Jim Skinner Wall to Wall Rhythm & Blues

About Me

Over 130 years of combined talent make-up the Jim Skinner Wall to Wall Rhythm and Blues Band. We are a dance band that feeds off audience participation. We will keep you dancing all night from beginning to end. We are always adding new material and every show is unique, exciting, and overwhelmingly entertaining. Jim Skinner, the main vocalist, has traveled the country and has performed in venues in places such as San Francisco, New York, Atlanta, and New Orleans. He had his own band on Bourbon Street for three years and has now landed in Southern Illinois. Born in Chicago, family from Mississippi, Jim Skinner has blues flowing through his veins.Jims current band consists of Luthor Stuthers, rhythm guitarist, guitarist Dave Parrish, bass player Charlie Ryan, drummer Charlie Morrel, and lead vocalist/front-man, Jim Skinner.We offer a three piece acoustic act and a full band for a competitive fee*. This fee includes four hours of performance, with two 20 minutes breaks. If you are interested in having the Jim Skinner Rhythm and Blues Band play for events, please call 618-924-1915. *Call Jim Skinner for band pricing and ask about the generous discount for providing your own P.A.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/17/2006
Band Members: James Skinner, lead vocals; Dave Parrish, lead guitar; Luthor Stuthers, rhythm guitarist; Charlie Ryan, bass player; James Barnes and Charlie Morrell, drummers.
Influences: Play List:Champaign & Reefer by Muddy WatersMoney in my pocket by Jim Skinner1. Living Hand to Mouth by Little Charlie and the Nightcats 2. Have You Ever Had the Blues by Jim Skinner 3. You're Looks Don't Mean a Thing by Jim Skinner 4. Backdoor Situation by Jim Skinner 5. I Don't Want No Woman Tellin' Me What to Do by Magic Sam 6. I Can't Go Home by Robert Cray 7. Changed My Way of Living by Taj Mahal 8. I Pay the Cost to Be the Boss by B.B. King 9. Big Bells Tollin' by Detroit Junior 10. Goin' Downtown by Jim Skinner 11. Lonesome Blues by Jim Skinner 12. The Fishing Song by Taj Mahal 13. The Blues is a Bitch by Jim Skinner 14. Keep on Smiling by Wet Willy 15. Messinâ€™ With the Kid by Junior Wells 16. Good News Blues by Jim Skinner 17. Wall to Wall Rhythm and Blues by Jim Skinner 18. Lights Out by Johnny Winters 19. Under the Boardwalk by The Drifters 20. When a Man Loves a Woman by Percy Sledge 21. Leave My Little Girl Alone by Stevie Ray Vaughn 22. You Never Felt That Good by Jimmy McCraken 23. Get Ready by The Temptations 24. Don't Take Advantage of Me by Lonnie Brooks 25. This is a Mans World by James Brown And many moreâ€¦
Sounds Like: Jim Skinner can mimic styles (BB King and Buddy Guy/Fill in blank with other great blues singers) but still remains true to his own voice. You will be impressed with his performance!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

The Band

Jim Skinner here with an update about the band. Wall to Wall had a terriffic weekend, first playing last Friday night at Buckner s Brewing Company in Cape Giarardeau, Missourri. The crowd was go...
Posted by Jim Skinner Wall to Wall Rhythm & Blues on Tue, 01 May 2007 03:01:00 PST

Jim Skinner Nightlife Article -- Cover Story!

Jim Skinner:Respect for the Bluesby Cody McGinnisCarbondale has its share of punk, country, bluegrass, hip-hop, and rockbands. And on any given weekend, there are a dozen venues available tocater to n...
Posted by Jim Skinner Wall to Wall Rhythm & Blues on Mon, 23 Oct 2006 03:44:00 PST

A letter to my friends

I'd like to thank each and everyone of you for signing up as my friend. We'll make sure that you have new or current information concerning the band including shows and new c.d. that we are working. D...
Posted by Jim Skinner Wall to Wall Rhythm & Blues on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 10:19:00 PST