Jonny Fortunato + Musician in Dallas, TX

SEEKING

ABOUT

Passionate and versatile Troubadour /Vocalist/Minstrel with energy and stage presence.
Lead Guitarist and Harmonica player.

I have fronted Bands and performed within a variety of Genres from Doo-Wop to Classic Country-Blues-Classic Rock and almost everything in between.

As of March 2012 I Front A Dallas Based Jump Blues/Swing Band.

THE JONNY FORTUNATO BAND

://.bandmix/jonnyfrr/

We Have A Strong Rhythm Section including Keyboards, Upright Bass & a Swinging Horn Section!

We cover a Hybrid of 1940's R&B to 1950's Rock & Roll

Currently building out our Horn Section looking for experienced Musicians.

Now Seeking:

BARITONE SAX

This is a Showcase Project our goal is to perform and Entertain.
We Dress Professionally and act professionally.

Our intent is to present a Vintage Style Retro-Performance that includes Great Music-Great Fun & Great Entertainment that keeps audiences on the floor and coming back for more!

We are ALWAYS looking for people who are good players, good people and passionate about making great Music!

Rehearsals are Casual:
ALL PERFORMANCES WILL REQUIRE NICE SUITS AND TIES.

Screen name:

Jonny Fortunato

Member since:

May 16 2011

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

20

Influences

BAND INFLUENCES: The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Delbert McClinton, Roomful Of Blues, The Mighty Blue Kings, Bryan Setzer Orchestra, The Mavericks, The Hollywood Fats Band, Anson And The Rockets, Jimmie Vaughan And Tilt-A-Whirl, The Juke-Jumpers.

VOCAL INFLUENCES: Elvis, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Jackie Wilson, John Lennon, Eric Burden, Delbert McClinton, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Tony Williams, Roy Orbison.

GUITAR INFLUENCES: Jimmie Vaughan, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Gatemouth Brown, T-Bone Walker, Roy Buchanan, Eric Clapton, Duke Robillard, Sumpter Bruton, Albert Collins, B.B King, Albert King, Freddie King, Mike Bloomfield, Ronnie Earl, Earl Hooker.

HARMONICA INFLUENCES: William Clarke, Jimmy Reed, Sonny Boy Williamson, Kim Wilson, Paul Butterfield, Delbert McClinton, Little Walter

MUSIC