JERRY VIVINO QUARTET

We first discovered Jerry Vivino when he accompanied his brother, the great Jimmy Vivino, during Jimmy's latest visit to the Fallout Shelter back in March of this year. He may be lesser known than his older brother but make no mistake, Jerry Vivino is an absolute monster sax player and has been a mainstay on the NYC Jazz/Funk circuit for decades and still sits in the main sax chair for the Max Weinberg 7 every night on the Conan O'Brien Show.

Jerry Vivino attended the Manhattan School of Music in 1972 and 1973 where he studied with woodwind guru, Joe Allard. He left the Conservatory to pursue a musical career on the road. In between road gigs he would continue to study with Joe Allard and Ray Gerrard. Jerry formed a band with his brother Jimmy in 1974 and the brothers haven't stopped working since. As a horn player in the disco 70s, Jerry found that work was plentiful.

Jerry toured the country with Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons in 1978 and 1979. Jerry did not want to continue with lengthy tours, and wanted to make a living in New York, so he got off the road and started working steadily in the tri-state area. Jingle work and show work quickly followed. Jerry found himself working with Joan Rivers, Rodney Dangerfield, Tony Bennett and Ray Charles, to name a few. Jerry played in the band in many Broadway shows, including Leader of the Pack, Annie, A Chorus Line, Cats, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Starlight Express, Just Once, Groucho and Grease.

In 1989 Jerry was asked if he would play on a record with a relatively unknown band called Killer Joe. It was started by Joe Delia and Max Weinberg, who decided to contact a few session musicians in the NY area to form the group. A recording was released in 1990 and even though the project never really got off the ground, this is how Max Weinberg got to know Jerry.

In 1993, when Max was asked if he would put together a band for a late night talk show, he contacted Jerry to find out if he would like to audition for Late Night With Conan O'Brien. At that time, Jerry and his brother Jimmy were both playing with Donald Fagen and New York Nights, and were on the verge of making a commitment to the first Steely Dan Reunion tour. More than a few people thought they made the wrong decision, passing on a great opportunity to tour with Fagan and Becker for just the slim possibility of a TV show. Yet, Jerry eagerly agreed to the audition, and as it turned out, the Steely Dan Reunion tour only lasted five weeks! Jerry can still be heard nightly, playing in the Max Weinberg 7 on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien.

SAM SILVERMAN
Young guitar prodigy Sam Silverman crossed our path at one of our early Open Mic Nights and the first thing we thought of was ...."well this must be what Johnny A was like as a 17 year old guitar phenom."

He used a lot of technique and looping and ran through a series of interesting songs while we all sat in amazement. When he was done we asked him if he knew "Sleepwalk" the old  Santo and Johnny song from the 50's. It was a long shot at best but the young man looked at us and said..."I haven't played in a while but I'll try..." He remembered it!! Here's a bit about Sam.

Sam Silverman is a 17-year-old classically trained guitarist who began his musical journey at the age of 6. With over a decade of experience, Sam brings fingerstyle, blues, jazz, and rock to life through dynamic performances that showcase intricate melodies and masterful technique. Whether playing by himself or with a band, Sam’s performances cover a range of genres and styles, resonating deeply with his audience. Don't miss the chance to see this emerging talent in action!

The Fallout Shelter is an all ages performance venue welcoming worldwide, world class music in an intimate setting. Our studio audience attends to watch the creation and production of the music television series The Extended Play Sessions. The Fallout Shelter events are immersive experiences for both audience and performers alike...a live music experience like no other. We are fully ADA compliant and have wheelchair access. We have a wide selection of beer and wine for your adult beverage pleasures and each show comes with a free commemorative event poster. Our doors open at 6PM. Seating is General Admission. We recommend you arrive at the time the doors open.