Canno's Swiss Tavern is an anomaly among New York clubs. Jimmy will let you do just about anything, anytime, in his space. Rehearsal in the afternoon? No problem (and no charge). A George Harrison birthday tribute? Got it. A benefit concert to raise money for someone's hospital bills? Absolutely. You wouldn't believe some of the hoops that musicians have to jump through to get ONE GIG in some of the small venues in this town; with Jimmy, you're always a phone call away from another date on your calendar. Jimmy is more than a bar owner; he's a true Patron Of The Arts, giving some of New York's finest musicians a safe haven in which to ply their trade without the hassles and distractions that are par for the course in so many other venues. After touring the world and elsewhere backing up stars like Billy Joel, Alice Cooper, Alan Parsons and John Entwistle, a New York-based musician can stroll into Canno's and be made to feel welcome, appreciated and nurtured. Jimmy says that he will be keeping the Canno's website active, and to stay in touch. So the dream is not quite over yet, folks; stay tuned.

                                            --- John Montagna – Bass Player For Alan Parsons

Saturday nite was the acoustic duo at Gabrielle's in Rockville Center with Godfrey Townsend. Nice place, great people. Tending bar was that famous patron of the arts, none other than Jimmy Canno. Godfrey and I pulled some great stuff out of our hat(s), and hanging out with Jimmy and some of our old buddies made it almost feel like we were back at Canno's Swiss Tavern. Good times

                                              --- John Montagna – Bass Player For Alan Parsons