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Guy Amato

About Me

Now playing with the Diane Kallay Band in Las Vegas. A lifelong player from New York City, early influences include Wes Montgomery and BB King. Played with various bands in the New York Area most notably with world class harmonica player Felix Cabrera and the Internationals. Highlights include opening act for James Cotton, Papa John Creach and Big Joe Turner.Moved to Las Vegas to raise a family and continue playing. Appeared at the 2005 Monterey Blues Festival with Moody Scott, opened several festivals for Canned Heat and John Lee Hooker Jr.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 17/03/2008
Band Members:
Influences: Blues, R & B, Jazz - Albert King to Giuseppie Verdi and everything in between. Big guitar influences include the Three Kings: BB, Freddie and Albert; Wes Montgomery; Eric Clapton; Duane Allman; Blues influences include Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush; Soul influences Aretha Franklin and James Brown. I love Brazilian music, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Bossa Nova, Samba, Choro. Paulo Bellinati and a host of Brazilian guitarists. Love the newer stuff by Jeff Golub, Larry Carlton, Norman Brown.
Sounds Like: Blues, R & B, Jazz, Soul, Gospel, BB King, Eric Clapton, Freddie King, Albert King, Wes Montgomery
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

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