Frank'n'beats

Frank Vignola was one of the pleasant surprises of The Bluesfest. He's not a musician I'd really go out of my way to see, not being much of a jazz fan, but once I was there I was pretty well hooked. He's played with such famous names as Ringo Starr, Madonna and Les Paul, albeit not at the same time.

Frank himself.



Hot mandolin action from Matt Flinner! -Guitar
-Mandolin

Rich Zukor-Percussion



At right, birthday boy, Vinny Raniolo.



The rhythm section of the rhythm machine. Michael Papillo on bass and Rich Zukor on diverse percussion.



Rhythmic action!








The whole lot!



Frank does have an upcoming date in Ottawa ... Ottawa, Illinois that is, as he tours through September and October.

• Show reminder: Hoodlum play The Rainbow; The Real McKenzies lift their kilts at Mavericks, along with The Rookers, The Valveenus, and Sketchy Poutine. The Wind Whistles bring their collosal international tour to Irene's.