![]() 16 at the Allendale Bar & Grill in Allendale.īello’s talents have garnered attention in the guitar world. The trio also plays together in the cover band Mary’s Basement, which performs on Sept. His live backing band includes bassist Jimmy Donegan and drummer Tommy Irwin. “The result is that “Layers of Time” is a huge step up from my last record.”īello also played bass on the album and programmed its drum tracks. “He made sure I didn’t get complacent and pushed me harder than I’ve ever been pushed before to get the best takes,” Bello said. ![]() “I think it’s my most challenging music,” Bello said of “Layers of Time.” He credited his producer, Rosario Panzarella, with drawing out his best performances. That makes Bello’s knack for writing thoughtful, heavy yet tuneful riffs and melodies alongside fretboard acrobatics especially vital.īello’s aptitude is on full display on his latest album, “Layers of Time.” The musician’s sixth disc is a diverse array whose highlights include the hard-driving “Jigsaw Mind,” the funk-informed “Instant Amnesia,” “Too Far Below Zero,” which features an infectious lead riff, and the dynamic “Slippery Gypsy,” which spotlights Bello’s fiery soloing. Telling a story through music without words, particularly in the hard rock and metal genres, can be challenging. “I want somebody who has never heard this kind of music to say, ‘This is interesting. “But the people who have taken the time to listen know that I’m really passionate about what I do,” he continued. WHERE: Starland Ballroom, 570 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville 73 or starlandball. WHAT: Instrumental hard rock and heavy metal guitar.
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