Professor Pat Piasexy......... performing as...... Pat Piasecki on Bass, Uke, Vocals......
Paul Prestias.......Performing as Paul Prestia Electic Guitar
Salter of the Curt ...... Performing as....... Curt Salter Head Dancer and Troublemaker......
Sgt. Antipasta ...... Performing as...... Patrick Flynn on Drums.......
Reverend JJ Peforming as...... Justin Burns on Vocals, Guitar Harmonica
Influences
Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Jonathan Edwards, Doc Watson, Lead Belly, Old Crow Medicine Show, Eric Clapton, Robert Johnson and The Beatles, John Fogerty,
Thunderpants Johnson's Hillbilly Orchestra, CCR, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings,
Merle Haggard, Melvern Taylor, Frank Morrey
Energy. That's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear "The Reverend". The Reverend JJ's kinetic energy has been a staple of the Boston area music scene for the past 10 years.
With just his guitar, several harmonicas and a keen eye for details many of us miss, The Reverend always delivers an eclectic mix of insightful originals and welcome cover selections.
Nearly every evening (even in the afternoon) you can find The Reverend out spinning his tales at area venues such as The Middle East, Plough & Stars, The Old Worthen, Mickeys, Club 31, Red Onion,Ale House,Court Yard and once upon a time, the dearly departed Evos Arts.
He has performed live, on 91.5 WUML, 88.1 Fm WMBR, Wool 91.2, 88.1 WCAP and was the longtime host of the open mic at Evos Arts Institute & Tavern. He now hosts the Thursday Singer-Songwriter nights All over on Thursday nights so keep an eye out!
The Reverend is a founding member of the beloved band "Thunderpants Johnson's Hillbilly Orchestra", playing hundreds of shows throughout the Northeast. Not content with just a single outlet for his music, The Reverend has now put together a stellar back up band to highlight his varied original tunes.
Described as a must see acoustic rock act infused with a rare hard-driving harmonica talent, the addition of electric instruments and solid, backing drums brings Reverend JJ and The Casual Sinners into a new genre they can call their own.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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REVERND JJ NOW UP ON fACEBOOK! http://www.02.01.snc1.facebook.com/people/Justin-Burns/1402622984
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Reverend!!! I need to confess... I got bombed on Jager last night and passed out with my head on the bottom shelf of the fridge. Will I be forgiven, Rev?
Yeah! She is due June 14th, we're hoping to make it up there maybe once before she arrives, or a month or so after. We'll see...Jen said your sister is having a baby too, right?
Almost trailer time! Wooohoo! We were hoping to make it out to one more show this winter, but I guess we'll have to wait for an around the campfire show :-) Have fun in NC!
Hey Just checking in. We will be playing at the Notorious R&R in Malden on Sat Feb 14th and at The Lincoln in Waltham on Sat Feb 28th. Stop by and say hello. Our new studio album VICTORY BAR will be coming out soon!!!
