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About Me

JGraves hails from the streets of Grosse Pointe with his own interpretation of music he calls folk / rock / funk. Growing up listening to every kind of music he could get his hands on, JGraves conveys a sound that is unique to his own; stripped, solo, and acoustic. The blissful guitar melodies, piercing harmonica, and insightful lyrics make up all that is JGraves. He loves new faces & places, great conversation, Roi bos tea, green apple soda, wisdom, energy, yoga, exercise, deep conversation, fashion, sunset/sunrise, a new CD, adventure, rock climbing, hiking, camping, Kentucky, Poges the dog, honesty, strength, hockey, traveling, talent, confidence, family & friends, guitars, sushi, snowboarding, freedom & the right to prosper.

Picture by Leonis Sayfire (Christine)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/17/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/jgravesmusic
Band Members: JGraves - Is A Singer/Songwriter/SOLO Artist:
JGraves plays: Acoustic/Electric Guitars/Harmonicas/Pipes(Vox)/Bass/Looping/Keys/Djembi/Bongo s

JGraves banner!! Use it...........!!!

(Banner By Christine)

Influences:Jay Graves Music is a Modern Folk Rock Blend of music such as Bob Dylan, Ben Harper, Dave Matthews, Jack Johnson, Keller Williams, and Jonny Cash to name a few. A very unique and modern break-through picking/singing style.
Sounds Like:

Modern Folk Indie Funk Rock
JGraves Gear:Guitars - Taylor CE314 (LH) (2000) Yamaha AXP5A (LH) (2001) Ovation Legend (LH) (1974) Fender American Strat w/ lace sensor pick ups (LH) (1995) Epiphone Les Paul Standard (LH) (1996) Ibanez SG Bass (LH) (1999) Simon & Patrick Luthier 12-stringAmps - Fender Acoustisonic (2000) Fender Bandmaster (1965) Silvertone (1969) Yorkshire Bass Amp (1995)Harmonica - Lee Oskar& Horner (Marine Band & Blues Harps)Direct Box/pre-set EQ - Fishman Pro EQ Platinum Acoustic PreampPedals - Vox Wah Boss Bluesbreaker Line 6 Delay/loop station Ernie Ball Volume Fender Chromatic TunerMics - AKG Samson Studio Condensor MICRecording EQ equipment - Yamaha AW16G 16 Track Digital Recorder
JGraves Plays EXP 13 gage strings and dunlop medium/heavy pics.

Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

something fishy

what did the fish say when it ran into a wall damn!
Posted by JGraves on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:55:00 PST

living

work like you don't need the money love like you haven't been hurt dance like nobody's watching and drink to remember not to forget
Posted by JGraves on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 08:15:00 PST

courage

With courage you will dare to take risks, have the strength to be compassionate and the wisdom to be humble. Courage is the foundation of integrity.
Posted by JGraves on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 10:56:00 PST

dreamer

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
Posted by JGraves on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:53:00 PST

drunken realization

those who survive are the ones who get up and roll with the punches. live like the day was your last and your love for the last day will forever be embedded in your minds eye with the bliss of sweet s...
Posted by JGraves on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:17:00 PST

the hope to zeal, contempt for what is base and mean

The stories of past courage... can offer hope, they can provide inspiration. But they cannot supply courage itself. For this each man must look into his own soul.John F. Kennedy...
Posted by JGraves on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:08:00 PST

things that will matter

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away ...
Posted by JGraves on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:25:00 PST

Motivation Station . 2 (First ones Full)

For everything there is a season,And a time for every matter under heaven:A time to be born, and a time to die;A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;A time to kill, and a time to hea...
Posted by JGraves on Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:18:00 PST

SOME VENUES JGRAVES HAS PLAYED

SOME VENUES JGRAVES HAS PLAYED: THE VIPER ROOM (Hollywood, CA) SAFARI SAMS (Hollywood, CA) THE STONE BAR (Hollywood, CA) THE BULLFROG LOUNGE (Redford, MI)&nbs...
Posted by JGraves on Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:58:00 PST

Motivation Station......

I really dig inspiring quotes about music, life, creativity,..happiness and anything else that..promotes well being and energy.....If u want me to post a quote from you or someone else just send it to...
Posted by JGraves on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:30:00 PST