J.Blues has molded his own style of blues from the greats, including B. B. King, Elmore James, Hound Dog Taylor, Taj Mahal, Lightnin' Hopkins and Ry Cooder. He has taken the classic Chicago Blues sound to the next level.
J. Blues has been studying music since the age of nine, starting with the piano, progressing to the banjo, and finally, with instruction from his older brother Greg, the guitar. He is a college graduate with two degrees in music. In 1992 he was awarded the Playhouse Scholarship in Cleveland to further his collegiate studies.
Growing up on Long Island, he broke into live performances at the age of fourteen, playing gigs in and around New York City, culminating in a sold out performance at "The Limelight" when he was eighteen. His first record deal came at the age of nineteen when he was signed to Amethyst Records, Columbia, SC. Since then, he has produced and recorded two CD's and a single, as well as being featured on Esquire Record's "The Best Of Cleveland Blues" compilation. At the age of twenty he was contacted by Tyco Toys to play on a commercial promotion.
J.Blues has opened shows in the Cleveland area for such legendary greats as Robert Lockwood Jr., David Lindley, Leon Russell, Dickey Betts (from the Alman Brothers), and has also appeared on FOX 8 Morning Show!
He is also an accomplished producer. In addition to producing his own work, he has produced demos for local bands in the Cleveland and New York areas.
His CD, "Red White & Blues", is a tribute to the spirit of American music and reflects the musical traditions that have developed into the many different types of popular songs we hear today. From Jazz to Country, Rhythm and Blues to Rock and Roll, Grunge, and even Heavy Metal.
J. Blues effortlessly weaves a tapestry of early American blues with a contemporary flair. The new CD has garnered enormous acclaim, not just stateside, but in Europe as well, where tracks like "Black Cat", "Sweet Home Chicago", "Come And Go with Me", and others have recieved tremendous airplay due to overwhelming listener requests. So sit back, relax, and let yourself be transported back in time to the earliest roots of popular American music by a master of the art form.
Long Live The Blues!
Wishing you the Best New Year Ever in 2009. Thank you for being My Friend on My Space site filled with amazing links to Music, Spirit, Love and Peace. Love and Light to All. This is Anita aka Angelwingss7 in Ontario, Canada.
I am so going to kick THE PHANTHOMS ass! I'm just glad that you are back. I miss you alot too, and I love you dearly:) Love to the family! Did you call CC for his birthday today??
Yo! It's the Powerman here. Hey I just recorded a Croation guitarist named Pete...he plays with Marko and all those guys...do you know him?...the guy plays gypsy style jazz and ethnic stuff. we got ta learn him good...blues is where it's at! jeff powers (DEAD GUY BLUES)
AW! I love that :D . . . Even though, it's false, lmao! I'm getting old, hun . . . I'm gettin old, lol :P Thanks for one of the best compliments ever, handsome ;) MUAH! XOXOXOXOXOXO
Are you kidding me? I think that we have worn it out!! Dennis' Mom is addicted to "Gimme Back My Wig", and "Black Cat". Thank you so much, it truely puts a smile on her face. I would love for you and CC to come and visit, so you could play for her. She isn't doing well. Thank you again, your music brightens her days:) Love and miss you! DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDonna!
Oh my LORD, lmao! I don't even have one of those anymore, hehe! I have a new Youtube channel, so check it out when you can :D LOVE YOU! MUAH! XOXOXOXOXOXO
school is going great actually lots and lots of girls...and i am already jamming with people... i was surpirsed though i have not met any lead guitar players yet they all play rhythm and sing so i just play lead for them...hoping to start a band whats up with you?
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!! No!! No Phanthom!!! EWWW! JBLUES RULES! Love you honey! Love to the family xoxoxoxoxo
