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http://myspace.com/billyjonesbluez
" the Incredible resurrection metamorphosis and re-invention of Blues and Soul music."
Arkansas artist hits #1 on XM Satellite Radio.
BLUESVILLE PICK TO CLICK FOR THE WEEK
1. “My Hometown” – Billy Jones – Black and Tan Records
Program Directors/Radio Stations :
click here to download 3 free tracks from this HOT new cd at RadioSubmit.com
http://www.radiosubmit.com/rs/bands/647/
What music critics have to say about Billy's new cd 'my Hometown' :
"It certainly caught my ear which is saying something!! I will give it another listen soon."
Jay Sieleman
Executive Director
The Blues Foundation
“Billy Jones is the kind of artist that’s worth getting excited about. He wants to change the world one listener at a time and it’s an awfully exciting thing to be able to be a fan of an artist who believes that music can still be a vehicle for change.”
Bob Davis
Soul-Patrol.com
"Whether talking about the incredibly soulful and funky opener “Here With You,” the slithering and additively seductive groove of “Crystal,” the rolling bass-line and plaintive vocals of “The Clown,” the gorgeously realized mixture of frustration and hopeful dreams locked into the aching soul-groove of “My Hometown,” down to the rollicking guitar line on “Bluez Comes Callin’” that closes the album it’s as if every song chastises me for never having heard of this man or his music before now.
At times dark mysterious, downright funky, and always compelling, each of the ten songs on the album guarantees I’ll be back for more."
"While I love and adore more traditional blues artists such as Son House Howlin’ Wolf, Robert Johnson, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, etc., it was just so damned nice to be able to sit down and listen to something that speaks eloquently in the tradition of those older artists and traditions and yet manages to bring something new and funky to the table."
Music Review: Billy Jones — My Hometown
http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/04/09/095118.php
"I really think Billy Jones is great and very original. Originality is getting very seldom in the blues tradition."
Jan Mittendorp
Crossroads Blues Agency
"Updating the blues for the 21st century is not an easy matter... Billy Jones has managed it.
Think Bobby Womack with Curtis Mayfield's social conscience and you are getting close.
Perhaps the most important thing to note is that his sound is more acceptable to modern ears
and maybe that will get more people to listen to his message.
Jones has a voice that will enchant you. This is a fine soulful album..."
http://www.bluesbunny.co.uk/plist300937.html
Taking Blues to New Places with R&B Soul, and Urban Style:
"Billy Jones definitely puts his soul into this music as his vocals are a great blend of blues intensity and style with urban soul. The songs are compelling at the very least because they both pay homage to the blues and soul greats but also because they show a wide range of influences and musical diversity.
There are some moments where I hear a straight soul feel others remind me so much of another blues great Robert Cray, and others are just a great blend of multiple genres while still maintaining a great late night urban club feel.
No matter if you want to call it soul blues, or R&B, Billy Jones can really put some emotion into his music and as I say all the time that is what music and especially blues, is all about.
Overall I think Billy Jones definitely is making some great music worth checking out if you’re into blues and especially if you’re into soul but also if you’re into more modern R&B. I think fans of all of these genres can probably find something they’ll like."
D.A.N.
Soul of Rock-n-Roll
http://www.soulofrocknroll.com/?p=81
"A few words to let you know that I received on last Wednesday the new Billy Jones 'my Hometown' CD. Thank you for sending it!" ... thank you again! It will be played next Wednesday!"
Denis Claraz Radio kaleidoscope - Grenoble
"I really like the way that Billy Jones seamlessly segues from fierce grooves to smooth soul ballads. Thank you for sending them my way and rest assured I will be playing these a lot on my show which airs from 9:00 to 11:00 pm MST every Friday and can be heard on the web at www.ypradio.org."
Thanks again,
Art Hooker
Yellowstone Public Radio
“Original younger generation blues singer/songwriter. His blues are unique. He calls his music BLUEZ. He doesn’t copy nobody. Blues pure soul without any sentimentalities. Excellent production incorporating modern programming techniques. Never sounding artificial. One of the best releases from the last couple of months.”
Detlev Hoegen in the new CrossCut catalogue about 'my Hometown'.
Lübeck International Blues Festival
Werkhof / Lübeck Germany:
With a smile a yard wide and moves that could make Shakira blush Little Rock product Billy Jones is a smart concise player... his live performances are sweaty gritty, and alive.
His 90-minute set offered danceable funk plus plenty of the mellow Southern soul... and on white-hot Albert Collins-style electric blues Jones proved he can tear it up when he feels like it.
He told the story of a “Juice Headed Woman” with the authority of someone who's been there. Later Jones morphed into Hendrix for a few bars reaching out to that portion of the crowd that whoops instantly when a guitarist plays with his teeth.
Watching Jones stay focused and complete a thoroughly professional set I couldn¹t help but think of the song title “Poor Boy a Long Way From Home”. Jones and his band belonged not here but in some smoky cramped, sexual-tension-filled room where people are on the make and ready to party. Most of the audience wasn¹t any older than Jones. They just acted that way.
by Vincent Abbate Blues Revue Magazine
http://www.bluesrevue.com/
Billy Jones: tha ‘Bluez (Black & Tan Records)
"Holland’s Black & Tan Records is makin’ a monkey out of many North American Record labels with release after release of exquisite Modern and Traditional Blues by some of the most talented artists on the contemporary scene.
Billy Jones is a young genius-level, totally charismatic veteran who shows all the signs of becoming as big or bigger than Buddy Guy. This young man has enormous Blues talents.
I recently witnessed a 2-song DVD by Billy and his band that just added to my excitement regarding this on-stage dynamo who boasts movie-star good looks a Huge voice, great guitar-playing and a Hot repertoire of tunes. All tracks were written by Billy ...and what a voice!
With Billy Jones showing so many talents and covering every single genre close to Blues the Man is a ‘can’t miss’ star-in-the-making…No wait he’s not in-the-making…He’s made!
If a major U.S. label doesn’t scoop up this high-level Blues genius within the next 3-4 months then we’re all in trouble! But whatever happens, No One is going to keep a lid on Billy Jones. He’s off on-a-rocket folks and we certainly need a Big Blues talent like his."
"One of the very Best Authentic Modern Blues albums in recent memory."
…A. Grigg
Real Blues Magazine
www.realbluesmagazine.com/
"It's a first person rumination about "growing up in the ghetto" that packs a poignant wallop.
The message is deep and heartfelt... lyrically-inspired Contemporary R&B.
Last year's CD "Tha Bluez", by Billy Jones was one of the best of that year"
Fan Mail :
http://myspace.com/billyjonesbluez
"Dear Billy – How funny because I am fan of yours too. I have the new disc and I will be adding at least two of the tunes in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for all you do to help keep the blues alive and well."
Bill Wax - XMRadio.com
http://www.xmradio.com/onxm/channelbio.xmc?ch=74
"Hi Billy - I’m Ironweed, think your tracks are great and l like the fact that your fusing the blues with more contemporary styles of music.
I’m a producer and have worked on and with Ian Brown [Stone Roses] Kirsty McColl .
hope to hear from you soon".
http://www.myspace.com/theironweedproject
"I like your performance and I love your voice. I love it how you play your guitar and I love your glances. You are awesome Billy.
Since the last time I see you, I can't get you out of my mind. You have touched me deep inside of my heart. Your positive vibes your charisma...however that may be...
you have woken up something in me...whenever I listen to your songs I could cry and laugh at the same time!
"Since you've been gone I stay awake all night long..."
I hope you will return here. I want to see you again some day...look at you and see your wonderful smile...listen to your music which make me feel...
I bought all of your CD's and I like the lyrics especially "Here with you" "My Hometown" and "Reconsider Baby".
Billy Jones I wish you all the best. Hope to see you soon! Take care of yourself!"
Love SANDRA
Bluez Addict
Germany
Hello Billy,
I am from Denmark and you would make me very glad if you would send me your autograph.
I am sure that you are getting other inquiries of this kind but I do hope that you will take your time and send a letter to Denmark.
I wish you all the best for the future.
Thanks and kind regards,
INGOLF CLAUSEN
Kongevejen 132
DK-2830 Virum
Denmark
Hello Billy,
I'm a collector of guitar picks and I already have about 400 picks of famous
rock & country stars. Unfortunately I didn't have the chance to see you live in concert and
ask you for a guitar pick personally.
If you mail me your address I would like to send you a return envelope (with stamp) for a guitar pick.
If your name is not printed on the pick it would be very nice if you signed.
In case this is not the right address to write to could you please send the
letter to the right place or let me know the address to write to?
Thank you for your efforts in advance.
Sincerely Yours
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