Joe Cardamone

JOE CARDAMONE Joseph Cardamone (* 01.01.1979) best known as lead singer and songwriter for Los Angeles rock n' roll band The Icarus line. Born in 1979 in Los Angeles Joe was recognized early on as an visual artist. Propelling through visual arts programs and discovering a gift for music at a very early age, he convinced childhood friends to buy MusicAL equipment to form a band. In middle school he befriended life long confidant and bonded a musical partnership with Alvin DeGuzman. The two played various instruments in various punk rock bands. None of the groups reached beyond local aspirations until Joe formed The Icarus Line in 1999. Another noteworthy partnership was formed with Annie Hardy(Giant Drag) singer/songwriter in 2002. Joe and Annie have recorded and performed live together a number of times since. In the 10 years as a recording musician he has recorded and produced on over 20 albums. The Icarus Line has toured extensively on four continents. He still resides in Los Angeles, Ca.

Characteristics Joe Cardamone is known for having an uncompromising and sometimes considered genius musical vision. Throughout his career proving that style and substance most co exist for true art to prevail. His recording and songwriting techniques have been compared to the sounds of Sun Ra, My Blood Valentine, the Stooges and Funkadelic. In his live performances critics have remarked "a presence that rivals Mick Jagger and Iggy Pop". Consistently unpredictable and always reinventing his and his bands sound towards a futuristic vision, that well knows its past. Often rumored to be difficult to work with in music and buisiness, many a band member has left the group salty. All of them seemingly better off for having been involved with Joe Cardamone's music, many of his past musicians have exploited the benefits of their association.

Career Notes

• Lead singer, songwriter and band leader for The icarus Line 1999-Present
• `Lead vocals on Souls She Said (side project with Don Devore)
• Producer for punk rock group Nantucket [...] and Los Angeles rock group Magdilena
• Plays guitar, sings and Wrote a song on Giant Drag's Hearts and Unicorns album.
• Toured Europe as the bass player for hardcore punk group F- Minus