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Aftershock's Alumni Gone but Never Forgotten
"Philly Joe" Littel
Philly Joe" Littel - Lead Funk Jazz Guitar, Guitar Synth. & Background Vocals. Philly Joe is originally from Philadelphia and has been performing for more than 25 years. He has performed live with local Philly artists including The Show Stoppers (Ain't Nothin' but a House Party), The Carl Holms Investigation, Johnny Alton, The Gentle Persuasion and Archie Bell (Tighten Up & Strategy). While touring with The Gentle Persuasion, they opened for Kool & the Gang and BB King in the early 70's. As a young man living in South Philly, Philly Joe studied guitar with such greats as Pat Martino, Dennis Sandoli and Joe Federico also studied west coast funk with Jeff Tamelier of "Tower of Power". He is influenced by Jazz/Fusion, R&B and of course Funk & lots of Soul! Philly Joe was a founding member and co-leader of Aftershock. He was instrumental in Aftershock's growth and power of it's sound. His belief in letting the musician express their own flavor and then bring it together as a group lead to Aftershock's incredible sound. Joe & Joy (J. Stewart) had to move back to New Jersey due to the economic downturn. They are also raising their 2 Grandsons Isaac and Jonathan. "Forever an honorary Member of Aftershock, One of the hottest Jazz/Funk Guitarist around" Gerry Jonutz
J. Stewart
J. Stewart - Lead Female Vocals & Background Vocals J. Stewart (Joy) is originally from Camden, New Jersey and has performed in the Philadelphia / New Jersey area for many years before she took a break to raise her family. Keeping her vocal chops in shape by performing at church and doing some outreach shows. Also she has recorded for Crime of Passion & Andromeda in Philadelphia. J. Stewart can hold her own next to Lydia of Cold Blood, Chaka Kahn and even Pattie Andrews of Tuck & Pattie. A real treat to hear.
Doug Dixon
Doug Dixon - Funk Bass & Background Vocals.
Originally
from Chicago, Doug is relatively new to the Sacramento music scene.
Despite this, Doug has quickly established himself as versatile funky
bass player playing both pizzicato and thumb slap styles.
Doug has had the opportunity to perform and record with numerous
outstanding local musicians and in 2001 he, along with his then band, was
nominated for a Sacramento Sammie's award in the category of Rhythm and Blues.
Doug has had the opportunity to play on the same ticket as Rick Braun and
various other national acts.
Doug
is inspired by the musical talents such as Tower of Power, Liquid Soul, David
Sanborn, Boney James, Earth Wind & Fire and various other groove based
bands.
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