Me,myself and I.
Throwingroses,(Shelley,Willie,or Tom or make or Russ on Bass you never know)
Kimrea and Dream dogs( My self with Kimrea,Russ whitehead,Joost Vonk.
Influences
B.B. King, Robbie Robertson, Cornell Dupree, George Benson, Pat Martino, Eric Johnson, Larry Carlton, Ernie Corrello, Randy Newman, Kimrea, Jules Broussard, Richard Milam (may he rest in peace), Johnny Nitro, Edge, The Ventures, Audio Slave
Sounds Like
I sound like the song, sometimes the guitar is transparent,sometimes its in your face.
some times its pretty,or spiritual.
most important the song comunicates to the listener and I use the guitar to help in that
effort.
A seasoned pro, Joe Lococo, is a highly respected, sought after Bay Area sideman and bandleader. He currently plays in a number of bands, including (for over 15 years) with world reknowned, Jazz Saxaphonist, Jules Broussard. Joe Lococo is the leader of the popular San Francisco Funk Band, Rhythm City, and has performed for years at San Francisco's oldest Bar, The Saloon, as lead guitarist with their second tuesday Blues Band, Lucky Strike. He is band leader of the rock trio, Throwing Roses and lead guitarist for Kimrea & Dreamdogs and for Zanne Mack & Lunar Groove as well. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Joe Lococo has been a full time professional musician all his life, and has the chops to show it. From Country to Rock to Blues, he is one of the most knowledgeable players around.
Once again we're up for a SDMA in the "Best Blues" category , be nice to win , so vote! Send this around to all your friends and colleagues , just click on the "vote here " icon and scroll 'till you see my name . http://www.sandiegomusicawards.com/ Thanks for helping as it's all online voting, all my best....
sounds great Joe! Open Mic is now moving to Tuesday night as of next week..... stop by anytime..... maybe we could sing a song together for old times sake!!!
Just stopping by to let you know that I released my new single, "Long, Long Time"and it's now available to listen to and download. Give it a spin and let me know what you think!
BIG CAT & THE HIPNOTICS FEATURING TIA CARROLL LIVE FATHER'S DAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 21 @ THE KING OF THE COUNTY BBQ & MUSIC FESTIVAL @ 2pm. WATERFRONT PARK @ MARTINEZ MARINA. BBQ, BLUES AND COLD BEER ON FATHER'S DAY... OH YEAH, IT'S FREE FROM 11am to 6pm "BRING A DAD, ENJOY THE MUSIC...
So what's a nice guitar player like you doin' not playin' a gig tonight? Or are ya? Miss seein' you guys, have to catch up someday soon. My crazy season up here now...work, work, work. Guitar On!