ABOUT THE ARTIST A single man band, Valente is a songwriter experimenting with all kinds of sounds and rhythms. In this debut CD you will be served up a juicy blend of surf rock, funk, and a touch of Tom Waits influenced "weirdness" as heard in the hit song "Circus Freak." This is the debut CD recorded in 2002 in a home studio. The artist is currently working on releasing a second CD, "Pardon the Singing" with more experimental music blending.