Domenic Cicala

The story so far

It all started on a train to Central Mexico.  A long, long train ride with a cast of characters - Typhoid Dan, Roadie Bob and a Finnish cowboy nicknamed Dusty... and some well known masters of song such as Dave Alvin, Tom Russell, Terry Allen, and Butch Hancock among others.  There was a deal struck with my new friend Bonnie, a pledge to pursue a lifelong dream to not only play music but write songs.  So cut to a year or so later when a friend said  " We need a rhythm guitarist for this band I'm in...".  Well after years of noodlin in the confines of my office and singing in the bathroom,  I thought ok, sure, why not.   And so Vincent 52 was born.   A great roots rock band that quickly established itself at the top of the heap in the local maketplace.  The band stayed together almost 5 years before  finally calling it quits on November 17, 2012.  Now I am starting down a new road.  Playing my songs, covering the chestnuts that really move me and just enjoying the fact that after a lifetime on the sidelines, I am in the game....

Newest Record Review

notable quotes

Although he may be an obscure name outside of his immediate area, Domenic Cicala is more than worth a spin for anyone with an affinity for country, folk, Americana and rootsy sounds.  - Dave Styker Take Effect

"Vocally Domenic’s smooth croon charts a persuasive course along warm, laconic roads previously travelled by Glen Campbell and Jim Croce." _ Alan Cackett

Although he may be an obscure name outside of his immediate area, Domenic Cicala is more than worth a spin for anyone with an affinity for country, folk, Americana and rootsy sound"... his music is hard to classify because, “It’s a blend of decades, musical influences, and dark places that just come through— all the situations of life.” -  Town Courier

"He has the soulfulness of Don Williams with the distinct sound of an Orbison or Cash. He is deep, broken and a hopeless romantic that's for sure.  
I love it!!"

"Domenic Cicala has a special talent for songwriting and conveying his message. One word in particular always comes to me when I think about Domenic's style ... and the word is 'authentic.'"

"One needs to listen a few times in order to digest the lyrics properly.  
This man opens his soul to all who listen, so listen up! ... soon to be classic."

"I really like your horn arrangements and your use of cello on some of the songs. You don't always hear those instruments on an "Americana Rock" type record, and I think you succeeded..."

Domenic Cicala has just finished his first CD, "Who's Foolin Who," and it's great from start to finish. It kicks off with "Save Me," a moody tune that establishes Domenic's voice, a baritone that evokes shades of Dave Alvin, Warren Zevon, or Nick Cave... dark and evocative, but entirely his own. Track two, "Trouble," ups the tempo and adds horns; it sounds like Lou Reed fronting T Rex in New Orleans. The rest of the CD is a tour of musical styles of the American South. "Devil's Own Child" is a Texas waltz. "Come Back Kate" adds accordion. And so it goes... Doug Sahm vibes, to Zydeco, to Bo Diddley-esque R & B, to Memphis horns, back to a Texas two-step; Cicala subtly switches styles and instrumentation, making it all sound completely natural, featuring weary but hopeful, honest, straightforward lyrics, and framing his tuneful and recognizable voice. Well done, Domenic!
-Andrew Hardin

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