Mr. Blotto was born in Chicago as an off-night vehicle for musicians who loved each others playing but were in different bands at the time. The only rule was that they would only play what they loved. That philosophy continues today and has led Mr. Blotto into unique musical situations.

Mr. Blotto takes the Jam band asthetic into areas unfamiliar to the standard Jam Scene. They have been known to cover entire albums by Led Zeppelin and the Who as well as perform entire shows of Country and Reggae. Artists as diverse as the Grateful Dead, the Flaming Lips, Willie Nelson and The Velvet Underground have seen their material interpreted by Mr. Blotto in the 2000+ shows the band has performed in the last 15 years, yet covers only pepper the bands hefty catalog of original material stemming from five studio albums and other unreleased crowd favorites.

PJ is a Bassist, writer & entrepreneur from Chicago’s West Side. PJ began playing bass guitar at the age of 8 years old. His cousin bought a bass guitar and a keyboard for his son to play. He did not take to it and passed it on to PJ. While PJ was practicing with his cousins, PJ realized that he could play by ear. This was the beginning of a beautiful thing for PJ.

While PJ was attending Hugh Manley High School in Chicago, he learned to read music and to go on and sharpen his bass playing skills. In his sophomore year PJ was selected to be a part of Manley’s Jazz band. From there PJ was selected to be the bass player for The Chicago All-City Jazz Band from 1984 to 1987. During this time PJ received numerous awards which include “The Outstanding Soloist Award” at the Midwest Jazz Festival and “Outstanding Musician of the Year” from All City Jazz Band of Chicago.

After High school PJ started playing professionally around the Chicago area and Gospel recording artist Rev. Jessy Dixon approached me and asked me to become the full-time bass player for him and his choir. It was Rev. Dixon, who taught PJ showmanship and how to be a professional musician. This position provided PJ with the opportunity to perform with the talents of Andre and Sandra Crouch, Kurt Carr and Abraham Laboriel.

Currently PJ working with his new project “PJ & Soul” and just finished a CD to be release in November 2013. PJ also is touring the USA and abroad with Rodney Sir Nose Trotter as Bass Player and Musical Director. When not touring PJ is doing clinics and studio sessions.

PJ’s goal is to enjoy Life simply to have fun!

The Fullerton Transfer are a Funk-Rock band from Chicago featuring the Diliberto brothers; Gino (Guitar), Dino (Keys/Guitar), Marcelleno (Drums), Bassist Dave Wright and Lead Singer Drew Delneky.

The three triplet brothers (who don’t look alike so it’s not that cool), after searching all over the city for musicians who could hold down the Funk, finally found the bassist they needed with a big fat bottom… under the Fullerton L tracks singing James Brown songs to anyone who would listen. They formed their first group and began performing around their hometown of Chicago, eventually recording their album with world renown producer Larry Sturm. Later, they had the privilege of touring California multiple times, regularly playing at the famous Whisky A Go Go and Viper Room, as well as throughout the Venice Beach, Santa Monica and Hollywood areas. Aside from that they have also performed in Las Vegas and Hawaii.

Farther on up the road they came to a crossroads and began a new project together, searching for and enlisting the help of singer Drew Delneky; whom they discovered performing in packed local venues. Drew is no stranger to touring and recording and has had the opportunity to perform around the world with various groups. Once this lineup was complete, they named themselves The Fullerton Transfer. By blending Rock ‘n’ Roll with Old School Funk to create a unique sound that is fresh, funky and will slap you in your face… in a good way… they have been bringing back funk to a new generation – Chicago style.

Get ON up!