The Beautiful Mistakes

Pittsburgh, PA

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Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

We are a Pittsburgh based rock band performing original music that is surprisingly original. On stage, we are an energetic and tight ensemble who enjoys sharing our love of music. We are perfect for events and venues where people come to hear something unique and amazing. We also can do covers songs f the vibe and event need it!

Our music will take you on a ride from rocking riff-based tunes to melodic lyrical songs that touch the heart. We take pride in our songwriting and arrangements and strive to give our audience something different in each song we perform.


Reviews

1 review

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Omar S. B.

February 17, 2025
Verified review

They were amazing and fun.

They did a fantastic job and were very professional and flexible with our needs.

Hired as: Cover Band, Rock Band

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes

What to expect

Our music will take you on a ride from rocking riff-based tunes to melodic lyrical songs that touch the heart. We take pride in our songwriting and arrangements and strive to give our audience something different in each song we perform. We are also proud of the age diversity in our band. We have members in their 20's, 30's, 50's, and 70's. We think this adds to our ability to make great music together.

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About

Mistakes, whether in life or in music, can be made into something beautiful. Detroit area native Jimmy Marino has been living in Pittsburgh for over a decade and formed the Beautiful Mistakes after recording an album in 2019. With musical influences from rock, roots, blues, and Americana, you'll find every song is different in style, where the hooks pull you in, the honest lyrics resonate, and the music rocks.

We hope our music speaks to you wherever you are in your life whether is a time of happiness or sorrow or contentment. Remember every mistake can become something beautiful if you let it.
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The Beautiful Mistakes are:
Cory Derringer: Bass Guitar & Vocals
Rick Manasa: Keys
Jimmy Marino: Guitar, vocals, piano, violin
Gloria Mwarage: Guitar & vocals
Ben Skinner: Drums and all things percussive

Additional booking notes

We can provide audio and lighting if ned be.

Services offered

Past booked events

July 2024

13

Saturday

Fundraiser

10:00am - 11:00am

Washington, PA

Set list

We can create a set list based on a mix of our material and cover songs if need be.
Our catalog of originals can be found on SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music.
Current Covers in our mix:
- LaGrange (ZZ Top)
- Kiss (Prince)
- Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
- Melt With You (Modern English)
- Runnin' Down a Dream (Tom Petty)
- Slow Dancing in Burning Room (John Mayer)
- Nobody Cares if You Don't Go to the Party (Courtney Barnett)
- Should I Stay or Should I Go (The Clash)

Influences and inspiration

Rock, Blues, Americana

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