GREG PICCOLO AND HEAVY JUICE

For the first time on our stage, blues and R&B legend Greg Piccolo brings more than six decades of musical mastery to an unforgettable performance ith his 7 piece ensemble Heavy Juice! Piccolo is riding the wave of his acclaimed new release, Who Knows What the Future Holds—earning rave reviews and proving that great artists only get better with time.

Greg Piccolo remains in top form after 60+ years of non-stop performing. Many consider Greg one of the premier tenor sax players of his time. Now, at age 75, supporting “Who Knows What the Future Holds”, Greg presents a body of work showcasing his newly uncovered original material, leading the band with his strong emotive vocal delivery and interjecting tenor sax solos for which he is best known on the world-stage. These songs and his on-stage delivery capture a lifetime of experience including the highs and lows, the grit and grace, personal regrets and resilience all presented with wit, emotional clarity and honest passion with every word and every note. Piccolo's shows swing between rhythm & blues originals, rock & roll, traditional jazz, and blues – even a sprinkle of reggae and world music rhythms sneak in. His performances are spontaneous, no set list, no plan…a true artistic presentation straight from his core.

Greg has a long and fascinating history, starting his first band in Westerly, RI at age 13. He spent twenty-five years as an integral member of the world-famous horn section with Roomful of Blues. After departing Roomful in 1994, he is now entering a third decade with his own 7 piece band, Heavy Juice.

Today, Greg’s days remain anchored by his life long love for music and his commitment to serve every song he sings with passion, clarity and the purpose of generating an emotional response with each message. A typical Piccolo show will find Greg weaving in and out among powerful tenor sax ballads (think Ben Webster, Illinois Jacquet, Lester Young), honking rock ‘n roll (Red Prysock, Joe Houston), switching to guitar (think Earl King) to deliver his original r&b gems showcasing his distinguished vocals and fresh, “ less is more” guitar style.

A Greg Piccolo show will leave the audience with a rare history lesson when “sax was king”, original universal themes set to music, and a performance filled with exquisite instrumentation, clever songwriting and heart-felt vocals.

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.