Local band in final stretch of winning contest for a major LA gig

Chicago's own Pino Farina Band is in the final stretch to secure a major opening gig at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California and win $10,000.

Audacity's We Can Survive annual concert is slated for October 22, 2022 and benefits the American Society of Suicide Prevention. This year's lineup has yet to be announced, but the 2021 show featured Black Eyed Peas, Coldplay, Doja Cat, Maroon 5, Saweetie, Shawn Mendes and Kid Laroi. There is a nationwide contest to find an opening act.

So far, Pino Farina Band has won 4 consecutive rounds of online voting in Audacy's Opening Act contest. They are now in the Quarter-Finals and hope to continue that winning streak as the competition gets tougher. Of the 15k+ contestants that entered, just over 300 are left for the next 3 rounds.

"Whether we actually make it to the Hollywood Bowl or not," wrote lead singer and guitarist Pino Farina in a recent social media post, "I will say without a doubt, that participating in this contest has proven one thing for certain. That we have thee best fans, friends and family out there! We can absolutely feel the love, support and positive vibes that everyone has been sending us throughout the whole contest! We thank you for believing in us and for taking time out of your busy days to continue supporting us!"

The lyrics in their song, "Spread It Out," gives insight into their superpower that may give them an edge in the contest; "It's all about the love and how we go about giving it away, spreading it out." The charismatic Pino Farina Band gets noticed first by their talent, musicianship, energy and voice, and seals the deal with kinships formed on and off the stage. In 2021 they released their long-awaited EP Daisies, along with three singles, "Shiver," "Run Out," and "River." This year alone, they've played 62 dates including venues like Hey Nonny, SPACE, Beat Kitchen, Uncommon Ground and Milwaukee's Summerfest where they featured their original music.

Voting in the Quarter-Finals ends on Thursday, Sept 1, 2022, at 10pm CDT. If they win, Pino Farina Band will advance to the Semi-Finals and thereafter, the Finals! Members of the public can vote online once a day by visiting http://openingact.radio.com/2022/pino-farina-band

The winner of Audacy's Opening Act contest will be announced on September 15, 2022.

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