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Rockin' Jake
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The Rockin' Jake Band



SAINT LOUIS,by way of New Orleans, Missouri
United States

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   Rockin' Jake: General Info
Member Since7/25/2006
Band Websitewww.rockinjake.com
Band Members VIDEO BLOG FOR THE ROCKIN' JAKE BAND HOLLOWEEN TOUR (10/28 to 11/7/09)
InfluencesPrimarily self-taught, Jake briefly studied with Jerry Portnoy, harmonica player for Muddy Waters and Eric Clapton.Growing up in New England in the '70's, Jake immersed himself in the thriving regional blues scene, which boasted such talents as Roomful of Blues, Ronnie Earl, Johnny Nicholas, Duke Robillard and Sugar Ray as well as many touring Blues artists including Albert Collins, Big Walter Horton, Roosevelt Sykes, Johnny Shines, Big Joe Turner, BB King and many others. Other influences include...Big Walter Horton, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Jr. Wells, James Cotton,Paul Butterfield, Norton Buffalo,Jimmy Hall and Wet Willie, Lee Oskar and War, The Meters, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, ReBirth Brass Band, Wild Tchoupitoulas, Wild Magnolias, Neville Brothers, Clifton Chenier, Chubby Carrier, Terence Simien, Rockin' Sydney, Slim Harpo, Lazy Lester, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Kim Wilson, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Pharaoh Sanders, Grant Green, Jimmy McGriff, Jimmy Smith,Toots Thielemans, Larry Adler, J. Geils Band, Rolling Stones, Allman Bros., Grateful Dead, Old and In The Way, David Grisman, Sun Ra, Herbie Hancock,Sonny Rollins, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, NRBQ, Jeff Potter (harp on Al Anderson's 1st solo LP),Louis Armstrong, Shecky Greene, Jerry Lewis, Bugs Bunny and Friends, Huckleberry Hound, TJ Wheeler, Lenny Bruce, and many many more. MOVIES:Dr. Strangelove; The Nutty Professor (original); Pink Panther (original); Twelve Angry Men; The Godfather 1-3; Goodfellas; The Producers (original);virtually anything by Elia Kazan (On The Waterfron, Streetcar Named Desire, Baby Doll, etc.) ... BOOKS: The Grapes of Wrath, Winter Of Our Discontent and anything by John Steinbeck; Raymond Chandler; Charles Bukowski; Beat poetry and prose; Ringolevio by Emmet Grogan; Kerouac, John Sinclair TV: Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, King of Queens, Entourage, Emeril Live, Food Channel, THE SAINTS (who dat?!)
Sounds LikePotatos in a blender crossed with a car starting!
Record Labelzuluzu records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 13 2009 8:30P
Graham’s Bayou Grill Kirkwood (St. Louis), Missouri
Nov 20 2009 9:00P
Slo Ride Lawrence, Kansas
Nov 21 2009 9:00P
Chuckster’s Topeka, Kansas
Nov 24 2009 9:30P
BB’S Jazz Blues and Soups St. Louis, Missouri
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
Burgard’s Freeburg, Illinois
Dec 12 2009 1:00P
Blues City Deli St. Louis, Missouri
Dec 17 2009 9:00P
Broadway Oyster Bar St. Louis, Missouri
Dec 31 2009 8:00P
The Woods RV Nudist Resort Lutz, Florida
Jan 2 2010 8:00P
The Little Bar Goodland, Florida
Jan 3 2010 4:00P
Ace’s Bradenton
Feb 5 2010 9:00P
Slo Ride Lawrence, Kansas
Feb 6 2010 9:00P
Chuckster’s Topeka, Kansas
Feb 12 2010 8:30P
Graham’s Grill Kirkwood, Missouri
Feb 13 2010 8:00P
Graham’s Grill Kirkwood, Missouri
Feb 28 2010 8:00P
Tully’s Sharon, Pennsylvania
Mar 5 2010 7:30P
TUUC Lutherville, Maryland
Mar 6 2010 9:00P
Ovations Rehoboth, Delaware
Mar 13 2010 8:00P
The Woods Nudist RV Resort Land O’ Lakes, Florida
Mar 14 2010 8:00P
Bert’s Bar Matlacha, Florida
Mar 19 2010 8:00P
Little Bar Goodland, Florida
Mar 20 2010 8:00P
Universal Studios Orlando, Florida
Jul 14 2010 8:00P
Pearson Lakes Art Center Okoboji, Iowa
Jul 17 2010 3:00P
Celebration of Life Party York, Maine

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   About Rockin' Jake
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Based out of New Orleans since 1990, Rockin' Jake relocated briefly to Ft. Worth Texas since being flooded out by Hurricane Katrina, then settled in St. Louis where he now makes his home. Rockin' Jake has been hailed by many as one of the premier harmonica players in the country. His original sound is a hybrid of second line, swamp funk, blues and zydeco with influences from Paul Butterfield, Big Walter Horton, James Cotton, The Meters,WAR, J. Geils Band, Clifton Chenier, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Jake has conjured up this formula that is blowing crowds away from coast to coast. Widely known as a touring juggernaut among his peers, his schedule of over 200 performances per year include clubs, concert venues, and festivals. Originally from the East Coast, the "blues bug" bit at an early age for Jake. He immersed himself in the thriving regional blues scene, which boasted such talents as Roomful of Blues, Ronnie Earl, Duke Robillard and Sugar Ray. Primarily self-taught, Jake briefly studied with Jerry Portnoy, harmonica player for Muddy Waters. In 1990, Jake moved to New Orleans where he began to work with such notable New Orleans mainstays as: blues diva Marva Wright, Mem Shannon, Coco Robicheaux, Little Freddie King, Tommy Ridgley, Eddie Bo and other local legends. During this time Jake also toured nationally with G. Love & Special Sauce, blues and pop legend Maria Muldaur as well as logging international miles with bluesman T.J, Wheeler. He was selected to perform in an all-star band featuring blues legends Pinetop Perkins and Hubert Sumlin at the Howlin' Wolf. In 1995 he formed the Rockin' Jake Band as an outlet for his original music and his unique swampy sounds. One year later Jake recorded his debut CD, "Let's Go Get 'Em" (on Rabadash Records) which earned him national recognition. In 1999 Jake produced "Badmouth", on Zuluzu records followed by "Full-Time Work" in 2002 on the same label. It included an all-star cast of musicians such as John Gros (Papa Grows Funk), Ron Johnson (Karl Denson's Tiny Universe), Bryan Stoltz (the funky Meters), Ben Ellman and Theryl "Houseman" de Clouet (Galactic). In the spring of 2004 he recorded his band's first live cd. Over four days in Key West, Florida at the Green Parrot, he and his band recorded 5 p.m. Breakfast on Zuluzu records. Jake's work has also been heard on the soundtrack of "The Big Easy" television series, the theme for the "Mike Ditka Show, " and a Miller Beer commercial. He is a five-time winner of Off Beat Magazine's coveted Best of the Beat award for best harmonica player. Jake is truly a hard working musician with extraordinary talent. He and his band pour out their souls in every performance with high energy and electricity which consistently brings the audience to their feet. In his spare time Jake managed to snare some culinary kudos in New Orleans, taking the trophy for "Best Barbequed Brisket" at the 1999 New Orleans Musicians Barbeque Competition, and launching his own line of signature hot sauce: "Badmouth" (the edible version)..."man it's hot!"...just like the band! Jake also takes time to give back to his New Orleans community with Project Prodigy Music Camp for children as well as the Blues in the Schools programs in New Orleans and other cities in the US.

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JaBeaux

JaBeaux GrooveMaster



Nov 9 2009 4:08 PM

Veterans Day Pictures, Images and Photos

Wishing
Everyone a Fantastic Week ahead and remember Buckaroos, without the Men
and Women who are serving today and in the past...We wouldn't be able
to enjoy what we have today!  The Marine Corps Birthday is Tuesday the
10th of November with Veterans Day Wednesday the 11th...Take the Time
to reach out and thank the Older Vets for their Service, could be your
Dad, your Mother or just a someone on a park bench...Really, Thank them
cause they are the Freedom Fighters, Hell; take them to Lunch or go buy
them a Drink...the ones who wear the uniform today need all our Love
and support, they are our Children doing the deeds of the Power at
Hand!...Freedom isn't Free my Dear Friends...Not at all!

 Semper Fi
JaBeaux

JaBeaux GrooveMaster



Nov 6 2009 3:11 PM

Color Splash Pictures, Images and Photos
When
the Boogie Woogie Splashes In your Soul this Weekend, enjoy the Flow,
Touch it, Feel it...Let it wrap it's Funky, Sweet, Powerful Groove all
around you and Rejoice!! You are Free, Free to unleash your own Groove
on Someone you Love...Someone you want to Love! Let them know just How
you Feel!! Ooooh Yeah, Turn It Up and do the Dance of Life...The Boogie
is On!  Have a Great Weekend Buckaroos!
Thom Dharma

Thom Dharma Pollard



Nov 4 2009 9:35 PM

Jake come visit New Hampshire sometime soon!
-thom
JaBeaux

JaBeaux GrooveMaster



Nov 4 2009 4:10 PM

Have a Good, Great Day MySpace Comments and Graphics


Time to slip on those Mojo Dancing Shoes and Unleash your Groove,
Turn it Up and let it Flow! Want be long and I'll be back on
www.kafmradio.org and KVNF...All is well in Paradise!

TONY CAGGIANO ( Sr. & Jr.)

TONY CAGGIANO ( Sr. & Jr.)



Nov 3 2009 5:48 PM

Guillaume ROBIN

Guillaume ROBIN



Oct 28 2009 9:58 AM

Thanks for the add and listening my music.
New blues album available on my myspace page :
 Entre chien et loup
You can listen it and buy it with paypal.
BROADWAY BISTRO "ZOO" CARRIE

CARRIE crandall



Oct 27 2009 1:28 PM

I am not @ baha rock club anymore and would like to continue what i had started there @ the broadway bistro zoo

5300 n broadway 
stl mo

i currently  have the midwest music pit's sound equipment.
call me for details

carrie 314-651-7393  MANAGER/BOOKINGS

need cover as well as original bands..... no rap because of the bar's location

HawkDanceMusic

HawkDanceMusic



Oct 26 2009 3:23 PM

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JaBeaux

JaBeaux GrooveMaster



Oct 25 2009 3:00 PM

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No matter how you feel about these Wars that the Powers to be have us
in, these are our Son's, Daughter's, Father, Mothers, Husbands and
Wives...They Dream, they wish, to have a Sunday like us So, take some
time Today and just think about these Americans who do the Dirty Work
so we can enjoy the Boogie here at Home!  Enjoy this Fine Fall day and
call someone and tell them how much you care for them...Go ahead, it'll
make you feel good and ya' just never know...You could get Lucky
!
JaBeaux

JaBeaux GrooveMaster



Oct 23 2009 1:14 PM

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Ooooooh Yeah, It's Showtime Buckaroos!! It's been such a Long
Time but this Saturday at High Noon MST on KAFM I'll be back on the Air
unleashing the Boogie for everyone on this Rock we Ride, It's all about
the Groove we share in life that makes this Trip such Tasty
Party...KAFM has
a High Stream...Oooooh it has been such a Long Time and even the crack
of Dawn is running from me! Go out this Weekend and Dance, Dance, Dance
until ya' make your Soul Shine! It's so good to be back in Colorado and
back where it all began!  Tune In and Turn It Up!! The Boogie is On!
Get on the Phone and call someone who needs to know just how you feel
about them, tomorrow just might be too late! Roll the Dice and enjoy
the World of Boogie Woogie and Jive!
B.E.B.E.

Valerie Scott



Oct 22 2009 3:31 AM

HI!  Hope all is well.  Talk to you soon!  :)
Malavita

Malavita



Oct 21 2009 2:04 PM

Jake it was great to see you again!
Have fun on the road! xo
HawkDanceMusic

HawkDanceMusic



Oct 18 2009 10:15 PM

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Oct 15 2009 11:40 PM

EX SCHWAG GUITARIST Shawn Guyot Benefit Concert ...10-17-09@ AB'S PLACE!!!!$$ We could use some help getting the word out. Saturday Oct 17 Doors 8pm AB's Place 5627 Manchester Ave St Louis Mo Donation $8.00 Shawn has been diagnosed terminal and we're just trying to give him a hand Thanks Tony V
TONY CAGGIANO ( Sr. & Jr.)

TONY CAGGIANO ( Sr. & Jr.)



Sep 25 2009 6:04 PM

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86’d



Sep 24 2009 1:50 AM

Investigating into Betterment of Artists/Bands/Musicians



*86'ing The UNrulys*
TONY CAGGIANO ( Sr. & Jr.)

TONY CAGGIANO ( Sr. & Jr.)



Sep 21 2009 2:48 PM

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JaBeaux

JaBeaux GrooveMaster



Sep 18 2009 1:54 PM

Friday Pictures, Images and Photos
It's that Time again Jake to slide on those Ballerina Shoes and find a Dance Floor to unleash your Weekend Groove! Sometimes one just needs to go out and let it Flow, it's Natures' way of making one well! So make plans today for a Great Weekend and unleash that Love Groove and let someone feel your Mojo!  The Boogie is On!
JaBeaux

JaBeaux GrooveMaster



Sep 8 2009 4:41 PM

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Strange Thangs happen when the Boogie Woogie is Unleashed and the Power of the Groove sends a Sign for all to get their Ballerina Shoes ready! Enjoy the Mojo you find here and have a Great Week!
Crops Blues Mag.

Crops Blues Mag.



Sep 8 2009 6:19 AM

Hello thanx for add
Crops Blues Mag. is a new french fanzine about Blues music. 1st Number in September.
If you want to appear in next number for publicity, dates, ..... don't forget your presskit ( pictures, sound, bio and more ... )

Like Whiteboy Slim, Bjorn Berg, bob Corritore, ... write us

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THANX and cheers
Syl et Corinne
Matt Kornegay

Matt Kornegay



Sep 4 2009 1:33 PM

Thanks for the add     Matt K.
JaBeaux

JaBeaux GrooveMaster



Sep 1 2009 2:14 PM

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Turn your Juke Box Up and let your Groove be heard, let everyone know that your kicking up your heals and nothing will get cha down...Not today, not any day! The Boogie I share is the Boogie that will set you free, get on the phone and call someone and let them know just how you feel about them!! Let them know that to share the Boogie is a Blessing for us all! 
Can't Ya' Feel it!    
The Paul Schofield Blues Band

The Paul Schofield Blues Band



Aug 4 2009 4:47 PM

YEAH.....  YOU BAD! *****
 

Eugene Sings The Blues

Eugene Sings The Blues



Jul 29 2009 3:46 AM

Jake, you guys wre great.Colorado has been sorely missing you. hope to see you again real soon.
Ulrich

Ulrich



Jul 26 2009 8:15 PM

bad oeynhausen
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