LIVIU POP (drums)

A drummer’s drummer and a musician’s musician, this talented, versatile artist with magic in his hands and fire in his soul, plays a wide variety of genres, keeping him in high demand. Whether laying a deep pocket groove or breaking out into one of his melodic drum solos, you’ll be mesmerised by his performance.

 

Originally from Romania, Liviu lives in Hartford, CT, and he has performed and toured with many legendary artists: Hubert Sumlin, Sam Lay, Lucky Peterson, Mighty Sam McClain, Bobby Rush, Ruben Wilson, Kal David, Debbie Davies, Popa Chubby, Matt Schofield, Studebaker John, and literally too many other important national, international and regional artists to list here. Until very recently, Liviu was the drummer with renowned pianist and organist Bruce Katz. In 2018, Liviu was inducted into the CT Blues Hall of Fame.

 

“A charismatic and exciting drummer, Liviu always has the groove in his playing but also stands out with his fiery spontaneity. He is one of the few that can play blues, jazz and all shades of American roots styles with authority and originality.” - Bruce Katz (world famous organist and pianist).

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CHRIS VITARELLO (guitar & vocals)

Chris is a gifted guitarist and a Blues Hall of Famer, nominee and performer at the 32nd Blues Music Awards and a Blues Blast winner. In the last 30 years Chris has been a band member, recorded or shared the stage with The Legendary Jimmy McGriff, Bruce Katz, Butch Trucks, John Hammond, Jerry Jemmot, James Montgomery Band, Christine Ohlman, Tad Robinson, Darrel Nulisch, Jay Collins, Vanessa Collier, Diane Blue, Natalie Forteza, The Chris O’Leary Band, Dennis Gruenling, to name a few.

 

“Vitarello’s guitar solos display a lyricism and inventiveness that’s reminiscent of the late Grant Green” John Kleinman- Elmore Magazine 2018

 

DARBY WOLF (Hammond B3 organ)

Darby has toured, recorded, and written songs with many different groups. He has performed with acts such as Rubblebucket, Matt Schofield, Bettye LaVette, Ryan Montbleau, Reckoners (Boston-based all-star group), Alan Evans (Soulive) and Eavesdrop. Darby also performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, at Millennium Park in Chicago with Makaya McCraven’s Global Unit, and at music festivals such as Bonnaroo, SXSW, High Sierra Music Fest, Festival International de Blues de Donnacona. He has been teaching for over 20 years and enjoys sharing his passion for music with his students.

​$25 Adults  

$23 Seniors/Military/Student 

$20 Members