Vanity Crash
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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"'Ego and alcohol,' states (lead vocalist) Folino, citing the band's essential ingredients and hinting at an exuberant, tongue-in-cheek quality that mixes well with the band's anthemic tunes…with its glittery costumes and make-up, and Folino's stagey excess and booming voice, Vanity Crash is a splashy addition to the area's music scene." - Anastasia Pantsios - Cleveland Free Times
"'Ego and alcohol,' states (lead vocalist) Folino, citing the band's essential ingredients and hinting at an exuberant, tongue-in-cheek quality that mixes well with the band's anthemic tunes…with its glittery costumes and make-up, and Folino's stagey excess and booming voice, Vanity Crash is a splashy addition to the area's music scene." - Anastasia Pantsios - Cleveland Free Times
"As frontman for the Cleveland retro-glam revisionists Vanity Crash, Folino wraps himself in boas, leather, and cheetah prints, sweating out larger-than-life Revlon rock like a punk peacock. His voice a powerful, poised instrument that's commanding and seductive…" - Jason Bracelin - Scene Magazine
"As frontman for the Cleveland retro-glam revisionists Vanity Crash, Folino wraps himself in boas, leather, and cheetah prints, sweating out larger-than-life Revlon rock like a punk peacock. His voice a powerful, poised instrument that's commanding and seductive…" - Jason Bracelin - Scene Magazine
"It's amazing that a band so new can have as faithful of a following as they do. It seems that they as fans have chosen a favorite song already: ‘Legend.’ In the third verse of this slightly Bowie-esque song of self-bravado, Folino, who is single handedly bringing the classic "rock star front man" aesthetic back to rock n' roll, exclaims ‘Women, ‘ludes and booze, they're my Promised Land,’ and the crowd just goes nuts…" - Lee Barrish - North Coast Voice Magazine
"It's amazing that a band so new can have as faithful of a following as they do. It seems that they as fans have chosen a favorite song already: ‘Legend.’ In the third verse of this slightly Bowie-esque song of self-bravado, Folino, who is single handedly bringing the classic "rock star front man" aesthetic back to rock n' roll, exclaims ‘Women, ‘ludes and booze, they're my Promised Land,’ and the crowd just goes nuts…" - Lee Barrish - North Coast Voice Magazine
"Vanity Crash further wrecked the brains of the unsuspecting crowd with their scorching interpretation of ‘70s glam rock, completing their homage with fantastic stage attire and a garnishment of boas and panties which decorated the microphone stand…the group's audience was insatiable, further ensuring the panties that dangled from the microphone would need to be changed by the end of the night." - Alana Mileras - North Coast Voice Magazine
"Vanity Crash further wrecked the brains of the unsuspecting crowd with their scorching interpretation of ‘70s glam rock, completing their homage with fantastic stage attire and a garnishment of boas and panties which decorated the microphone stand…the group's audience was insatiable, further ensuring the panties that dangled from the microphone would need to be changed by the end of the night." - Alana Mileras - North Coast Voice Magazine
"Vanity Crash took the stage next for a high-intensity set of tunes that featured driving rhythms, spiraling guitars and the amusing rock-star antics of singer Dan Folino, who mockingly glorified himself in the set-closing song, 'Legend.'" - Anastasia Pantsios - Cleveland Free Times
"Vanity Crash took the stage next for a high-intensity set of tunes that featured driving rhythms, spiraling guitars and the amusing rock-star antics of singer Dan Folino, who mockingly glorified himself in the set-closing song, 'Legend.'" - Anastasia Pantsios - Cleveland Free Times
by Jason Bracelin
Vanity Crash may be the most self-assured band in Cleveland. Of course, a healthy amount of confidence is required when smothering oneself in feather boas, fishnets, and form-fitting leopard-print tops. But Vanity Crash's sound is just as cocksure as its haughty come-ons and Velvet Goldmine stage garb. Frontman Dan Folino sings in a commanding yet affected croon, hamming it up with lines like "I would have sold my soul for fame/But damn good thing I've got my mane."
The best bands of their type temper superficiality with sincerity. While there's plenty of songs here about gals who like to be tied to the bed and such, there's also earnest tunes about the value of social protest, like the album-opening "Come Forward." Sure, these dudes are high on themselves, but like their pleather trousers, they wear arrogance well. - Cleveland Scene Magazine
by Jason Bracelin
Vanity Crash may be the most self-assured band in Cleveland. Of course, a healthy amount of confidence is required when smothering oneself in feather boas, fishnets, and form-fitting leopard-print tops. But Vanity Crash's sound is just as cocksure as its haughty come-ons and Velvet Goldmine stage garb. Frontman Dan Folino sings in a commanding yet affected croon, hamming it up with lines like "I would have sold my soul for fame/But damn good thing I've got my mane."
The best bands of their type temper superficiality with sincerity. While there's plenty of songs here about gals who like to be tied to the bed and such, there's also earnest tunes about the value of social protest, like the album-opening "Come Forward." Sure, these dudes are high on themselves, but like their pleather trousers, they wear arrogance well. - Cleveland Scene Magazine
Discography
Self-Titled CD - vanityCrash
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Bio
For the members of Vanity Crash, what started with a rock n’ roll musical quickly developed into some very musical rock n’ roll.
Vanity Crash’s founding members planted the band’s glittery seeds while portraying slammin’ glam punks “The Angry Inch” in Cleveland Public Theater’s production of the rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. After two consecutive soldout seasons together, they decided to form an equally energetic and accomplished band of their own. The result is a riff-driven ruckus that combines the pomp of Bowie and T Rex with punk-fueled aggression and a Muse-esque desire for experimentation.
Ever since Vanity Crash has been rockin’ the scene with outstanding performances, opening for the likes of the New York Dolls, Poison, Semi Precious Weapons, the Darkness, and Gogol Bordello. A successful tour this past March will be followed up with another one late 2013. They released their self-titled debut CD to critical acclaim, and placed songs in the movies Kingsbury Run and Hellweek.
This September Vanity Crash released their second album. The album titled Yours, Justice, tells the story of a fragile soul named Augustus Justice (AJ), who cracks under the pressure of his fiancée’s infidelity and becomes a serial killer. Vanity Crash has recruited some amazing guest musicians including past Vanity Crash alumni Brian Hager of The Chromes; Mike Garson of David Bowie’s band; Mark Gamiere of Screw Tractor and The Wake; along with others.
Though Vanity Crash got its start through theatrical performance, the music they make is far from a work of fiction. Their sound comes straight from the soul and from the gut. And that’s exactly where Vanity Crash’s music hits their audience.
Lead Vocalist Dan Folino played the lead role in Hedwig, and was voted Cleveland's “Best Male in a Musical”. With that rare combination of beautifully-soaring voice, slap-in-your-face live presentation and that indefinable appeal that just makes you want to pay attention to whatever he’s doing, Dan is bringing the classic “rock star front man” aesthetic back to rock n’ roll.
Dennis Yurich, guitarist/vocalist, served as Hedwig’s Musical Director and guitarist. He has played guitar for Queue Up, System 56, Verdanzen and The Times. Dennis has composed original scores for numerous plays, including creating the musical version of Lysistrata.
Drummer Jason Giaco brings an off-the-wall sense of humor and fun to the band. His previous experience includes the band F2B, which featured former Outsiders member Jimmy Jams.
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