Oft times guitarists will take a stab at playing the electric bass. Enter denizen of the deep end Joe Sztabnik, who actually plays the instrument!

A revered presence on the Lower East Side NYC music scene since the earth cooled – i.e. the 1970s, Sztabnik is mostly associated with his associations; The Dragons, New York Junk, Johnny Thunders, Walter Lure, and Dee Dee Ramone to cite a hallowed select few.

As a charismatic frontman, sideman – if rock and roll happened in said East Village environs, Sztabnik was there with the volume cranked and then some.

Frank Vincent Zappa aside, necessity is indeed the mother of invention; hence Joe wields his beloved 1964 Gibson EB-O in such experimental ensembles as Puma Perl & Friends and permutations thereof.

Stab’s plectrum purveying style is simply no frills: root, fifth, occasional riffage when the situation warrants. Given the resonance of his totem tool of the trade, Joe lets the tone do the talking.

He’ll converse after the gig!

For all things Joe Sztabnik: https://joesztabnik.com/home

Joe Sztabnik Sound & Vision:

Puma Perf & Friends Live in NYC (2023) https://youtu.be/tmOtO9KMMc4?si=N0UokAFbtTS8A6rN

The Dragons “Walk My Dog” https://youtu.be/kHOtMKcTKTg?si=6WDSEHvQHWiuQcZI

New York Junk “Poison Heart” composed by JS & Dee Dee Ramone https://youtu.be/JcsxxNg-deg?si=AkZR1nNL2EPUtMH2