Patty Griffin, Bonnie Raitt, Bettye Lavette, Mavis Staples, Patsy Cline, Eva Cassidy, Billie Holiday, Rory Block, Sue Foley, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Bessie Smith, Etta James, Elmore James, Lightnin Hopkins, Sam Cooke, Oscar Peterson, Prince, Melissa Etheridge, Lyle Lovette, Chet Atkins, Link Wray, Hank Garland, The Black Keys, Will Hoge, Jason Isbell, Grace Potter, Diana Krall, Joan Osborne, Chuck Berry, Pat Benatar, Johnny Lee Hooker, Sister Wynonna Carr, Shelby Lynne, Mae West, Jayne Mansfield, Greta Garbo, Warren Haynes (solo) and Johnny Winter, George Benson, Pat Karwan. I could list so many others....
SHE IS MY IDOL...There is no other for me...
I need to find my own Doug Lancio!
This is Sister Rosetta Tharpe
.......if you don't know her....you better get to....
Since 2005 when they stepped into the local area music scene, Jo Wymer and the Itty Bitty Band have become a respected, skillful, musical partnership of songwriting, musicianship, and superior live performance. Jo Wymer (a resident of Freehold, NJ - a town known for producing some prominent musicians) leads this collaboration and has been making a name for herself, as well as her Itty Bitty Band, all throughout the Mid-Atlantic States.
In the past few years she has proven herself as an accomplished songwriter and band leader.....She has been selected as a finalist in several national songwriting and band competitions such as:
2005 John Lennon Songwriting Contest - semifinalist
2005 Billboard Blues Songwriters Challenge - semifinalist
2006 Telluride Brews and Blues Acoustic Blues Competition, placing 4th
2007 International Songwriting Contest - semifinalist
2006 and 2007 International Blues Challenge
2007 and 2008 Mamapalooza All Star Showcase
2005 VH1 New Artist Jam
Many of Jo's lyrics have been featured in American Songwriter Magazine. In recent news....Jo and her band were NOMINATED for "Top Blues Band" at the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Asbury Music Awards. Jo's powerful, searing vocals got her a nominations in 2007 and 2008 for an Asbury Music Award in the category of "Top Female Vocal".
CHECK OUT WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING ABOUT JO WYMER AND THE ITTY BITTY BAND
SHINEBONE MAGAZINE - April 2008
By Rob Wheary
Jo Wymer and the Itty Bitty Band
There’s a quote from Kid Rock that says, “If it looks good, you’ll see it; if it sounds good, you’ll hear it; if it’s marketed right, you’ll buy it; but... if its real, you’ll feel it.”
Jo Wymer is real.
Playing the blues from the guitar and with a voice that rivals that of Heart’s Nancy Wilson, one of the greatest voices in rock history, Wymer brings out the soul of the music that she is singing about. Her song, “Boulevard” is one of the best that I’ve heard in a long time.
All of the tracks that I heard were live songs, so I can only hope that there is more to come from this artist in the future, so that more can feel what music needs today, a singer like this.
THE TWO RIVER TIMES - UNCLE MIKE - Feb 2008
11th ANNUAL BROOKDALE GUITAR SHOW
Next up was blueswoman Jo Wymer & The Itty Bitty Band. This Freehold based singer/songwriter has been making a name for herself among local blues fans and this day's performance was no except to that rule. Accompanied by Fred Dorward (acoustic bass guitar) and Helen Radtke (electric violin/tambourine), Jo Wymer (lead vocals/acoustic guitar/harmonica) treated the crowd to her big, bold, down and dirty style of blues with outstanding renditions of "Fool No More" (this original set the tone for what was to follow/way cool violin play), Billy Holiday's "Fine And Mellow" (big time vocal/ crowd ate it up), "Evil Man" (another strong lead vocal/terrific lament), "Satisfied" (touch of country featuring hot fiddle/big toe tapper), "Careless Love" (Jo gets down on this mournfully moving ballad), "Burn It Off" (Fred steps up and shines on this upbeat original), "Boulevard" (a crowd favorite), "You Don't Matter To Me" (blues with a feeling/fine vocal and violin play/huge finish) and Koko Taylor's "The Man Next Door" (Jo lets it all hang out as she goes out wailing on this killer blues ). Simply put this was another stellar performance by one of the better blues vocalist on the local scene. And there is nothing itty bitty about her band!
PRINCETON ARTS COUNCIL - JOHN IRVING - Feb 2008
Jo Wymer, Blues Chanteuse & the Itty Bitty Band
Rockin' Blues and Rollin' Rhythm
The Blues is an honest expression of life's pain. Lots of singers can fake that lament, but, like Billie Holiday, Jo Wymer gives passionate voice to the reality of blue existence, and with that voice, this woman from Freehold manages to bludgeon and seduce you at the same time. With her band, Jo wins acclaim and awards (e.g., Asbury, 2006 -- Top Blues Band). Such accolades do not come without a magical presence on stage and finely crafted technique (she's a former Juilliard student). But it's the soul of this substantial woman that has insinuated Jo Wymer and her band into the consciousness of listeners up and down the Jersey Coast, and beyond
In keeping up with its motto, "promoting, supporting and empowering its members", GoGirlsMusic.com once again pushes the envelope of community by starting a new GoGirls Elite "Members Only" web site where users can share information and advice, post their photos, videos and shows, and be part of something special and unique.
CREATE. NETWORK. MOTIVATE YOURSELF. Join our community, get valuable info, help your music career, be a part of something!
In keeping up with its motto, "promoting, supporting and empowering its members", GoGirlsMusic.com once again pushes the envelope of community by starting a new GoGirls Elite "Members Only" web site where users can share information and advice, post their photos, videos and shows, and be part of something special and unique.
CREATE. NETWORK. MOTIVATE YOURSELF. Join our community, get valuable info, help your music career, be a part of something!
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Thanks to all of you that have sent in your mp3's already. For any of you that would like to be on the show but dont have a "decent" recording then Bluewater is at hand! We are doing a deal with Sherwood Radio so that you can record your tracks and get airplay and an interview plus £40.00 off recording HOW COOL ARE WE?!!!!! Taking bookings for July and August but please bear in mind that bookings are limited. BIG LOVE Bluewater Studios
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The Fourth Annual Wave Gathering Emerging Artist Music Festival will be held in Asbury Park, NJ on June 19th, 20th, & 21st. Tickets for one- and three-day passes for the 2009 Wave Gathering are available now for sale online and by phone via TicketWeb. http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/EventListings.action?orgId=23381
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.
I had a great time...You and your band are very talented.....you guys have such a clean sound, its like a studio. One of the best i've ever heard. Love the C. Aguilera song. Great meeting you also...
Hey……… Thanks for being our friend over the years…... We're about to release in a few weeks our new 5th CD….”SIGNS” Have a preview listen and a look at our new myspace face lift for the promo for it..... The Streamliners sending you some good vibes for 2009.
May peace and happiness fill your cup May the sun find you smiling when it comes up May you never face hard times all alone May the road be smooth you’re traveling on
Come join us Friday May 15th @ 9:00 PM @ Club Risque! All Out Friday Night featuring Dive, Even The Res, and Spy The Thinker - $10 gets you into the show upstairs and the gentleman's club downstairs. For updates check www.myspace.com/risquelive.
Hey Jo...Afferent Cue will be live on the wifi 1460 am's Rock On Radio Show this Sunday, 5-10-09 (Mother's Day) at 10 p.m. You can listen at 1460 on the AM dial if you are in the Burlington N.J. broadcast area. If not, the show will be streamed on the world wide web at http://www.wifi1460am.com/listenlive.html Peace, Bill
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for the Friendship!
The Fourth Annual Wave Gathering Emerging Artist Music Festival will be held in Asbury Park, NJ on June 19th, 20th, & 21st. Tickets for one- and three-day passes for the 2009 Wave Gathering are available now for sale online and by phone via TicketWeb. http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/EventListings.action?orgId=23381
Hey, It's Dave Clupper. If I haven't told you thank you for your support yet, thank you! Check out the video below for a live clip shot from Downtown Tulsa with my daughter Ellen. Also, stop by my profile and enjoy a majority of my new record "Letting Go" released earlier this month. If you want to own a copy, look for the Buy Now Button on my profile or to just own a track, visit iTunes by clicking here. Talk soon!
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