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An AWESOME take on the Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars song “Uptown Funk”, done Siesta Key style!    Recorded at “These Quiet Sounds” in Sarasota, FL. You gotta watch! Click the picture or THIS LINK to watch the video! Ben Hammond- Guitar/Vocals  &  James DaBone- Trombone

  Watch a cool new video from Sarasota’s “Stairwell Sessions”.  You won’t believe what they can fit into a stairwell! http://youtu.be/O-dM5Kxlj1c?list=UUDgJ4cwXVCBHMxufkYBUuzw  

  Come see “A Calyp-Soul Christmas” for its first appearance at the Center for The Arts in Bonita Springs, FL   For more information, go to: http://www.artcenterbonita.org/tickets/?ee=15  

Check out the schedule and make your plans to see John around Key West during the 23rd Annual “Meeting of the Minds” event!     Wed. 10/29    2pm       The John Patti Project  @ The Casa Marina  (NO REGISTRATION NEEDED) Wed. 10/29    9pm      w/ Jim Morris @ The Hog’s MORE

John performs with Jim Morris, Nadirah Shakoor and Al Jardine and David Marks from the Beach Boys! For more info: http://visitpanamacitybeach.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=155866&key=7TLlN5WVSU This first annual music festival is sure to be a big hit with the line up of entertainment taking the stage.  John will be performing with Jim Morris and the Big Bamboo Band, then joining Nadirah Shakoor and MORE

This time of year often brings me back to my hometown/home state of Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay! Born and raised in MD means that youre certified to pick crabs by the age of three! I’m looking forward to putting my skills to the test as we make many trips up north with various groups. MORE

The JPs (John Patti & Jimi Pappas) are heading back to the “Lone Star” State, performing in a few different cities. Sept. 17– Kemah, TX @ T-Bone Toms. 6pm Sept. 18– Lake Charles, LA-  @ Cooler’s Ice House. 6pm Sept. 19– Galveston, TX- @ Noah’s Ark. 7pm Sept. 20– San Antonio, TX- @ Casa de MORE

The John Patti Project (JPP) will be heading back “down island” for the 23rd Annual Meeting Of The Minds convention in November.   This is always a fantastic event to both take in and be a part of. The lineup of entertainers is truly amazing and will keep you rocking from the time you step MORE