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JUMPIN JIMES is an original Rockin band! These cats draw from such influences as: Louis Prima, Cheap Trick, KISS, Eddie Cochran, Elvis Presley, The Stray Cats, and anything 40's to present. thus creating a diverse and entertaining style all their own.
THE SWINGINEST CATS IN THE GALAXY!!!!
The band was founded in January of 95 by Bob Smith and Michael Jones, with the common goal of joining together musicians with the knowledge and influence of rock, rockabilly, swing, and jazz. It was a goal well-achieved with the versatile and experienced abilities of: Tomas Sanderson (Trumpet), Charles Lake (Drums), Andrew Martinez (Tenor Sax), Drew Shaw (Baritone Sax) Bob Smith (lead Guitar) Michael Jones (Dog House Bass),
They have shared billing with such bands as The Blasters, Lee Rocker(of the stray cats), Big Sandy and The Fly-Rite Boys, Royal Crown Revue, "X", Carl Sonny Leland, Jmes Intveld, Keely Smith, and BR5-49.
They have been featured on the Jerry Lewis Telethon, USA's channels Pacific Blue, and HBO's Tracy Ullman show. They have also have done private parties for Gene Simmons of KISS, The cast of E.R., Ted Danson and Mary Steenbergen, Fran Dresher of the Nanny, Suzanne Summers, and Rysher Entertainment.
Bobby is currently working on 18 wheelerwww.myspace.com/eighteenwheeler
www.18wheeler.net
Michael is currently working on his independent music site
www.myspace.com/jonestowntunes
www.jonestowntunes.com
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