Artist Information Biography Guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Bob Petrocelli has many years of experience in a wide variety of musical styles, ranging from doo wop to rock to free jazz, as well as a deep involvement with blues and other roots-oriented projects.  Currently, Bob has released his first solo CD, “Shanghai Shuffle”, a collection of Blues and Roots inspired material.  The CD has been listed at #41 on Real Blues Magazine's (Canada) list of the top 100 new Blues CD releases of the past year.  The song  "Gulf Coast Blues" from this new CD was awarded “Honorable Mention” in the 15th Billboard World Song Contest.  “Lady With a Plan” has been featured on the nationally syndicated (106 stations) “Blues Deluxe” radio program.  Numerous songs from the CD are also in regular rotation on a number of North American and European  radio outlets including syndicated programs, AM, FM, and Internet podcasts.  Prior to the release of "Shanghai Shuffle" Bob was guitarist, songwriter and musical director for bluesman Robert Charels for 3 years.  Bob's writing contribution  to Charels’ last  release "Three Leg Dogs and Old Skool Cats" was the song "Hey Shellena" which was  the first selection from that CD to receive radio airplay and was featured on the "Blues Deluxe" radio program.  This song has been re-recorded on “Shanghai Shuffle”.  Bob has several other CD projects currently in development including an appearance as guitarist on the next CD by jazz saxophonist Richard Brinka, and a follow-up to "Shanghai Shuffle". Bob was a Music Major at Hofstra University, and was involved in the Greenwich Village rock scene of the ‘60s playing such clubs as the Cafe Wha?, NightOwl Cafe, Cafe Bizarre, etc.  During the 70’s and 80’s, he worked as a sideman and/or co-leader for a wide variety of local and touring acts.  He composed, recorded, and produced music for radio and other commercial spots while running a recording service during the 80's.  Since the early 90s, Bob has been focused on both roots based writing and performance using traditional blues and R&B as an inspiration as well as his interest in experimental instrumental music. Bob has performed with or opened for a wide array of artists including Robert Charels, Paul Oscher (Muddy Waters Band), The Nawlins Funk Band, Michael Hill's Blues Mob, Little Toby Walker, Jerry Nolan (NY Dolls), Patrick Sky, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, The Del Satins, The Capris, The Dubs,The Devotions, The Ovations, The Elegants, The Ferrari Brothers, Minimalist composer Rhys Chatham, Jazz greats Richard Davis, Buster Williams, & Steve Swell, among many others.  Instrumentation In addition to Bob on guitar and other instruments, the band is comprised of bass, drums, harmonica and/or keyboards. Discography Shanghai Shuffle (2008) - Bob Petrocelli (Bob P CD fronting his own band) Vega Sings the Blues (2008) - Nawlins Funk Band (Bob P vocals and guitar on several tracks) Three Leg Dogs and Old Skool Cats (2007) - Robert Charels (Bob P - songwriting and guitar) Nawlins Funk Band (2004) - Nawlins Funk Band (Bob P - vocals and guitar) Since the 8/08 release of "Shanghai Shuffle" airplay has been received in over 250 markets, including the syndicated "Blues Deluxe Radio Hour" and other syndicated programs and it has been heard in 16 countries. Links http://www.bobpetrocelli.com