J.Hill (vocals/harp/foot percussion) and Jimmy Hartling (acoustic and electric guitars)
Influences
Bukka White, Son House, Robert Johnson, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Big Joe Williams, Slim Harpo, Blind Willie Johnson, the Reverend Robert Wilkins, Led Zeppelin, Fred McDowell, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, ZZ Top, R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, The Black Keys, Otis Taylor, Watermelon Slim, Little Walter, Big Walter Horton, Sonny Terry, Sonny Boy Williamson II, etc., etc., etc.
Sounds Like
Bukka White, Son House, Robert Johnson, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Big Joe Williams, Slim Harpo, Blind Willie Johnson, the Reverend Robert Wilkins, Led Zeppelin, Fred McDowell, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, and anyone else who can really sing/play the blues...
CONTACT US AT: ONEJASONHILL@YAHOO.COM (to be added to our gig mailing list, etc.). J.Hill (vocals/harp/foot percussion) was born in Chicago and raised in Cincinnati, and James Hartling (guitars) is from San Antonio by way of California & Penciltucky. Both have lived in Jersey City for far too long. Recorded during the terrible winter of ’06-’07, their first record “Jersey City Stomps” is a ragtag collection of acoustic and electric one or two-chord blues and gospel vamps. This music reflects the harsh realities of life on the streets of New Jersey’s riverfront metropolis, which stands in the ghostly shadow of the World Trade Center. This music comes from the wellspring of all American music, and as such is timeless. Long after the United States has disappeared from the global scene, the blues will remain...
"'The Twist' was a guided missile launched from the ghetto into the heart of suburbia. The Twist succeeded, as politics, religion and law could never do, in writing in the heart and soul what the Supreme Court could only write on the books."
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
Enter into a realm where fantasy & reality coexist in harmony together ~ Simultainiously synchronized to enhance the very synapse of endorphins that will ultimately elevate you into a sanctuary of ecstatic self fulfillment ~ inner peace ~ & unconditional love that exists as you will transcend beyond a simple listening pleasure ~ You are always welcome inside my Ashram / Asylum ~ I hope you like my tunes !
We're featuring bands we like on our player each day. These are bands that we hope to get involved with our festival. There's a lot of them. Check them out and add them as your friends. Send us a message and tell us how you like them and who we should be sure to bring in for the festival.
Here's a list that we'll keep adding to as we feature their songs. Each should link to their myspace page.
Hi everybody, just here to say a big thanks for all your support. The new workshop is well and truly up and running and the custom cabs are now available to order. All the best, Stevie Flynn.
I have a new tune on my other myspace called 'Jazzy Blue' ~
This is the first time I've gotten to record within my brand spanking new ~ totally optimized Ashram / Asylum ~ & I must say with this updated digital recording facility & some new axes to grind ~ it is truly a luxury at it's finest ~ at least it is for me me me !!!!! So here it is ~ just a rhythm track I'd made over the last couple of days ~ in order to acclimate myself with all the new toys I now have at my disposal . . . I'll be writing lots of new lyrics as well as new music ~ for both of my upcoming projects ~ the follow-up to my debut CD now available on Moiko Records ~ it's a new concept album I've been (Ben) working on for over a year & a half ~ as well as the awesome new version of The Altruistic Messiah's latest touring band ~ a line up consisting of life long friends & a few of the most amazingly talented new individuals I have just recently had the honor to become associated with ! I am always wishing each & every one of you the very best ~ & this continues to be the primary focus of any & all communication between us as individuals ~ it is my belief that this concern is fundamental in the advancement of humanity ~ & that this is the reason we are alive ~ that this is what we are living for ~ as human nature must transcend into something greater than it ever has been (Ben) ~ as every single one of us collectively evolve into everything we are destined to realize ~ & we must leave no man or woman behind ~ STOP WAR ~ I know I go way off the beat & path often ~ but I love everyone !!!!!! Peace, Ben P.S. PLease don't forget to attend my CD Release Party at the Rainbow Bar & Grill on the Sunset Strip ~ It starts at 3:00 P.M. November 1st & of course YOU ARE INVITED !
We’d love to see you @ Uncle Mike’s on Thursday Oct 16th, 57 Murray St. btw Church and W Broadway. We take the stage @ 8 PM. It's blues night, but we always have our rockabilly sound...
Hi everybody, We've finally moved the repair workshop from Jamaica Street to Otago Street in Glasgow's West End. We're now open for business again and hope to see you soon. Check the website for more details.Thanks for all the support,
