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Dead Cat Bounce

Album: Dead Cat Bounce

Released: Jan 8, 2008

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Genre: Blues / Funk / Roots Music
Location New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Profile Views: 12829
Last Login: 8/23/2008
Member Since 8/30/2005
Website www.deltafunk.com
Record Label Unknown Indie
Type of Label Indie
Bio
.. .. Stephen Stills once said that the “one thing blues ain’t is funny.” Obviously Mr. Stills has never sat in on an evening with John Lisi who, along with his band DeltaFUNK, has made a career of turning the pitfalls of everyday life into funky-bluesy-body-shakin’ music that just makes a person feel better. Hailed as one of the best guitarists in Louisiana by Offbeat magazine—quite a compliment in a state known for its musicians—John marries his sometimes humorous, sometimes serious lyrics with a guitar that can cry the blues one minute and break out the funk the next. .. .. Originally from New Jersey and influenced by the roots music that was popular in his hometown, John began writing songs before he could play his first chord on a guitar. But it was when he first saw a replay of Woodstock that the direction of his life became charted. He watched in awe as Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townsend and Alvin Lee wailed on their guitars with unbelievable technique. Already proficient on the trumpet, the young musician knew then that he wanted to learn to play music like that. .. .. By the time he was 13 years old, John had made his way to Florida and was fronting a band of much older musicians, honing the skill that would later become his trademark. Then it was on to Los Angeles, where stints with blues, funk, rockabilly swing, reggae, rock and even metal bands would lead to the montage of genres that defines his music today. He also spent time in television studios doing guitar work for popular shows such as L.A. Law and Quantum Leap. .. .. After a few years spent performing on stages across the United States, Europe and Mexico, John made New Orleans his home and soon found himself playing with legends such as Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Raful and Kenny Neal, Rockin’ Tabby Thomas, Henry Gray, Big Joe Turner (Elvis Presley’s bass guitarist), Galactic, Big Luther Kent and Tab Benoit. Amidst a plethora of talent, the young man made a name for himself through his offbeat portrayals of life, the honesty ringing from his sultry voice and his ability to make his fingers fly over a Dobro, mandolin, steel guitar or Stratocaster as the mood took him. .. .. In a city so filled with blues musicians, John stood out as authentic because his twist on the blues was so adventurous. Mixed with a bit of funk, a little country and some good ol’ rock ’n‘ roll riffs, then combined with lyrics that laughed at life, the songs that usually came to him while he was driving began to attract a following, and the crowds began singing along to his originals. His onstage presence and incredible guitar playing completed the package. All that was left was to put a few of those songs on a CD or two. John’s evolution as a musician is evident through his recordings. His first, Blues for Chloe, features more traditional blues. Funk: Language of New Orleans Volume 8 begins to show the versatility that would later become his signature, but this CD only hints at his true capabilities. On the last two, Can Ya Dig It? and the recently released Dead Cat Bounce, John comes into his own as he explores the realms of possibility, not only with his guitar, but with his lyrics and voice as well. .... Currently, John plays more than 200 dates per year and is working on his next CD, which promises further exploration of ways through which to mingle stunning guitar riffs with blues and funk to create music that is just downright fun. .. .. Deltafunk is: .. John Lisi .. Stephen Randall .. Benjamin Strange .. ...... .. Add our banner to your Myspace page! .. Copy and paste the code below into your "About Me" or "Music" section: .. .. .. .. ..May 30 2008 5:00P Voodoo Garden @ House of Blues New Orleans, Louisiana ..May 30 2008 9:00P The Rivershack Tavern New Orleans, Louisiana ..Jun 2 2008 8:00P Banks St. Bar & Grill New Orleans, Louisiana ..Jun 3 2008 9:30P Cafe Negril (Frenchmen st) New Orleans, Louisiana ..Jun 6 2008 9:30P Phil Bradys Baton Rouge, Louisiana ..Jun 9 2008 10:00P Banks St.Bar & Grill New Orleans, Louisiana ..Jun 12 2008 6:00P Oysterellas Mobile, Alabama ..Jun 13 2008 8:00P Julies Dauphin Island, Alabama ..Jun 14 2008 8:00P Julies Dauphin Island, Alabama ..Jun 16 2008 10:00P Banks St.Bar & Grill New Orleans, Louisiana ..Jun 18 2008 9:30P Cafe Negril (Frenchmen st) New Orleans, Louisiana ..Jun 19 2008 7:00P La Carreta Baton Rouge ..Jun 21 2008 9:00P The Bottling Co. Hattiesberg, Mississippi ..Jun 23 2008 10:00P Banks St.Bar & Grill New Orleans, Louisiana ..Jun 26 2008 8:00P 1850 room@ Billotties Mobile, Alabama ..Jun 27 2008 6:00P Lulu’s Gulf Shores, Alabama ..Jun 28 2008 6:00P Lulu’s Gulf Shores, Alabama ..Jun 29 2008 8:00P The Garage Mobile, Alabama ..Jun 30 2008 10:00P Banks St. Bar & Grill New Orleans, Louisiana ..Jul 3 2008 7:00P The Rivershack Tavern New Orleans, Louisiana ..Jul 4 2008 8:00P 4th of July Blues fest T.B.A, Louisiana ..Jul 7 2008 10:00P Banks St.Bar New Orleans, Louisiana ..Jul 14 2008 10:00P Banks St. Bar New Orleans, Louisiana ..Jul 16 2008 9:00P Cafe Negril (Frenchmen St.) New Orleans, Louisiana ..Jul 18 2008 8:00P Walnut circle grill Hattiesburg, Mississippi ..Jul 21 2008 10:00P Banks St.Bar New Orleans, Louisiana ..Jul 24 2008 6:00P Oysterellas Mobile, Alabama ..Jul 25 2008 10:00P The Ravenite Fairhope, Alabama ..Jul 26 2008 12:00A Monsoons Mobile, Alabama ..Jul 27 2008 6:00P Lulus Gulf Shores, Alabama ..Jul 28 2008 10:00P Banks St.Bar New Orleans, Louisiana ..Jul 29 2008 9:00P Cafe Negril (Frenchmen St,) New Orleans, Louisiana ..Aug 7 2008 7:00P The Rivershack Tavern New Orleans, Louisiana ..Aug 8 2008 7:00P The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint Gulfport, Mississippi ..Aug 9 2008 8:00P Walnut circle grill Hattiesburg, Mississippi ..Aug 16 2008 9:30P The Rivershack Tavern New Orleans, Louisiana ..Sep 6 2008 7:00P The Shed BBQ Ocean Springs, Mississippi ..Sep 12 2008 9:00P The Rivershack Tavern New Orleans, Louisiana ..Sep 27 2008 8:00P Walnut circle grill Hattiesburg, Mississippi ..Oct 2 2008 7:00P The Rivershack Tavern New Orleans, Louisiana ..Oct 10 2008 8:00P V.O.W.Guitar showdow W/ C.C.Addock,Mike Zito & More Houma, Louisiana ..Oct 11 2008 10:00P V.O.W.Fest Houma, Louisiana ..Nov 13 2008 7:00P The Rivershack Tavern New Orleans, Louisiana ..Nov 15 2008 8:00P Virgin Islands Tour 08 St.Croix,St.John,St.Thomas ..Nov 28 2008 9:00P The Rivershack Tavern New Orleans, Louisiana ..Dec 4 2008 7:00P The Rivershack Tavern New Orleans, Louisiana
Members
..John Lisi - guitar & vocals..myspace.com/johnlisi...... .. ..Benjamin Strange - bass & vocals..myspace.com/benjaminstrange...... .. ..Stephen Randall - drums & vocals..myspace.com/stephenrandall......
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