Norman Collins and the Tumblers welcome Joe Lococo to the group. His expressive and fiery bluesy slide guitar work and soulful vocals is an absolute coup as this band for prepares upcoming tour supporting the newest release Front Porch Philosopher!
JOE LOCOCO was born in Buffalo, New York. He started taking guitar lessons at the age of 12 from a local Buffalo Music teacher who had been a student of Andres Segovia. Growing up in the midst of a flourishing Music Scene, Joe was a motivated student and spent many cold winters indoors as a kid practicing guitar and honing his craft. Taking advantage of every opportunity to play with some of the great Buffalo Musicians, Joe learned to play blues, jazz and rock & roll. It was in Buffalo that he began to make a living as a musician.
In the late 70’s Joe moved to San Francisco and became established over time as a guitarist/sideman/bandleader and vocalist. He’s played thousands of gigs with hundreds of different bands, learning the business side of music, dealing with agents and club owners, booking, promoting and putting great bands together for special occasions. He’s played on many records, including his own solo release, “Smokin” released in 2019.
As a seasoned pro, Joe Lococo, is highly respected by his peers as a sideman and bandleader. He currently plays regularly in a number of bands, including residencies at San Francisco Saloon with the late Johnny Nitro’s Door Slammers, Lucky Strike, and the Lisa Kindred Band. Joe was a member of the legendary saxophonist Jules Broussard (Carlos Santana, Van Morrison) Band for over 15 years.
Tom Mcmanus
Bassist/Vocals
Tom McManus is a seasoned bassist and vocalist with a rich history in the San Francisco Bay Area’s music scene. His career spans a diverse range of genres, including rock, pop, and blues, and he has been a part of various bands such as Brother Buzz, Promised Land, Tonal Recall, Phil McGee and Friends, and the Tommy Meisel Blues Band.
Tom’s musical journey is marked by performances at esteemed venues like Lou’s Pier 47 and Recovery Room in San Francisco, The Iron Gate and St James Gate in Belmont, Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, Ashkenaz in Berkeley, San Pedro Square in San Jose, and the Mildred Owen Concert Hall in Pacifica.
Influenced by the iconic Allman Brothers Band and the Grateful Dead, Tom’s style also echoes the timeless vibes of Motown, rock, country, top 40, and blues. This eclectic mix has fostered his profound respect for the bass guitar’s role in blending rhythm and harmony, along with tasteful playing that recognizes less is more when in comes to the "low end."
From his early days, Tom has cherished singing and contributes background harmonies during live shows.
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