Dana Lupinacci Band at the Eagles Club

Here are some photos I took of the Dana Lupinacci Band playing at the Salmon Bay Eagles club about a week ago.  My old pal Jeff Ziontz is playing guitar in this version of the band, and the group sounded great -  swinging and not too loud.  I sat in with the band for a couple of tunes, as did harp maestro John Marshall.

So what's not to like about the Eagles?  The Thursday night gigs are early (8:00 PM to 12:00 AM), there is never a cover, and the inexpensive drinks are nuclear powered.

Left to right: Jeff Ziontz, Dana Lupinacci, Dave Petrie, and Charlene Grant

John Marshall sitting in on the harp and vocals.

Katie, the Eagles's singing bartender.

These guys were trying to get me to join the Ballard VFW.  I'm considering it!

Recording session with Dana Lupinacci

Here are some photos from a recording session set up by Seattle singer Dana Lupinacci in January at Fastback Studios in North Seattle. It was a pleasure playing with Dana and the other guys that Dana invited to the session, including aces Mark Dalton (bass), Conrad Ormsby (drums), and Tim Sherman (guitar).

We recorded several tunes, including an original written by Dana and Charlene Grant. I was impressed by the professionalism of the studio staff - owner Mark Naron and his guys are very friendly and knowledgeable, and were able to help us get the tracks recorded with a minimum of fuss. Can't wait to hear the finished recordings!

Note: All photos created by the Blues Boss.

Dana Lupinacci

Conrad Ormsby

Mark Dalton

Tim Sherman

Mike Lynch

Fastback Studios