THE PROBLEMS are a Williamsburg/NYC based band now working on their second full-length independent CD release, due out in 2007. With the wind of favorable reviews for their debut album "The Problems" at their backs, Frank Caiafa and company are conv [+]THE PROBLEMS are a Williamsburg/NYC based band now working on their second full-length independent CD release, due out in 2007. With the wind of favorable reviews for their debut album "The Problems" at their backs, Frank Caiafa and company are convinced this compelling collection of new material will exceed all expectations. THE PROBLEMS perform an infectious blend of Urban and Alternative Roots-Rock, citing acoustic/alternative rock/country and guitar based pop as influences - with perhaps a bit of punk. Singer/songwriter Caiafa explains; “We hate being pigeon-holed into one category. Because of this band’s ability to play whatever the songs demand, the songs take on a life of their own.” Currently in the studio with new members Kate Porter (bass) and Eddy Goldberg (banjo, harmonica and vocals), together with founding members Frank Caiafa (guitar, vox) and Barbara Corless (drums), THE PROBLEMS are forging a classic sound which is both current and timeless. When THE PROBLEMS originally began playing in and around N.Y.C, a fortuitous meeting with Smithereens front man Pat Dinizio led to an invite on novel tour concept “The Living Room Tour". This proved to be a remarkable success, and soon THE PROBLEMS were recording their full-length debut album (available at CDBaby.com). Enthusiastically received by critics and fans alike, it has been playing across the U.S. and around the world, including on National Public Radio's "All Songs Considered" and on WAXQ 104.3 New York's new music show "Out of the Box". Various cuts can also be heard in rotation on XM satellite radio's "Unsigned" channel and on Pandora.com, among others. In September 2004, Billboard magazine awarded "This Town" an Honorable Mention in their "World Song Contest" in the Rock/Alternative Rock category. Songs from "The Problems" have been featured in film such as the independent releases, "The Poker Game" and renowned artist Lonnie Hanzon's award winning documentary "Working the Magic.” THE PROBLEMS also provide the central theme song (“Ran”) for the soon to be released independent film, “The Dying Light”, directed by Joseph Christiana. In June of 2006, Frank made an appearance on the long-running N.Y. television show, "The New Yorkers." The segment included an extended int
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