For booking Contact Hugh Southard at Blue Mountain Artists :
www.hugh@bluemountainartists.com
Hugh Southard - (704) 525-1559
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It all started with some sharkskin suits and Otis Redding tunes more than seven years ago. Since that point, the members of the The Legendary JC’s have ridden a wave of sweaty grooves and press accolades to a point where they are ready for lift-off.
The Legendary JC’s (commonly The Joint Chiefs) started flooring Central Florida crowds with their brand of soulful rocking blues in 2000. With a lineup consisting of top central Florida musicians, part of the magic of the shows is never knowing who is going to show up.
Such over-the-top shows have garnered the band headlining slots at three consecutive years worth of NOLA Jazz Fest late-nights, Florida Music Festival and Macon’s Bragg Jam. They have also headlined: a month at Monte Carlo Casino – Las Vegas, Tropical Heatwave in Tampa, Milledgeville BBQ Festival, Crawfish Fest in Tallahassee, Wingfest in Hilton Head,N.C., Palatka Blue Crab Festival and community events throughout the southeast. The JC’s have also headlined radio-station events for WMNF, WLOQ and WMMO. Other festival performances include Voodoo Music Experience(Memphis), Langerado, Down on the Farm, Bear Creek Festival and Dunedin Mardi Gras.
The band has been in high demand at corporate functions, as well, playing for dignitaries of the G8 Summit, Canadien Parliament members, Full Sail, Harley-Davidson, Southern Comfort and others.
Not only does the band pay respects to their influences through their gold-standard original tunes, they have also performed for some, opening shows for James Brown (H.O.B.), B.B. King H.O.B.), Al Green (H.O.B.), Dr. John (VooDooFest). Guests performing onstage with the band include Avant Jazz saxophonist Sam Rivers, Bluesman Sonny Rhodes, rocker Les Dudek, B-3 master Ike Stubblefield, jazz guitarist Grant Green Jr., swamp-funk man J.J.Grey, Hall&Oats saxophonist Charlie Dechant and many others. Other opening slots have included: Greyboy Allstars, Cowboy Mouth, Galactic, J.J. Grey and Mofro, Blues Traveler, Col. Bruce Hampton & the Codetalkers, Moonshine Still, Stanton Moore, Robert Walter's 20th Congress, Robert Randolph, Bonerama and even Bad Company.
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What the Press is Saying:
“The backing musicians are following the path blazed by Booker T. and the MGs at Stax or the Funk Brothers at Motown. The J.C.’s shine as torchbearers. These guys have the chops and passion to make their endeavor both sincere and admirable. Hell, witnessing their infectious enthusiasm is worth the price of admission."
- Creative Loafing of Tampa
“It’s a generous and accurate representation of what the band does best: sweaty, horn-fueled, old-school R&B.”
- Orlando Sentinel Entertainment Guide - April 13-19, 2007 - Review of 'Open Day and Night'
“If you’ve missed the Legendary J.C.’s any one of the past three years that they’ve torn the house down at Bragg Jam, then you couldn’t have any idea what you’re missing. The energy of James Brown, the soul of Otis Redding, the chops of Little Richard. If you can sit on the sidelines at this show, then you honestly should just jump off a bridge.”
- 11th Hour - Macon, GA
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Booking: Blue Mountain Artists - Hugh Southard - (704) 525-1559
hugh@bluemountainartists.com
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You all were great at Skippers Friday.. I took video of the "improve", true showmanship by makin do with what you had, and it turned out great! So you have my respect, if that means anything! It was a performance from the heart, the love of music.. it was appreciated... The Chicken
We're looking forward to your show this week, opening of Topaz. For more details check out Sullivan Hall's website. Topaz features Joe Russo- drums (Benevento/Russo Duo), Tewar-guitar, Borahm Lee-keys (Matisyahu), Justin Wallace-bass
YESSSIR thanks for the Comments iam leaving july 7th with Joey Gilmore band Heading for PA MD VA. Should be fun and see you guys soon ,,LOve that good foot Groove baby!!!lol All my best.. Don
Wassup Clay! Thanks for the kind words! Yeh, I would totally dig it if you posted my photos on your page! I am currently working on on a few so be on the lookout for more!!! Ruby
The Legendary JC’s :o) Been a minute, but wanted to come thru and show some love.... Keep doing ya thang... and don't let ANY body EVER tell you,"You Can't!"The mind is incredible. If you believe,you CAN achieve. Don't give up on your destiny, it NEVER gave up on you.
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