Fusing Blues, Roots, Jazz, R & B and Ethnic music into their unique style, Lori Russo and The Uppercuts are veterans of Pittsburgh’s music scene. Their eclectic sound is a flavorful gumbo reflective of each member’s distinct background; all coming together to produce a fresh, dynamic, and exciting musical voice heard at venues and festivals throughout the region. Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Lori Russo fronts the band on bass guitar, with John DeCola on organ, piano and accordion, Evan Balzer on guitar, Brendan Kennelty on drumset and Kelly e Parker on Djembe and percussion.