Welcome to the ONLY Jimmy Vivino official website!
A Twitter experiment...
Here's an experiment to see which Twitter feeds we can pick up about Jimmy. So far, it's mainly about Conan. Obviously, the Twitter audience is not exactly Jimmy's audience, but let's see what happens.
Jimmy with Hubert Sumlin
Jimmy played with Hubert Sumlin on a "Rockin' the River" cruise during a beautiful New York summer night on August 19th. Thanks to photographer Frank Beacham for the photo.
Jimmy returns to New York again to play with Felix Cabrera
Jimmy played with Felix Cabrera on June 25th at the Turning Point in Piedmont, New York. Here's another fine photo taken by pro Bernard Ente, a frequent contributor to this site. We see Jimmy in a comtemplative mood.
Click the image for a larger version.
Jimmy and the Fab Faux performing Abbey Road live!
This is a really high-quality video of the Fab Faux performing most of side 2 (of the LP) of Abbey Road for the Howard Stern show at Sirius studios.
There are no overdubs whatsoever in this incredible performance. Each song was recorded in one to three takes. Only three minor guitar fixes were made. The videography and the sound mix is quite intimate and really gets you "in close" with the Faux.
Credits: Mix: Joe Chinnici; Video Director/Editor: Robert Noonan; Ass't Videographer: Luke Noonan.
The Fab Faux - Abbey Road Side 2 (mostly) from The Fab Faux on Vimeo.
News flash: Conan returning to TV
The Conan O'Brien show will be returning to TV in November on TBS. The show will be broadcast four nights a week at 11pm. More details to follow.
Jimmy’s Upcoming Gigs
From the Cavern to the Rooftop
The Fab Faux (5-piece rock and roll)
Saturday, September 4, 2010 8pm
Sunday, September 5, 2010 8pm
Arizona Biltmore Ballroom - 2400 East Missouri Ave. - Phoenix
$27 incl. processing fee
Web InfoThe Fab Faux
w/ the Hogshead Horns - the Creme Tangerine Strings
Saturday, September 11, 2010 7:30pm
The Klein Auditorium - 910 Fairfield Ave. - Bridgeport, CT
$50, $55, $60, $70, $80
Web InfoJohnnie's Jam: A Tribute to Johnnie Johnson
A fundraiser for "Johnnie Be Good: The Movie"
Jimmy Vivino - Mike Merritt - James Wormworth
opening act: Dona Oxford
Sunday, September 19, 2010
The Sheldon - 3648 Washington Boulevard, St. Louis
Tickets aren't on sale yet. More info soon...
Web InfoA Night In The Life: John Lennon at 70
The Fab Faux
w/ the Hogshead Horns - the Creme Tangerine Strings - the Nutopia Choir
Saturday, September 25, 2010 8pm
Radio City Music Hall
$49.50, $69.50, $125
Web InfoA Night In The Life: John Lennon at 70
The Fab Faux
w/ the Hogshead Horns - the Creme Tangerine Strings - the Nutopia Choir - and special guests
Saturday, October 9, 2010 - 8pm
The Keswick Theatre - 291 North Keswick Avenue - Glenside, PA
Show will include songs from both the Beatles years and the solo years
$51.50, $76.50. Meet & greet + $30.
Web InfoThe Fab Faux
w/ the Hogshead Horns - the Creme Tangerine Strings
Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 8pm
State Theatre - New Brunswick, NJ- 732-246-7469
$40, $55, $70, $85, $110. Add $25 to any ticket for Meet & Greet
Web InfoSgt. Pepper's and Revolver - both in their entirety
The Fab Faux
w/ the Hogshead Horns - the Creme Tangerine Strings
Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 8pm
Orpheum Theatre - 842 S. Broadway - Los Angeles
$39 - $49 - $59 - $89 - $120 ($89 + $120 include meet & greet)
Web InfoAbbey Road + fan favorites
The Fab Faux
w/ the Hogshead Horns - the Creme Tangerine Strings
Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 8pm
The Ferguson Center - 1 University Place, Newport News, VA
$37, $47, $67, VIP $97
Web InfoAbbey Road + fan favorites
The Fab Faux
w/ the Hogshead Horns - the Creme Tangerine Strings
Saturday, November 13, 2010 - 8pm
The Vic Theatre - 3145 N. Sheffield Avenue - Chicago
Tickets on sale soon
Web InfoThe Original Singles: 1962-1970
The Fab Faux
w/ the Hogshead Horns - the Creme Tangerine Strings
Saturday, November 20, 2010 - 8pm
Boston's Colonial Theatre - 106 Boylston Street
Tickets on sale 8/6
Web InfoAlso see the Gigs Around Town page for more gig listings.
Jimmy back in New York yet again with Felix Cabrera
Jimmy played with Felix Cabrera on April 3rd at the Turning Point in Piedmont, New York. Here's a really wonderful shot of a very happy-looking Jimmy taken by pro Bernard Ente, a frequent contributor to this site. (And let me tell you, it's almost impossible to take a decent picture at the Turning Point.)
Al Kooper at B.B. Kings Feb 5
Al played February 5th at B.B. King's performing some solo numbers, with the Danny Kalb Trio, with singer Kristina Train (accompanied by Fab Faux member Jack Petruzelli), with the Prisoners of 2nd Avenue and with the Funky Faculty. Whew!! Here's some photos by Bernard Ente (Click for larger versions).
More photos are posted on Al Kooper's 66th Birthday Celebration page.
Jimmy Back in New York for Christmas
Jimmy played with Felix Cabrera at the Turning Point in Piedmont, NY on December 26th. Here's a great shot of Jimmy taken by photographer Bernard Ente during the sound check.
Jimmy featured on new CD
Jimmy is featured on Felix Cabrera's new CD, "Live at the Turning Point". This CD was recorded at the Turning Point Cafe in Piermont, New York on June 1, 2007 and features ten great live tracks. Playing with Jimmy and Felix is Eddy Bishai, Phil Butler and Bill Schroeder (posted 9/11/2009)
Art Holiday’s documentary on Johnnie Johnson progressing
As reported here some time ago, Art Holiday is producing a documentary on the great Johnny Johnson, the man who discovered Chuck Berry and is one of the largely uncredited founding fathers of rock and roll.
Art reports that he’s completed interviews with Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, the late Bo Diddley, Taylor Hackford, Bruce Hornsby, Buddy Guy, Paul Shaffer, Al Kooper, John Sebastian, Johnny Rivers, Dr. John, Chuck Leavell, Steve Jordan, Joe Perry, Eddie Money, Lou Gossett, Malcolm McDowell, Ian McLagan and of course, Jimmy Vivino.
Jimmy says the following about Johnnie: "It’s just how Johnnie can play around the lead or the lead guitar or whatever’s going on. The spots he finds, man. It’s like a pitcher that find the corner of that plate, man. Not just throwing it down the middle, he finds, he gets that corner and gets your attention right away. It’s something I’m afraid I’ll never experience again with another piano player."
Here's the great 1995 CD that Jimmy produced for Johnnie (along with performers Mike Merritt, James Wormworth and guests Phoebe Snow, Max Weinberg, Jerry Vivino, Buddy Guy, Al Kooper, John Sebastian, Bobb Jay and Steve Jordan.) Unfortunately, it's been discontinued, but if you search around, you can probably find a copy. It's worth searching for...it's a great record.
More information on the movie can be found here: Johnnie Be Good, The Movie site (posted 9/11/2009)
Click for Announcement Archive featuring past items of note posted to this home page.
NEW and REVISED CONTENT for 2010:
- August: July 20, 2010 photos of the return of the Prisoners of 2nd Avenue at the Rockwood Music Hall in NYC. (off site)
- August: Look above - lots new added to this page.
- August: Lots of new music gigs added for Summer, including many FREE gigs. Check back often for updates: more will be added soon.
- February: Jimmy playing with the Prisoners of 2nd Avenue at Al Kooper's 66th Birthday Celebration on February 5th at B.B. King's.
- ALWAYS: An Announcement Archive featuring past items of note posted to this home page.
NEW and REVISED CONTENT for 2009:
- November: Jimmy playing with the Fab Faux on November 7th at Queens College
- Sept: The Discography page has been updated.
- Sept: The Links page has been completely updated.
- July: The Jimmy Vivino Family Tree has been completely revised (fast connection recommended)
- July: June and July 2009 photos and story by Deborah Graff of Jimmy’s new band, The East-West Connection playing at Cozy’s in Sherman Oaks, CA
- April: April 4, 2009 photos of the Jimmy Vivino Farewell Show at the Bowery Ballroom (off site)
- April: April 4, 2009 photos backstage before the show and Willie Nile’s opening set (off site)
- March: March 6, 2009 Frank Beacham photos at the Beacon with the Levon Helm Band (off site).
- February: February 19, 2009 photos by Bernard Ente of Jimmy & Felix playing at the Turning Point Cafe
- February: February 7, 2009 photos of Al Kooper’s birthday celebration at B.B. King’s
- February: January 9, 2009 photos with the Black Italians at the Cutting Room
- January: January 8, 2009 photos at The Cutting Room with Prisoners of 2nd Avenue (off site).
- ALWAYS: Site Q&A page.
NEW and REVISED CONTENT for 2008:
- December: Updated Jimmy’s Discography.
- December: Friends & Family: The Crown Jewels featuring Steve & John Conte performing at the Cutting Room on Nov 21, 2008
- December: November 13, 2008 photos of Jimmy playing with The Black Italians at the Cutting Room.
- December: November 13, 2008 photos of Jimmy playing with Wille Nile at the Cutting Room.
- November: November 8, 2008 photos of Jimmy playing with The Fab Faux at Queens College.
- November: October 30, 2008 photos at The Cutting Room with Prisoners of 2nd Avenue (off site).
- July: Robert V. Barrise photos of Jimmy playing at the Americana Roots Festival with John Sebastian
- July: Jimmy playing with Kate Taylor, Eddie Brigatti and Gene Cornish
- March: March 26, 2008 photos at B.B. King’s with the Prisonsers of 2nd Avenue and guests Brian Mitchell, Southside Johnny & Jeff Kanze (off site).
- February: New photos of Jimmy with Felix Cabrera playing at the Roadhouse BBQ.
- February: Tony Ferrari photos of Jimmy’s Birthday Party at B.B. King’s with an amazing array of guest performers (off site)
NEW and REVISED CONTENT for 2007:
- December: Bernard Ente photos of Jimmy & Felix Cabrera playing with the Ed Palermo Big Band
- December: Updated the Blues Family Tree
- November: The Fab Faux celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Sgt. Pepper at Queens College (Colden Hall) on November 3rd.
- Sept: New photos from Bernard Ente of Jimmy playing with Michael Packer and Felix Cabrera at the Turning Point cafe and Lucille’s Grill.
- Sept: August 5, 2007 photos of Prisoners of 2nd Avenue at B.B. King’s for a tribute to The Band (off site)
- July: July 12, 2007 photos of Prisoners of 2nd Avenue at the Cutting Room playing with the great Willie Nile (off site)
- June: June 10, 2007 Bernard Ente photos of Prisoners of 2nd Avenue at Madison Square Park for the Big Apple Barbeque.
- June: June 10, 2007 photos of Prisoners of 2nd Avenue at Madison Square Park for the Big Apple Barbeque.(off site)
- March: Fab Faux at Webster Hall playing the solo years - Mar 13, 2007
- February: February 5, 2007 photos of Prisoners of 2nd Avenue with special birthday guest Al Kooper at B.B. King’s.(off site)
- February: Jimmy playing with the Vivino Brothers on January 6th (off site)
- January: Jimmy playing with Prisoners of 2nd Avenue at B.B. King’s on January 8th (off site)
NEW and REVISED CONTENT for 2006:
- December: Which SNL former star partied with Jimmy and Felix Cabrera? Check it out here (scroll down). (off site)
- November: Jimmy playing with The Fab Faux at Queens College on October 22nd, 2006
- October: Jimmy playing with Steaks & Chops at the Cutting Room on September 28th (off site)
- September: More new photos of Jimmy with Felix Cabrera playing at Wagner Park in July.
- August: Updated Jimmy’s Discography
- July: New Bernard Ente photos of Jimmy playing with Felix Cabrera at Wagner Park on July 6, 2006 (off site)
- June: Jimmy playing with The Fab Faux at the Hard Rock on June 8, 2006
- March: Jimmy playing with Steaks & Chops at the Cutting Room on March 24th (off site)
- January: Jimmy playing with Felix Cabrera and Michael Merritt at Dinosaur Barbque on January 6, 2006.
- January: Jimmy playing with The Fab Faux at Webster Hall on December 28, 2005
- January: Updated Jimmy’s Discography and Al Kooper’s Discography
NEW and REVISED CONTENT for 2005:
- December: Tony Ferrari photos of Jimmy playing at a benefit for the victims of Hurricane Katrina at Scotland Yard from October, 2005
- December: Jimmy playing with Max Weinberg 7 at B.B. King’s on December 3, 2005
- December: Three incredible portraits of Jimmy, Mike Merritt and Jerry Vivino by photographer extraordinaire Bernard Ente
- December: Jimmy playing with Steaks & Chops at the Cutting Room on November 4th (off site)
- September: Jimmy playing with the Vivino Brothers at the Towne Crier in Pawling, NY on September 17th (off site).
- September: We restored some old Fab Faux pics taken by Mama Lisa that were removed when we ran of space, before we upgraded.
- September: And here are some more restored Fab Faux pics taken by Mama Lisa.
- August: Friends & Family: Ronnie Spector at Rockefeller Park on August 3rd
- July: Jimmy playing with Steaks & Chops at Ace of Clubs on July 15th (off site)
- July: Friends & Family: Al Kooper & the Funky Faculty at B.B. King’s on July 13th
- July: Jimmy playing with The Fab Faux at the World Financial Center on July 12th.
- July: Jimmy playing with Ed Alstrom at Dinosaur BBQ on July 7th.
- June: Updated Al Kooper’s Discography.
- June: New photos of Jimmy playing with The Fab Faux at the Bowery Ballroom on June 1st, 2005.
- May: Jimmy playing with Rob Paparozzi at Dinosaur BBQ on May 18th, 2005.
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- March: Great new pics of the Howlin’ Wolf Tribute Band from March 5th with Jimmy Vivino, Levon Helm, Hubert Sumlin, David Johansen and special guests.
- February: Link to Judy Hennessey’s pics of the Fab Faux gigs in New Jersey from Jan 29th and 30th (off-site)
- February: Link to Judy Hennessey’s pics of the Howlin’ Wolf Tribute Band from June of 2004 (off-site)
- January: A review of Steaks & Chops by Quabidt.
NEW and REVISED CONTENT for 2004:
- December: NEW! Jimmy with the Max Weinberg 7 at B.B. King’s on December 11th, 2004.
- October: All NEW Fab Faux pics and set list from the September psychedelic shows.
- October: More pics added of the latest Rekooperators gig at B.B. King’s.
- September: Pics of the latest Rekooperators gig at B.B. King’s.
- September: Steaks & Chops website.
- September: Updated Al Kooper’s Discography
- August: Pics of Jimmy playing with the Fab Faux at the Bowery Ballroom
- April: Photos from the latest Vivino Brothers gig!
- March: Jimmy’s new band Steaks & Chops
- February: Jimmy with David Johansen playing with the Howlin’ Wolf Tribute Band.
- January: Even more new photos of Jimmy and Felix Cabrera.
- January: Even more new photos of Jimmy with the Fab Faux.
NEW and REVISED CONTENT for 2003:
- December: New photos of Jimmy with Felix Cabrera on the Felix Cabrera page. (Scroll to near the bottom)
- November: Jerry Vivino’s new web site
- October: contact information for Jimmy
- October: Additions to Are You Jimmyfied? See #60 and #61.
- October: to Jimmy’s Discography
- August: Levon Helm & the Barnburners have additional new photos in the Friends and Family Photo Gallery.
- July: Al Kooper & the Funky Faculty page (more photos just added.)
- July: Shemekia Copeland and the Fab Faux have new photos in the Friends and Family Photo Gallery.
- June: We added some new photos to the Are you Jimmyfied page and the Jimmy Factor game page.
- June: Fab Faux video - live concert at the WFC.
- June: Felix Cabrera Band - new photos with Jimmy
- May: Addition to Jimmy’s favorites
- May: Addition to the Al Kooper Discography
- April: Slideshow of the Hubert Sumlin Benefit from March, 2003. Thanks to John Cavanaugh
- April: Slideshow of the Howlin Wolf Tribute Band at the Stone Pony on Aug 24, 2002. Thanks to Joan Mallotides
- April: Three great videos of Jimmy thanks to Mama Lisa.
- April: Three new photos of the Rekooperators.
- April: New photo of the MW7.
- April: Review of John Sebastian’s J-Band .
- March: Slideshow of the J-Band at a benefit for NYC Police &Firefighters, November 2001.
- March: NEW Slideshow Bruce Springsteen with the Max Weinberg 7 at Asbury Park from Dec 2002.
- March: New "painting" of Jimmy at a Fab Faux gig.
- March: New Fab Faux Review from Quabidt with new photos from Zoet
- March: New Joan Mallotides photos in the Gallery from the Hubert Sumlin benefit at the Stone Pony.
- March: New Self-Righteous Brothers page.
- February: Additions of album jackets to the Blues Class .
- February: Slideshow from Alex Layman
Levon Helm & the Barnburners with Hubert Sumlin from Dec 31, 2002 - February: Additions to Judy Hennesey’s Photos of the Vivino Brothers with guests Uncle Floyd and Jerry Vivino, Sr. at the Bottom Line on June 15, 2002.
- February: Additions to Jimmy’s Discography
- February: New slideshow of Mama Lisa’s photos
from the Vivino Brothers show of June 15, 2002. - February: pics of the Fab Faux, taken by Zoet.
- February: Jerry Vivino gets his own page!
- February: New Vivino Brothers page.
- February: Updated photos on Jimmy’s Bio page.
- February: Updated photos on Kell’s interview with Jerry page.
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