Johnny Dunn
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Big Blues Music
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Bassist and songwriter Johnny Dunn heads up The Dare Ya Blues Band, who have released an EP-length CD entitled Room To Move. Dunn, who also plays some guitar on the album, leaves the fiery blues leads in the capable hands of Kane Daily. Daily offers his take on blues-box solos, lending snaky slide leads and overdriven, blues-drenched-but-edgy runs to the material. Highlights include the memorable title track, the Allman Brothers flavored instrumentals "Outerbanks" and "Dreams" and the aggressive "Life On The Chin". A likeable blues album which hopes to introduce Dunn and company to a wider audience.
Johnny Dunn started playing acoustic guitar at the age of 7, playing for local mass services in his area. At the age of 12 he picked up the bass guitar, and the obsession he has for it is still a compulsion. In 1983 Johnny was a member of the rockabilly trio Joey Ace and The Deal, while in 1986 he played and recorded with Hall & Oates. For the next six years he played with his own group, called Armed and Ready. Beginning in 1992, Johnny spent six more years with the blues group theSlamjammers. He formed the Smokedaddys in 1998 with guitarist Joe Vicino and recorded two original albums before disbanding.
Dunn teamed up with Chris Anstiss and guitarist/friend Kane Daly to form the Dare Ya Blues Band, which also features contributions from keyboardist/vocalist Mike DiMeo and a cameo appearance from King Bees on Delta Harp.
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Johnny Dunn
United States
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Johnny Dunn
Web site:
www.monkenmusic.com
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Jo Cuseo
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Pursuing A Bluesy Vision
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Another bluesman currently circulating his musical vision is Los Angeles area guitarist Jo Cuseo. His self-titled, five-song CD-R demonstrates his gritty vocal treatment and signature, stomping blues riffs, played with a rocker's intensity. Off-the-cuff, improvised solos mark each track, from "The Answer" through "Rain On Me". Hale and hearty cuts such as "Stay With Me Awhile" and "Stand For The U.S.A." seem geared to evoke an emotional response from the listener, as Cuseo puts a charge into each composition with his down-and-dirty six-string. He's taking his act to venues around Southern California; if you happen to see his name on a club's schedule, drop in and shout out your encouragement.
Jo hails from the coastal community of San Diego. He grew up playing guitar under the sun and in the local venues of San Diego's lively Pacific Beach. In 1989, Jo moved north to Los Angeles to pursue his musical dream in a larger way. This journey led to work with such stalwart musicians as Mike Landau, Walfredo Reyes Jr. (Santana, Stevie Winwood), Jan Buckingham and Tom Deluca, who has worked with Merideth Brooks, among others. In the interim Cuseo also traveled to Nashville, working with (and) catching the ear of Tony Brown in a live performance of a song he co-wrote with Dianna Johnson.
Of late, the Burbank-based Cuseo has produced and released his own album, which thus far has been heard on KLOS 95.5 FM's "Local Licks" show and AdrenalinRadio.com. He continues to perform regularly in the Los Angeles area while pursuing his ongoing musical vision(s).
Contact Information
Doug Deutsch Publicity Services
1443 Seward St.
Hollywood, CA 90028
United States
E-mail:
Jo Cuseo
Web site:
www.jocuseo.com
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