AJ Pappas

I have been backing up the New York City King of Blues, Popa Chubby (Blind Pig/Dixie Frog), for the past three years. I have also done extensive touring in the U.S., Europe, and the U.K. averaging 180 shows per year. This has put me on some of the biggest TV and radio channels Europe has to offer including, France 2, Direct 8, and RTL. Some of the major festivals I have been part of are: Memphis in May, Bospop, The Nice Jazz Festival, and The San Sebastian Jazz Festival. These festivals have allowed me to share the stage with some pretty heavy acts such as, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Neville Brothers, Marcus Miller, and Government Mule to name a few. In 2006, I played on Popa’s tribute to Jimi Hendrix entitled, “Electric Chubbyland” which was a three c.d. release. This led to a live dvd with the same title. The following year I played on Popa’s 2007 release “Deliveries After Dark.” Earlier this year I was enlisted to play on Big Ed Sullivan’s newest release, “It Takes a Big Man” (Dixie Frog). I am currently working on Popa’s new album slated for release in 2010. I got my start in music education in Hollywood, CA where I attended Musician’s Institute. I graduated as “Outstanding Student” and went on to be a teacher’s assistant and Hard Rock Live Playing Workshop instructor the following year. Currently I am working on my first Instructional book.