Current Proects
Johnny P Blues
These days, Johnny is bringing his blues straight to the people with his solo performances at Antonio’s Pizza—a local favorite where the vibe is just as warm as the music. Armed with nothing but his guitar and his voice, Johnny strips the music down to its core, creating an intimate experience that lets every note and lyric shine. It’s blues in its purest form—unplugged, unfiltered, and served up with a side of great pizza.
John Parroccini - Guitar/Vocals
In 1963, my dad took me to a pawn shop on E Ohio St in Pittsburgh, and out walked a skinny 10-year-old with the biggest smile on his face and a bright red guitar for $20.
I played off and on for a few years, with little interest. Until one night, my father told me to come see this guitar player on TV. It was B.B. King. From that moment, I wanted to know everything about the blues. I read everything I could find on this soulful genre. I dug through the discount record bins for anything by Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, and B.B. This led me to British blues giants, Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor, and Peter Green. This was the music of slavery and sharecroppers. I was never a sharecropper, never shared a crop, never cropped a share. I was a white kid from the suburbs, but this music pulled me in and has never let go.
I played in a bunch of rock and blues bands through college. Then life got in the way. Career, family, and bills all took the place of the guitar. However, I never lost my love and respect for blues music and the giants who have passed it down to us. I feel a sense of obligation to continue to pass this art form to the next generation.
I’ve played at some great places. Nashville, Memphis, Niagara Falls. All the time, staying true to my blues roots and spreading the word.
I hope you can come out and enjoy my solo blues act, Johnny P Blues. I’m also fronting a blues/rock trio, The Soul Trippers, with Mark Pintea and Jerrie Collins. Just trying to turn another generation on to this music, the same way BB King did.
Other Collaborations & Side Projects
Johnny has also lent his talents to studio sessions, local jam nights, and special collaborations with artists across genres—from funk to folk and everything in between. As a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, he’s always exploring new sonic territory while staying true to the roots of the blues.
Stay tuned—Johnny’s always working on something. Whether it’s a new record, a side gig, or a surprise guest appearance, the music never stops.