Biography:.

(I apologize as to the truncated nature of this bio. I't's a work in progress, of course)

Since this is my web site, you probably already know that my name is Ross Gianfortune. I was born and grew up in the Chicago area. I have worked in radio (both college and commercial) and newspapers. I currently work at a weekly newspaper in the suburbs of Washington, D.C.

Because I grew up near Chicago during the Jordan era, I'm a huge sports fan. In fact, I maintain ‹ as Webmaster and writer ‹ a Chicago baseball blog, SnobsVsSlobs.com, with my best friend, Alex Taft.

Because of my background in college radio, I'm still quite passionate about music, specifcally underground and independent music.

I've written hundreds of music reviews for my college radio station as well as for various 'zines and newspapers in college. Unfortunately, many have been lost in the fhuffle of redesigns and editor changes.

I've previously written columns for both my current paper and for a paper in college and have reported for a daily newspaper in college.

I live just outside the District of Columbia with my dog, Nino.