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The Max Weinberg 7 expands and becomes Max Weinberg and the Tonight Show Band
The Los Angeles based band features Jimmy (as well as Max Weinberg, Jerry Vivino, Mike Merritt, Scott Healy, Mark "the Love Man" Pender, Richie "La Bamba" Rosenberg) and new permanent member James Wormworth. "The Worm" has frequently played with Jimmy and Jerry in the past and subbed for Max when he toured with Bruce Springsteen. He's now a full member of the band as a percussionist. Congrats, James.
Koko Taylor dead at 80
The great "Queen of the Blues", Koko Taylor, died this week. She was born Cora Walton on a sharecropper's farm near Memphis and was given the nickname Koko due to her love of chocolate. After appearing in Chicago clubs, she was brought to Chess Records by producer Willie Dixon, who produced her smash signature 1965 song "Wang Dang Doodle", a song frequently performed by Jimmy with Catherine Russell.
Taylor was the recepient of many music industry awards. Earlier this year, she performed at the Kennedy Center Honors for Morgan Freeman.
The Mike Bloomfield guitar
At Al Kooper's birthday show on February 7th, Jimmy was given the chance to play a prototype of the Mike Bloomfield edition Gibson guitar, which was presented to Jimmy by Mike's brother Alan Bloomfield. This great photo from frequent show photographer Frank Beacham (thanks Frank!) shows Jimmy playing this great guitar during "Albert's Shuffle".
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Photo by Frank Beacham
Video of the Moment: the Electric Flag 1967
Here's a look back at the amazing Electric Flag featuring Mike Bloomfield (lead guitar), Harvey Brooks (bass), Nick Gravenities (vocals), Barry Goldberg (keyboards) and Buddy Miles (drums), plus a great horn section with Peter Strazza and Marcus Doubleday. (Thanks to Felix Cabrera for correcting my error.) According to Wikipedia, Bloomfield was unhappy with the Monterey performance.
-Scroll Below for Jimmy’s Upcoming Gigs-
NEW and REVISED CONTENT for 2009:
- ALWAYS: Lots of new music gigs including free summer festivals. Check back often for updates.
- April: April 4, 2009 photos of the Jimmy Vivino Farewell Show at the Bowery Ballroom (off site)
- April: April 4, 2009 photos backstage before the show and Willie Nile's opening set (off site)
- ALWAYS: Lots of music gigs.
- ALWAYS: Site Q&A page.
- March: March 6, 2009 Frank Beacham photos at the Beacon with the Levon Helm Band (off site).
- February: February 19, 2009 photos by Bernard Ente of Jimmy & Felix playing at the Turning Point Cafe
- February: February 7, 2009 photos of Al Kooper's birthday celebration at B.B. King's
- February: January 9, 2009 photos with the Black Italians at the Cutting Room
- January: January 8, 2009 photos at The Cutting Room with Prisoners of 2nd Avenue (off site).
NEW and REVISED CONTENT for 2008:
- December: Updated Jimmy's Discography.
- December: Friends & Family: The Crown Jewels featuring Steve & John Conte performing at the Cutting Room on Nov 21, 2008
- December: November 13, 2008 photos of Jimmy playing with The Black Italians at the Cutting Room.
- December: November 13, 2008 photos of Jimmy playing with Wille Nile at the Cutting Room.
- November: November 8, 2008 photos of Jimmy playing with The Fab Faux at Queens College.
- November: October 30, 2008 photos at The Cutting Room with Prisoners of 2nd Avenue (off site).
- July: Robert V. Barrise photos of Jimmy playing at the Americana Roots Festival with John Sebastian
- July: Jimmy playing with Kate Taylor, Eddie Brigatti and Gene Cornish
- March: March 26, 2008 photos at B.B. King’s with the Prisonsers of 2nd Avenue and guests Brian Mitchell, Southside Johnny & Jeff Kanze (off site).
- February: New photos of Jimmy with Felix Cabrera playing at the Roadhouse BBQ.
- February: Tony Ferrari photos of Jimmy’s Birthday Party at B.B. King’s with an amazing array of guest performers (off site)
-More Updates Listed below the Gigs-
Jimmy’s Upcoming Gigs
The East-West Connection
Jimmy Vivino, Barry Goldberg, Gary Mallaber, Rick Reed and surprise guests
Every Wednesday - 9pm
Cozy's - 14058 Ventura Blvd - Sherman Oaks, CA - (818) 986-6000
$8 cover
Web InfoBenefit for the Count Basie Theatre
The Fab Faux
w/ the Hogshead Horns - the Creme Tangerine Strings
Saturday, June 27, 2009 - 8pm
The Count Basie Theatre - 99 Monmouth St - Red Bank, NJ
$35, $50, $100, $120, $150, $500
Web InfoLong Beach Bayou & Mardi-Graw Festival
Benefit for Comprehensive Child Development, Inc
Hubert Sumlin, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith & The East-West Connection:
Jimmy Vivino, Barry Goldberg, Gary Mallaber and Rick Reed
Sunday, June 28th, 2009 - 6:30pm-8pm
Long Beach Rainbow Lagoon - 400 Shorline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA (Fwy 710 to end)
Festival is Saturday and Sunday on two stages from 11:30am rain or shine
Adult + 1 13-17 year old: $35 gate/$30 advance; 6-Pack: $175 gate/$150 advance;
VIP (includes backstage access, one meal, 2 alcholic beverages: $75;
Seniors/Students with ID: $25; age 13-17 w/ adult: $10; 12 and under: free!
The Fab Faux
w/ the Hogshead Horns - the Creme Tangerine Strings
Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 8pm
The Parker Playhouse - 707 NE Eighth Street - Fort Lauderdale, FL
$39, $49. $59. $120 ($120 includes meet and greet)
Web InfoThe Fab Faux
w/ the Hogshead Horns - the Creme Tangerine Strings
Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 8pm
The Ritz Theatre Ybor - 1503 7th Avenue - Tampa, FL
$55 - $85
Web InfoThe Fab Faux
w/ the Hogshead Horns - the Creme Tangerine Strings
Saturday, July 25, 2009 - 7:30pm & 10pm
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center - 76 Main Street
$45 $60 $85
Web InfoRevolver & You
The Fab Faux
w/ the Hogshead Horns - the Creme Tangerine Strings
Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 8pm
Beacon Theatre - Bdy/75th St - NYC
$45, $65, $125.
ticket purchasers can pick the songs for the second set via email
Web InfoThe Fab Faux
w/ the Hogshead Horns - the Creme Tangerine Strings
Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 8pm
Christopher Newport University's Ferguson Center for the Arts - 1 University Place - Newport News, VA
$42, $52, $57.
Web InfoAbbey Road - Let It Be
The Fab Faux
w/ the Hogshead Horns - the Creme Tangerine Strings
Saturday, October 3, 2009 - 8pm
Orpheum Theatre - 824 S. Broadway - Los Angeles
$39, $49, $59, $89, $120.
For $10 off, in the 1st line, don't select a count. In the 2nd line, select a count and enter the code LIVERPOOL.
Web InfoThe Fab Faux
w/ the Hogshead Horns - the Creme Tangerine Strings
Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 4pm & 8pm
State Theatre, New Brunswick, NJ
$110, $70, $55, $40
Web InfoAbbey Road - Let It Be
The Fab Faux
w/ the Hogshead Horns - the Creme Tangerine Strings
Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 8pm
Keswick Theatre - 291 N. Keswick Ave. - Glenside, PA
$42.50, $62.50, $77.50; w/ meet & greet +$30
Web InfoAlso see the Gigs Around Town page for more gig listings.
NEW and REVISED CONTENT for 2007:
- December: Bernard Ente photos of Jimmy & Felix Cabrera playing with the Ed Palermo Big Band
- December: Updated the Blues Family Tree
- November: The Fab Faux celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Sgt. Pepper at Queens College (Colden Hall) on November 3rd.
- Sept: New photos from Bernard Ente of Jimmy playing with Michael Packer and Felix Cabrera at the Turning Point cafe and Lucille’s Grill.
- Sept: August 5, 2007 photos of Prisoners of 2nd Avenue at B.B. King’s for a tribute to The Band (off site)
- July: July 12, 2007 photos of Prisoners of 2nd Avenue at the Cutting Room playing with the great Willie Nile (off site)
- June: June 10, 2007 Bernard Ente photos of Prisoners of 2nd Avenue at Madison Square Park for the Big Apple Barbeque.
- June: June 10, 2007 photos of Prisoners of 2nd Avenue at Madison Square Park for the Big Apple Barbeque.(off site)
- March: Fab Faux at Webster Hall playing the solo years - Mar 13, 2007
- February: February 5, 2007 photos of Prisoners of 2nd Avenue with special birthday guest Al Kooper at B.B. King’s.(off site)
- February: Jimmy playing with the Vivino Brothers on January 6th (off site)
- January: Jimmy playing with Prisoners of 2nd Avenue at B.B. King’s on January 8th (off site)
NEW and REVISED CONTENT for 2006:
- December: Which SNL former star partied with Jimmy and Felix Cabrera? Check it out here (scroll down). (off site)
- November: Jimmy playing with The Fab Faux at Queens College on October 22nd, 2006
- October: Jimmy playing with Steaks & Chops at the Cutting Room on September 28th (off site)
- September: More new photos of Jimmy with Felix Cabrera playing at Wagner Park in July.
- August: Updated Jimmy’s Discography
- July: New Bernard Ente photos of Jimmy playing with Felix Cabrera at Wagner Park on July 6, 2006 (off site)
- June: Jimmy playing with The Fab Faux at the Hard Rock on June 8, 2006
- March: Jimmy playing with Steaks & Chops at the Cutting Room on March 24th (off site)
- January: Jimmy playing with Felix Cabrera and Michael Merritt at Dinosaur Barbque on January 6, 2006.
- January: Jimmy playing with The Fab Faux at Webster Hall on December 28, 2005
- January: Updated Jimmy’s Discography and Al Kooper’s Discography
NEW and REVISED CONTENT for 2005:
- December: Tony Ferrari photos of Jimmy playing at a benefit for the victims of Hurricane Katrina at Scotland Yard from October, 2005
- December: Jimmy playing with Max Weinberg 7 at B.B. King’s on December 3, 2005
- December: Three incredible portraits of Jimmy, Mike Merritt and Jerry Vivino by photographer extraordinaire Bernard Ente
- December: Jimmy playing with Steaks & Chops at the Cutting Room on November 4th (off site)
- September: Jimmy playing with the Vivino Brothers at the Towne Crier in Pawling, NY on September 17th (off site).
- September: We restored some old Fab Faux pics taken by Mama Lisa that were removed when we ran of space, before we upgraded.
- September: And here are some more restored Fab Faux pics taken by Mama Lisa.
- August: Friends & Family: Ronnie Spector at Rockefeller Park on August 3rd
- July: Jimmy playing with Steaks & Chops at Ace of Clubs on July 15th (off site)
- July: Friends & Family: Al Kooper & the Funky Faculty at B.B. King’s on July 13th
- July: Jimmy playing with The Fab Faux at the World Financial Center on July 12th.
- July: Jimmy playing with Ed Alstrom at Dinosaur BBQ on July 7th.
- June: Updated Al Kooper’s Discography.
- June: New photos of Jimmy playing with The Fab Faux at the Bowery Ballroom on June 1st, 2005.
- May: Jimmy playing with Rob Paparozzi at Dinosaur BBQ on May 18th, 2005.
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- March: Great new pics of the Howlin’ Wolf Tribute Band from March 5th with Jimmy Vivino, Levon Helm, Hubert Sumlin, David Johansen and special guests.
- February: Link to Judy Hennessey’s pics of the Fab Faux gigs in New Jersey from Jan 29th and 30th (off-site)
- February: Link to Judy Hennessey’s pics of the Howlin’ Wolf Tribute Band from June of 2004 (off-site)
- January: A review of Steaks & Chops by Quabidt.
NEW and REVISED CONTENT for 2004:
- December: NEW! Jimmy with the Max Weinberg 7 at B.B. King’s on December 11th, 2004.
- October: All NEW Fab Faux pics and set list from the September psychedelic shows.
- October: More pics added of the latest Rekooperators gig at B.B. King’s.
- September: Pics of the latest Rekooperators gig at B.B. King’s.
- September: Steaks & Chops website.
- September: Updated Al Kooper’s Discography
- August: Pics of Jimmy playing with the Fab Faux at the Bowery Ballroom
- April: Photos from the latest Vivino Brothers gig!
- March: Jimmy’s new band Steaks & Chops
- February: Jimmy with David Johansen playing with the Howlin’ Wolf Tribute Band.
- January: Even more new photos of Jimmy and Felix Cabrera.
- January: Even more new photos of Jimmy with the Fab Faux.
NEW and REVISED CONTENT for 2003:
- December: New photos of Jimmy with Felix Cabrera on the Felix Cabrera page. (Scroll to near the bottom)
- November: Jerry Vivino’s new web site
- October: contact information for Jimmy
- October: Additions to Are You Jimmyfied? See #60 and #61.
- October: to Jimmy’s Discography
- August: Levon Helm & the Barnburners have additional new photos in the Friends and Family Photo Gallery.
- July: Al Kooper & the Funky Faculty page (more photos just added.)
- July: Shemekia Copeland and the Fab Faux have new photos in the Friends and Family Photo Gallery.
- June: We added some new photos to the Are you Jimmyfied page and the Jimmy Factor game page.
- June: Fab Faux video - live concert at the WFC.
- June: Felix Cabrera Band - new photos with Jimmy
- May: Addition to Jimmy’s favorites
- May: Addition to the Al Kooper Discography
- April: Slideshow of the Hubert Sumlin Benefit from March, 2003. Thanks to John Cavanaugh
- April: Slideshow of the Howlin Wolf Tribute Band at the Stone Pony on Aug 24, 2002. Thanks to Joan Mallotides
- April: Three great videos of Jimmy thanks to Mama Lisa.
- April: Three new photos of the Rekooperators.
- April: New photo of the MW7.
- April: Review of John Sebastian’s J-Band .
- March: Slideshow of the J-Band at a benefit for NYC Police &Firefighters, November 2001.
- March: NEW Slideshow Bruce Springsteen with the Max Weinberg 7 at Asbury Park from Dec 2002.
- March: New "painting" of Jimmy at a Fab Faux gig.
- March: New Fab Faux Review from Quabidt with new photos from Zoet
- March: New Joan Mallotides photos in the Gallery from the Hubert Sumlin benefit at the Stone Pony.
- March: New Self-Righteous Brothers page.
- February: Additions of album jackets to the Blues Class .
- February: Slideshow from Alex Layman
Levon Helm & the Barnburners with Hubert Sumlin from Dec 31, 2002 - February: Additions to Judy Hennesey’s Photos of the Vivino Brothers with guests Uncle Floyd and Jerry Vivino, Sr. at the Bottom Line on June 15, 2002.
- February: Additions to Jimmy’s Discography
- February: New slideshow of Mama Lisa’s photos
from the Vivino Brothers show of June 15, 2002. - February: pics of the Fab Faux, taken by Zoet.
- February: Jerry Vivino gets his own page!
- February: New Vivino Brothers page.
- February: Updated photos on Jimmy’s Bio page.
- February: Updated photos on Kell’s interview with Jerry page.
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