Carl Pannuzzo is a humble and talented musician having contributed to recordings and live sessions with a
plethora of respected musical artists including Mia Dyson, Fred Smith, Paul Grabowski and Vika & Linda Bull.
The late, great Broderick Smith called Carl the best soul singer in the country.
On Thursday's at 3.30 Carl and his son Daniel present Dinosaur Prize Surprise together on 3CR,
a radio show exploring consciousness around developing minds and the imagination of kids and carers.
Carl Pannuzzo is the founding member, vocalist and drummer in the legendary underground institution Checkerboard Lounge who’ve celebrated more than 3 decades playing live including a 7 year residency at te Great Britain Hotel in Richmond.
In 2022 the band launched the critically acclaimed ’Sun Sessions’ recorded at the famed Memphis recording studio and the album hit the no. 1 position on the Australian Blues and Roots National Radio Charts.
Out now on Cheersquad records and tapes (home of the hits) is the new Checkerboard Lounge album Roller Coaster  the first to feature the band’s current lineup, Zoë Frater on Bass, Shannon Bourne Guitars, Tim Neal with his Hammond Organ and last but not least Carl Pannuzzo on vocals and drums.
World-class musicianship, unbridled passion inspired by the moment and an almost telepathic ability to create; Checkerboard Lounge are a powerhouse to be reckoned with.

Carl Pannuzzo joins Dr Gonzo to present the songs from the album Roller Coaster by Checkerboard Lounge on And This One's Introduced By…

Please support the artists and check out the Checkerboard Lounge Bandcamp page HERE & Carl's HERE