BIOGRAPHYJoe Pitts is a powerful, soulful & multi-talented guitarist pulling influences from yesterday into today. Joe has been compared to guitarists like Warren Haynes, Larry McCray, Walter Trout and Joe Bonamassa. Although his influences range from Duane Allman and Jeff Beck to Roy Buchanan, Joe is becoming known worldwide for his slide guitar work with the band Liquid Groove Mojo. Joe is also heavily inside the groove with really funky rhythmic improvisations.
Studying at Berklee College of Music, set Joe up for the possibilities that are endless on a stringed instrument. Being a faithful follower of Col Bruce Hampton, ARU and the bands of HORDE, Joe's improvisational voice came into his own.
From funk to jazz to blues to rock, and everything inbetween, Joe is a musician's musician. Touted as one of Arkansas' best bands, this international touring artist has played hundreds of shows, touring Europe and the Midwest/Midsouth and Southeastern US constantly. Joe has been nominated for his vocal abilities, being chosen as one of the best vocalist's of the year, 2006 Indie Artist Radio awards. Joe has also appeared at the Crossroads Musical Exhibition, and the International Blues Conference.
The band, features Odessa Texas native and veteran musician Jimmy Lynn on Bass Guitar, and Nashville sessions drummer David Bishop rounds out the touring band power trio. The music is a workout in influences. From Rock, Blues and Jazz roots, the music of the JPB shines through. These guys really stretch out live. It truely is a musical extravaganza nightly, and something you don't want to miss, with every show different.
Studying at Berklee College of Music, set Joe up for the possibilities that are endless on a stringed instrument. Being a faithful follower of Col Bruce Hampton, ARU and the bands of HORDE, Joe's improvisational voice came into his own.
From funk to jazz to blues to rock, and everything inbetween, Joe is a musician's musician. Touted as one of Arkansas' best bands, this international touring artist has played hundreds of shows, touring Europe and the Midwest/Midsouth and Southeastern US constantly. Joe has been nominated for his vocal abilities, being chosen as one of the best vocalist's of the year, 2006 Indie Artist Radio awards. Joe has also appeared at the Crossroads Musical Exhibition, and the International Blues Conference.
The band, features Odessa Texas native and veteran musician Jimmy Lynn on Bass Guitar, and Nashville sessions drummer David Bishop rounds out the touring band power trio. The music is a workout in influences. From Rock, Blues and Jazz roots, the music of the JPB shines through. These guys really stretch out live. It truely is a musical extravaganza nightly, and something you don't want to miss, with every show different.
REVIEW
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Just a Matter of Time is an electrifying adventure. This CD is a musical voyage; traveling from soulful, sultry blues to powerful funk- rock jams. The songs tell tales of life; inviting listeners to dance, laugh, cry, share love and to be loved while celebrating the multiplicity and complexity of our existence.
Favorites on Just a Matter of Time include the powerful Shoulda Seen It Coming. This compelling, complex musical saga, is about a jilted lover accepting the crystal-clear warning signs, of a relationship about to come to an end. The music tells the heartbreak story beginning with an easy Reggae beat that evolves to a strong driving rock jam-entwined with blues. The smooth delivery of this complex musical arrangement illustrates how relationships begin carefree and effortless; become complicated and exasperating when ending.
Pitts makes Roy Buchanan’s Nickel and a Nail his own. Without a doubt, Joe Pitts is a extraordinary guitarist, however, Nickel and a Nail proves Joe Pitts is a mesmerizing singer.
The unforgettable, hauntingly beautiful song, Lonesome Boy From Yesterday is an undeniable tribute to friendship and loss. Pitts lament is clear in his lyrics, the sorrow in his voice unmistakable; while his guitar cries fervently. It's hard to listen to this song and not relate it to someone in life we pray and weep for.
Masterfully engineered and mixed by Rhonda Pitts and Jeff Brocaw, Just a Matter of Time is a creative and technological victory. Every note, every sound is real, and genuine; free of computers, looping or dubbing. The way every song sounds on the CD is just how they will sound live! The process of recording and mixing a record analog, is a method not frequently used in today's music. The outcome is a CD that sounds authentic, clear-cut and real.
The Joe Pitts album was recorded with the help guest musicians and friends; John Davies on Bass Guitar and Jahleel Eli on drums. Additional guest, and Pitts's good friends include; Michael Burks: Guitar on Rolling with the Blues (Appears courtesy of Alligator Records), Wayne Sharp: Hammond B-3 Organ on Nickel And A Nail and Rolling With The Blues and Stephen Winter- Keys on Ice Cream Cakes.
Destiny brought Joe Pitts, Jimmy Lynn, and David Bishop together for an impromptu jam session at the Parrot Beach Café in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The chemistry was so intense; the trio did not leave the stage until they all agreed to become a band. From that spontaneous jam, The Joe Pitts Band was born. The newly formed power trio enthusiastically embraced the music on Just a Matter of Time, making each song their own. Now, The Joe Pitts Band is currently touring and spreading their joy, enthusiasm and authentic talent to the masses.
Just a Matter of Time is available to order at www.cdbaby.com , or from Joe Pitts MySpace page at www.joepitts.com.
Let the music move you, and enjoy the voyage. You will not be disappointed!
Donna Deady - BellaDonna's Journal
Favorites on Just a Matter of Time include the powerful Shoulda Seen It Coming. This compelling, complex musical saga, is about a jilted lover accepting the crystal-clear warning signs, of a relationship about to come to an end. The music tells the heartbreak story beginning with an easy Reggae beat that evolves to a strong driving rock jam-entwined with blues. The smooth delivery of this complex musical arrangement illustrates how relationships begin carefree and effortless; become complicated and exasperating when ending.
Pitts makes Roy Buchanan’s Nickel and a Nail his own. Without a doubt, Joe Pitts is a extraordinary guitarist, however, Nickel and a Nail proves Joe Pitts is a mesmerizing singer.
The unforgettable, hauntingly beautiful song, Lonesome Boy From Yesterday is an undeniable tribute to friendship and loss. Pitts lament is clear in his lyrics, the sorrow in his voice unmistakable; while his guitar cries fervently. It's hard to listen to this song and not relate it to someone in life we pray and weep for.
Masterfully engineered and mixed by Rhonda Pitts and Jeff Brocaw, Just a Matter of Time is a creative and technological victory. Every note, every sound is real, and genuine; free of computers, looping or dubbing. The way every song sounds on the CD is just how they will sound live! The process of recording and mixing a record analog, is a method not frequently used in today's music. The outcome is a CD that sounds authentic, clear-cut and real.
The Joe Pitts album was recorded with the help guest musicians and friends; John Davies on Bass Guitar and Jahleel Eli on drums. Additional guest, and Pitts's good friends include; Michael Burks: Guitar on Rolling with the Blues (Appears courtesy of Alligator Records), Wayne Sharp: Hammond B-3 Organ on Nickel And A Nail and Rolling With The Blues and Stephen Winter- Keys on Ice Cream Cakes.
Destiny brought Joe Pitts, Jimmy Lynn, and David Bishop together for an impromptu jam session at the Parrot Beach Café in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The chemistry was so intense; the trio did not leave the stage until they all agreed to become a band. From that spontaneous jam, The Joe Pitts Band was born. The newly formed power trio enthusiastically embraced the music on Just a Matter of Time, making each song their own. Now, The Joe Pitts Band is currently touring and spreading their joy, enthusiasm and authentic talent to the masses.
Just a Matter of Time is available to order at www.cdbaby.com , or from Joe Pitts MySpace page at www.joepitts.com.
Let the music move you, and enjoy the voyage. You will not be disappointed!
Donna Deady - BellaDonna's Journal
TRACKS
1 Blue Light Rain (Pitts) 6:15
2 Nickle and a Nail (Buchanan) 4:36
3 Lonesome Boy from Yesterday (Pitts) 4:38
4 Just a Matter of Time (Pitts) 4:22
5 Ice Cream Cakes (Beck) 6:34
6 Zambified (Pitts) 4:58
7 Soulda Seen It Coming (Pitts) 6:31
8 Rolling with the Blues (Mayall) 7:42
9 Sealed Inside Good Intentions (Pitts) 4:27
10 Sublime Angel (Pitts) 5:02
11 Funked Up (Pitts) 13:25
1 Blue Light Rain (Pitts) 6:15
2 Nickle and a Nail (Buchanan) 4:36
3 Lonesome Boy from Yesterday (Pitts) 4:38
4 Just a Matter of Time (Pitts) 4:22
5 Ice Cream Cakes (Beck) 6:34
6 Zambified (Pitts) 4:58
7 Soulda Seen It Coming (Pitts) 6:31
8 Rolling with the Blues (Mayall) 7:42
9 Sealed Inside Good Intentions (Pitts) 4:27
10 Sublime Angel (Pitts) 5:02
11 Funked Up (Pitts) 13:25
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