Welcome
Solo acoustic singer, classic rock and more. "Songs you know by heart."
Ernesto is a media executive, writer and musician. For publishing, find him on LinkedIn. Go here for writing about running.
What is “Songs You Know By Heart” all about?
New Ink
I am blown away by this piece Nathan Graziano wrote on my solo acoustic show. Music in one form or another, whether performed publicly or as private solace or celebration, has been essential since I was a kid. Nate, through his interview, which was as revealing to me as it was to him, really got at the why of it.
About
Musical Styles
Ernesto combines a lively, fun, emotive vocal and guitar style with a fast, flexible professional setup and the ability to fine tune the volume and vibe for any situation. He does primarily solo acoustic material -- 90 percent sing-along A sides of classic rock and 80s pop with some recent pop, popular country, blues and a few originals mixed in. He also plays piano at select Jam Tomorrow gigs, lead electric guitar and is open to collaboration.
Artists Ernesto loves to sing include Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, The Beatles, U2, Jimmy Buffet, James Taylor, Sting, Colin Hay, Zack Brown, Bonnie Tyler, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Van Morrison, and many more.
Beloved Songs For All Occasions
From a crowded bar to dinner hours at restaurants to corporate events (such as the whisky distillery anniversary celebration above), gallery openings, and private parties, Ernesto can tailor tone, volume and vibe for the audience and the venue.
Sample Setlist
Every night is different, and Ernesto's always learning new material and interesting guitar techniques, but here's a sample of tunes from a recent three-hour show.
Viva La Vida, Flowers, Where The Streets Have No Name, Folsom Prison Blues, Me and Julio, Boys of Summer, Dock of the Bay, One, Blank Space, Breakdown, Cover Me, Landslide, Land Down Under, Fire and Rain, Home, Dancing in the Dark, King of Pain, The Thrill Is Gone, Chicken Fried.