FRIDAY BLUES

BIO - MICHAEL FILIPPONE (vocals/electric bass) hails from New York's Long  Island, coming from a musical family. Michael helped form a band in '79  called Flasher with drummer, Paul Caravello (a.k.a. Eric Carr) before  Paul joined KISS. Michael is one with his electric bass and has shared  the stage with Johnny Winter, Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Marcel  Anton, and others. He's graced the clubs of the Village, gigged in NYC  and on Long Island, toured the East Coast and in the South along the  Florida panhandle, Alabama, and in New Orleans. Michael plays all styles  of music (Blues, Jazz, Swing, Rock, Country, R&B, Latin, and  Reggae). He's been in the area for more than10 years and is the leader  of many local bands. Born in Smithtown, NY, Rabbit moved down to the south to embrace the  southern rock and blues scene. Playing since the age of 13, he continues  to push his guitar playing to the limit, while playing music styles  such as Blues, Soul, Southern rock and Jazz. His influences include  legendary greats such as BB king, Duane Allman and Jimmy page. MATT ALLENDER Born and bred in Brevard NC, Matt Allender is no stranger to the local music scene. Playing the drums  since the age of 7, Matt brings Souther rock and country influences like  Buddy Rich, Ginger Baker and Butch Trucks to the table. With his long  elaborate jam style drum licks, it allows the band to explore all the  possibilities to their fullest potential