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Jimbeau & The Retrocasters
Classic Rock / Blues / R&B

"Rippin' rock, funky blues, and soulful R&B!"

Bergen County, New Jersey
United States

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Last Login:  8/29/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/jimbeaublues  

   Jimbeau & The Retrocasters: General Info
Member Since4/10/2006
Band Websitejimbeau.net
Band MembersJimbeau: vocals, guitar & harmonica; Jeff Moore: lead & slide guitar, & vocals; Steve Giordano: bass & vocals; George Shater: drums

The original line-up included Jan London on guitar, Harry Fiorilli on drums, & Guy Gonzo on bass. John Kenna (Johnny 5) did a lot of gigs with us on bass & vocals.

From time to time, we have some great musicians filling in, including Dennis Miele, Gene Downin, Jeff Fariello, Sean Aumack, and many others.

InfluencesArtists & bands we cover:

Allman Bros., Stones, CCR, Cream, Albert Collins, Chuck Berry, Elvis, Georgia Satellites, Grateful Dead, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Beatles, Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Al Green, Jr. Wells, Doors, The Meters, Neil Young, Paul Butterfield, Howlin' Wolf, Stevie Ray Vaughan, T-Bone Walker, Freddie King, Standells, Steppenwolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, War, Warren Zevon, ZZ Top

Jimbeau's influences (in addition to the above):

Animals, Louis Armstrong, Byrds, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Ray Charles, Charlie Parker, Bob Dylan, Leo Kottke, John Mayall, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGee, Jimi Hendrix, Jorma Kaukonen, Jefferson Airplane, Simon & Garfunkle, Bill Monroe, Hank Williams, John Fahey, Django Reinhardt, Ravi Shankar, David Grisman, Johnny Cash, Robert Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, Leadbelly, J. Giels Band, Thelonius Monk, Miles Davis, Mozart, Dave Brubeck, Cannonball Adderly, Little Feat, Gram Parsons, J.S. Bach, Long John Baldry, Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty, The Cars, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Steve Earle, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clark, Chick Corea, James Brown, Del McCoury, Delbert McClinton, Danny Gatton, George Clinton, John Coltrane, Merle Haggard, Steve Reich, Steve Miller, Ten Years After, Youngbloods, The Who,

and more as I think of them!

Sounds Likeone hand clapping
Record LabelThe "I Wish I Had A Label" Label
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 29 2008 8:00P
Castle Tavern Greenwood Lake, New York
Sep 13 2008 9:30P
Reilly’s Pub Kearny, New Jersey
Sep 19 2008 9:30P
Jose O’Reilly’s Norwood
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
Botany Blues Pub Crawl Clifton, New Jersey
Oct 4 2008 9:30P
Big John’s Newfoundland, New Jersey
Nov 14 2008 9:30P
Jose O’Reilly’s Norwood, New Jersey
Nov 26 2008 9:00P
Baker’s Brew Belleville

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   About Jimbeau & The Retrocasters
Band started gigging in November 2002. We've performed 100s of gigs since then. We're a four-piece band playing blues-rock, classic rock, roots rock, and R&B.


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Jimbeau & The Retrocasters's Friends Comments
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Samuel Marchisio


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Aug 5 2008 9:28 AM

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The Blues & Muse of M. D. Friedman





Jul 22 2008 2:51 AM

Thanks for being a friend.
  Please check out my new psychedelic back porch blues ..So High.. CD at .. maddogharp. com.. ...
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"Landing!!! It's as if E.T.
plays the harmonica!!!! I dig your take on the instrument, seeking and speaking!!" -- Sugar Blue

Ray





Jul 21 2008 11:21 AM

Hi Jimbeau,
Thanks for the add. It's an honor to be one of your many friends. Your sounding good. Keep the music alive.
Ray
KhunMarc





Jul 12 2008 8:44 PM

thnks Ill keep posted then if you get something out !! and yaeH Steve Johnson is cool stuff too have all his albums !!! my favorite Blues Toons well today anyway LOl ciao
justmegan





Jul 7 2008 1:15 PM

lovin' your site!
thanks for the friendship!!
stay in touch, and best wishes!
*big hug* luv. jm. xoxo



MySpace Comments
Mike Garner





May 25 2008 5:02 PM

Photobucket
Gina Fox





May 10 2008 10:37 PM

Hey Luv,
How are you?!
Just wanted to extend an invitation
to you to 46 Lounge, Route 46 East Totowa on May 14th to my CD Release party. Or there's another one on May 22nd at Europa South Point Pleasant ,I'd love to see you

Peace
Gina
The Tex Mex Experience





May 2 2008 12:06 AM


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SHAGGY DOGS





Apr 27 2008 4:56 AM

Chuck Chesler





Apr 26 2008 2:49 AM

ya it would appear that way..in nj all the time.email me anytime if you want to jam chuckchesler@yahoo.com
Chuck Chesler





Apr 24 2008 8:56 PM

thanks for the ad. Say hello to george for me and let me know if you ever need a fill in. :) Peace my friend.
Mike Garner





Mar 12 2008 10:41 PM

Thanks for the kind words and the add, Jimbeau. Much appreciated. Looking forward to seeing you guys again soon. And, remind Shater not to build a shed back there ;)
Gar Francis





Mar 2 2008 7:47 PM

Thanks,
Jimbeau
The Backbeat





Feb 16 2008 3:30 PM

Thank you too for the add, and thank you for the compliment on our tunes!! Good luck to you and your music!!!

cheers,
~Vinny
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Feb 15 2008 4:51 PM


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Brian Clayton and the Green River Band





Feb 15 2008 3:19 AM

Jeff Gray here. This is my main gig. Thanks for the kudos.
The Mutt & Jeff Trio





Feb 15 2008 3:09 AM

You are welcome, my friend.
Jeff Gray





Feb 15 2008 3:05 AM

Thanks, I have played a lot of diverse styles. Probobly why I am still poor ( LOL ). Hey, ever need a bass player, let me know. I am around.
Jeff
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Feb 14 2008 4:57 PM


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Feb 14 2008 3:03 PM

Hey Jim,

Thanks for the nice words of support.

Rob
The Mutt & Jeff Trio





Feb 14 2008 6:24 AM

Thanks for adding us to your friends list see you out there!!!
The M&JB
The Cryers





Feb 14 2008 3:13 AM



Appreciate the request of friendship!

All the best . . .

The Cryers
Keyboard Cathy





Feb 13 2008 5:05 PM

Thanks for sharing your sushi story Jimbeau. It was very amusing for a first time.
Cathy :)
"Keyboard Cathy"
www.myspace.com/keyboardcathy
www.keyboardcathy.com
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Feb 13 2008 9:27 AM


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thanks for the add. =)
Keyboard Cathy





Feb 11 2008 2:52 PM


Hi there Jimbeau! Thanks for adding me. I'm enjoying the "bluesy" groove you have going on your page. I take it you're a sushi lover too?
Cathy :)
"Keyboard Cathy"
www.myspace.com/keyboardcathy
www.keyboardcathy.com
dennis moriarty





Feb 11 2008 3:51 AM

Great stuff my friend! d
Brooklyn Babydoll





Jan 28 2008 3:21 AM

xoxo, spank you very much
Jim Weider's ProJECT PERCoLAToR





Jan 23 2008 5:50 PM

Hello Jimbeau, We're playing at the Mexicali Blues in Teaneck, NJ on Feb 8th. Stop out and see us!

Jim Weider - guitar (The Band)
Rodney Holmes - drums (Kimock, Santana)
Mitch Stein - guitar (Kimock)
Steve Lucas - bass

Billy Hector will be opening the show!
Styles





Jan 18 2008 1:43 PM

yah man. thanks for the add.

- Styles
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Jan 10 2008 1:24 AM


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Lance Ong





Dec 31 2007 5:09 AM

Hey Jimbeau;

Thanks for the add... nice tunes...

I'll try to catch a gig sometime soon.

Cheers.

Lance
Walter Taieb





Dec 16 2007 8:58 PM

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Dec 8 2007 2:19 AM

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