John Lisi brings stanky New Orleans funky blues to any instrument he plays, be it the dobro, mandolin, electric or acoustic guitar. Whether solo, with his own band, Delta Funk, or backing up folks like harp whiz Jason Ricci in The Bad Kind, Lisi knows how to lay down a solid, signature blues-rock groove. The veteran axeman has won a slew of awards, including the Slim Harpo Blues Pioneer award, and is a festival and club favorite.