Member Since: 10/03/2008
Band Website: www.coupedevilles.com
Band Members: Tommy Bianchi: Lead Guitar & Vocals__
Lex Byers: Lead Vocals__
John Cianciola: Hammond Organ, Piano & Vocals__
George DeMott: Drums__
Jeff Morrison: Bass Guitar*********************The Lovin' Cup Music Bistro show from 5/09. These photos in the slideshow below are courtesy of L. Cianciola.*****
Influences: Tommy’s Guitar inspirations are B.B. King, Albert King, Freddy King, Les Paul & Joe Pass_____
Lex’s vocal influences are Elvis, David Clayton Thomas from Blood, Sweat & Tears, Chicago, Tower of Power & Joe Cocker_____
John’s Keyboard & Vocal Blues Influences are Gregg Allman, B.B. King, Fats Domino & Jimmy Smith. He does right-on covers of Gregg Allman’s & B.B. King’s vocals. There are many great Jazz keyboard players that John admires such as: Oscar Peterson, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Joey DeFranchesco, McCoy Tyner, Thelonious Monk & Barry Kiner.
Sounds Like: We have many original songs that we perform & have recorded on 4 albums. So other than having our own unique sound that is The Coupe de Villes since 1984, we do covers of many great blues artists including: The Fabulous Thunderbirds, B.B. King, Gregg Allman, The Allman Brothers, Coyo Montoya, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Delbert McClinton, Joe Cocker, Santana, Percy Sledge and many more....
Record Label: Coupes Tunes
Type of Label: Indie