We are proud to announce that Joe has been inducted into the National Blues Hall of Fame.
Unknown Legends Artists and Promotions
We are excited to have David Hughes on board as our publicist and Arkansas Agent. JPB continues to support the UKL Musician's Relief Fund.
Joe is playing a new Clevenger Guitar on selected songs now. Great guitars great folks! See their site for more info! Clevenger Guitars
Influences
Duane Allman, Lowell George, Dickey Betts, Jimmy Herring, John Scofield, Miles Davis, Roy Buchanan
Sounds Like
Joe Pitts uses: Gibson and Gigliotti Guitars, Fuchs ODS, Category 5 and Carol Ann Amplification, Scumback and EV Speakers, Wolfetone and Voodoo Pickups, Keeley Electronics, DR Strings, and Original Coricidin Bottles.
Jimmy Lynn uses: Ampeg and Ashdown Amplification, Epifani Cabs and Fender and Jerry Jones Basses.
Joe Pitts NEW CD - "One More Day"
RELEASE DATE: NOV 24, 2009
Joe Pitts - "Just a Matter of Time"
Joe Pitts Band "One Night Only" LIVE!!!
Quote of the Week:
Leave your Ego,,,, Play the Music,,,, Love the People....
--Luther Allison
"Of all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of all that is beautiful. Furtherance is the agreement of all that is just. Perseverance is the foundation of all actions."
Lao Tzu
"I'd rather be a failure at something I love, than a success at something I hate."
-George Burns
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Powerhouse and multi-talented guitarist Joe Pitts is pulling influences from yesterday into today. Joe has been compared to guitarists like Warren Haynes, Larry McCray and Walter Trout. Although his influences range from Duane Allman and Jeff Beck to Roy Buchanan, Joe is becoming known worldwide for his slide guitar work. He uses his slide work to create tone-filled licks that glide and soar over the music. Joe is also heavily inside the groove with really funky rhythmic improvisations.
Studying at Berklee College of Music, set Joe up for the possibilities that are endless on a stringed instrument. Being a faithful follower of Col Bruce Hampton, ARU and the bands of HORDE, Joe's improvisational voice came into his own.
From funk to jazz to blues to rock, and everything inbetween, Joe is a musician's musician. Touted as one of Arkansas' best bands, this international touring artist has played hundreds of shows, touring Europe and the Midwest/Midsouth and Southeastern US constantly. Joe has been nominated for his vocal abilities, being chosen as one of the best vocalist's of the year, 2006 Indie Artist Radio awards. Joe has also appeared at the Crossroads Musical Exhibition, and the International Blues Conference. In 2008, Joe was honored by being inducted into the National Blues Hall of Fame. Joe is endorsed by several major music companies, and has appeared on the cover of the biggest blues rock magazine in France, "Bands of Dixie" in March 2009.
The band, features longtime friend and veteran musician Jimmy Lynn from Odessa, Texas on Bass Guitar. The music is a workout in influences. From Rock, Blues and Jazz roots, the music of the JPB shines through. These guys really stretch out live. They are the epitome of what a ''power trio'' really is. It truely is a musical extravaganza nightly, and something you don't want to miss, with every show different. At 40,000 miles per year average on the road, the JPB will be bringing it to you in 2009!
**Here are a few quotes about Joe:**
~~ "One of the most soulful blues-rock guitarists of our time."
--- David Hughes - Nightflying Magazine - June 2009
~~ "I got to hear The Joe Pitts Band recently, and never cease to be amazed at this band. They are one of the tightest bands in the known universe in my opinion. (And hey, that's saying something…)"
--- Peter Read - Publisher - Nightflying Magazine - Dec 2008
~~ "The group glides into another original, "VT Inst 6 Jam", which proves that Joe Pitts can hang with anyone in the business. Relying on raw talent and love of the music, Joe Pitts Band has released one of the best live CDs we have heard in a long time"
--- Emily Parks, "Hittin' The Note" Magazine - Dec 2008
~~"Just a Matter of Time" is one of the best new CDs we have heard in some time.
--- Bill Ector, Publisher, "Hittin’ The Note" magazine - May 2008
~~Not only is he a A RED HOT Slide Guitar player, Joe Pitts is one of Arkansas' Musical Treasures.
--– Chris King, Sticky Fingerz, Little Rock, AR - May 2008
~~Slide over, no really SLIDE on over and listen to this. Joe Pitts can create a powerful storm of sound with a ghostly shadow of style reminding myself and many of the dear Duane Allman.
--- Mister G, Green Arrow Radio - Apr 10, 2008
~~ Last night, I was so impressed with the Joe Pitts Band, they are hard working, great players and just real good guys... You will love them, so if you see them in your area, go out and support them... It's always a pleasure when musician's check their ego at the door and step on stage, hit the note and make lots of new friends... We will have them back soon!!!
--- Roy Zito, Broad St. Blues, Phenix City, Alabama - Mar 2008
~~Those that know me know that in the meantime, "I'm a sucker for some good slide guitar". Thus have I with the cd's of this guy what my heart wishes, but Joe Pitts is a guitarist, who, how incredible it is if you hear him, here is still fairly unknown. This is entirely undeserved because such can be spoken, that there are guitarists who has the musical inheritance of Duane Allman, that there is only two in the footsteps of Skydog that can step. Namely, Derek Trucks and this guy, Joe Pitts.
--- Ron Bervoets, Rootstime - Belgium Dec 2007
~~Joe Pitts is one of the hottest slide guitarists in the business. He is reminiscent of Warren Haynes and Tim Brooks.
--- Michael Knippschild, SRA Musicshop, Germany 2006
~~Say you long for the tasty slide of Duane Allman? Well don’t we all? Joe Pitts seems to really channel Skydog at times on slide and lead guitar, and his vocals are very easy on the ear as well.
--- Gritz Magazine - 2006
***You can contact Joe or keep in touch with the music here at "Joe's Official Myspace Page"***.
Hiya Joe! Just stoppin' by to say a big HELLO!!! Hope all is well with you and the Mrs. Love your music and can't wait till you guys come north to play. Have fun in Europe!!! Bye for now.......Scott
Lookin forward to the new CD you guys!! Kick ass in Italia,, like always, and have a safe trip there and back. We will try to see you at the Christmas party and share a little cheer!! Looking forward to seeing you all. God bless you guys and may he watch over you, your friends in music.. Keith and Jennie with CB
Hi! Joe I want to take a moment and give you a big "THANK YOU" again for making the AR River Blues Society's 25th Anniversary a very special night! Babs
It's always great to see you guys play! Wow - what two fabulous additions you had to your band - ya'll rocked! Can't wait for the new CD - stay in touch. Kelly
Making my way around to thank you for your great music.. We as fans are proud to have you as our friend. Thanks again for being mine. R-n-R Keep it Loud
While working on Joe's website and listening to his music thats been uploaded I cannot help but to realize that the Joe Pitts Band bellies up to the music industry and says "Here we are" enjoy the music! Every time I listen to their music I hear something that just sets them above the rest. The Joe Pitts Band is indeed "THE REAL DEAL" and it lest me know I need to practice with my guitars more, so should you!
Hey Joe, Thanks for the friend request. Great music here, amazing sound & feel! Greetings from Germany, all the very best & keep up the good spirit, Uli / BCB
