Sympaticocious

Are you looking for music that makes you feel good; that lifts your spirits without sounding trite or condescending; that feels real, makes you think and has you wanting to hear more? If so, you have entered the realm of SYMPATICOCIOUS, where justice, peace, empathy, acceptance, diversity and joy rule. Band members met in 2022, and shortly thereafter, began writing and playing music together.

Sympaticocious is comprised of Mikel Campbell on bass, bouzouki and vocals, Priya Friday-Pabros on percussion and vocals, Francisca Friday-Pabros on rhythm guitar, drums and vocals, and Ron Pagano, on drums and vocals, each with decades of varied musical experience, hailing from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, New York City and Northern California! Their music is the story, not only of their lives, but of our world...YOUR WORLD! 

More than anything else, they inspire diversity, courage, spirit, love and acceptance, in a world that could use more of each. Whether adding their own accents to a cover or creating originals that blend lyrics and melodies that have been described by one fan as “mesmerizing” and another, as “wonderful harmonies,” they stand in wonder at how lucky they were to connect with each other and their fans.

Sympaticocious is known for their eclectic incorporation of rock, R&B, country, folk, reggae, jazz and blues, creating songs that range from soft and intimate (“Saying Your Prayers” and “Clumsy Hearts”), to touching and feeling jazz (“Blues for Maya” and “Connected”), to darker and emotional themes that we face in the world right now (“Ukraine” and “Love Is the Answer”). Originality and diversity are at the core of their music! They care about the world around them, asking the questions we are all asking: “Why can't I eat ice cream every day, without gaining weight?” (Ok, so they have a sense of humor, too!)

As Sympaticocious has attracted more attention, they are releasing more music, and performing at more venues. Visit their website, Sympaticocious.com and YouTube Channel to subscribe and receive a notice when new music is released, and check out their Face Book page for upcoming performances.

Peace

Mikel, Priya, Francisca & Ron