Riverside Vinny, the lead vocalist and guitarist of Riverside Vinny and the Revolution Band, grew up surrounded by music.  His father is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments such as guitar, pedal steel, violin, piano, and accordion.  But it doesn’t stop there! His aunt and uncle played guitar and trumpet too. Throughout his childhood, Sunday afternoons at his parents’ house were known as “Jam Day”.  Local musicians from his hometown of Bristol, RI would gather to jam, hang out, and have an all around good time.   Because of growing up in such a musical environment, a love of music was fostered.  At the age of 8, Riverside Vinny first picked up the guitar.  During his teen years he was involved with local garage bands and he began hitting the club scene in 1985.  Throughout his 30 year involvement with the club scene/music business, Riverside Vinny has started numerous bands including Riverside Blues and Voodoo Doctors.  He has recorded a CD with Big Noise Records (Providence, RI) and his favorite recording locale is Newcastle Sound (Barrington, RI).  Riverside Vinny has graced the stage far and wide.  He has played locally in Providence and Boston, nationally in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Austin, Texas, and internationally in London and Taipei, Taiwan.