Band Members BIOS:
David Kaffinetti - AKA: "Viv Savage"
Keyboards
Born in Folkestone England. Started classical piano age 5, was bitten by rock and roll bug by age 10, explored jazz at age 12 while also enjoying the great folk music scene in England at that time. Turned professional with the band Rare Bird fall of 1969, was lucky enough to have an international hit with the song Sympathy the following year. Had the privilege of being on Chuck Berry's album, the London Sessions, was invited to join a British rock band while in Los Angeles called Natural Gas. Left that band shortly after joining but decided I liked California and to move here permanently. In 1984 had the good fortune of getting the keyboard players part in the musical cult classic THIS IS SPINAL TAP and was the character Viv Savage. This took place in 1984 and spent that year touring with SPINAL TAP the BAND including a performance on Saturday Night Live. We performed Big Bottom and an out of season ditty called Christmas with the Devil, mind you it was April. Moved to bay area from L.A. in 1984 where he had spent most of his time freelancing with many different bands in many different genres. Currently playing with SEZ-U a mix of original songs of many different genres. Also just finishing up a five song debut EP with rock band, MUTUAL OF ALAMEDA'S WILD KINGDOM. David, loves the bay area music scene as it is the perfect vehicle for his musical spirit.
Tom "FEE" Falletti
Drums
Started playing drums age 4, first band was in 5th grade, Electric Heaven. He went to a Catholic school and formed a band with best friend Danny Chauncey, currently guitarist for 38 Special, called Gangster. They loved the show the Untouchables, thus the name of the band. After high school, played with the Stu Blank Band again with Danny Chauncey on guitar. Later formed Billy Satellite, again along with Danny on Guitar. He has played in many bands including the Alameda All Stars for 15 years and has appeared and been on live shows with the legendary Al Kooper, Brad Gillis, Night Ranger, Tommy Thompson, Alameda All Stars, Eddy Money, Tommy Johnston, Doobie Brothers, Mark McGee, Gregg Allman, Marke Jelly Roll Burgstahler, and various other artists over the past 25 years. Currently co-producing and playing with an Americana trio Luke and Nick James. The biggest passion in his life right now musically is MUTUAL OF ALAMEDA'S WILD KINGDOM. Hard Rock with dynamics, but still Rocking Hard. Fee has recorded 11 studio albums and two live albums as well and has had the good fortune to have worked with great producers such as Keith Olsen, Don Gehman, Jim Gaines and Phil Kaffel. Fee says the production team of Jimmi Ward, bassist co-producer and engineer co-producer Bob Nunes of Hillside Recorders have done an amazing job on the MUTUAL OF ALAMEDA'S WILD KINGDOM debut EP. Great times ahead. Stay tuned.
Started playing drums age 4, first band was in 5th grade, Electric Heaven. He went to a Catholic school and formed a band with best friend Danny Chauncey, currently guitarist for 38 Special, called Gangster. They loved the show the Untouchables, thus the name of the band. After high school, played with the Stu Blank Band again with Danny Chauncey on guitar. Later formed Billy Satellite, again along with Danny on Guitar. He has played in many bands including the Alameda All Stars for 15 years and has appeared and been on live shows with the legendary Al Kooper, Brad Gillis, Night Ranger, Tommy Thompson, Alameda All Stars, Eddy Money, Tommy Johnston, Doobie Brothers, Mark McGee, Gregg Allman, Marke Jelly Roll Burgstahler, and various other artists over the past 25 years. Currently co-producing and playing with an Americana trio Luke and Nick James. The biggest passion in his life right now musically is MUTUAL OF ALAMEDA'S WILD KINGDOM. Hard Rock with dynamics, but still Rocking Hard. Fee has recorded 11 studio albums and two live albums as well and has had the good fortune to have worked with great producers such as Keith Olsen, Don Gehman, Jim Gaines and Phil Kaffel. Fee says the production team of Jimmi Ward, bassist co-producer and engineer co-producer Bob Nunes of Hillside Recorders have done an amazing job on the MUTUAL OF ALAMEDA'S WILD KINGDOM debut EP. Great times ahead. Stay tuned.
Jimmi Ward
Jimmi Ward has been rockin' the music scene in the SF Bay Area for years, playing with such well known acts as Meantime, Hell `n' Back, Lust, Agony Sweet, Pigs, Dammit Jim, RaiderHed, The Particles, Gator Alley Band, Hot For Teacher, the Alameda All Stars, Ozzy Alive, Terry Lauderdale Band, T Christ, Southern Comfort SF, Mutual Of Alameda's Wild Kingdom. Jimmi's musical roots run long and deep. His grandfather helped form and played the guitar for The Sons of the Pioneers, and his mother is a fantastic singer. Jimmi realized his musical talent at the very early age of 5 while playing trumpet and piano, which he continued playing until he picked up a guitar at the age of 10; the rest is history. His musical influences include the likes of KISS, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rush, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Deep Purple, Steve Vai, Y&T, Miles Davis, Yngwie Malmsteen and Van Halen. His musical tastes span far and wide, across many musical oceans! Jimmi first began playing gigs in the late 1970's. His already well-established Rock n' Roll bass chops have further blossomed to the point where he has become a truly gifted funk, R&B, Rock, Metal and blues bassist. Jimmi Also adds an entertaining dynamic to all "live" shows with his energetic stage movements and happy demeanor.
Jimmi proudly uses the following gear:
Album Credits
RaiderHed
The 12th Man (2003)
'Til I'm Dead (2002)
The Particles inHumanity (2002)
Toys For Tots Compilation Benefit CD (1998)
Hell 'N' Back Supremacy (1993)
Sacred Wind (2005)
Meantime Meantime (1983)
Movie Credits
RaiderHed DVD "Invade Candlestick Park" (2004)
Raider Parking Lot (2004)
Raider Nation: "The Movie" (2003)
Jimmi proudly uses the following gear:
- Ernie Ball Music Man basses and strings
- Gibson Basses
- Genz Benz Amps
- Hart Bass
Album Credits
RaiderHed
The 12th Man (2003)
'Til I'm Dead (2002)
The Particles inHumanity (2002)
Toys For Tots Compilation Benefit CD (1998)
Hell 'N' Back Supremacy (1993)
Sacred Wind (2005)
Meantime Meantime (1983)
Movie Credits
RaiderHed DVD "Invade Candlestick Park" (2004)
Raider Parking Lot (2004)
Raider Nation: "The Movie" (2003)
Mike Dion
Vocals
Mike has been singing, playing drums and harmonica in the western United States for many years. He started his musical career in Chico, CA where he went from the skate park to the stage, playing drums in various venues. Relocated to South Lake Tahoe for his love of snowboarding and fell ass backwards into several great musical projects. Became a vocalist and formed the band The Shedd Boys and later Stone Groove. Moved to Hawaii and rode the waves into more musical endeavors, he joined the hard rock band, Don’t Ask. Came back to the Bay area where he grew up and joined several bands, but is currently the lead singer of MUTUAL OF ALAMEDA’S WILD KINGDOM.
Vocal influences are Steven Tyler, Ronnie James Dio, Roger Daltrey, Eddie Vedder, Jerry Cantrell, Sully from Godsmack and of course Celine Dion.
Mike has been singing, playing drums and harmonica in the western United States for many years. He started his musical career in Chico, CA where he went from the skate park to the stage, playing drums in various venues. Relocated to South Lake Tahoe for his love of snowboarding and fell ass backwards into several great musical projects. Became a vocalist and formed the band The Shedd Boys and later Stone Groove. Moved to Hawaii and rode the waves into more musical endeavors, he joined the hard rock band, Don’t Ask. Came back to the Bay area where he grew up and joined several bands, but is currently the lead singer of MUTUAL OF ALAMEDA’S WILD KINGDOM.
Vocal influences are Steven Tyler, Ronnie James Dio, Roger Daltrey, Eddie Vedder, Jerry Cantrell, Sully from Godsmack and of course Celine Dion.
Cal Lorenzi
Guitars
Cal, Is a Bay Area Heavy Hitter!
Cal Joined 'Soulless Demise' in 2013, in 2014 Cal was asked to audition for Bay Area legends 'Blind Illusion'.
Cal left those bands to form the very heavy "His Name is Robert Paulson' which had a run between 2016-2019
He then joined 'Cursed' (still active in the lineup) and in 2020 was asked to join MOAWK… Thus his story begins a new journey!
Cal, Is a Bay Area Heavy Hitter!
Cal Joined 'Soulless Demise' in 2013, in 2014 Cal was asked to audition for Bay Area legends 'Blind Illusion'.
Cal left those bands to form the very heavy "His Name is Robert Paulson' which had a run between 2016-2019
He then joined 'Cursed' (still active in the lineup) and in 2020 was asked to join MOAWK… Thus his story begins a new journey!
