Meet The Martinis
Paul Livoti-Guitar, vocals
Paul Livoti is a seasoned guitarist and multi-instrumentalist whose playing spans Rock, Blues, Country, Pop, and Jazz.
He has been a steady presence in the music scene for over 50 years.
From his early days on Long Island to his current role in the Florida music community, his career has been shaped by a commitment to authentic tone, feel, and the soulful connection that only live performance can deliver.
Musical Roots & Influences
The Early Years: Paul’s professional journey began at age 16 in the competitive Long Island, NY music circuit where he honed his skills across a variety of genres and instruments, including Alto Sax, Piano, and Bass.
Signature Style: Primarily known for his guitar work, Paul specializes in achieving the exact nuances and tonalities of the records he covers while infusing them with his own creative "flavor", frequently mixing in Jazz, Latin, Funk and Blues styles. Paul is also an accomplished bassist and frequently subs for local musicians.
Key Inspirations: His guitar playing is deeply influenced by blues and rock icons such as David Gilmour, Santana, Steely Dan, Eric Clapton, SRV, Peter Frampton, Robben Ford, and Larry Carlton, and more recently Brent Mason, Brad Paisely and Vince Gill.
Jerry Mainardi-Keys, vocals
For Jerry Mainardi, great music has never been about fitting into one genre—it's about creating memorable performances that connect with people.
With decades of experience as a vocalist, keyboardist, guitarist, percussionist, and bandleader, Jerry has built a career on musical versatility, authentic performances, and a genuine love of live entertainment.
Jerry's musical journey began in Philadelphia, where he first performed as an accordionist and vocalist in a high school “combo” while drumming in the marching band.
Following high school, Jerry performed throughout the Midwest as part of an acoustic duo before returning to the Philadelphia area to help form the popular Little Friends band. As keyboardist, guitarist, and lead
vocalist, he helped integrate the soulful style that infused much of the music coming out of Philly, thanks to Gamble and Huff and Hall and Oates.
Jerry's musical style reflects an eclectic range of influences—from the harmonic brilliance of Chick Corea and Keith Jarrett to the legendary vocal harmonies of Crosby, Stills & Nash, the soulful authenticity of Gregg Allman, the expressive guitar work of Eric Clapton, and the fearless creativity of Michael Brecker. Those inspirations come together in performances that move effortlessly between classic rock, yacht rock, R&B, jazz, blues, country, and timeless favorites.
Since making South Florida home five years ago, Jerry has become a familiar face on the local music scene, performing both as a solo artist and alongside longtime collaborators Paul and Jack. Whether entertaining audiences in intimate venues, upscale clubs, private events, or community concerts, he brings
professionalism, energy, and a song-first philosophy that keeps audiences engaged from the opening note to the final encore.
Jack Foley-Bass, vocals
Originally from Boston, Jack has been immersed in the arts for most of his life. Before making Florida's Treasure Coast his home, he enjoyed a successful career as a professional photographer, developing a creative eye and artistic perspective that continues to influence his approach to music.
Jack's musical journey began at an early age, exploring several instruments before discovering that the bass guitar was where he truly felt at home.
What started as a fascination with the infectious grooves of the British Invasion and the timeless rhythms of Motown soon expanded into a deep appreciation for the complexity of progressive rock and the sophistication of jazz. Those diverse influences continue to shape his distinctive style, blending solid rhythm, melodic creativity, and tasteful musicianship.
Over the years, Jack has become a familiar face in the Treasure Coast music scene, earning a reputation as a dependable, versatile bassist. His professionalism and ability to quickly adapt to different musical styles have made him a sought-after substitute musician, and he is regularly called upon by other local bands to fill in when their bass players are unavailable.
As a proud member of The Midnight Martinis, Jack is excited to bring what he believes is some of the finest music ever written to audiences throughout the Treasure Coast and beyond.
His lifelong passion for both the visual and performing arts shines through in every performance, helping create the polished, sophisticated sound that defines the band.
Gary Duchaine-Drums
“Drummers and buglers needed for marching band, No Experience Necessary”.
That was the newspaper ad ten-year-old Gary saw in the hometown newspaper in St. Albans Vt.
He’s been playing drums ever since.
His early influences included Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, and yes, Ringo. Later, he was inspired by Steve Gadd and Tony Williams.
Gary’s experience includes a broad spectrum of musical styles from rock and funk to Latin and jazz.
While living in Miami, he worked with Eddie Cleanhead Vinson, Paquito D’Rivera, Harry Sweets Edison, James Moody, Ernestine Anderson, and Nat Adderly to name a few.
He received a full scholarship to UM where he played drums for their internationally renowned 17-piece concert jazz band.
In 2012, as a member of the Billy Marcus Quartet, he was inducted into the South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame.
Gary can be heard on albums with pianist Billy Marcus (‘Hamp’ and ‘Last Ride on the Bus’) and singer Alice Day (‘A Time for All Things’).