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Franco and the Stingers

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Member Since: 7/9/2007
Band Website: Coming soon
Band Members: Franco Paletta, harp/vocals Saverio Amato, guitar ----- John Neish, bass ---------- John Police, drums --------
Influences: Blues - Blues and more Blues
Sounds Like: Blues - Blues and more Blues
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Franco Paletta’s KPSU Indigo Blues Hour Interview

Be sure to check out Franco's interview with DJ Nadine on KPSU's Indigo Blues Hour. The Stingers' frontman talks about the Blues scene in Portland, OR, the Waterfront Blues Festival, the band's Februa...
Posted by Franco and the Stingers on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:05:00 PST

Blue Monday cancelled

Hey Everybody, Just wanna let ya'll know that the Blue Monday Jam at The Mt. Tabor Legacy has been cancelled. May 26th was our last jam, and boy was it a good one! Again, I want to thank all the playe...
Posted by Franco and the Stingers on Thu, 29 May 2008 04:41:00 PST

Blue Monday Jam

Hear ye, hear ye, I just want to thank ALL the players who have been coming out to the Blue Monday Jam at The Mt. Tabor Legacy. Last Monday was an amazing night; a packed house with some of the best p...
Posted by Franco and the Stingers on Thu, 01 May 2008 01:36:00 PST

Oregon Brewfest

Hey everybody, how goes it? Just wanted to remind our Oregon friends, and any of you who may be passing through this weekend, that Franco and The Stingers will be headlining The Oregon Brewfest, in Si...
Posted by Franco and the Stingers on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:24:00 PST

Booking inquiries

If you would like to book Franco and The Stingers for your club, festival, party, corporate event, tour, or any Blues Buzzin’ event, contact: Franco Paletta at 503-661-5311 or email to harp_p...
Posted by Franco and the Stingers on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:36:00 PST

March 23rd is a very special anniversary

   It all began on Friday, it was the beginning of the end or it could be called the end of the beginning.Three men, each on a cross, hung there for  their crimes against society. The o...
Posted by Franco and the Stingers on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:28:00 PST

LlOYD JONES-TERRY ROBB-JIM MESI-STEVE BRADLEY-JOHN KOONCE-BILL RHOADES-DOUG ROWELL-RANDY LILYA-

Join the 2007 Cascade Blues Association Journey to Memphis Winners FRANCO and the STINGERS and ALICE STUART (CBA J2M Solo Artist Winner) along with some very special guests for a great night of Rock n...
Posted by Franco and the Stingers on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:06:00 PST

2007 MUDDY AWARD WINNERS - FRANCO and the STINGERS

FRANCO and the STINGERS were awarded "Best New Act" by the Cascade Blues Association for 2007. Thank you everyone! Here is the link to all of the outstanding artist who were recognized, and congratula...
Posted by Franco and the Stingers on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:28:00 PST

SUBURBAN SLIM - JIM WALLACE - KEVIN SELFE

Hosted By: Franco and the StingersWhen: Sunday Sep 23, 2007 at 6:00 PMWhere: Duffs Garage1635 SE 7thPortland, OR 97214United StatesDescription:Franco and the Stingers Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Franco and the Stingers on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:13:00 PST

JUST OUT - 2007 MUDDY AWARD NOMINEES

FRANCO AND THE STINGERS have been nominated by the members of the Cascade Blues Association in the category of best "NEW ACT", along with the GUNNER ROADS BAND, the JOE MCMURRIAN QUARTET and KEVIN SEL...
Posted by Franco and the Stingers on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:59:00 PST