The Bourbon Mothers: Rocky Graziano - vocals, electric and acoustic guitar. Dom Cecconi - drums, percussion. Joe Restifo - bass guitar, vocals. Lisa Romano - vocals, keyboards. Ryan Blakeman - keyboards, other assortments.
影響
Joe Strummer, Tom Waits, Counting Crows, Elvis Costello, Lisa Romano, Prince, Richard Ashcroft, Chris Cornell, U2, Alan Morphew, David Gray, Pete Yorn, Robbie Williams, Train, The Cure, Pearl Jam, Nick Cave, Ryan Blakeman, Johnny Cash, Incubus, G N'R, Paul Westerberg, Echo & the Bunnymen, Bush, The Reuben James, Jeff Buckley, John Prine, Wilco, Mike Ness, Brian Eno, Zero 7, Andrew Wood, Minibar, Stereophonics, Violent Femmes, Ryan Adams, Radiohead, Bright Eyes
風格近似
Hard Rock Americana
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Rocky Graziano grew up in a family where music and laughter were as important as eating and breathing. His father, a well respected saxophonist and radio personality had never discouraged him from following his dreams, no matter what they were. Rocky's musical diet consisted of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Kenny Rogers that was fed to him by his parents. Led Zeppelin, Kiss and Pink Floyd had been dished out by his older brothers. However, he enjoyed feasting on the crumbs that found their way through cracks in the table: The Clash, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, David Bowie and Queen.
He found his way into and also started several Central New York based bands that played from Buffalo to Boston to New York City and all venues, theaters and dives in between. In March 2006 he set forth in a new direction - that of a solo performer. Rocky released 'The King of Prince Street' in August 2006. His collection of acoustic guitar driven songs as well as some experimental instrumental recordings earned him strong fan base and positive reviews. After a steady year of performing on his own he had begun writing and recording a follow up CD. With a more edgy and refined style and sound, 'Simple and Cold' was released in August 2007. The new songs now showcased Rocky's storytelling and his arranger/composer abilities. He emabrked on a tour across the Northeast and the Midwest. He also forged a songwriting partnership with Lisa Romano who appeared with him on the album's haunting duet 'Unbreathe Me.'
The thought of once again forming another band had first re-entered his mind when he assembled musicians to perform at the 'Simple and Cold' release party. In May of 2008, after several line up changes, the Bourbon Mothers, as they were officially christened began writing and recording Rocky's third album in 3 years released in October 2008.
Rocky Graziano has grown and evolved not just as a songwriter, but as a vocalist and performer as well. His live performances are memorable and energetic, and the Bourbon Mothers have become one of the premier original bands in Central New York.
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The Bourbon Mothers - "It's Only Thunder" Oct 2nd, 2009 at Dublin Underground (Savannah's), Albany, NY
The Bourbon Mothers -October 2nd
Rew and Who? August 15th, 2009 in NYC
"SPY" from the movie StarCros'd by Mad Angel Films
"Glass Houses" from the Keeler Show, October 16, 2008
videos of a portion of "All That Bitters," "Ghost Train" featuring Lisa Romano and a portion of "It's Only Thunder" from the 3rd Annual Clinton Music and Art Festival in August 2008
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Hi Rocky...just had to take time to check out your new picture...looks great...your page looks great too...quite the band you have there....maybe Gina will take me to see you one day.....
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