What people are saying.

"The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn turned the whole damn (Big Tent at The Rochester Jazz Festival) into a swingin' Tin Pan Alley. The Blue Vipers' drummer apparently never graduated from the kitchen, as his whole set up was a lapfull of odds and ends that he binged, banged, whacked, and attacked with thimble digits like a Dixieland folley stage."
FRANK DE BLASÉ, ROCHESTER CITY NEWSPAPER, June. 15th, 2008,

"The Blue Vipers play old-timey jazz, swing and blues. Their songs are witty, bouncy and full of fun - visions of flappers and men in straw-boater hats. They are one of the most popular bands that busk in the New York subways."
CREATIVE LOAFING, TAMPA FL, MAY 2008

“Excellent musicianship and cool, New Orleans/Ragtime/Dixieland Jazz elements. Very Nice all around with a solid vocal performance, as well.”
TAXI "The World's Leading Independent A&R Company,"
October 5, 2007

Best live-music brunch: The Blue Vipers at Superfine
"Throngs of children and their minders head to this loft like Dumbo eatery on Sundays ready to rock out and not to kiddie tunes from some lame band."
TIME OUT NEW YORK KIDS, October1, 2007

"The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn made us think of an act that we would hear on A Prairie Home Companion."
GOTHAMIST: IDOL UNDERGROUND, August 5, 2007

“The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn provided fantastic entertainment.”
WILLIE NELSON, June 11, 2007

"The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn are a rare treat even in New York City."
CONCRETEBEAT, March 2007

"The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn play old-time music from 1910 to the 1940’s, just like your hip great-grandma’s great collection of scratchy 78s."
LINCOLN CENTER OUT OF DOORS, August 20, 2006

What our private party clients are saying about the band.

This band was the hit of our Inauguration Day party! We held the party at our home, and had families come after school. The band arrived early, allowing time to set up. They were professional in all transactions. They engaged the kids at the party in such a friendly and relaxed way! They had no problem keeping up enthusiastic and diverse music for three straight hours. The parents have been raving about their music and charm since. What a lively sound and energy they bring to an event!
Andrea Scharff, 1/20/09 Short Hills, NJ

Dear Chris, Billy, David, and Thom,

James and I are so grateful that you made the trip to CT to play at our wedding. We can't express how happy we were that you were there. It was so refreshing to hear your music during the night and our quests loved dancing and watching you perform. I'm so glad we stumbled into Chez Oskar last October...you really set the tone we were hoping for for our wedding day. Best, Jessica Guerrette & James Vanderberg 10/11/08 wedding Farmington, CT

Dear Chris and Band,

You guys were just incredible and gave the wedding and cocktail hour the exact vibe we had hoped for...what luck we were walking through Central Park that day to stumble upon you guys.
Jason and Melody Dorin
UN 6/20/08 cocktail hour

To Chris Pistorino and The Blue Vipers,

Thank you for making my wedding so much fun! I appreciate that you let my dad sing, too. He loved it. Please feel free to refer other clients to me if they would like to hear a stunningly positive recommendation. Thanks again,
Janet Choi
8/6/07 wedding

Blue Vipers music can be purchased at:
cdbaby.com/Artist/TheBlueVipersOfBrooklyn
and ITunes