Little Victor

Little Victor

Little Victor is the stage name of Italian-American blues artist Victor Macoggi, born in 1967 and originally from Roma. He works in old-school, down-home blues and is known for guitar, harmonica and vocals.

Style and reputation

Little Victor is associated with traditional blues and barrel-house-derived playing. His performances are described as rooted in the down-home tradition, with a rowdy stage presence and a strong command of the genre’s idiom. He is also identified as an international festival attraction.

Recording and collaborations

He records with Little Victor’s Juke Joint and is noted for his collaboration with Louisiana Red on Back To The Black Bayou, an album that earns awards and nominations and is described as having a wide impact in blues circles. The recording also features musicians drawn together in Phoenix, Arizona, to create an ensemble sound behind Victor’s guitar, harmonica and vocals. Bob Corritore appears as a guest harmonica player on the record.

Critical description

His work is presented as contemporary blues made within a traditional framework, combining lyrical, swampy and inventive elements with a loose, raunchy feel. He is also characterised as a masterful guitarist, harmonica player and singer with a dark vocal style.