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Jerry Abrams

About Me

Jerry Abrams has been around the Texas music scene longer than his youthful looks would make you believe.   A classical guitarist by training, he’s found his niche playing bass – upright and downright.   Jerry has lent his artistry to countless up and coming bands in country music, playing western swing, Americana, top 40, jump blues and bluegrass.  

This versatile performer was born in Louisville, Kentucky – the Bluegrass State.   He moved to Texas with his family when he was 14 and by the time he turned 16, he was playing clubs and dances around the Fort Worth area.   It wasn’t long before he began recording CD’s, doing studio sessions and traveling the country on tours.   To date, he has been on tours throughout Canada and Europe as well.   Jerry has also done commercials, radio and TV specials, a few international PBS specials and a motion picture soundtrack (Paradise Texas, released in 2007).  

Jerry is well respected in the Texas musical community and there’s not a touring band around without at least one musician who has performed with him.   His charm and positive, easy-going stage presence have earned him the nickname “ Smilin ’ Jerry” by many performers and on numerous album acknowledgements.

Jerry has had the pleasure of performing with such greats as Doug Sahm , David Ball, Jim Lauderdale, Johnny Bush, Augie Meyers, Leon Rausch and many more.   He is currently recording and touring with Tommy Alverson, and Texas music fans may remember him performing with other popular Texas artists such as Ed Burleson, Houston Marchman and James Hinkle – just to name a few.


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http://www.youtube.com/user/smarba101

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Member Since: 02/06/2008
Band Website: www.jerryabramsmusic.com
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Jerry has played and/or recorded with the following great bands and players:

Tommy Allsup: , Tommy Alverson, David Ball, Jarrod Birmingham, blacktopGYPSY, Amelia Blake, Mike Blakely, Clay Blaker: , Ponty: Bone, Randy Brown, Sumter Bruton: , Mike Buck, Ed Burleson, Brian Burns, Johnny Bush, Dale Clark, Becca: Dalrymple: , Peter Dawson, Kevin Deal, Brian Duckworth, Robert Ely, Billy English, Glen Gordon, Mike Graham, Pat Green, Macon Greyson: , Scott Hall, James Hand, Matt “The Cat” Hilliard, James Hinkle, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Davin: James, Jerry Max Lane, Jim Lauderdale, John Layton, Johnny Mack, Houston Marchman: , Matt Martindale, Heather Morgan, Tommy Morrell, Augie: Meyers, Mark Nestler: , Gary Nicholson, Gary P. Nunn, Andy Pate, Eddie Perez, Jeff Plankenhorn: , Rodney Pyeatt: , Leon Rausch, Pauline Reese, Johnny Reno, Kelly Roberts, Chad Rueffer, Reggie Rueffer, Doug Sahm: , Billy Joe Shaver, Holland K. Smith, Amos Staggs, Max Stalling, Larry Joe Taylor, The Tejas: Brothers, Redd: Volkaert: , Chris Wall, Dale Watson, Buddy Whittington, Rusty Wier: , Walt Wilkins…

Discography:....

Tommy Alverson – Country to the Bone, Tommy Alverson – Heroes & Friends, Amelia Blake – Nothing Else to Do, Ed Burleson – Live at the Son’s, James Hinkle – Straight Ahead Blues?, Houston Marchman: – Cadillac, Houston Marchman: – Desperate Man, Amos Staggs – Scattered, and 9 compilations…

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Record Label: Palo Duro Records
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

The Fairmount Tonight!

Tonight!  I'll be playing upright at the Fairmount in ft.worth With Tommy A. it's a great listening Room owned and run by Gerald Ray's kid "Levi" they sure know Taste!  Levi has Houston Marc...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:26:00 GMT

Festival ...too much fun!

Well Tommy's 11th. family gathering festival was a magical musical experience for all!  So much talent in three days on one stage....I had my share of bliss!  I played with my friend Jim Lau...
Posted by on Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:14:00 GMT

Tommy Alverson's Family Gathering 11 Oct. 2nd, 3rd, & 4th

Big week at this year's music festival...closer to the metroplex and a beautiful spot on Joe Poole lake to enjoy some great artist!  My first show is Thursday Oct. 2nd playing with...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:42:00 GMT

Mexico and 8.0 pictures

Had fun in Mexico on this year's Face Down in the Sand trip with Tommy. Feel free to check out the evidence in my pictures! Also there are some good shots from our show at The Ranch Summer Concer...
Posted by on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:29:00 GMT

Home from Mexico!

Home from Playa Del Carmen Mexico (Safe and sound?) Beautiful trip! Come out "Tonight!" to 8.0's in downtown Ft.Worth (wed.aug. 13th) for the "Ranch 95.9 concert series"  Max Stalling will also b...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:20:00 GMT

Headed Down South of the Border!

Adios, Amigos!  I'm off to Playa del Carmen, Mexico this week for Tommy Alverson's Face Down in the Sand 6 trip.  Good buddies Davin James and Randy Brown will be along for the ride, as well...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:23:00 GMT

Abilene Texas friday

Well hope all is well!  Only one show this weekend with Tommy Alverson in Abiline Texas!  A cool lil' place called "The Firehouse" Friday night.....Jerrrr'  
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:05:00 GMT

Schedule/venue change for this weekend!

Howdy all!  Well, we were supposed to play in Malone at a place called Howell's on Saturday night.  If you go lookin' for us there, you won't find us!  Instead, we're playing in Lake Br...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:58:00 GMT

Fun Weekend Ahead! Come out and see me!

Well, I'm back and looking forward to some home-town gigs after a long trip to Europe, and a long HOT 4th of July weekend. I'm off Friday night, so I'm heading to Pearl's Dancehall in the Fo...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:34:00 GMT