ROB CANNILLO: Bio
Rob Cannillo - Singer-songwriter, guitar, harmonica, vocals
Raised on a diet of the Allman Brothers,
Ray Charles, BB King and Bob Dylan, Rob
writes songs with grit, emotion and
meaning, delivered with a smokey vocal
that completes the package.
"Music is inside of me, it's who I am. I would be playing these songs in my livingroom or on my back porch, even if nobody was there."
Rob Cannillo
" Passionate and from the soul" are heard over and over again when people describe Rob's songs and singing.
His songs walk the line between sinner and saint.
" Bad judgement and me, we ain't no strangers, like a fool I never shied away from danger"
"But sometimes in my darkest nights, I would cry out for you, hopin' you could make it alright."
Rob Cannillo
"Rob's style is a little Gregg Allman, a bluesy John Mayer, a male Bonnie Raitt, a little John Mellencamp, a little Bob Dylan, a little Bruce, some Dave Matthews, but mostly Rob."
"FRIENDS"
The "Friends" that perform with Rob vary from gig to gig. Rob is always trying to bring fresh ideas and players to the music. So, you never who you might see!
ROB CANNILLO
Rob Cannillo is available as a solo artist, duo, trio or whole band. Rob's live shows have emotion, depth and meaning. The Rob Cannillo and Friends Band live is great, because you never know who might be sitting in with Rob!
" Big" Will Smith - Tenor Sax, Flute
"Big" Will Smith, the original, blows a horn that few can compare. Will has played with many great bands in the Hudson Valley including The Shade Tree Mechanics and The Hoo Doo Man. His passion and phrasing come through in every note.
Will has performed in Memphis with Muddy Waters Band, Bob Margoland and Pinetop Perkins.
Charles Ventre - Drums, Percussion
Charles Ventre brings a jazz fusion component to the mix. His high energy and talented stick work make sure this is no ordinary rock band. At the tender young age of 18, Charles tried out and made the cut for the Broadway show A Chorus Line, but was unable to fulfill his commitment due to an illness. But fret not, Charles has gone on to bigger and better things!
Bobby Mac Dougall - Lead Guitar/Slide Guitar
Bobby MacDougall delivers. He brings sweetness and emotion to Rob's songs. His licks will have you feelin' the song. Bobby has most recently toured with John Hall of Orleans fame. John Hall has gone on to his own successful solo career and is now a New York Congressman.