Fabrizio Rodio billed professionally as Breezy Rodio is an Italian born, American based Chicago blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He has been based in Chicago, Illinois, for over 20 years and has released six albums in his own name. His musical style was described by his record producer as "Chicago West Side Modern Blues".
Breezy Rodio | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Fabrizio Rodio |
| Born | Rome, Italy |
| Genres | Chicago blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Website | Official website |
Life and career edit
Fabrizio Rodio was born in Rome, Italy. He relocated to Chicago, Illinois, United States in early 2000.[1] In 2007, Rodio joined Linsey Alexander's band as lead guitarist and stayed in that expanding role for more than a decade.[2] Rodio became a key band member and recorded four albums with Alexander, including If You Ain't Got It (2010), Been There Done That (2012) and Come Back Baby (2014). In 2011, Rodio recorded his own debut album, Playing My Game Too. He used several guest performers including Lurrie Bell, Rockin' Johnny, and Dave Herrero on guitar plus the bassist Bob Stroger, along with Guy King. Following another self-released record, Strange Situation, in 2014, Breezy issued So Close to It, which made number two in the Chicago Blues category on the Roots Music Report. So Close To It also featured guest spots from Billy Branch and Chris Foreman. He toured on the back of these releases which included Japan twice, South America three times, Europe twice, plus trips to Canada and Mexico.[3]
In 2018, Rodio signed a recording contract with Delmark Records.[4] His first release with them was Sometimes the Blues Got Me,[2][3] which incorporated Rodio's versions of the songs "Wrapped Up in Love Again" (originally by Albert King) and "Blues Stay Away from Me" (originally by the Delmore Brothers).[5] The same year, Rodio got a nomination in the Blues Blast Music Awards category, 'Rising Star of The Year'.[6] In 2019, Rodio issued his second Delmark album, If It Ain't Broke Don't Fix It.[7] The collection made it for selection to the Living Blues Top 50 Blues Albums of 2019.[8] Guest musicians on the recording included the guitarists Christoffer Andersen and Monster Mike Welch.[9][10] In 2021, Rodio backed Joe Barr on his album, Soul For The Heart, issued by Dixiefrog Records.[11]
In February 2022, Rodio teamed up with the record producer and musician, Anson Funderburgh, to record Rodio's sixth album under his own name. Underground Blues was recorded in Austin, Texas.[6] Having been previously aware of Rodio's style of music, Funderburgh described it as "Chicago West Side Modern Blues".[12] The album was released by Windchill Records and had 14 tracks of original material penned by Rodio.[1][2][4][8]
Discography edit
Albums edit
| Year | Title | Record label | Additional credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Playing My Game Too | Self-released | |
| 2013 | Strange Situation | Self-released | |
| 2014 | So Close to It | Windchill Records | |
| 2018 | Sometimes the Blues Got Me | Delmark Records | |
| 2019 | If It Ain't Broke Don't Fix It | Delmark Records | |
| 2021 | Soul For The Heart | Dixiefrog Records | Joe Barr with Breezy Rodio |
| 2022 | Underground Blues | Windchill Records |
References edit
- ^ a b "Breezy Rodio "Underground Blues"". Lahoradelblues.com. 1 October 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ a b c "Q&A with Italian-born blues and reggae guitarist Breezy Rodio, truly has the heart of an authentic bluesman". Blues.gr. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ a b "FREE SHOW! Breezy Rodio". Heynonny.com. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Exclusive World Premiere Video From Breezy Rodio 'Underground Blues'". Americanbluesscene.com. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ "Breezy Rodio". Secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ a b "BREEZY RODIO". Bloosrecords.com. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ "Breezy Rodio". Fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ a b L'Hommedieu, Richard (9 September 2022). "Breezy Rodio is Making a Scene". Makingascene.org. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ Family, Bear. "Breezy Rodio CD: If It Ain't Broke Don't Fix It (CD)". Bear-family.com. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ Jones, Steve (9 March 2020). "Breezy Rodio – If It Ain't Broke Don't Fix It | Album Review". Bluesblastmagazine.com. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Breezy Rodio". Discogs.com. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ Dixon, Tom (2 September 2022). "Breezy Rodio digs deep for Underground Blues". Bluesdoodles.com. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ "Breezy Radio Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 10 October 2022.