Thrills the crowd
After a Downeast youth spent following the kindred paths of traditional
and contemporary blues, and touring with artists such as Maria Muldaur through
the 80's, jake found himslef working with the great New Orleans blues belter
Marva Wright shortly after his arrival in the Crescent City. He formed formed
his band at Mardi Gras 1995. The Rockin' Jake Band has since backed up blues
and R&B stars like Billy Boy Arnold, Eddie Bo, Guitar Slim Jr.,and Tab Benoit.
The band has opened for Dr. John Junior Walker & The All-Stars, Branford
Marsallis & Buckshot LeFonque, the Dirty Dozen, the Neville Brothers and
B.B. King.
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