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Cantinero
Chris Hicken (born in West Bromwich, England) is a British singer, songwriter/Composer, and producer who records under the name Cantinero. Currently based in Inwood, Manhattan New York, Hicken writes keenly observed, carefully crafted pop that blends acoustic and Spanish guitars, piano, and strings, with subtle electronic textures. His debut album, Championship Boxing, was released by indie label Artemis Records in 2004. The new album Better for the Metaphor, released November 2008 on the Tinkle Tone Recordings, has been listed as one of the Best CDs of 2008 NPR.〔(10th Annual CD, Er, MP3 Gift Guide-NPR )〕
==Early years ==
Hicken first arrived in the US in April 1993, with his then-combo, Bigmouth. When Bigmouth's guitarist suggested a trip to America, Hicken fell in love with New York City, where Bigmouth found itself welcomed by the city's ex-pat British community. After two weeks and a handful of triumphant gigs, Bigmouth went back to Birmingham, returning a few months later, ostensibly to support fellow Brummies UB40 on an American tour. The band turned up at Toads Place in New Haven with a one-way truck rental full of hired gear only to discover that no one in UB40's camp was expecting them. Fortunately, the pop-reggae hitmakers allowed Bigmouth to do the show, which went so well they were given the opening slot on the next six dates of the tour. The success of the UB40 trek confirmed Hicken's belief that Bigmouth's left-of-center pop-rock was best suited for American audiences. With that in mind, the band decided to make New York their new home.
Over the next few years, Bigmouth gigged all over town, building a substantial following via energetic performances and a self-released CD. They were courted by a number of major labels, but never quite closed the deal. By 1997, Hicken was disillusioned and decided to call it quits. "I couldn't do it anymore," he recalls. "I was in pieces. I'd show up for rehearsal and have these massive anxiety attacks. I had spent my whole life telling myself I was going to be a rock star, and then I realized it wasn't going to happen. Dealing with that really crushed me.”
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