Papa Joe Grappa
A Square Peg in the Round Hole of the Blues
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Papa Joe Grappa is a square peg in the round hole of the blues. He is a guitarist who writes and sings topical blues inthe Los Angeles area. He's played clubs in New York, London, Paris, Memphis, Philadelphia, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. In the daytime, he is head writer for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, under the pseudonym Joe MedeirosBand/artist history
PAPA JOE GRAPPAS MIDLIFE CRISIS BAND
Papa Joe Grappa Guitars, Vocals
Gerald Johnson - Bass. Definitely one of the funkiest bass players around. Geralds recorded with Dave Mason, Steve Miller and Steven Stills.
Gary Mallaber Drums. Garys the drummer on Van Morrisons Moondance. Hes also recorded with Steve Miller and Bruce Springsteen.
Marty Grebb Electric Piano, Organ, Baritone And Tenor Sax. The multi-talented Marty has recorded with Bonnie Raitt, Joe Walsh and The Band. He was also the keyboard player in the hit band The Buckinghams.
The Sweet Inspirations Portia Griffin, Estelle Brown and Myrna Smith, Elvis Presleys backup singers from 1968-1977
Other Friends
Michael Fell Harmonica, Dave McKelvey Harmonica, Tom Petersen Tenor Sax, Lee Thornburg Trumpet, James Intveld Acoustic Bass
BB Chung King (Alan Mirikitani) Producer, Recording EngineerHave you performed in front of an audience?I've played the Malibu Inn and the Canyon Club in LA. Plus I've opened for Jay Leno at The Mirage in Las Vegas. I play at open blues jams around the country and at gigs that some of my friends get me. Biggest thrill: backing Dwight Yoakum and Chris Isaak playing for the troops in Bahrain.
Your musical influences
Brian Setzer, The Allman Brothers, Frank Zappa, Louis Jordan, Duke Robillard, David BrombergWhat equipment do you use?
Vintage guitars, telecasters and Fender amps. Nothing fancyREAD MORE
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This is simply a fun track to listen to. Classica break and hits with a cool singing and great backing tracks...oh, don't want to forget the piano and sax...yeah, really nice...
Love this one! Sensational straight ahead blues... has that raw sound thats makes the blues work. Awesome vocals...outstanding track.
G'day Joe,
I love every tune you put down,Mate I'm in stiches listening to the lyrics,enjoyed every song, don't stop composing I need to hear more,a lot of truth in your songs.I may be in your part of the world next year and I would love to catch up and sink a few glasses of grappa with you Joe Galea
Have a great weekend !!!
dig your blues papa joe!!!!! cheers from mark!!
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