Blues-Rock Bosses Head Honchos bring their killer dual-guitar musical attack to Thornton Distilling Company, 400 E. Margaret St., Sunday, June 19. Show: 6pm. Free. Info: (708) 877-6222 or visit http://ThorntonDistilling.com/.
The popular Valparaiso, IN-based blues-rock quartet recently competed at the 2022 IBC (International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN, representing the Blue Steel Blues Society.
Experienced and road-tested, Head Honchos are fronted by the father/son guitar team of Rocco Calipari Sr. and Rocco Calipari Jr. — both bad-ass, well-experienced axe-slingers on a mission to keep the blues alive, making magical Blues music with their blazing, dual guitar leads. Mike Boyle on bass and Will Wyatt on drums comprise the Valparaiso, Indiana-based quartet first-rate rhythm section.
FUN FACT: Rocco Calipari Sr. is also well-known throughout the blues world his stint as longtime guitarist of Chicago blues stalwarts, Howard And The White Boys, who he continues to tour with as well.
Head Honchos – Blues Alliance (Grooveyard Records)
“A blistering, searing, scorching guitar spectacular that will leave your ears reeling for hours, even days if you’re wearing headphones or ear-buds. The band’s vocals are also far above average, both lead and backup/harmony.
Blues Alliance is a shot of guitar adrenaline that’ll wake you up in the morning – or the middle of the night!
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Blues Alliance is a solid album and an important reminder that subtle blues treasures often come from unheralded bands.Led by the father-son guitar duo of Rocco Calipari Sr. and Rocco Calipari Jr., the four-piece outfit stays true to their debut’s formula without sounding formulaic. It’s guitar lover’s feast.”
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Blues Alliance is the consummate blues rock experience for 2020. With all the bad stuff that’s gone on this year, this album refreshes my blues- lovin’, little rock ‘n roll heart. With the Detroit-schooled musical acumen of Rocco Calipari Sr. leading the way,
Blues Alliance reveals the common cause to be “Blues for a New Century!.”
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