Biography
Finochio should be more than just a name you find difficult to pronounce. It is a word that should be on your lips, and a sound that should be in your ear. It's an idea…the idea that life and its Creator should no longer be apart, nor should art be removed from the Artist. Finochio is a good idea.
Finochio is also a mesmerizing new talent, and one that is exploding onto the North American scene with both infectious pop rock and true worship, captivating audiences at every turn. Exciting new songwriter/worship leader Nathan Finochio is the driving force behind these songs, whether they're performed solo or with the touch of the collective that is "Finochio". Filled with an intense passion for the church and an undeniable love of people, Nathan's lyrics clearly communicate his heart for depth and a return to something more, as well as his understanding that life happens in grocery stores and living rooms, not just in chapels. The music of Finochio is as universal as the words they sing, incorporating the electronic sounds of today into the more familiar territory of greats like The Beatles and Bob Dylan, while somehow creating something you've never heard.
In addition to his current work, Nathan has produced several albums, including a solo project for Integrity Worship Leader Eugene Greco, which he recorded while attending Portland Bible College in Oregon. Finochios debut EP and singles found places on the Canadian Christian Pop Charts for an unprecedented 20 weeks, and are now starting to tour festivals, churches, clubs, and wherever else their blend of intense indie piano-rock and passionate worship finds an audience. Nathan is currently on staff as the Worship and Creative Arts Director at Crossroads Community Church in Harriston, ON., and enjoys an iced caramel macchiato from Starbucks on any occasion.
Finochio is, apparently, an Italian word that literally translated means "fennel". That has absolutely nothing to do with this band or their artistic vision, but to me, it seems interesting: fennel tastes an awful lot like licorice, and licorice is quite possibly the least orthodox type of candy available here in North America. It's not terribly sweet, and is basically a mild toxin, but there is just something about it…maybe there is a correlation here. Here's to the dichotomy. Here's to a good idea.
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