Band started gigging in November 2002. We've performed 100s of gigs since then. We're a four-piece band playing blues-rock, classic rock, roots rock, and R&B.
Member Since: 4/10/2006
Band Website: jimbeau.net
Band Members: Jimbeau: vocals, guitar & harmonica; Jeff Moore: lead & slide guitar, & vocals; Steve Giordano: bass & vocals; George Shater: drums
The original line-up included Jan London on guitar, Harry Fiorilli on drums, & Guy Gonzo on bass. John Kenna (Johnny 5) did a lot of gigs with us on bass & vocals.
From time to time, we have some great musicians filling in, including Dennis Miele, Gene Downin, Jeff Fariello, Sean Aumack, and many others.
Influences: Artists & bands we cover:
Allman Bros., Stones, CCR, Cream, Albert Collins, Chuck Berry, Georgia Satellites, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Beatles, Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Al Green, Jr. Wells, Doors, The Meters, Neil Young, Paul Butterfield, Howlin' Wolf, Stevie Ray Vaughan, T-Bone Walker, Freddie King, Standells, Steppenwolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, Bob Marley, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, War, ZZ Top
Jimbeau's influences (in addition to the above):
Animals, Louis Armstrong, Byrds, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Charlie Parker, Leo Kottke, John Mayall, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGee, Jimi Hendrix, Jorma Kaukonen, Simon & Garfunkle, Bill Monroe, Hank Williams, Grateful Dead, John Fahey, Django Reinhardt, Ravi Shankar, David Grisman, Johnny Cash, Robert Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, Leadbelly, J. Giels Band, Thelonius Monk, Miles Davis, Mozart, Dave Brubeck, Cannonball Adderly, Little Feat, Gram Parsons, J.S. Bach, Long John Baldry, Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty, The Cars, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Steve Earle, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clark, Chick Corea, James Brown, Del McCoury, Delbert McClinton, Danny Gatton, George Clinton, John Coltrane, Merle Haggard, Steve Reich, Steve Miller, Ten Years After, Youngbloods,
and more as I think of them!
Sounds Like: one hand clapping
Record Label: The "I Wish I Had A Label" Label
Type of Label: None