Jeff Chapman - Guitars, Vocals, Footstomp, Harp. Al E. Bye - Harmonicas. Headrush, Claves. With occasionally a snare drum/conga player to make it a 3 piece.
Influences
John Hammond, early Dr. Feelgood, Chuck Berry, Red Devils, Bjorn Berge, Irish whiskey, Sonny Boy Williamson 1 & 2 and many many more.
Jeff and Al played together in the early 80's in The Chicago Bearcats a blues/swing band that was signed to Carve Up records a subsidiary of Red Lightning, and had a vinyl E.P. put out.
After the Bearcats split in 1985 Jeff then went on to form The Roosters (later to become Jeff Chapman's Roosters and Al to form The AM5 (originally The Al Morocco Five) both Rhythm and Blues bands, although very different from each other.
The Jives play a wealth of blues covers in their own style from the likes of Billy Boy Arnold, Little Walter, Chuck Berry, Mose Allison etc. with the emphasis on high energy Essex r & b.
It is vital that bands like The Jives exist - Blues in Britain May 2009.
The Jives have shared the stage with various acts in the last 4 years, here are a few of the acts, Danny Bryants RedEye Band, The Hamsters, Wilko Johnson, Connie Lush, Guy Tortora, Nigel Bagge Band, Tommy Allens Trafficker, Groove Doctors, Rockin' Armadillos, Porter, Dr.Feelgood, Kent DuChaine,
The Jives are not looking for friends who are just adding them to their page to get the biggest collection of friends on their site.
Thanks for the wonderful comment Al...we appreciate it ! What a great sound you got there man! See you on the road sometime I hope! All the best to you and your music Stephen Hokie Joint
Hello. We've had good time at the Oxford Cafe at the "Bad blues party". Wonderful audience, great sound, and fresh beer...We really enjoy that place and we will do our possible to be there on april the 24th. Corina & Joe
Hi Jeff & Al, Congratulations to the Jives, voted Favourite Duo Act in the 2008 Digital Blues Awards. Full results just published at www. digitalbues. co. uk Ashwyn
Hi Jeff & Al, I really enjoyed the gig at The New Crawdaddy Blues Club last Thursday and look forward to your next visit. Good luck in the Best Duo section of the Digital Blues Awards! All the best, John (UK)
Hi fellas, Just dropped by to get some material for the Digital Blues Gig Guide entry for your gig at the New Crawdaddy Blues Club on the 26th February. Hope all is well with you and that you have a great 2009. Ashwyn www. digitalblues. co. uk
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