... of The Flying Latini Brothers include
myself on Guitar & Vocals,
Jim Latini on Drums & Vocals,
John Sperendi on Bass,
Kurt Wolak ..s and accordion,
Dave Boutette on electric guitar
Influences
Great songwriter's since day 1 - my brother Mike, Hank Williams, John & Paul, Paul Simon, The Band, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Fagan & Becker, Rikki Lee, Joni, John Hiatt, John Prine, Bruce, Gershwin, Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart and every Jimmy, Jim, James and Van (thanks Boot) that ever wrote a great song - Dave Boutette, Mike Boyd, Jim Roll, Whit Hill, Annie Capps, Jack Spack, Chadsworth, SG & Rachel Lynn, David Rossiter, The Cap'n, Josh Davis, Bumali, JD ..., GLMS, EPK, Jamie-Sue ... the list goes on - let me sleep on it and get back to you ...
Winner of both the 2009 & 2008 Detroit Blues Challenge, John Latini is a multiple award winning veteran singer/songwriter, performer, and above all, entertainer whose energy and presence are infused so deeply in his music that every song, indeed every style, becomes his own.
Growing up in a musical family in Queens, NY hearing everything from Hank Williams to Harry Belafonte, participating in the nightly guitar pull around the family table, and finally, seeing The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show sealed his fate.
Since that time, the journey has been long and gratifying with explorations into many musical styles and collaborations with many great bands, players, songwriters and above all, friends.
Through it all, the one constant remains John's ability to "deliver" the song. A captivating storyteller and an exciting performer, he compels you to watch and to listen.
ACCOLADES
2009 Detroit Blues Challenge Winner Solo/Duo Division
2009 Letter Of Recognition & Appreciation from Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm
2009 Proclamation from the Mayor of Ypsilanti Michigan, Paul Schreiber
2009 Letter Of Appreciation from Rivergate Terrace Senior Center
2009 One of two semi-finalists in the Detroit Blues Challenge Solo/Duo Division
(Winner TBA October 2009)
2009 Detroit Music Awards Nominee, two categories
2008 Detroit Blues Challenge Winner Solo/Duo Division
2004 Grand Prize, Metro Detroit Songwriting Contest
Congratulations to John Latini as one of seven finalists of "A Winter's Tune Concert" People's Choice Pick. Vote for John today for his song "Christmas In Michigan" at http://www.awinterstune.com
Mr. Jones! I trust you and your lovely wife properly observed your momentous occasion. Congratulations! (Mine was in Sep 2008.) I must also say, the new pixels look mighty fine. I think I'll go enjoy the refreshing flavor of a Fuzzy Zoeller now.
July 10, 2009 Riverview, Michigan: JOHN LATINI RECEIVES A LETTER OF RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FROM MICHIGAN GOVERNOR JENNIFER GRANHOLM, A PROCLAMATION FROM YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN MAYOR PAUL SCHREIBER AND A LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM RIVERGATE TERRACE SENIOR CENTER for providing musical entertainment to senior citizens. Congratulations John! Your passion and compassion make us proud to be associated with you.
Indeed you will. I'm coming back to Michigan on Saturday to take care of some business and see my dad. I'm gonna stay in Detroit for a few days and then drive up to Curtis on Thursday morning.
