Jimmy Vivino to release new album on Gulf Coast Records

Gulf Coast Records announces the signing of monster guitarist Jimmy Vivino, and will present an early Valentine’s Day gift to fans with the release of his label debut album, Gonna Be 2 of Those Days, on February 14, 2025. Special guests on Gonna Be 2 of Those Days include Joe Bonamassa and John Sebastian. Gulf Coast will release three new singles in advance of the album: “Blues In The 21st” (featuring Joe Bonamassa) – January 10, 2025; “Ruby Is Back” – January 24, 2025; and “Ain’t Nuthin’s Gonna Be Alright” – February 7, 2025.

 “Jimmy Vivino has been a hero of mine for over 30 years,” said Gulf Coast president Mike Zito in making the announcement. “His incredible musicianship, passionate vocals, and powerful songwriting have always made him stand out. Jimmy is the consummate sideman, making everyone look and sound great. This new record, Gonna Be 2 of Those Days, puts Jimmy where I think he belongs: center stage. I am thrilled to have Jimmy Vivino join the GCR familia.”

“I knew Mike and Gulf Coast would be the right label to put my music out,” added Jimmy Vivino. “I was the instant 3rd Blood Brother when we met, and expect a long association with many more exciting things to come.”

Although Vivino is perhaps best known for his long-standing run with The Conan O-Brien TV show house band, his multi-faceted career stretches to movies, Broadway and radio, in addition to his extensive recordings of his own albums, as well as special guest appearances on many others.

“Although I am proud to say I am currently a member of Blues Rock pioneers Canned Heat and co-produced our latest release, Finyl Vinyl, there’s just too much to list as far as played with this one, played with that one,” Vivino declares about his resume. “But in the end, I will list the people of importance pertaining to my growth as a musician. Yes, I’ve worked in every form of media in the business from movies and TV to Broadway, radio, recordings and concerts all the way down to funky little clubs. After all, I always say, ‘I’m just a Bluesman with a job.’”

One thing Vivino has learned over his 60-plus years as a musician was how to work. And he did and still does. As he says, “Nothing beats playing in live music venues and meeting people.” 

A partial list of some of the artists he’s worked with, who he calls “family” and “mentors” who taught him the “ways,” includes  Levon Helm, Phoebe Snow, Al Kooper, John Sebastian, James Cotton, Joe Louis Walker, Hubert Sumlin, Jimmie Vaughan, Johnnie Johnson, Laura Nyro, Odetta, Lowell Fulson, Son Seals, Donald Fagen , Darlene Love, Felix Cavaliere, Barry Goldberg, Nick Gravenites, Canned Heat with Fito de la Parra, Warren Haynes and just about anyone else who passed through New York City and needed a band that could play the Blues, Soul, Real Rock ‘n’ Roll and  R&B. 

Vivino summed it up by saying, “Being involved with the Conan show for 30 years has only deepened my experience and contact with people who stepped out of my record collection and into my life, and for that I am truly grateful.”

Jimmy Vivino – Gonna Be 2 of Those Days (GCRX9059) Track Listing and Credits

MUSICIANS:

Jimmy Vivino: Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Hammond B3, Piano, Vocals

Jesse Williams: Upright and Electric Bass

Rich Pagano: Drums and Percussion

With:

Joe Bonamassa: Guitar (“Blues in the 21^st”)

John Sebastian: Harmonica and Acoustic Guitar

Mark Teixeira: Percussion

Scott Healy: Accordion, Piano (Gonna Be 2 of Those Days, Beware the Wolf, Better Days Past)

Mark Teixeira: Percussion

PRODUCERS: Jimmy Vivino & Rich Pagano

TRACKS:

1. Blues In The 21^st (featuring Joe Bonamassa)

2. Ruby Is Back

3. Gonna Be 2 of Those Days

4. Beware the Wolf (featuring John Sebastian)

5. Ain’t Nuthin’s Gonna Be Alright

6. Better Days Past

7. Fool’s Gold

8. Crossed My Mind

9. Goin’ Down Fast

10. Shady Side of the Street

11. Back Up the Country (featuring John Sebastian)

All songs written by Jimmy Vivino; Published by: Darcy Ann Music, BMI; Except “Fool’s Gold,” written by Jimmy Vivino, Published by: Vivino Music/ Music As Software BMI

Recorded and Mixed at VlyLand Recording. Stone Ridge, NY/NYC by Rich Pagano

Additional recording: Ultratone Studios, Studio City, CA By Johnny Lee Schell

Hidden Quarry Studio, Woodstock, NY, By Danny Blume

Montecito Music and Media (Recording Studio), Sierra Madre, CA, By Billy Burke

Berklee School Of Music (Hammond B3 tracks), Boston, MA, By Graham Mellor

Mastered at Kevorkian Mastering by Fred Kevorkian

Jimmy Vivino 2025 Album Release Tour Dates

February 28 – Lima, NY – Fanatics

March 1 – Buffalo, NY – The Caz

March 2 – Syracuse, NY – 443 Social Club

March 5 – Morristown, NJ – Homestead

March 6 – Marlboro, NY – Live @ The Falcon

March 7 – Bay Shore, NY – Boulton Center

March 8 – New York, NY – Iridium

March 11 – St Georges, DE – St Georges Company Store

March 12 – Hagerstown, MD – Live at Hub City Vinyl

March 13 – Columbia, MD – Encore

March 14 – Waynesboro, VA – The Foundry

March 15 – Vienna, VA – Jammin’ Java

March 16 – Asheville, NC – The Grey Eagle

March 19 – Savannah, GA – Plant Riverside District

March 20 – St. Augustine Beach, FL – The Original Cafe Eleven

March 21-26 – Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea

March 28 – Delray Beach, FL – Arts Garage

March 29 – Cocoa Beach, FL – Heidi’s Jazz Club

March 30 – Tampa, FL – Skippers