If these guys were a cocktail here’s the recipe:
Pour one part each of Son House, John Lee Hooker, RL Burnside, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Robert Johnson, Charley Patton, Skip James, Little Walter, James Cotton, Big Walter Horton and Blind Willie Johnson into a large blender. Add a couple splashes of Big Bill Broonzy, Howlin Wolf, Sleepy John Estes, Sonny Terry and Long John Baldry. Add triple measures of guitar mastery, harp pyrotechnics, incredible songwriting, engaging stage presence, and a cup of sweat and then blend the mixture on high speed for 3 hours. Serve with plenty of ice.
What does it taste like?
“…his accomplished playing and songwriting skills make him an artist to watch” BLUESWAX
“I love country blues and don’t hear much these days so I was happy to hear the new CD by Son Jack Jr. He must really love country blues because he sure has the feel”. CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE
“…he makes you shiver. His beautiful voice, his perfectly timed licks and his never ceasing love for the Mississippi Delta amaze me.” ROOTSTIME
“…an amazingly talented player and singer of the Delta Blues. Fans of the Delta Blues will quickly fall in love with the unique way Son Jack Jr. offers his special interpretation of that style.” BLUES UNDERGROUND NETWORK
“…Original back porch, acoustic blues that's flavored with the founders of this art form. If you have a soul his music connects to it.” BLUESLETTER
Son Jack Jr. is a blues singer, songwriter and guitarist who performs acoustic solo, duo & electric band sets. He was raised in London, England and moved to the USA in 1997 where he re-started his musical career that had been dormant for 20 years. Back in the 70’s and ‘80’s he recorded, performed and toured extensively in the UK but is now back with bang and has released two critically acclaimed blues albums since 2005. The duo will be releasing their first collaborative album in mid 2010.
The duo's live shows have been described as “intoxicating, intense, exciting experiences” and comprise mostly original material and a heady mix of classics from a wide range of country blues greats (see cocktail recipe).
Son Jack Jr has had the good fortune to play with legends such as David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Louisiana Red, and John Cephas, and has appeared on the same bill as just about every major Pacific Northwest act. As a duo the pair have opened for Candye Kane, Sonny Landreth, Magic Slim and Coco Montoya to name a few.
AWARDS
2010 WA Blues Society “Best of the Blues” Awards:- WINNER: Best Solo/Duo Blues (with Michael Wilde)
- WINNER: Best Traditional Blues band (With Michael Wilde)
- NOMINATED: Best Acoustic Guitar
2009 WA Blues Society “Best of the Blues” Awards:
- WINNER: Best Solo/Duo Blues (with Michael Wilde)
- WINNER: Best Traditional Blues band (With Delta Hothouse
- NOMINATED: Best Writer; Best Songwriter; Best Acoustic Guitar; Best New Band
2008 South Sound Blues Association:
- WINNER: Best Self Produced CD (When The Devil Calls)
- WINNER: Regional IBC Competition (Solo/duo category)
2008 WA Blues Society “Best of the Blues” Awards:
- NOMINATED: Best Traditional Blues act, Best Solo/Duo act, Best Acoustic Guitar, Best Songwriter.