JOHN PUCCIO - Vocals (The Bravuras, J Bones and NYC Blues, J Bones and Gooddaze, Ruthless Brothers, Cooley Wages, Wandering Buffalos)
FELIX MAYER - Guitar (The Bravuras, Taxi, Rock 'N' Soul, Wandering Buffalos, Pooch & the Howling Cats )
JERRY BASS - Guitar, Vocals, Keys, Fiddle - (Donna Rose Band, Pooch & the Howling Cats, Wandering Buffalos)
LEW RECZEK - Bass -(Dark Horse Run, Pooch & the Howling Cats )
TED CACCIATORE - Harmonica (Pinetop Perkins, Muddy Waters)
PHIL MOODIE- Drums, Vocals - (Donna Rose Band, Survivors)
John "J. Bones" Puccio - Lead Vocalist, Songwriter. Puccio has appeared in New York City at the Bitter End, Cafe Wha, Kenny's Castaways, Lone Star Cafe, & In WNY at Double D's, The Forum, Iris, Flying Turtles, Laffeyette Tap Room, The Cove, Sportsmans Tavern, River Grill, As well as Many Music Festivals , & special events, just to name a few. He has performed with Michael Packer, Corky Laing, Odetta, and Paul Butterfield. Puccio has opened for Albert Collins, Paul Butterfield Blues band, Savoy Brown, and James Cotton. As a Vocalist for The Ruthless Brothers & J Bones & Gooddaze He celebrated Old School Blues & Traditional Rock 'N' Roll. The Bravuras created in 2007 by John Puccio includes some of the finest musicians in Buffalo.
Genre: DANCE, ROCK 'N' ROLL 'N' BLUES 'N' SOUL originals, with heavy harmonies including: Songs By these Artists: Eric Clapton The Band, J Bones, Johnny Winter, Coco Montoya, Joe Cocker, Freddy King, Allman Brothers Band, The Animals, Bob Dylan, Big Joe Turner, The Doors, Howlin' Wolf, Louis Armstrong, Lloyd Price, Otis Redding, James Brown, Muddy Waters, Canned Heat, Barbara George, RC Potter, Janis Joplin, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Jimmy Reed, Taj Mahal, Dr. John & Many More
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Bravuras New Lineup
JOHN PUCCIO - Vocals (The Bravuras, J Bones and NYC Blues, J Bones and Gooddaze, Ruthless Brothers, Cooley Wages, Wandering Buffalos) FELIX MAYER - Guitar (The Bravuras, Taxi, Rock 'N' Soul, Wandering Buffalos, Pooch & the Howling Cats ) JERRY BASS - Guitar, Vocals, Keys, Fiddle - (Donna Rose Band, Pooch & the Howling Cats, Wandering Buffalos) LEW RECZEK - Bass -(Dark Horse Run, Pooch & the Howling Cats ) TED CACCIATORE - Harmonica (Pinetop Perkins, Muddy Waters) PHIL MOODIE- Drums, Vocals - (Donna Rose Band, Survivors)
John "J. Bones" Puccio - Lead Vocalist, Songwriter. Puccio has appeared in New York City at the Bitter End, Cafe Wha, Kenny's Castaways, Lone Star Cafe, & In WNY at Double D's, The Forum, Iris, Flying Turtles, Laffeyette Tap Room, The Cove, Sportsmans Tavern, River Grill, As well as Many Music Festivals , & special events, just to name a few. He has performed with Michael Packer, Corky Laing, Odetta, and Paul Butterfield. Puccio has opened for Albert Collins, Paul Butterfield Blues band, Savoy Brown, and James Cotton. As a Vocalist for The Ruthless Brothers & J Bones & Gooddaze He celebrated Old School Blues & Traditional Rock 'N' Roll. The Bravuras created in 2007 by John Puccio includes some of the finest musicians in Buffalo. Genre: DANCE, ROCK 'N' ROLL 'N' BLUES 'N' SOUL originals, with heavy harmonies including: Songs By these Artists: Eric Clapton The Band, J Bones, Johnny Winter, Coco Montoya, Joe Cocker, Freddy King, Allman Brothers Band, The Animals, Bob Dylan, Big Joe Turner, The Doors, Howlin' Wolf, Louis Armstrong, Lloyd Price, Otis Redding, James Brown, Muddy Waters, Canned Heat, Barbara George, RC Potter, Janis Joplin, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Jimmy Reed, Taj Mahal, Dr. John & Many More
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The Bravuras ; Every Thursday Blues & Dance Night
The Bravuras began their tradition of Thursday Night Blues in June of 2008 and have performing for Blues & Dance fans ever since. Now in the 5th year -We are happy to announce: The Bravuras ; Every Thursday Blues & Dance Night will be at IRIS ; 7:30 – 10pm. No Cover Charge. 2 sets with special guests invited up in between. Iris Restaurant opens at 5pm for anyone who would like to have dinner before the show. For reservations call 716-831-3271. The Bravuras: John "J. Bones" Puccio - Lead Vocalist, Songwriter. Puccio has appeared in NYC at the Bitter End, Cafe Wha, Kenny's Castaways, Lone Star Café & 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. Felix Mayer (Fee) – Lead Guitarist – ‘The Big Cheese’; 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; Beginnings, & Taxi Paul Siwula – Drummer- 'King of the Backbeat' brings his impressive skills to the band. Old School specialist with the "Buffalo Shuffle" style fits like a glove. 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- Simply the best saxman in town!
The Maple Entertainment Complex is located in the Maple Ridge Plaza, 4224 Maple Rd., Amherst, NY. It was formally Dakota Grill and Bobby McGees. Look for the Iris Signs in the windows. The Maple Entertainment Complex is Western New York’s newest premier place to enjoy drinks, lunch or dinner with family or friends. Great menu with Upscale dining or Traditonal Bar menu Look for Dinner & Drink Specials and Easy Parking. http://www.mapleentertainment.com/ Click to play Bravuras Songs from ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/3445730 “The Bravuras demonstrate their complete understanding of traditional blues styles … Any blues music fan will undoubtedly enjoy…with John Puccio's solid and passionate vocal stylings…blues shouting and expressive growls add to his already strong vocals. www.jotellwnymusic.blogspot.com - CD Review “Hot blues done old school is the best description of the style of music the Bravuras play … 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, Felix Mayer-guitar and John P. Hufford Sr-guitar, are all longtime performers of the local scene Bob Silvestri Best of WNY "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." Joe Piracci - Metro WNY Entertainment Spotlight
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Thanks to All for a Great American Experience
It was very warm in Buffalo on Memorial day. Right after the parade the crowd started rolling into the American Legion Post for the Show. The old school Street rods lined up in the old Doyle lot. The ladies were dressed in their fifties best with lots of fine Body art. The dudes in their greaser attire mastered the look from pompadour right down to the the rolled up cuffs.The Blue Ribbon Bastards hit the stage with a high energy Rockabilly performance and rocked the house.The Bravuras came on next and locked in on the Old School Blues. At 3 pm we all paused for a moment of silence to remember those that gave their lives to preserve our way of life in the USA.The Bravuras performed Jerry's Blues in memory of Jerry Reen the revered Rods & Customs club member who was killed in a Hotrod 16 years ago. The scene was Somber & Suberb. Thanks to All in attendance for for keeping our Old School ways Alive and Well!
Best Regards Pooch
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the weather is fine and things are Poppin
Are you tired of going out to hear 'Blues" that isn't REAL BLUES. Come and Listen to the Bravuras and change all that!
We are lookin' forward to the Memorial Day Show & Benefit @ the Brounshidle Post...The "Rockabilly" Blue Ribbon Bastards hit at 1:00 pm & "The Old School Blues" Bravuras @ 2pm...We are opening it up to all you pros out ther as a Pro-Jam at 3-5 PM... If you are planning to do the River Grill Jam ...Stop in and warm up a bit. We Expect to see ya! Did I Mention 3$ pitchers of BEER!
Come down to Flying Turtles Thursday Night.1641 Military Road, Kenmore NY. We hit 8:00-10:00 pm..I guarantee a full dose of the BLUES! Great Food ...All you can eat Fish Or Ribs
Local DJ Jim Santella has been playing the Bravuras on the WBFO weekend blues show. Last week he played Huff's 'My Babe' Local DJ Greg Burt has been giving the Bravuras a few Plays on Thursday Night. You can listen to THE LOCAL SHOW every Thursday from 7-11PM on 91.3FM WBNY! Feel free to tune in on the radio or listen to the show live online at http://www.buffalostate.edu/wbny/webradio/
Hey Friends ...Please log on and play a few of our tunes at www.reverbnation.com/thebravuras we need a few plays...to keep up our stats. Check out our store...for our Bravuras T-shirts
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The Weather is Fine and things are Poppin....
Are you tired of going out to hear 'Blues" that isn't REAL BLUES. Come and Listen to the Bravuras and change all that!
We are lookin' forward to the Memorial Day Show & Benefit @ the Brounshidle Post...The "Rockabilly" Blue Ribbon Bastards hit at 1:00 pm & "The Old School Blues" Bravuras @ 2pm...We are opening it up to all you pros out ther as a Pro-Jam at 3-5 PM... If you are planning to do the River Grill Jam ...Stop in and warm up a bit. We Expect to see ya! Did I Mention 3$ pitchers of BEER!
Come down to Flying Turtles Thursday Night.1641 Military Road, Kenmore NY. We hit 8:00-10:00 pm..I guarantee a full dose of the BLUES! Great Food ...All you can eat Fish Or Ribs
Local DJ Jim Santella has been playing the Bravuras on the WBFO weekend blues show. Last week he played Huff's 'My Babe' Local DJ Greg Burt has been giving the Bravuras a few Plays on Thursday Night. You can listen to THE LOCAL SHOW every Thursday from 7-11PM on 91.3FM WBNY! Feel free to tune in on the radio or listen to the show live online at http://www.buffalostate.edu/wbny/webradio/
Hey Friends ...Please log on and play a few of our tunes at www.reverbnation.com/thebravuras we need a few plays...to keep up our stats. Check out our store...for our Bravuras T-shirts
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EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT BLUES SESSION @ Flying Turtles
Are you tired of going out to hear 'Blues" that isn't REAL BLUES. Come and Listen to the Bravuras and change all that!
Come down to Flying Turtles Tonight.1641 Military Road, Kenmore NY. We hit 8:00-10:00 pm..I guarantee a full dose of the BLUES! Great Food ...All you can eat Fish Or Ribs
Local DJ Greg Burt has been giving the Bravuras a few Plays on Thursday Night. You can listen to THE LOCAL SHOW every Thursday from 7-11PM on 91.3FM WBNY! Feel free to tune in on the radio or listen to the show live online at http://www.buffalostate.edu/wbny/webradio/
Hey Fans ...Please log on and play a few of our tunes at www.reverbnation.com/thebravuras we need a few plays...to keep up our stats. REAL BLUES MUSIC[less]
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Live Performance Tonight at The New Double D,'s
Are you tired of going out to hear 'Blues" that isn't REAL BLUES Come down to the new Double D's Tonight. We hit at 930 pm...I guarantee a full dose of the BLUES!
Hey Fans ...Please log on and play a few of our tunes at www.reverbnation.com/thebravuras we need a few plays... Please come and see us at Flying Turtles every Thursday night 8-10pm ...no cover
REAL BLUES MUSIC
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Are you tired of going out to hear 'Blues" that isn't REAL BLUES
Hey Fans ...Please log on and play a few of our tunes at www.reverbnation.com/thebravuras we need a few plays... Please come and see us at Flying Turtles every Thursday night 8-10pm ...no cover
REAL BLUES MUSIC
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Big Party Tonight...BNFF Awards Party
This is Gonna be 1 Great Party! TONITE
BNFF 2010 Awards After Party Celebration! Get ready for one amazing good time as we celebrate creative writing, film and video arts. On the 30th year anniversary of the film “ the Blues Brothers” The Bravuras old school blues & dance band performing live at: the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival 2010 Awards After Party Celebration.
Guaranteed to get You on the "DANCE FLOOR"!
The BRAVURAS will hit at 9 pm bringing their patented old school style to the party. Powerful vocals and guitar work is their calling card. Their songlist includes tunes from artists such as: Jimmy Rogers, Jimmy Reed, Willie Dixon, Leadbelly, & Howling Wolf; including original songs in the traditional style.
April 25, 2010 - 9pm - 1am Tonawanda Castle Tickets on sale now! Fun Filled Closing Event complete with Special Guests, meet and greets, band and hors douervs - Limited Tickets Available - For more information or questions on this event call Linda @ 716-743-8544
Sunday - April 25, 2010 Venue: Tonawanda Castle 69 Delaware Street Tonawanda, NY http://www.tonawandacastle.com Type of Show: Special event Ticket Prices: $10.00 Ticket Link: https://www.ticketleap.com/member/event.aspx?event_id=65026CA2-D21D-4B7F-81A1-1BC22786237
Doors Open At: 09:00 PM – 1:00 AM Show Bill: The Bravuras Official website http://www.buffaloniagarafilmfestival.com
BEST REGARDS, JOHN PUCCIO THE BRAVURAS
www.thebravuras.com
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Another great time at Flying Turtles
Another great time at Flying Turtles tonight night.Some new faces in the crowd. A couple of the boys' Hot Rods were on the sidewalk. A beautiful night indeed Thanks to our fans here in Western New York our band The Bravuras continue to hold the #1 spot on the local REVERBNATION Blues charts.
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