Artists
Here are links to very talented groups and artists that I’ve had the great fortune of working with. Please take the time to visit them too.
akdrum.com - Drummer Andy Korn’s website. The funkiest, bi-coastal drummer on the scene. Check him out when he’s on your coast with some of the top singer/songwriters or with Ronnie Spector. He’ll make you go, “HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!” Check him out.
andystack.net - Check out this up and coming singer/songwriter and adventurous guitar player. His influential guitar playing and songwriting ranges from Marc Shulman to Jeff Buckley. This kid will rein you in and hold you there with his deep passion for the music. Check him out!!
amylennard.com - Come out and enjoy Amy Lennard and her band. She’s writing better than ever and gettin’ even better. She lays out her heart on the line!! Check her out!!
brendanjames.com - Check this guy out in a town near you. Especially when his album hits the stores. Very talented singer/songwriter and all around nice guy!! i’ve had the pleasure of playing some dates with him in NYC. Has great hair too!! A must listen!!
carlburnett.com - One of grooveeeeeest guitar players around and an all around great guy!! Deep pockets and greasy in yo face/onion attitude!! He’s played with groovin’ MOFOs from Bill Withers to Robben Ford. I have the most pleasure playing with this cat. Check him out with his own group that I play with, Life Before Midi featuring Rocky Bryant on drums or you can catch Carl on some funk/soul artists shows near you.
davepettigrew.net - Talented singer/songwriter. His inspirational songs will lift you up and make you feel good!! I have pleasure of doing many dates with this guy and the band along the East Coast. Be sure to catch him when he’s in a town near you.
doneverettpearce.com - Talented singer/songwriter from the West Coast. I had the pleasure of playing with him when he comes to NYC. Check out his site, his drawings, and his tunes.
funkydrummer.com - Drummer Jim Payne’s website. The one who told me where the funky “One” is!! I’ve had the pleasure and fortune to play and hang with this cat. Check out his website, his books, records that he’s produced and played on and go out to his gigs and check out his trio, The Jim Payne Band.
gavindegraw.com - I’ve had the pleasure of doing some tour dates with this guy. He’s not only a nice guy, but he’s a great singer and songwriter. This guy will definitely be around for awhile. Check out his shows!! His band is off da schizzle!!
gladshot.com - Mike Blaxill and Debbie Andrews are the singers and songwriters of this band and they rock!! Rootsy rock/pop with memorable melodies. I have the pleasure and fun :o) of working and playing with ‘em.Definitely check out their tunes!! You might hear them on a TV show near you.
gretchenwitt.com Look out for this, young, talented and lovely singer/songwriter from Northern Ohio who now lives in Brooklyn, NY. Puts on great shows and she’s a mothaf&#@ of a writer!!
guitarboutique.com - Jimmy Coppolo’s shop. A fellow Italian, great guitar and bass builder/luthier and all around nice guy. If your in NYC stop by his shop and check out his guitars and basses. You won’t be disappointed!!
heydevils.com - Cliff May’s band. I used to play with this cat back in the day. Great guitar player/singer/songwriter and makes a mean cinnamon toast. :o)
jenniferrichman.com - Fun and talented singer/songwriter from Brooklyn, NY. Check out her website and her tunes. :o)
jeremybaum.com - Killer Organ player (keeping it real with Hammond B-3 and Leslie, B!!), grooving keyboard player and good friend of mine. One of the best of the best!! Check him out when he’s in your town or with blues singer Shemekia Copeland. He kicks ass, YO!!
joecharupakorn.com - Guitarist, writer, editor, friend and all around crazy guy. (In a great way!!) Check him out with his afro-beat band Wonderland Orchestra. They’re bangin’!! AND THEN!!
johncaban.org - One of the baddest electric guitar players around. Imagination, tastefulness, and organic!! I have the utmost pleasure of working with him in some singer-songwriter projects. Deep mutha!!
kazeemusic.com - Jeffery Lee Kazee’s offical website. Great keyboard player, singer,writer, arranger, dresser, and dancer!! I have the fortune/pleasure to know and play with this cat!! He’s the best of the best. He’s also co-leader with Jeff Campbell in Professor Crewcut. If Kazee is ever playing in your town, don’t miss it!! You will be entertained!!
kingshighwaymusic.com - Craig Benelli’s website. A great friend, guitar player and songwriter. Check out his tunes, where he’s been and where he’s going. Definitely keep a look out for this guy, he’s writing some deep S@#^!!
laurabermanmusic.com - One of the most soulful singers around. I had the utmost pleasure of writing and perfoming with her. She can sing the train schedule and make you yell out Hallelujah!!” Check her out when she’s in your town. You won’t believe your ears!!
laurawarshauer.com - Young and very talented singer/songwriter. i have the utmost privilege of doing some recording and gigs in NYC. Check out this up and coming artist. She brings it to the stage and studio. She writes introspective songs with all the heart and grit. It’ll make you cry and eat lots of “cherry pie”. A must listen!!
lucybonilla.com - Lots o’ soul in a small package!!
malcolmgold.com - A fellow bass player in NYC. A groovin’ mofo and an all around great guy. Check him out on the Movin’ Out tour or with some of the great singer/songwriters that NYC has to offer!! Bass in Da Face!!
marcuswolf.com - Guitarist Marcus Wolf website. Check out this very talented guitarist/singer/producer whose produced Gretchen Witt’s EP, some of Jennifer Richman’s tracks on her new album, among other talented singer/songwriters. Check out his band with Steve Hoss or Rich Mercurio and Richard Hammond. They ROCK!!
markrivera.com - Great musician, singer, and one of the most energetic performers I’ve had the pleasure playing with. He’s played with almost everyone in the biz, from Billy Joel to Ringo Starr. If he’s in your town, check him out.
mattmarshak.com - Up and coming talented guitarist from Long Island, good friend and all around good guy. Writes the most memorable chill melodies and puts on entertaining shows!! Go check him out!!
pattyspredicament.com - Patty Murray, an up and comin’ guitarist/singer/songwriter from Louisville Kentucky. She’ll fry you up with her greasy guitar playing and her Kentucky fried hospitality.
pbase.com/samchar - Sam Charles, a brother, a friend and all around nice guy. Check out his photos and his wacky sense of humor.
scottcresswell.com - This guy rocks!! Check out his tunes and his website!!
thecontes.com - Brothers from the same mother!! Steve and John Conte. These guys groove sing, write and groove even harder. Check ‘em out!! Especially John Conte, he’s got the ol’ school groove with the attitude of a GUMBA!! :o)