist:
01 For The Love of Blues *
02 City of Gold *
03 Long Time Gone
04 Between The Lines
05 Io Senza Te
06 Falling In Love *
07 Sing The Blues * 
08 The Keeper *
09 CC Song
10 Sound of Hope

* Derek Sherinian on keyboard

PONTILLO & THE VINTAGE CREW

Singer Gianni Pontillo has left his mark on formations such as Pure Inc., The Order or Souls Revival with his voice and has refined all-star productions such as “Rock Circus” and “This Is Rock” by Das Zelt. Since 2019, the power tube is also on the road as frontman of the German hard rock legend Victory. With PONTILLO & THE VINTAGE CREW, he is now launching a new project with various guest musicians that perfectly showcases his flair for cultivated blues rock and singer/songwriter numbers.

In addition to many Swiss colleagues, the album also features a top international star: Keyboard legend Derek Sherinian, who has made music history as a live or studio musician with bands like Dream Theater, Black Country Communion, Sons of Apollo, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol and Joe Bonamassa.

Videos:
For The Love of Blues
Long Time Gone

Line-up:
Gianni Pontillo – Vocals
Mark Elliott – Guitars
Reto Wild – Drums
Alain Schwaller – Bass
Chris Iakab  – Guitars 

When Gianni Pontillo, singer of the German hard rock legend VICTORY announced his own album, the curiosity was great how much the new songs would be oriented to the proven sound. Since today it should be clear that the Swiss shows a completely different side. “For The Love Of Blues”, the title track, which is released as a single and video, is a casual blues number that offers above all fun in the music and playfulness.

Together with the single the presale for the album starts also:
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save-it.cc/epr/for-the-love-of-blues

PONTILLO & THE VINTAGE CREW

Singer Gianni Pontillo has left his mark on formations such as Pure Inc., The Order or Souls Revival with his voice and has refined all-star productions such as “Rock Circus” and “This Is Rock” by Das Zelt. Since 2019, the power tube is also on the road as frontman of the German hard rock legend Victory. With PONTILLO & THE VINTAGE CREW, he is now launching a new project with various guest musicians that perfectly showcases his flair for cultivated blues rock and singer/songwriter numbers.
In addition to many Swiss colleagues, the album also features a top international star: Keyboard legend Derek Sherinian, who has made music history as a live or studio musician with bands like Dream Theater, Black Country Communion, Sons of Apollo, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol and Joe Bonamassa.

Tracklist:
01 For The Love of Blues
02 City of Gold
03 Long Time Gone
04 Between The Lines
05 Io Senza Te
06 Falling In Love
07 Sing The Blues
08 The Keeper
09 CC Song
10 Sound of Hope

Line-up:
Gianni Pontillo – Vocals
Mark Elliott – Guitars
Reto Wild – Drums
Alain Schwaller – Bass
Chris Iakab  – Guitars 

Gianni Pontillo (also singer of the German hard rock legend VICTORY) proves his enormous versatility on the first album of his new formation PONTILLO AND THE VINTAGE CREW. “FOR THE LOVE OF BLUES” is his personal declaration of love to a music style that allows him to interpret his songs both punchy but also sometimes very soulful.

The album will be released on April 14. 2023 by German music label EL PUERTO RECORDS.

Singer Gianni Pontillo has left his mark on formations such as Pure Inc., The Order or Souls Revival with his voice and has refined all-star productions such as “Rock Circus” and “This Is Rock” by Das Zelt. Since 2019, the power tube is also on the road as frontman of the German hard rock legend Victory. With PONTILLO & THE VINTAGE CREW, he is now launching a new project with various guest musicians that perfectly showcases his flair for cultivated blues rock and singer/songwriter numbers.

In addition to many Swiss colleagues, the album also features a top international star: Keyboard legend Derek Sherinian, who has made music history as a live or studio musician with bands like Dream Theater, Black Country Communion, Sons of Apollo, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol and Joe Bonamassa.

Tracklist:
01 For The Love of Blues
02 City of Gold
03 Long Time Gone
04 Between The Lines
05 Io Senza Te06 Falling In Love
07 Sing The Blues
08 The Keeper
09 CC Song
10 Sound of Hope

Line-up:
Gianni Pontillo – Vocals
Mark Elliott – Guitars
Reto Wild – Drums
Alain Schwaller – Bass
Chris Iakab  – Guitars 

Release Concert:
May, 12th 2023 – Atlantis Basel (Event on Facebook)

Gianni Pontillo, best known as singer of the German hard rock formation VICTORY starts with his own band. PONTILLO AND THE VINTAGE CREW offers finest bluesy hard rock. The debut album will be released in spring 2023 by German metal label EL PUERTO RECORDS.

Lead Singer Gianni Pontillo:
“I am very happy to be part of EL PUERTO RECORDS. Working with them is a real pleasure. They make you feel like being  part of their family from the very beginning and are always committed, both in communication and in work. I’m very happy that my first album is coming out with EL PUERTO RECORDS!”

Label Founder Torsten Ihlenfeld overwelmed: “We are more than happy to welcome one of the finest voices in today’s rock music here at El Puerto Records! Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Gianni Pontillo with PONTILLO AND THE VINTAGE CREW!
The exquisite musicianship and every single song of the whole album left us speechless, totally overwhelmed and convinced us 100%. Get yourself ready for an outstanding album by outstanding musicians! Welcome aboard, guys, Welcome at El Puerto Records, PONTILLO AND THE VINTAGE CREW!”

PONTILLO & THE VINTAGE CREW

Singer Gianni Pontillo has left his mark on formations such as Pure Inc., The Order or Souls Revival with his voice and has refined all-star productions such as “Rock Circus” and “This Is Rock” by Das Zelt. Since 2019, the power tube is also on the road as frontman of the German hard rock legend Victory. With PONTILLO & THE VINTAGE CREW, he is now launching a new project with various guest musicians that perfectly showcases his flair for cultivated blues rock and singer/songwriter numbers.
In addition to many Swiss colleagues, the album also features a top international star: Keyboard legend Derek Sherinian, who has made music history as a live or studio musician with bands like Dream Theater, Black Country Communion, Sons of Apollo, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol and Joe Bonamassa.

Line-up:
Gianni Pontillo – Vocals
Mark Elliot – Guitars
Reto Wild – Drums
Alain Schwaller – Bass
Chris Iakab  – Guitars 

More Info at:
Pontillo and The Vintage Crew | Facebook

Release Concert:
May, 12th 2023 – Atlantis Basel (Event on Facebook)