MITTY & THE FOLLOWERS

Rank #5 Rochester, NY R&B/Soul

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Members: Eric "Mitty' , Steve Lyons,Paul Mastriani, Sammy " G"Gruttadauria

Sounds Like: Sam Cooke, Tyrone Davis, Wilson Pickett, R. Kelly

Manager: Mz Moe booking 585 482 9007

Bio: Eric "Mitty' Moore keeps the rhythm going with stylish bass lines. He'll walk a bass line right up the middle of the room and back again before you know what hit you.
Stevie Lyons, a hard-edged rockin' blues player.
Paul Mastrioni has been playing drums for over 20 years. Whether it's a shuf... See Full Bio

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MITTY & THE FOLLOWERS has a show on 05/19/2013 at 08:00 PM @ PI'S... in Rochester, NY http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/200836093 #concert

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“R/B Soul Mitty & The Followers Someone told me recently that if you live in Rochester, and you've never heard of Mitty & The Followers, then you just haven't been paying attention. Believe me, I am all ears. Eric "Mitty" Moore—a.k.a the Ambassador of Soul—leads this powerful, energetic R & B outfit with solid, sophisticated bass lines and a staggering vocal range. Stevie Lyons adds the right amount of spice with his edgy, Southern-rockish guitar work, while Sammy "G" controls the keys with a sound dripping with blues and gospel influences. Rounding out the mix is drummer Paul Mastriani whose unassuming but steady rhythmic approach is the perfect foundation for this funky and soulful reimagining of your Mama's Motown.”

— by David Yockel, Jr., City Newpaper

“GOOD TIMES: Living the life and the musicWe have lived the life and the music.” It was not a brag, and none of us would dispute that statement. Eric “Mitty” Moore was reflecting to an audience at Montezuma Winery. We had come to drink wine and hear his current band, Rochester-based Mitty and the Followers. He was unable to stand or walk due to recent leg surgery, but that didn’t stop the left-handed bass player from singing lead and delivering his solid bass guitar runs. He and guitarist Steve Lyons played for 25 years with the Legendary Dukes, the successor band to Wilmer and the Dukes. Moore and Lyons have had the Followers for the last six years, most of the time concurrent with the other band. The Legendary Dukes officially disbanded in 2011 after a long and very successful run. The four-piece Followers band is deliberately small lead guitar, bass, organ, drums but very tight. A smaller group like this helps keep live music affordable for the clubs and festivals. Mitty and ”

— By CHUCK AGONITO , Finger Lake Times

“Rochester homeboys Mitty and the Followers opened the Boosty Collins with a beautifully mixed set of soul and R&B.”

— Frank De Blase, City Newspaper

“ Opening the show for Bootsy Collins will be the weekly winner of the Roc Star Rivalry contest, Mitty & the Followers, an R&B and funk group!!~~~ Webster Post f”

— By Staff reports, Webster Post

“Of journeying the benefits are many, the freshness it bringeth to the heart, the seeing and hearing of marvelous things, the delight of beholding new cities, and meeting of unknown friends, for 2013. Mitty & The Followers, we would like to meet new friends”

— Mitty & The Followers

“ Saturday 10:15 am – 12:15 | Gazebo Stage Mitty & The Followers is a well versed funk, blues, and soul band made up of members from The Fabulous Dukes and The Beale Street Blues Band. The guys in this band are excellent musicians and singers. They all have gigantic resumes of performing with and opening for major national acts with the numerous groups they have played in. We feel that this band is the perfect choice to close out this years festival. Please visit myspace.com/mittythefollowers to read more on Mitty & The Followers.”

— WOODY WOODROW, CORN HILL FESTIVAL

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May 18

Bean Bag Blast
East Rochester, NY, US | 6:00pm
Private Show: Bean Bag Blast
East Rochester, NY, US
Sat May 18 6:00pm
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May 19

PI'S LOUNGES
Rochester, NY, US | 8:00pm
PI'S LOUNGES
Rochester, NY, US
Sun May 19 8:00pm
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May 23

Pane Vino
Rochester, NY, US | 8:00pm
Pane Vino
Rochester, NY, US
Thu May 23 8:00pm
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May 25

Private Party
Rochester, NY, US | 3:00pm
Private Party
Rochester, NY, US
Sat May 25 3:00pm
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May 26

Captain Jack's
Sodus Point, NY, US | 2:00pm
Captain Jack's
Sodus Point, NY, US
Sun May 26 2:00pm
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