Ron LaPorte
- Ron has been on the music scene in southern New
England for the past 10 years. He was the front man
of Bush Boogie, a local jam band, for 2 years.
Currently, he is the lead vocalist/rhythm guitar
player for Fungus Amungus.
Tom Foley - Tom is the lead
guitarist of the group. His influences include
Robben Ford, Lucky Peterson and Huey Lewis. His
blues/funk style and rip-roaring guitar leads always
draw crowds to the dance floor.
Jarrod Valenti - Jarrod plays
alto/tenor saxophones in the band. He is currently
studying music at the University of Rhode Island,
and previously he studied at James Madison
University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He has shared
the stage with local acts such as Spogga, Sasquatch
and the Sick-a-billies and the New Prophets.
Michael Sperduti - "Doodie" lays
down the funky bass groove with Fungus Amungus. He
has been playing around the Providence scene for the
past 8 years. His influences include Les Claypool
and Mike Gordon.
Joe Jannerelli - Joe's versatile
drum style is the backbone of the band. He was the
recipient of the Louie Armstrong Jazz award in his
hometown, and he currently teaches drum lessons for
Rick's Music World in Seekonk, Massachusetts. His
funky rhythm is the glue that holds the group
together on stage. |