Christopher Mongiello is the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for “Pure Cane”, a popular New York rock band that has a large and devoted following. In 2001, “Pure Cane” was recognized nationally for their No. 1 record. It held its’ No. 1 position for 17 weeks on select radio stations throughout the U. S. Chris also worked on a two-time Grammy-winning CD entitled “Les Paul and Friends: American Made World Played”. 

Chris has professionally worked with such artists as Jeff Beck, Slash, Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Johnny Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls), Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Peter Frampton, Les Paul, Josh Stone, Pat Martino, Buddy Guy, Steve Lukather (Toto), Will Lee (David Letterman Band), Stanley Jordan, Neal Schon (Journey), Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Cindi Lauper, Dereck Trucks (The Allman Brothers), Steve Miller, Joe Satriani, and Edgar Winter.