Hello,
First I want to say thanks for checking me out.
I started playing the guitar at age 11. I grew up in Cedarville, Arkansas and moved to South Florida in 1985 when I was 16. I really got into metal at this time, but at the same time I was also into Hendrix, ZZ-top, and the Beatles; stuff that my parents and uncles listened to. When I moved to Florida and heard bands like Metallica, Anthrax and Slayer, I thought wow!!! Never heard music like this!! I started playing in metal bands. I played with a local metal band called Raped Ape for about 8 years, this is where I learned about being precise and being tight and what it means to really practice as a band, as a unit. We developed a really big following and got signed to Century Media Records after changing our name to Paingod. Shortly after the album's release we disbanded.
I went on to play with South Florida's Malevolent Creation for a short while and recorded one album with them. After that, I, along with Jason Blachowitz and Derik Roddy formed Divine Empire. We Released 4 albums on Olympic Records and Century Media Records. We toured the US and Canada numerous times, as well as Europe, South America and Puerto Rico. During this time I also put together a band called Burner and released one CD on Arctic Music Group recordings. Then there are the two Wynjara discs which were released on Nocturnal Art Productions Records.
During this time of playing metal I was also captivated by the Blues and the music of Django Reinhardt. I was playing in these metal bands but listening to mostly blues, and Gypsy jazz. I made my departure from Divine Empire in 2005 and have since been focusing on Blues and Gypsy Jazz.
I have a band called The Gypsy Blue Acoustic Revue. I also play with my own blues band, "JP Soars and the Red Hots." Early in '08, we were winners of the South Florida Blues Society's International Blues Challenge and went on to compete in Memphis in the finals. I also do side work for various local and national Artists. I am currently recording my 1st blues disc which I plan to release in September of 2008
Thanks for checking me out and enjoy the music.
JP Soars
What a show last night! You Guys Kick Ass! You got me hook, line & sinker... will go to see as often as possible. Love the new CD, Great Work! Thanks, Your Latest Fan & Friend, Tina
Hey! JP We left the Orange Door Impressed! You and the Band Put on a Great show! Thank You!!! And Your CD is nothing less than Perfection! Awesome piece of work!
Lookin' forward to hearing/seeing you tonight at the Orange Door. Your an Excellent musician/vocalist & have other Exceptional players in your band. I'm sure it will be a night to remember. Bring On The Blues! Best Wishes, Tina
HEY WHATS UP BRO? I JUST GOT YOUR CD IN THE MAIL TODAY, AND I BEEN LISTENING TO IT NON STOP, OVER, OVER SINCE I GOT IT, I LOVE IT BROTHER. I LOVE THE OLD FAMILY PICS,THE WHOLE LAYOUT AND VIBE OF THE WHOLE DISC, ITS GREAT MAN. YOU KNOW I MISS YOU BROTHER,IF I COULD GET DOWN THERE TO VISIT I WOULD BRO, BUT TIMES ARE HARD A LITTLE AROUND THESE PARTS BUT ANYWAYS, THATS SOME GREAT WORK THEIR ON "THE BACK OF MY MIND" DISC. KEEP IT UP, KEEP YOUR DREAMS ALIVE BROTHER. TAKE IT EASY, GREG
what up jp?? how are things? i see you're playing out alot. no doubt. how's the family? haven't seen any of the saurs in awhile.... i'm playin g's saturday, you should come check out what i'm doing now. support western communities!!! LOL
Hi JP, You sounded Excellent yesterday with Terry Hanck @ Earl's. Love your playing as well as singing. Lookin' forward to hearing/seeing you @ the Orange Door on 8/16. Best Wishes, Your Fan & Friend, Tina
MISS YOU ALOT BROTHER, JUST WATCHED THE YOUTUBE VIDEO OF YOU , JAMMIN THAT SWING /BLUES AT THE ORANGE DOOR,AND LOVED IT. BROUGHT BACK SOME OLD "UMOJA SOULA" MEMORIES AND JAMMIN THE BLUES WITH YOU. YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS ,GREG
Hey JP - you were awesome last Saturday night at 3 Guitars XXIV at The Orange Door!! Looking forward to hearing JP & The Redhots at The Orange Door on 8/16!!
Hey JP, Thanks for the add. Saw you at The Orange Door last saturday. Excellent show!! You were smokin'!!! Hope to catch you again soon. All the best, RIT J/TC BLUE
Greetings from the rock and roll hall of fame city, Cleveland OH
Thnks for the add, good stuff btw.
I am currently the #1 Jazz & #2 Blues artist in OH, and looking to climb the national charts next. Please check out my mp3s and comment/rate them if you like. Thanks.
