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The Duprees Sing Bayonne Summer Sounds Concert August 15

The Duprees Bayonne Summer Sounds by the Bay

            Mayor Davis announced that the City of Bayonne will present a Summer Sounds by the Bay concert by the Duprees on Wednesday, August 15, at 7:00 p.m., weather permitting.  The Duprees are one of the favorite golden oldies recording groups. They are known all over the world for their romantic interpretations of some of the greatest songs of the 1960’s.  The Duprees sing You Belong to Me, Have You Heard, Why Don’t You Believe Me, and many more. Continue reading The Duprees Sing Bayonne Summer Sounds Concert August 15

DO YOU WANNA ROCK? The Sons of Saint Rocco-Music Interview -Phil Granito

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Debut CD from The Sons of Saint Rocco
is a roots of Rhythm & Blues explosion

http://sonsofsaintrocco.com

The River View Observer sat down with Phil Granito and talked about his debut album, The Sons of Saint Rocco, which “drops” this week, to talk about the tracks, life, and whatever comes up.

RVO : I have to say the record sounds like fun from beginning to end.

Phil: I was doing it for fun. I brought in a lot of friends to work with me. Bobby Jay and Angel Risoffs both came in and helped me out with the vocals. Bobby sang bass on all the tracks and Angel performed the background vocals on BOOT ‘EM UP. Just terrific, and very humbling, the caliber of players who came together for me. These guys have played with Chuck Berry, Darlene Love and Bo Diddely, just to name a very few. It’s not about name-dropping, you know, it’s about heritage. They’ve been at the center of the scene for the last quarter century and they feel the same way about this music as I do.

RVO: Yes, it’s obvious from listening to the performances that there’s a deep knowledge here, but also a very authentic passion. Continue reading DO YOU WANNA ROCK? The Sons of Saint Rocco-Music Interview -Phil Granito