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Artist Summary

Genres: Blues / Traditional / Old School
Label: Mark Records
Management: John Puccio

Artist Bio

John "J. Bones" Puccio - Lead Vocalist, Songwriter. Puccio has appeared at the Bitter End, Cafe Wha, Kenny's Castaways, Lone Star Cafe, to name a few. He has performed with Paul Butterfield. Puccio has opened for Albert Collins, Paul Butterfield Blues band, and James Cotton.

John P Hufford Sr. (Huff) - Guitarist, harmonica, vocals, songwriter. He plays a solid rhythm guitar and a unique brand of harpwork. John has performed with the Bravuras for more than 5 years

Felix Mayer (Fee) – Lead Guitarist - Felix was lucky to be born into a very musical Family, both of his parents played in the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. He has played in local bands; 

Paul Siwula – Drummer- brings his impressive skills to the band. Old School specialist with the "Buffalo Shuffle" style fits like a glove with the Bravuras.

Bert Torres –Bassist- A New face on the WNY Music scene. He has brought his smooth style and "walking bass" technique to the band

Tony Grisanti - Tenor Sax Smooth & Suberb


More About The Bravuras

INSTRUMENTATION: BASIC BAND INCLUDES 6 PIECES:

LEAD VOCALS, LEAD GUITAR, BASS GUITAR, RHYTHM GUITAR/ HARMONICA, DRUMS , TENOR SAX

AVAILABLE EXTRAS:  KEYBOARDS  

   THE BRAVURAS BAND IS SELF SUFFICIENT AND WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE OUR OWN SOUND EQUIPMENT, LIGHTING, AND PERSONNEL

  Our niche is old school Blues Music. Including; original songs in the traditional style. Powerful vocals and guitar work are our calling card. We also cover Jimmy Rogers, Jimmy Reed, Willie Dixon, Leadbelly, Howling Wolf and others in this genre. We pride ourselves on a controlled sound with appropriate volume for any venue, indoor or out.

AVAILABLE FOR: Private Parties, Festivals, Blues Bars, Night Clubs, Cruise Nights, Concerts, Dances, Hot Rod Events, Biker Run Parties, Fund Raisers, Pig Roasts, Dinner Clubs, Lawn Fetes, Christmas Parties, New Years Eve Parties, Birthday Parties, Company events.

 

Press Info


“The Bravuras demonstrate their complete understanding of traditional blues styles on this CD. Any blues music fan will undoubtedly enjoy this great CD. The second track, Oh Pretty Woman, starts off with John Puccio's solid and passionate vocal stylings. Johns blues shouting and expressive growls add to his already strong vocals. The guitars work together to create a melodic and funky guitar track, the distorted lead guitar is cool but not overbearing. Johns vocals end the song on a high note. ”
“Hot blues done old school is the best description of the style of music The Bravuras play on their new release Jerry's Blues. Old school blues would refer to the likes of Willie Dixon, Howling Wolf and Jimmy Reed to name a few. The band (John "J. Bones" Puccio-lead vocals, Mi Felix Mayer-guitar and John P. Hufford Sr-guitar, are all longtime performers of the local scene The Bravuras turn "Key to the Highway" into a slowed down country blues shuffle with Valby lending help with piano on this track as well. The title cut "Jerry's Blues" is another outstanding cut on the disc. The Jerry in the title is Jerry Reen who was a charter member of The Rods and Customs Car Club of Buffalo. His untimely death fifteen years ago was behind the wheel of the 1934 Ford featured on the cover. The car has been restored and now honors Jerry's memory and old school philosophy. For more on Jerry's Blues and The Bravuras go to ”
“ The disc closes out with one of it's best, "Jerry's Blues", the title track. One of my many reasons for liking this one so much is that the vocals, which J. Bones nails, are sung in the style of one of my all time favorite vocalists - the very soulful Darrell Nulisch. It also features some of the disc's best guitar and rhythm work, with Mike working the cymbals with absolute precision. The mournful lyrics on this original track are an obvious, and worthy, tribute to a departed and deeply missed friend - Jerry. ”
"The Bravuras are the epitome of old school blues....When the Bravuras took the stage they played with the passion you would expect to see from a group of guys who truly have a deep love and respect for the music they play."
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