The BRAVURAS w/ Jon Dretto

Saturday, February 15th
$5.00 cover at the door
Doors open at 8:00pm
Ages 18+ (unless with parent/guardian)

at: The Forvm
Maple Ridge Plaza
4224 Maple Rd. @ Sweet Home
Buffalo, NY 14226

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The Bravuras are made up of Western New Yorkers who are extremely dedicated to their craft. Headed by John “J. Bones” Puccio, the Bravuras bring their unique touch to blues Along with playing original songs, you’ll find the Bravuras covering the likes of Leadbelly, Bo Diddley, Albert King, Albert Collins, Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Reed, and Willie Dixon, just to name a few. This is the kind of music that blues players and aficionados respect and adore.
The Bravuras line-up looks something like this: John Puccio is in charge of vocals; John Hufford is guitarist/harmonica player and vocalist; Felix Mayer, who, as a trained ear will notice, blissfully blends jazz chords into his blues progressions. He’s a wiz on lead guitar. Puccio’s vocals are unique, and at moments even evoke the tone of the great Jim Morrison of the Doors, minus the pomposity. His impressive front-man resume has included opening for the Albert Collins, James Cotton, and the Great Paul Butterfield.
The Bravuras produce the kind of groove that makes you want to move. One of the main concerns when going to see live music with friends is the volume, and the Bravuras have taken that annoyance out of the equation. When you attend a Bravuras show, you’ll see five solid musicians playing their instruments and having a great time. It’s good to see a group of guys playing music because they simply love doing it