ROB PAPAROZZI and Friends
"…if you love harp music and strong presence, you'll love Rob Paparozzi…" ~ R.Nest Rhythm & Blues
ROB PAPARAZZI "The Honeydripper is back!" "Rob Paparozzi and Friends" will debut in Europe this Summer in July at The Loretta Soul Festival 2017 in Italy.
Tour period : 10-31 July, 2017
Booking : Europe
Booking inquires : office@basitours.com
Lineup: Rob Paparozzi - vocal/harmonica
LaRhonda Steele - vocal
Louis Pain - hammond organ
Paul Olguin - bass
Anthony Paule - guitar
Paul Revell - drums
Great act for all Blues Clubs and Festivals !
Rob Paparozzi belongs to the best Harmonica player around the globe- famous as lead singer from Blood Sweat & Tears - and as present singer of The “Original“ Blues Brothers Band. RP has worked with greats such as B.Springsteen, W.Houston, B.B.King a.m.o.
Listen:
01. "A Little Soul Food"
Rob's solo cd 'Etruscan Soul' was Grammy nominated in the USA
"…please take the time to listen to Rob’s new album. I’m positive you will be amazed if you have not heard him before. …" ~ Steve Cropper (Booker T. & the MGs, original Blues Brothers Band)
"…Rob's CD sounds amazing and his performances are over-the-top killing!…" ~ Will Lee (DLetterman, Fab Faux
02. "She's Too Good For Me"
03. "Keep It Simple"
04. "Border Song Holy Moses"
05. "In The Heat Of The Night"
06. "Ticket To Ride"
Vocalist LaRhonda Steele and Louis Pain have been invited to perform at the Porretta Soul Music Festival this July with special guest Rob Paparozzi. We are also booked at the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival here in Portland, Oregon during the 4th July weekend.
The 2016 "King Louie & LaRhonda Steele" CD, "Rock Me Baby," received rave reviews in Downbeat and in numerous European music magazines [see below], and I’m certain that Italian audiences will love LaRhonda.
ABOUT ROB PAPAROZZI...
Grammy nominated American harmonica player and vocalist from New Jersey- based frontman, singer, & harmonica player Rob Paparozzi has been a blues performer since 1967. But Rob is far from being strictly a blues musician. In fact, he's at home playing a wide range of music, ranging from rock to blues to jazz to pop. This versatility is reflected in the long and remarkably diverse list of major artists Rob has worked with, including B.B.King, Dr. John, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, Carole King, Roberta Flack, Culture Club, Cyndi Lauper, Randy Newman, Jimmy McGriff, and James Galway.
Rob has been touring the world with the "Original Blues Brothers Band", featuring guitar legend Steve Cropper and special guest Eddie Floyd 2000-to present this summer 2013 we played Spain & France. Rob will leave for Lugano, Switzerland at the end of August to headline the BLUES to BOP Festival, then onto Verona, Italy for a few more Dates. In April 2014 Rob's Trio will appear in Norway at The Nidaros Blues Festival in Trondheim. www.basitours.com/artist/rob_paparozzi
