THE BLUE VIPERS OF BROOKLYN

The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn are an early jazz, swing, and blues band, composed of guitar/vocals, upright bass, washboard percussion, trumpet and saxophone. Their repertoire is full of witty songs from 1920's and 30's and original tunes with moving yet often bawdy lyrics and 4 part vocal harmony.

Described as "fantastic entertainment" by Willie Nelson in June 2007, the band met three years ago whilst busking on the streets of New York City and quickly became a favorite of native New Yorkers and tourists from the world over. They recently won the 'Subway Idol' contest on The Morning Show, broadcast live on FOX, attracting thousands of new fans from all over the USA.

Nebraskan born, Billy Nemec (guitar/lead vocals) moved to New York City following travels across the US with the carnivals "Culpepper Concessions" and "Circus Ridikkulous", in New Orleans, bringing with him a vast repertoire and an ability to draw and hold large crowds wherever he performs.

A graduate form the New School of Jazz, Chris Pistorino (bass) was born in Brooklyn, grew up in Middletown, CT, and then moved himself back to Brooklyn.

Sam Hoyt (trumpet) was born in Sharon, Ct., and grew up in Millbrook, NY. He started playing traditional jazz with his father, and went on to complete his musical education at Wesleyan University.

Although not featured in '4', David Langlois (washboard,percussion and vocals) and Thom Abbott (saxophone and vocals) are also senior members of the Vipers. The Vipers have two self-released albums 'Forty Days and Forty Nights' and 'Good Night Harry' For further information, see http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.asp?epk_id=128665.