jimdiamond + Musician in Bowling Green, KY

SEEKING

ABOUT

We are Kentucky's most successful blues act, and an International blues recording artists. We have played over 2,000 shows, toured six countries, and have 4 CD's in our catalog.

ANGEL CHILD, SOMEWHERE SOMEHOW, AND
LIVE ALIVE, and FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

We are an original act performing 95% original material. Our motto is; "Where blues is Swingin', Rockin', Jazzy, and always original!" The key to our success is our diversity in the blues. Toe tapping, finger snapping, hand clapping music where you never know what's next.

KP of Rock N Read Magazine (Nashville, TN) writes, " They are not your typical blues band . . . like, where you see three or four tunes and you've seen their entire show. With these cats at every turn there is a different theme or style, or a different featured player, that keeps the audience wanting more. They are one of the most engaging, entertaining blues acts on the planet!"

Our second project features Reese Wynans (former SRV keyboard player), on piano and organ, we are also an award winning act that has played most major blues festivals in Midwest, including; The Chicago Blues Fest, Louisville Blues an Jazz Festival, The Dayton Blues Festival, The Kenlake Blues Festival, and internationally at Blues to Bop, Lugano, Switzerland, and the Kitchener blues Festival (Kitchener, ON Canada).

Looking to form the next great incarnation of Jim Diamond & The Groove Syndicate. Holding auditions for: bright, funny, considerate, coachable, well rounded, bag free musicians, with 'big eyes' and 'big ears' that are interested in a great time and outstanding career!

All must be unselfish, and big team players willing to work hard together. All will be featured! Don't be afraid to be GREAT!

Screen name:

jimdiamond

Member since:

Aug 28 2007

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Days

Influences

Freddie King, Albert King, B.B. King, Ronnie Earl, Johnny Winter, SRV, Albert Collins, Snooks Eaglin, Duke Robilard, Luther Allison... And my good friends, Wendell Holmes (The Holmes Brothers - Alligator Records), and Stacy Mitchhart.... who continue to inspire me even if from afar!! Thanks fellas!

Instrument experience:

Vocalist - Baritone:

Expert

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Expert

Dobro:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Using vintage Fender and Gibson guitars, and Fender and Traynor vintage amplifiers.

All amplifiers loaded with the world's greatest speakers - EMINENCE (Eminence, KY). With whom Jim Diamond prouldly endorces.

Other endorcements: Dean Markley Strings, Groove Tubes, Samson Technologies, and EMG pickups.

Thanks to all for their continued support.

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