Mattiniero was born as the third son of a poor coal miner in Germany. His year of birth is not already dated but must be around 1900. When he was a little child his family had to leave their home country because his father affronted Kaiser Wilhelm as a "guy who looks like a parrot and acts like a madman" ... so they went to the United States.
Mattiniero grew up in Little Italy - so this was the reason for his strange German Italian accent! As a young man he was running from success to success. His unique playing techniques and his thrilling whistling led him from Broadway over Las Vegas to Chicago where he was entertaining the upper class during the prohibition era and beyond.
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Hello My Dear Musical Colleague, I am guessing and hoping that your extended absence is due to a sabatical and that everything is otherwise fine and dandy. Hope that you do drop by upon your return. Your Friend, Clayton
Hey Tommy, Thanks for dropping by with your wonderful clip. Have a fabulous weekend. It's supposed to be up in the 80's for the first time since September and I can't wait. Take Care. Your ole Pal, Clayton
