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J.B. Mayes (on iTunes now!!)

You need some instrumental music in your life...

About Me


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Buy my CD here:
www.cdbaby.com/jbmayes
Songs available on iTunes as well!
My Frequently Asked Questions:
Who the heck are you, anyway?
My name is J.B. I write and record melodic instrumental music here in the lovely town of Greenville, NC, US of A. Nice to meetcha
I dont hear any lyrics...what gives, yo?
The songs you hear here are all instrumental. I have written a number of vocal songs just waiting for the right method to deliver them.
I hate it, can you stop it now?
Dont be scared of it...but if you really want it to stop, hit the stop button above.
Actually, wait, I think it is growing on me, wait, I think I like it. How can I get a CD, already?
Thats better, you were freaking me out for a minute. I have them for sale at CD Baby.com. Go here:.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/jbmayes.
Why do you write the stuff that you do?
I have no idea...honestly. I sit down, start playing, and whatever it is comes out. I hope people like it, but if they dont, thats their privilege, the losers. Just kidding...
Is this all you do?
Nah...I am a project manager for an industrial equipment company. I am like everyone else: I work too much, and like to have fun when I can. This is one way.
What else do you do (you know, besides work and record music)?
I like working out, biking, cooking (yeah thats right), eating what I have cooked, reading, snowboarding. I like good conversation and good beer, good food and good music, good friends and good times. Hopefully all of those things are enjoyed together. Big fan of the East Carolina Pirates, and Carolina Panthers.
Do you make those dorky guitar player faces when you play?
Yeah, unfortunately, I do sometimes. Thanks for reminding me.
Can I be your friend?
Absofreakinglutely
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/8/2005
Band Website: jbmayesmusic.com
Band Members: Just me...JB
Influences: Big Head Todd, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Pat McGee Band, Eric Johnson, Sister Hazel, Van Morrison, Miles Davis, Mike Garrigan, Allman Brothers, Warren Haynes, Gary Moore, Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Journey, Neal Schon, Dave Matthews band, Doyle Bramhall II, Kool and the Gang, Parliment, Mike Garrigan, Far Too Jones, Cravin Melon The Clear, Roy Buchanan, Virginia Coalition (run, dont walk, to see these guys), 80's metal, Larry Carlton, Gavin Degraw, John Coltrane...
Sounds Like: Melodic instrumental rock
Record Label: Sticky
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Blue Eyed Sigh

So, i have been working on a new instrumental CD. Thought i would preview some unmastered, rough versions of the songs. The first is "Blue Eyed Sigh".This song is a slower, moody song. Its not nece...
Posted by J.B. Mayes (on iTunes now!!) on Sun, 18 May 2008 07:36:00 PST

Funk Monkey Time

Maybe its because i gave blood today, and i am a little light headed, but i was chceking out some old recordings and found one. It had drums and guitar, but no bass, so i added a quick one take bass ...
Posted by J.B. Mayes (on iTunes now!!) on Fri, 16 May 2008 07:33:00 PST

JB and Jason at Washington, NC: Music in the Streets

Hey kids...this Friday my acoustic act of JB and Jason will be playing in little Washington, NC...come on down and check it out. Music in the Streets is a street festival held every third Friday in W...
Posted by J.B. Mayes (on iTunes now!!) on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:02:00 PST

Fun with tagging photos

So, i have come to realize that any new modification or enhancement to Myspace is really another way for me to do something somewhat humorous and immature.Witness my status reports...have I actually g...
Posted by J.B. Mayes (on iTunes now!!) on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:37:00 PST

Chuck Norris Facts

So I was at everyone's favorite massive retailer of books the other night, and i am checking out. As i am checking out with my books: one on Quantum Physics and Michael Chriton's "Next", i am totally...
Posted by J.B. Mayes (on iTunes now!!) on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:54:00 PST

Music and life, etc...

Blogging before i get ready to head out for whatever this evening...So i have had a mixed few weeks for a variety of reasons, none of which need to be discussed here (sorry, i am not ready to blog abo...
Posted by J.B. Mayes (on iTunes now!!) on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 04:04:00 PST

Recording Update

So...you may ask, what is going on with recording? Wellllllll.....i figured i would blog a bit and tell ya. Really not a heck of a lot more than the last time we talked (if you can call me typing my...
Posted by J.B. Mayes (on iTunes now!!) on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 06:15:00 PST

Recording Update (and other stuff)

So, as I sit here sipping on a hot cup of coffee on a Saturday morning, getting ready to get rolling on a few things. I thought: right now would be a good time for a blog. I havent given an update o...
Posted by J.B. Mayes (on iTunes now!!) on Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:57:00 PST

RiverRock Festival this Saturday Part Deaux

Edited to add that now I will be playing instrumental stuff from 12:45-1:00. Come on out a little earlier why dontcha!!! Jason and I will still go on at 1:45 as planned....Hey all...this weekend Jas...
Posted by J.B. Mayes (on iTunes now!!) on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 05:37:00 PST

Recording Stuff

Ok, a quick update on the recording process, for those of you who read this...I have finished the backing tracks for "What you Have to do". i have tried a lead but i am not very happy with it, so i a...
Posted by J.B. Mayes (on iTunes now!!) on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:10:00 PST