John Cusimano, husband of cooking guru and Food Network star Rachael Ray, is bringing his rock band, The Cringe, to Seattle for a performance Tuesday, July 29, at Nectar Lounge. In addition to singer and guitarist Cusimano, the band features longtime "Saturday Night Live" drummer Shawn Pelton. The New York alternative-rock group is touring in support of its current album, "Tipping Point," including the single, "And Then I'm Gone." The band's debut album was titled "Scratch the Surface." The Cringe plays a blend of power pop and aggressive garage rock. Other members include bassist Matt Powers and guitarist James Rotondi. The Cringe is a sideline for Cusimano, an entertainment attorney. Ray and Cusimano were married in Tuscany in 2005. Last year, Cusimano became tabloid fodder when a Florida woman claimed she had been having a...
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