BLUE TAXI takes their listeners on a ride thru the musical valleys of blues and roots rock and roll. These veterans have opened up shows for John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds, Spirit, Eric Burdon, ZZ Topp, Steve Miller, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kim Wilson, Wishbone Ash, Chicago, The Doobie Brothers, Duke Robillard and Robert Lockwood Jr., to name a few.
Guitarist Bill 'Cap' Capuano filled in for Spirit's Randy California in Indiana when Randy missed his flight. Cap is still in contact with Spirit's Ed Cassidy today.
'It has been quite a while since the last time we had the chance to talk! But I do remember this Young Guitarist playing with us when Randy missed his Flight and was unable to make it to our Gig! And you offered to sit in with Mike Nile and myself. And you did a fine job Bill.'
- Ed "Cass" Cassidy - 9/19/02
“He can shred. He can play with finesse. He can play like Hendrix or Vaughn or like nobody else you've ever heard before. Full of flash, speed and skill, Bill ‘Cap’ Capuano is good enough on his own merit without all the comparisons. He is a guitar legend waiting to be introduced to the rest of the world.
WHY AREN'T THESE GUYS SIGNED TO A NICE BIG LABEL? "
Lee Barrish - CLEVELAND SCENE MAGAZINE
From Rory Gallagher's brother, Dónal Gallagher
I am deeply touched by "Rory Style". It is a fantastic tribute to my brother, and the guitar work is commendable, as it encompasses so much of the subtle touches reminiscent of Rory's early albums. Many thanks again for doing this tribute to Rory. I know he would be knocked-out by its sentiment. Hope our paths cross along the way. Kind regards,
Dónal Gallagher - November 21, 2003
Ohio's BLUE TAXI is a blues band, there's no questioning that fact. But, their music goes above and beyond your typical blues sound. There's element's of pop, country, folk, as well as some great instrumentation. On top of all that, the trade off between male and female vocals adds even more flavor to this already tasty release.
Paul Autry - SPOTLIGHT
*** U P D A T E *** U P D A T E ***
My brother Bob Capuano, BLUE TAXI Drummer, passed away Monday, October 29, 2007.
Bob was diagnosed in February of this year with a rare form of inoperable cancer, Mesothelioma of the peritineum. He started feeling bad last November and went to numerous doctors and they finally figured out what was going on in February. Throughout this ordeal Bob kept his positive attitude and did everything and more to fight it. We did not mention any of this to anyone because that is how Bob wanted it because he was a proud man who didn’t want to call attention to himself.
Bob was not only my brother but he was also my best friend. He always looked out for me. I was fortunate enough to write & play music with him for the last 28 years. There was never any drummer I ever thought about playing with, he was the Best. He was the one who influenced me in every facet of my life and especially in my guitar playing. He knew what I was going to play at the gigs without me even looking at him. That is a truly special bond that I will always cherish. I feel blessed to have been able to play music with my brother and best friend.
Anyone who knew him liked him because he was an honest, sincere, genuine, caring person who would do anything for you. I always said he should have been a motivational speaker because he would have been Great at it.
We were able to play out between April & September of this year and did some great gigs. We recorded a new Blue Taxi CD in 2006 and were going to release it this year but we held off because of all that was going on. It is available now at our website listed below.
Thanks to all of you who have taken the musical journey with us. We did a lot of Great gigs since Blue Taxi was formed in 1987. We got to open up shows for a lot of our biggest influences. Bob was the heart and soul of the band and we always had a blast and enjoyed every minute of it.
Bill Capuano 10/30/07
Kurt & I are continuing the BLUE TAXI tradition as the BLUE TAXI DUO – http://www.myspace.com/thebluetaxiduo
BLUE TAXI Website
http://www.blue-taxi.com
With soundclips from our new CD, ‘A Fist Full of Covers’
Mark Borchik’s Great BLUE TAXI Archive Site
With recollections of past gigs opening for many bands.
http://www.gruppeb.com/bluetaxi
Check out the other band we had -
BILLY & THE BULLETS
http://www.myspace.com/billyandthebullets
