Brite Winter Preview: 5 Bands to See in 2024

LoConti
The namesake of brothers Henry (vocals and guitar) and Michael (drums), LoConti is a family affair taking Cleveland by storm. Voted Best New Artist at the 2023 Cleveland Music Awards, the band’s reign is only just beginning — and its members are loving every minute of the journey.

“Our shows emit a very freeing energy,” says Henry LoConti. “Sometimes I catch myself thinking, ‘Wow, this is a real moment that may never happen again.’ When the band and I sync up, time seems to slow down, and everything outside the venue walls fades away.”

Those priceless moments keep adding up, as the group gets to check Brite Winter off their bucket list this month. Calling it a dream come true, Henry says the band is made for grand-scale performances like this.

“There’s nothing better than an outdoor gig, especially when it’s festival-style,” he says. “That’s our favorite, and we could do it for the rest of our lives.”

In the meantime, catch yourself up to speed with infectious tunes off Loconti’s debut album like “Cherry Red”, saturated with alternative rock and a bit of funk, thanks to the hypnotic work of saxophonist Eric Sconyers.

Read the full article on the Cleveland Magazine website.