Born in Venice in 1960, Sergio Polito artistically known as “SirJoe,” began playing guitar at thirteen.
He deepens his knowledge of many protagonists of American music, culminating in his greatest inspiration, Ry Cooder.
In 1986, he forms an electric band with some friends, which will soon give birth to the B–Wops, one of the most important realities of Venetian rock-blues, still active today, capable of originally blending rhythm & blues, rock ’n’ roll, soul, country, blues, and gospel.
The band has released two albums. His ever-living love for the acoustic music of his origins pushes him to take the stage himself, resulting in the release of his first album as a leader: My Friend Ry in 2021, a tribute to the music of his idol Ry Cooder.
In September 2025, his second album as a leader, Black & White, is released, a work even more genuine and original, with nine of the twelve tracks being his own compositions.
It is completed by three covers, heartfelt and very personal tributes to musicians who have greatly influenced him: Tom Waits, Stephen Stills, and especially David Crosby.
«Black & White» confirms that SirJoe Polito is now a mature and confident singer, as well as an excellent guitarist (but the enthusiasts already knew that).
Line up: SirJoe Polito – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars | Alberto Boscolo Agostini – electric guitar, steel & slide, mandolin | Danilo Scaggiante – tenor sax | Gianni Spezzamonte – bass | Marco Campigotto – drums | Guest: Carlo De Bei – electric guitar
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