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Looking for a new CD to get things jumpim? Well, you certainly can not go wrong with this outstanding release from Franco Paletta and the Stingers. It sizzles, and breathes blues fire. Full of passion and at times gives a little sass. Start listening and it's going to put you in its grasp. There's no escape; it's just too good not to listen to the very end . . .!!!
"Greg Johnson" President, Cascade Blues Association, Blues Notes
- Greg Johnson
Looking for a new CD to get things jumpim? Well, you certainly can not go wrong with this outstanding release from Franco Paletta and the Stingers. It sizzles, and breathes blues fire. Full of passion and at times gives a little sass. Start listening and it's going to put you in its grasp. There's no escape; it's just too good not to listen to the very end . . .!!!
"Greg Johnson" President, Cascade Blues Association, Blues Notes
- Greg Johnson
" . . . Franco Paletta and the Stingers are a great example. I was vaguely familiar with this Portland Band but never knew much about them . . . in short order he sent me a CD and I soon became pleasantly surprised. The nine originals on this disc are all keepers, there isn't a week song in the bunch. The music reminds me a lot of the stylins of Roomful of Blues or the James Harmon Band. Franco's unique vocals and sweet harp playing really standout as does the writing on the catchy tunes included here. In 2007 Franco represented the Cascade Blues Association in the International Blues Challenge Competition in Memphis. Although the competition there is among the toughest you will ever find Franco did well. It is amazing to me this band remains unsigned. When I compare them to other great North West bands (The Insomoniacs, John Nemeth). It occurs to me that they are every bit as polished and entertaining."
Ray "Big Daddy" Hansen, Blues Therapy Radio Station
- Ray Hansen Blues Therapy Radio Station
Discography
"Can't Kick Love" Released May 14 2010 has consisitently been in the Top 15 Portland Blues Charts since it's release, it currently resides at # 12. Three of the tracks have been listed on the top 20 and 2 of them have made it to the top 5 and 10 spot. We are getting airplay worldwide since June 2010 when "Can't Kick Love" hit France, Sweden, Germany, Spain, Africa, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zeland Canada and several locations throughout the United States.
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Since breaking into the Portland Blues scene in the Mid-80's, Franco Paletta has become one of the mainstays of the city's Blues fans. His dynamic harp style and unique vocals has made him one of Portland's favorite Blues personalities
His Harmonic influences include: Sonny Boy Williamson, Paul Butterfield, James Cotton, Little Walter Jacobs, Big Walter Horton, Kim Wilson, William Clark, Rod Piazz and others. - - - -
"There are just so many great players, I try to take a little from each of them! I mix'em up, and it just comes out Franco."
As good as his Harp Playing is, Franco's strong vocals are what thrills the listeners. He has a unique vocal style that let's you know that you are listening to a true Bluesman.
He has also had the pleasure of sharing the stage with a virtual Who's Who of Portland's Blues Luminaries, including Paul DeLay, Curtis Salgado, Lloyd Jones, Peter Dammon, Jim Mesi, Chris Carlson, Duffy Bishop, Jimi Bott, Dave Kahl, Dover Weinburg, Suburban Slim, Robbie Laws, Terry Robb, Doug Rowell, and Norman Sylvester to name a few.
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