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JODY RAFFOUL may be from a small town in Southern Ontario, but his diverse career as a working class pop-rock singer/songwriter has continued to put him in the spotlight here stateside. Jody has already brought his signature throaty vocal style across the states, opening for big name artists such as Collective Soul, Kid Rock, Nickelback, Joe Cocker, Blues Traveler, Richard Marx, Counting Crows, The Allman Brothers Band, Uncle Kracker, John Entwhistle, Chris Isaak, Paul Rodgers and most recently Bon Jovi.
A reliable "critic’s pick" in the Detroit Metro area, Jody’s career jumped leaps in 2006 when he beat out over 17,500 bands nationwide in the Bon Jovi "Have a Nice Gig" competition. Jody’s "Light of Day" won the regional gig, chosen by Detroit’s WDVD 96.3, giving him the chance to open for Bon Jovi at the sold out Palace at Auburn Hills in November 2005. In early 2006 Jody was named the Grand Prize winner of the national contest, hand picked and announced personally by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. He went on to open a sold out show at Giant’s Stadium in Bon Jovi’s home state, New Jersey, alongside fellow Canadians, Nickelback. As the national winner he was also featured on XM Satellite Radio’s, Billy Zero Unsigned Artists show. The contest win and word of mouth has increased his following across the states winning over new fans along the way.
At home in a small club or the big stage, his signature voice and compassionate stage presence has been described as a hybrid mix of Bono and Bruce Springsteen making every performance unique. Jody’s solo acoustic album "Simple Life" which was only sold at live shows, not only garnered attention from the music industry, contemporaries and some of Jody’s musical influences, but it also showcased Jody’s diversity. His sensitive, in-tune songwriting ability combined with infectious rifts and full band is reflected in the album, "Like A Star", which was will finally made available as a download in January 2008.
In a world full of musical choices Jody’s music has no gimmick; the songs speak for themselves, and the passion he puts into them is undeniable.
Worldwide Representation & Management:
Takes The Biscuit, Inc.

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Member Since: 12/2/2005
Band Website: jodyraffoul.com
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2 year old Dylan jams to "STAY (with me)"

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TEN TIMES
(LIVE at Giants Stadium opening for BON JOVI)

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Record Label: Takes The Biscuit
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Release date, LA Trip and more...

Hey everyone, The release date is set! "Big Sky" is scheduled to drop September 16th! I am so proud of this album and I cannot wait for all of you to hear it. I am sure September will come quickly eno...
Posted by Jody Raffoul on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:40:00 PST

New album news!!!

Hey everyone, Sorry I haven’t been in touch in a while, things have been crazy busy but going really well! I am happy to announce my brand new album ’Big Sky’ will be relea...
Posted by Jody Raffoul on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:39:00 PST

An Evening with Jody Raffoul and his Band

Windsor's St. Clair Centre for the Arts was the setting for the second annual B-Rad (Bullying, Relationships, Alcohol and Drugs) benefit concert featuring the Jody Raffoul band. Opening the evening wa...
Posted by Jody Raffoul on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:02:00 PST

Happy 2008!

Hey Everyone, Hope you all had a happy and safe holiday season! I have been really busy lately, playing shows and working hard in the studio on a bunch of tracks for my new album. I will be adding...
Posted by Jody Raffoul on Fri, 04 Jan 2008 04:38:00 PST

Back in Nashville

Amazing week of shows last week. After a packed sold out show at the Boom Boom Room in Windsor for Drive Magazine, Wes and I headed straight down to Nashville. A little rest at the hotel and we were ...
Posted by Jody Raffoul on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:46:00 PST

Thanks!

Hey everyone, It was a huge week last week, and I wanted to thank everyone for coming down to all the shows, tuning in, and watching! Last Saturday, Wes and I went down to WSCX where we joined o...
Posted by Jody Raffoul on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:26:00 PST

Jody Live!!!

Tune in!! Jody will be peforming select tracks from "Simple Life" LIVE on Pam Rossi's Over Easy Show and you can listen in!! When: August 4 Time: 10 am How: Just tune into 94.7 WCSX in the 10am hour o...
Posted by Jody Raffoul on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 01:06:00 PST

Hey Everyone!

Just wanted to pop in and share a couple of thoughts: It was our fourth show at the Detroit Zoo last night, and it has become an absolute favorite of mine to play. Last night was one of the best. &n...
Posted by Jody Raffoul on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:05:00 PST

Update from Jody!

Hey Everybody,Been hanging around the studio by myself lately doing a bit of recording. Ihave an incredible feeling that with the way things are going, the nextalbum is going to be very strong. ...
Posted by Jody Raffoul on Mon, 02 Jul 2007 10:33:00 PST

Jody Live Broadcast on CHYR Friday, July 6, @ 10pm!

Tune in!! If you can't make it out to the shows on Pelee this weekend, you will get tohear them! CHYR is going to be broadcasting LIVE the first part of Jody'sset on Friday June 6th. ...
Posted by Jody Raffoul on Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:50:00 PST