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John Viviani & Filthy Funk
Jazz / Funk

"Tasty Licks"

ROCHESTER, New York
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   John Viviani & Filthy Funk: General Info
Member Since5/9/2006
Band Websitefilthyfunk.net
Band MembersI am working with various musicians in the Filthy Funk network...
Influenceshmmm let's see here - Vernon Reid, Joe Pass, Grant Green, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, BB King, Freddie King, Jimi Hendrix, Pat Metheny, George Collichio, George Benson, Pat Martino, Barney Kessel, Django Reinhardt, Eddie Fisher - MANY other guitarists, Soulive, The Roots, Jill Scott, Donny Hathaway, Erykah Badu, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Roy Hargrove (particularly RH factor), Maynard Ferguson, Tribe Called Quest, Dr. Dre, Organized Konfusion, Portishead, Stereolab, DJ Shadow, DJ Premier, 9th Wonder, J Dilla, Prince Paul, De La Soul, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Led Zeppelin, Cream, J.S. Bach, Francisco Tarrega, Paganini, the list is long and varied and I could go on forever...
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2008 2:00P
JV & FF at the Canandaigua Arts and Music Festival Canandaigua, New York
Jul 18 2008 10:00P
Filthy Funk at Dubland Underground Rochester, New York
Jul 26 2008 5:00P
JV & FF at Spencerport Canal Days Spencerport, New York
Jul 30 2008 10:00P
JV & FF at Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge Syracuse, New York

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   About John Viviani & Filthy Funk
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What up! Tasty Licks (Version 2) will be available at our upcoming Rochester Int. Jazz Fest performance on June 17th. The new version features all new artwork and two new tracks, A Night In Tunisia, and Oatmeal Science. Thanks to all those who helped us sell out of the first printing. Hope to see you all at an upcoming show. Ciao................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... You can purchase the album, Tasty Licks, for $10.00 by clicking the button below. The purchase is done through Paypal which is very secure. The CD is also available online at CD Baby, and locally in Rochester at Record Archive on East Ave., The Bop Shoppe, and Borders Books in Henrietta. Thanks in advance to those who purchase the CD.
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John Viviani & Filthy Funk's Friends Comments
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Mike Kaupa





Jul 1 2008 8:56 PM

Hey you funksters!
It was really fun hearing you and sittin' in on a tune!!!!!!!!


All the best,
Mike
Mint Jam





Jul 1 2008 11:31 AM

Hey John, hope your show at the jazz fest went well. I meant to make it after I played with my jazz band, but I wasn't feeling to well and I had an early exam the next morning. Hope to catch you guys sometime over the summer!
-Gabe
Filthy Funk Productions - LOOKING FOR SINGER!!





Jun 19 2008 2:01 PM

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ACT:LIVE





Jun 7 2008 11:29 PM

New on ACT:LIVE is "Open Mic Madness!!" - The Wednesday Night Rochester Tour!

We speak to Brian Rath (singer/songwriter)

We check out The Mez and touch on the topic of ASCAP in our bars and clubs

ACT:LIVE also stops in at Abilene, Liberty Pole Way's newest member of the music community!!

So much to explore in this episode...be sure to click on the picture and tune in.
LUCID





Jun 7 2008 9:54 AM

My face was thoroughly melted last night.
otakulab | beth





Jun 5 2008 1:20 PM

cant wait to see you gangsters funking it up at the bug jar tomorrow.
=^-^=
Filthy Funk Productions - LOOKING FOR SINGER!!





Jun 4 2008 10:42 AM

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ACT:LIVE





Jun 3 2008 9:14 PM

ACT:LIVE ROCHESTER .com is up and running folks. Hassaan Mackey interview now posted!...Just Click On The Picture to be routed to ..
Heather





May 30 2008 8:41 AM

HA! no kidding...It's been a long time.
How've you been? Tell Nick I said hello! Havn't seen him in a while either!
TeckRah





May 23 2008 5:36 PM

Thanks for the add!
Much love and respect!
Konkrete Jungle Upstate





May 22 2008 5:46 PM

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Route 49





May 20 2008 2:18 PM

Thanks for the add! You guys rock!
RootsCollider





May 19 2008 7:36 PM

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Greezy Fingers





May 17 2008 11:08 AM

Mashed Potatoes

Just like this image of mashed potatoes, you guys did not go light on dishin out the gravy last evening
-SERIOUSLY FUNKY!
Mike Cottone





May 15 2008 10:12 PM

You filthy funkin sonofa.....
Tomorrow night?? Want a trumpet??
Peace
MIke.
Russ





May 10 2008 7:12 AM

Hey guys Tunisia sounds great! Jimmie got me hooked on that song a little while ago. I had never heard it before that. Great song.......the melody still lingers on.....
Come to the Utica Music Fest!





May 8 2008 5:57 PM

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RootsCollider





Apr 28 2008 7:42 PM

Next Show:

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Rob





Apr 30 2008 8:10 AM

Yo John! Whats up man? How's life/music? Just seein' how my former git-fiddle teacher's doing. Fill me in. later.
Aaron Libertarian





Apr 25 2008 8:35 AM

You guys sounded great last night down here in Fredonia.
Keep on Funkin' it up!
Peace.
RootsCollider





Apr 14 2008 6:06 PM

Record Maker
Dasha





Apr 5 2008 2:41 PM

John!! Whats up? We're playing the House of Hamez soon and I think I saw you guys on the calendar of events there, whats it like?

- nick
Jay





Apr 5 2008 5:16 PM

Hey I saw your vid on youtube, that's awesome.
As far as Scotch and Sirloin, hmmmm, maybe
DRAMA QUEEN





Apr 5 2008 12:15 PM

Hey J Vivi......

I'm gonna try to get down to see you guys tonite !!!!!!

MF from DQ
applesauce





Mar 31 2008 11:50 PM

yoooo...did you know that you have a picture of a fat naked guy in your comments?
yes it's true.
LUCID





Mar 29 2008 9:21 AM

YES.
Steve





Mar 24 2008 12:30 PM

Hey john whats new brother? I'll be home early May, definitely want to make it out to a show or two.
You still doing lessons at all?
Mike





Mar 8 2008 11:06 PM

hey john, i'm in town this week, what's going on with your show on friday?
Funk 'N Waffles





Feb 26 2008 10:13 AM

straight up sex-music.
AudioInFlux





Feb 25 2008 10:32 PM

yo tasty licks is ridiculous.
Joe





Feb 18 2008 5:01 PM

Can't wait to see a show when I come back in to town.
The Legacy





Feb 18 2008 4:15 PM

www.realultimatepower.net

John, I think this is right in your wheel house. I would recommend reading a pumpup story before a show.
Ben





Feb 16 2008 10:58 PM

You dudes pulled off a serious fucking set last night. Best local peformance...that I've ever seen anyway. Hats off to you. PS: John listen to fucking Baby Powder already!
Lee





Feb 16 2008 7:11 PM

Thanks!! hope the show was fun..sorry we couldn't make it....definately next time :)
AudioInFlux





Feb 12 2008 9:06 AM

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chefjimi





Feb 9 2008 8:43 AM

thanks - u would have the time of yer life on this cruise thing. U really did help me so much gotta get back to ya when things calm down.
Jay





Feb 8 2008 2:51 PM

NC's been warm and toasty! Looks like you guys are keeping busy, lotsa shows. sounds good!
AudioInFlux





Feb 6 2008 11:11 PM

what up
Funk 'N Waffles





Jan 27 2008 11:54 AM

super filthy show last night at the 'Funk guys. thanks again, we'll have you back real soon!
Paul





Jan 23 2008 7:36 PM