An experimental rock trio featuring bassist Mike Watt, Il Sogno del Marinaio also include singer/guitarist Stefano Pilia and drummer Andrea Belfi. Watt, a legendary punk and alt-rock musician with such bands as Minutemen and fIREHOSE, first met Pilia while on tour in Italy in 2005. Then, in 2009, Pilia and Belfi invited Watt to tour with them and Il Sogno del Marinaio were born. In 2013, Il Sogno del Marinaio released their debut album, Busta Gialla, which showcased the band's mix of punk, noise rock, and jazz influences. ~ Matt Collar