The first time that we crossed paths with Tadoma a.k.a. Joe Patitucci was when he became the last minute addition to Arc In Round’s Diagonal Fields EP Release Party (a show that The Deli happened to be presenting). He replaced Post Post who were originally scheduled on the bill, but abruptly broke up. As you’ll read in this interview, Patitucci shares his most memorable show which was a performance at Johnny Brenda’s on more of a rock lineup where he won over the crowd with his ambient electronica. “At the end when I was fading out the last note, I looked up to see everyone in the house focused on the stage. When I faded out, you could hear a pin drop in the place until I raised my hand to say thanks at which point there was a rush of cheering.” That was pretty much our reaction and what happened in the room on the night of the release party which is partly why we nominated him for our poll. Check out our interview with Patitucci HERE where we learn a lot of interesting things about the man and his music as well as his ability to sing Paula Abdul’s “Straight Up” word for word – really.