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Lightnin’ Jim & Tilly

About Me

Lightnin' Jim Pates is a singer/songwriter of over 40 years during which time he has become an accomplished exponent of virtually all styles of playing. Whilst in the halcyon days of the late 60's and early 70's rock music was the order of the day, Jim has touched on classical, country and western, jazz/ragtime and a wide variety of popular music before "coming home to the blues" over the last few years. Tilly on the other hand is just starting out as a singer. She realised she could sing 2 years ago and has tried various styles from jazz, rock, pop to chamber choirs. Tilly is still experimenting with her voice but is drawn to the blues because of the obvious influence from her father, lightnin' Jim.

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Member Since: 3/8/2008
Band Members: Lightnin' Jim Pates - Guitar Tilly Pates - Vocals MyGen Profile Generator

Influences:Robert Johnson, Eric Clapton, JJ Cale, Joss Stone, Paul Simon, Alison Moyet, Kent DuChaine, Blues Corporation, Never the Bride, White Stripes, Nina Simone, Cream, Faith Hill, Alanis Morrisette, Goo Goo Dolls, Spooky Tooth, Babe Ruth, Sheryl Crow, Hendrix, BB King, Led Zepplin, KT Tunstall, Jethro Tull, Hip Route, Blues band, Grand Funk Railroad, Curved Air, Lynard Skinnard, Boston, Bob Dylan, Beatles, Rolling Stones, John Lee Hooker
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Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Tilly’s recording

Tilly has finished her demo at last!......check it out....feedback would be appreciated!  and to those from the recording studio's who have requested it - it's on it's way...NOW!!&...
Posted by Lightnin Jim & Tilly on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:04:00 PST

AGGI gig-Braunton -great venue- fantastic music -be there!!

Lightnin' Jim & Tilly are playing the Aggi in Braunton on Saturday. We are supporting Electrum along with Tommy G and the Bandits.  It's going to be a great night of music - see you there!!...
Posted by Lightnin Jim & Tilly on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:41:00 PST

2000 hits in a day on our site.....THANK YOU

We can not believe that we have had over 2000 hits on our site today...thank you all so much
Posted by Lightnin Jim & Tilly on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:16:00 PST

1000 profile views in a day

Jim and Tilly want to say a big THANK YOU to all you guys that have been viewing their page....you hit on the site over1000 times in a day......Great!!
Posted by Lightnin Jim & Tilly on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:10:00 PST

Devon Air Ambulance fundraiser

Jim and Tilly arranged a fundraising night for Devon Air Ambulance and their new village hall after a friend of theirs needed help from the Air ambulance.  It was a great night with music ranging...
Posted by Lightnin Jim & Tilly on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:57:00 PST

Jim and Tilly support Oxjam

Jim and Tilly helped raise £350 at the Acoustic Cafe in Tavistock for Oxjam in October.  A great weekend was had by all!!
Posted by Lightnin Jim & Tilly on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:52:00 PST

Music night raises money for Children in Need

Jim and Tilly helped raise much needed funds for Children in Need.
Posted by Lightnin Jim & Tilly on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:50:00 PST

Fundraiser for Village Hall

A total of over £550 was raised when Jim and Tilly got together with friends to raise funds for their local village hall.
Posted by Lightnin Jim & Tilly on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:45:00 PST

Jim & Tilly help raise over £500 for local church tower

Jim and Tilly helped raise over £500 for their local church tower in October 2005. 
Posted by Lightnin Jim & Tilly on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:42:00 PST