"He can play guitar, harp, dobro, he can sing, he can do it all fast or slow, rauncy raw or silky smooth, then turn around and do it again..."
"The real deal."
- Nightflying, Memphis
"Snorts and stomps like an unholy cross between the Chili Peppers' 'BloodSugarSexMagic' and Led Zeppelin's more wonderfully obnoxious moments on 'Physical Graffiti'"
- Offbeat Magazine, New Orleans
"Lisi mixed blues, funk and rock so well i don't wanna put a label on what he did...go see this band before they get to big for your britches."
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, 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. Already proficient on the trumpet, the young musician knew then that he wanted to learn to play music like that.
By the age of 15, John was playing in bands in Tampa Fl. with 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, and even metal bands would lead to the montage of genres that defines his music today. He also did studio guitar work for popular shows such as L.A. Law and Quantum Leap.
After a few years performing on stages across the United States, Europe,Canada and Mexico, John made New Orleans home and soon found himself playing with legends such as Dr.John,Cyril Neville,Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Raful and Kenny Neal, Rockin’ Tabby Thomas, Byran Lee,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.
John’s evolution as a musician is evident through his recordings. His first, Blues for Chloe, features more traditional blues,but this CD only hints at his true capabilities. On his last two, Can Ya Dig It? and the recently released Dead Cat Bounce,(which features Cody Dickenson of The North Mississippi Allstars & Jimbo Mathus of The Squirrel Nut Zippers),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.
Howdy friend...thanks to the worldwide success of my single Saddle Up Shawty I am proud to announce the release of my NEW single off my new cd the Country Rap King vol 2, Whiskey Drinkin S.O.B. Look for the for the new single and dance hitting a dance floor near you this winter, and all next year!
Hey John! "Thanks" for adding me as a friend. We try to make all your performances in and around St. Louis. You are just soooooo very cool. The whole family agrees.... also all my friends! Wish you got some good Radio play here in St. Louis. Unfortunately the Radio sucks here - St. Louis is so behind in music, it's not even funny. YEP-we have EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOUR cds..... just cannot pick a fav, for they're ALL GOOD. Take care, until you are in St. Louis again .... Darlene K St. Louis,MO,USA
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Creative and label manager since september (Vigilance Music for Pop/Rock/Soul/Electro music), I'm proud to tell you the first release of a talented DJ from Barcelona called "The Big Mamamootchi" is available on iTunes since 3th November.
Made in Trance/progressive music, you can listen this first song for free just here before buy it :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA8UCpFZ1so
Enjoy !!
Your friend, Christophe Girou Publishing manager of Vigilance Music.
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Oyé, Oyé !!
Créateur et patron de label depuis septembre (Vigilance Music axé principalement sur Pop/Rock/Soul/Electro), j'ai la joie de vous annoncer à tous la sortie officielle depuis le 3 Novembre du premier single d'un talentueux DJ de Barcelone appelé "The Big Mamamootchi".
Orienté Trance/Progressive, et disponible dès maintenant sur les plateformes de téléchargement iTunes & Fnac, vous pouvez ecoutez gratuitement et en integralité ce morceau ici avant de vous le procurer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA8UCpFZ1so
Enjoy !!
Votre ami, Christophe Girou Directeur des éditions Vigilance Music.
hey i have a record out called i hid because i was ashamed. it's about sad stuff and i hope you like it because i really do. if you find any time to listen to it, please let me know what you think. thank you from michael
Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!! http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/ AND Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think! Ruby Jane