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John Lisi
Rock / Blues / Funk

"LET GO OF THAT MOUSE AND PICK UP YER`GUITAR!"

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana
United States

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Last Login:  11/20/2008
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   John Lisi: General Info
Member Since3/22/2006
Band Websitedeltafunk.com
Band MembersJohn Lisi - guitar & vocals

myspace.com/johnlisi


Benjamin Strange - bass & vocals

myspace.com/benjaminstrange


Stephen Randall - drums & vocals

myspace.com/stephenrandall

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Record Label219 Records
Type of LabelIndie




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 20 2008 10:00P
The Legacy Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Nov 21 2008 10:00P
Banks St. Bar W The Uppressors New Orleans, Maryland
Nov 22 2008 9:00P
P Js Coffee house W P H Fred New Orleans, Louisiana
Dec 4 2008 9:00P
Cafe Negril W Delta Funk! New Orleans, Louisiana
Dec 6 2008 9:30P
Phil Bradys W DELTA FUNK! Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Dec 18 2008 9:00P
Cafe Negril W Delta Funk! New Orleans, Louisiana
Dec 19 2008 9:00P
Banks St. Bar W The Round Pegs! New Orleans, Louisiana
Dec 20 2008 10:00P
The Upstairs Balcony Houma, Louisiana
Feb 20 2009 9:00P
The Arcadia Blues Club Arcadia, California
Feb 21 2009 8:00P
SLO Mardi Gras Ball W Delta Funk! San Louis Obisbo, California

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   About John Lisi

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.

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cj who-sane solomon





Nov 20 2008 8:39 PM

hey - dig down thru yer myspace email for one i sent last week....
cj who-sane solomon





Nov 20 2008 8:37 PM

wow...an Upp's gig? sorry to miss that - i'm in Cali but even if in Nola i'd be giggin'.
RAINBOW DARK...maybe dim..lol





Nov 20 2008 8:31 PM

sup johnny boy!!! lol =)
GypsyEyes





Nov 20 2008 6:55 PM

Welcome back! Sebastian and I are moving back to Nola! Can't wait to see you play again!!!
Dawn Vachon





Nov 18 2008 4:37 AM

well well.. you are finally back home!
Michele





Nov 16 2008 3:17 PM

We went to see you play in Marietta with Bryan Lee, but it was CANCELLED. I was so disappointed! What happened??? Hope everything is groovy with ya!
MaryCat





Nov 12 2008 10:26 PM

When are you guys coming back down to LA (lower al)... When I worked @ LuLu's you guys rocked it out! I meeese it...
Nessi





Nov 11 2008 2:26 PM

thanks for the friendship!

all the best
william and nessi
The Blackwater Fever - Sweet Misery OUT NOW!





Nov 10 2008 12:47 PM

THE BLACKWATER FEVER - SWEET MISERY
Debut album in stores November 22nd

Dark garage blues two piece.

Pre-order your signed copy at: www.plusonerecords.com.au
Tim Robb





Nov 10 2008 3:55 AM

hEY jOHN FROM WAY OUT IN THE WOODS!
cj who-sane solomon





Nov 8 2008 9:11 PM

s'funny - i'm on my way to SLO week after next. i got some peeps there.
Hubert's Son





Nov 8 2008 4:31 PM

Looking forward to seeing you guys next sat. Tell Bryan - only seven more days till his purple jazzmaster is in his hands.
karanasaurus rex





Nov 8 2008 2:38 PM

"We make a good team--a groin-grabbingly good team!"
Josi





Nov 8 2008 2:32 AM

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Each person can only vote once and you have to vote not later than 11:59 pm, November 10th so don't wait . Please vote now. Please ask as many of your friends as you can to vote for him, too.
Ms. Paula a.k.a. Harmonica Lady





Nov 7 2008 2:38 AM

Hey how goes it?
The axe collector





Nov 6 2008 9:59 PM

Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!!!
Dawn Vachon





Nov 6 2008 5:56 PM

ok... must see you before I move...
Phat noiZ





Nov 3 2008 1:36 PM

Thanks for the add. Great seeing you guys in Bucks County last weekend. See you on the road!
Tony Goulas





Nov 2 2008 9:10 PM

Dude, you rock!!Thanks so much for the friend add!
Hope you dig my music
JaBeaux





Nov 2 2008 5:12 PM

Wishing you the Sweetest Day to come John and with these Treats, well, All kinds of thangs can happen...Either Way, might wanna find a Live Entertainment Venue and Slip on those Ballerina Shoes, hit the Dance Floor and unleash your Boogie! It's Sunday and it's Time to Start off the Week with some Fun! Remember!! Unleash yourself and let that Mojo Spread all over someone Special!
Musikhaus Korn





Oct 30 2008 9:05 AM

hy,
thx for adding us.

greetings from germany,
musikhaus korn.

www.musikhaus-korn.de
Skyla Burrell





Oct 29 2008 10:08 PM

Hi John,

Hope all is well!
Stay safe out there brother :)

Sky & Mark
Karl





Oct 23 2008 3:51 AM

thought ya might like to know that a mutual friend, CHRIS K. chose a GREAT John Lisi song "Blues For Clhoe" for the first dance at his recent wedding reception
angel marie





Oct 20 2008 5:01 PM

miss seeing ya around. hope all is well.
cj who-sane solomon





Oct 20 2008 3:27 PM

if you DO choose to do the VI - i can likely make it. fyi...
Dawn Vachon





Oct 10 2008 6:17 AM

u alive?
Danielle Blakey





Oct 8 2008 7:31 AM

HI THERE!! **Thank you SO much for your friendship :)
I would like to share with you my DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO- "DRIVING SONG"!** The first single off my album!
Let me know what you think! Post a comment- I hope you like it :)
Thanks for your friendship and support!
~*~Danielle~*~

View it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9QG8kcVZAs
Harris Haare





Oct 7 2008 12:10 PM

Heya Chabba Chabba freaks Sind Gerade voll im Streß unser Tour Bus macht mucken, nicht gut aber wir werden das schon hin-bekommen bis zum Tour Start (Austria) Aber da die Sonne scheint und das Leben gerade so schön ist freuen wir uns um so mehr, euch unseren neuesten Streich darstellen zu dürfen...... Hier kommt "Robots in Town" als Video auf youtube.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVJTh3nibzc sind ja gespannt wie es euch gefällt, if you like it share it with you friends and leave a comment for the rest of the World..... Freuen uns schon von euch zu lesen The Happy Harris Haare Film Crew
The axe collector





Oct 6 2008 1:14 PM