Visit www.richpagano.com for more info "...it won't change the inconvenient truth that Rich Pagano + the sugarcane cups is among the best albums that you'll hear in 2009." - Reverend Keith A. Gordon, Blurt Magazine "Rich Pagano is known as one of the coolest singing drummers in the Tri-State area, but his first solo record shows he is also an imaginative songwriter and gifted arranger..." - Kay Kordtz, Elmore Magazine After years of working behind the scenes to make extraordinary music for and with some of the industry's most revered artists, Pagano decided it was time to work on a record of his own and as a songwriter. Pagano is known for his expertise in producing, recording or playing drums live, with artists including Patti Smith, Rosanne Cash, Robbie Robertson, Ray Davies, Willie Nile, gospel icon Marie Knight, Joan Osborne, Levon Helm, Mott The Hoople legend Ian Hunter and of course The Fab Faux, among others. Now, he steps into the spotlight with his solo debut 'Rich Pagano and the SugarCane Cups', a classic influenced rock and roll record of angst and escapism that aims to, in his words, “take listeners along a journey of being pissed off at politicians, moving on from comforts and codependencies, suicidal thoughts, society's extreme need for distraction, love's transformations and religious freedom." The upcoming CD features guest performances by Trey Anastasio, Ian Hunter, Willie Nile and The Fab Faux. "what does this music sound like?" Muses were primarily solo Lennon, solo Townshend, Levon Helm and Lou Reed with plenty of Pagano's colors. "who are the sugarCane cups?" the sugarCane cups is made up of friends who were working at the time in Pagano's studio in New York City. "who is in this band?" andy york andy burton brad albetta brian mitchell catherine russell chris anderson chris seefried david johansen elaine caswell frank agnello g.e. smith ian hunter jack petruzzelli jeff kazee jimmy vivino john conte john leventhal kevin bents neal 'the dude' pawley rich lamb rob baily steve conte tony shanahan trey anastasio will lee willie nile zev katz