Songwriter / Guitarist Paul Calcano (Chicago, Illinois) Currently ready to release his 2nd solo record titled "The Fighting Soul" - Summer of 2025 Recorded @ Stonecutter Recording Studios and Paul's home studio. Founding member of NEON BLACK and "ROCKERS-4-RESCUES", released a full length studio record self titled (PCP) Paul Calcano Project (2019), recorded at STONECUTTER STUDIOS, CHICAGO,IL with Grammy Nominated Producer/Engineer Chris Steinmetz.  (whose credits include:) { Kiss, Suicidal Tendencies, Alice N Chains, Disturbed, Smashing Pumpkins etc...}  

Paul studied Music Composition, Music Performance, Music Business Management & Recording / Engineering at Columbia College Chicago. A veteran musician of the Chicago music scene he has played many of Chicago's prominent venues (Hard Rock Cafe, Cubby Bear, Double Door, Elbo Room and countless other local & regional venues and festivals). Paul has collaborated as songwriter, managed, booked and recorded many Chicago local bands. Currently works @ Live Nation and is a business owner in Chicago Illinois. Worked at Shure Brothers Microphone Co. Paul has been active in the Chicago music scene for 30+ years and active in the music industry locally, regionally and nationally. He has also shared the stage w many prominent Chicago musicians and Blues Legend Buddy Guy. 

With two more records to be release in the near future featuring  (20 + new songs in the wings to be recorded) coming soon!

For all business related inquires contact:

Paul Calcano

773-885-9399

paul@myrocknroll.com

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“The band exudes confidence and style. Neon Black plays their brand of power riffs with soulful vocals well and they sing with as much finesse as the genre allows."

​— M.S Dodds, Illinois Entertainer

“Keep your eye on this band and go see them if you get a chance. Rarely does a three song sampler make me want to hear the actually upcoming full length CD. Heavy, intricate (yet) catchy riffing and melodies throughout. This is a disc that could easily end up in your personal heavy rotation.”

​— Local Live

“This disc is a goldmine of great talent. Here you'll easily find some Rock Stars of tomorrow. Neon Black: Track 7 "Last".”

​​— Cd Review Network, CD Review Network

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“Next is Neon Black with a truly awesome CD. This three song EP is full of emotion, talent and raw Hard Rock N Roll with a major groove. Neon Black provide the ears with a soundscape I will not soon forget. Without a doubt Neon Black will make my Top Ten List of unsigned Midwest talent. (MY GRADE A+)”

​— Dave Buco, Midwest Rumblings

“Of all the CDs received from MOBfest, this was the best...and they didn't even perform! Rating: 5 Stars * * * * *    — Dan Scheffki, Local Live