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The Jim Nestor
Agency is a Blues, Roots & Americana Booking and Entertainment Services
Company licensed & bonded in Florida, TA1129. While we are based out of South Florida our clients span the
globe. We are booking festivals and clubs for 2023 and into 2024... We
have festival packages with several bands. Click on
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Anthony Geraci & The Boston Blues All-Stars |
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John Primer
Agent Jim Nestor
booking@bluzpik.com
We are representing John Primer in the UK and Florida. Two time Blues Music Award winner & Grammy Nominee. The echoes of tradition bellowing from the birthplaces he played such as: Maxwell Street, Theresa's, Checkerboard and Rosa's Lounges, pulse from every chord in his fingers today. John Primer is a Chicago Blues Living Legend. EPK |
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Gabe
Stillman: Agent,
Jim, booking@jimnestor.com Gabe won the prestigious Gibson guitar award in Memphis 2019. Anson Funderburgh produced the August 2021 Vizztone release, Gabe's 3rd CD. "Just Say The Word" is charting on the Billboard Blues Chart and Roots Music Radio Blues charts. The Nighthawks backed Gabe for his second release in 2020. On "Flying High". Mark Wenner said, “Gabe plays the blues with strength, personality, and a depth of both feeling and musicianship.” Gabe Stillman is an artist to watch always on the move. EPK BCP Artist Management Group, bmtallman@aol.com |
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Jeremiah
Johnson: Agent, Jim,
booking@jimnestor.com
RUF Recording artist, born and raised in St. Louis, Jeremiah is the voice of Mississippi River blues blending with the struggles of everyday life. Jeremiah is touring with his own band and available for booking into 2023. Jeremiah is a prolific writer releasing two CDs Heavens To Betsy & UNEMPLOYED HIGHLY ANNOYED the later in response to the 2021 pandemic. Both CDs hit the Radio and Billboard charts in 2021. This Midwestern power house band has a soft side where on occasion they perform acoustic. Jeremiah Johnson is available for festivals worldwide. EPK |
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Tom
Craig:
Agent, Jim
booking@jimnestor.com Philadelphia native Tom Craig, who now splits his time between PA and SW Florida. He plays a special mixture of Chicago Blues, Memphis Soul and R&B. Tom's 2nd CD released in 2021, "Good Man Gone Bad" produced by harmonica ace Mikey Junior and Dave Gross displays this distinctive style on guitar and vocals. Tom & his band could be seen backing Kat Riggins back in the summer of 2021 for northeast festivals and concerts. EPK |
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Memphis Lightning,
UK & Euro Agent,
Jim,
Jim@bluzpik.com Lightning Thiboutot, Jr. & Big Red Thiboutot, Sr. along with Jermane Dukes comprise the most dynamic & exciting band on the scene today. "Borrowed Time" their latest release won the Best Self Produced CD at the IBC in 2022. No time to rest, "The Road is My Home" is set to release in Fall 2022. The first time I saw them I thought Link Wray meets Dannny Gatton in reincarnation. At 24 Lightning has lived a lifetime performing professionally since the age of 12. A cancer survivor & stage warrior Lightning attacks the stage with every performance leaving it all there. EPK |
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Billy Price:
Agent Jim
booking@jimnestor.com
2016 Blues Music Award Winner Billy Price first attracted national attention during his three-year association with guitarist Roy Buchanan. Billy's new release "Dog Eat Dog" on Gulf Coast Records promises nothing less. The master of Blue Eyed Soul and Blues hit the Billboard chart with Dog Eat Dog in its first week of release. City Paper "2021 Best of Pittsburgh" winner. Radio stations globally have picked up on him with festivals in Europe and North America buying into this fabulous artist....... EPK |
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Veronika
Jackson:
Agent, Jim,
booking@jimnestor.com
Veronika Jackson's new release, "The Woman I Am" is still too far under the radar and this CD should be a testament to her artistry... LIVING BLUES. Veronika performs throughout the US & Europe at Folk and Blues festivals. Her music is influenced by folk & blues artists such as Odetta, Dolly Parton, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Joan Baez, and later, Diamond Teeth Mary, a blues performer who inspired many folk artist through her performances. EPK |
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Peter
Parcek:
Agent, Jim Nestor
booking@jimnestor.com Peter's daring, incendiary and soulful style is a distinctive hybrid. He weaves rock, gypsy-jazz, country, folk, and blues-- especially blues-- into a tapestry of melody, harmony and daredevil solos that push those styles to their limits. Nominated by The Blues Foundation for the 2021 Blues Rock BMA for "Mississippi Suitcase" & in the 2011 his BMA nominations was for "Best New Artist Debut." Both nominations came as the result of the overwhelming critical acclaim for his 2010 national album debut, "The Mathematics of Love." EPK |
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Lurrie Bell:
Agent, Jim Nestor
booking@jimnestor.com The son of famed blues harmonica player Carey Bell, Lurrie Bell picked up his father’s guitar at age of five and taught himself to play. By seventeen, Lurrie was playing on stage with Willie Dixon. In 1977 he was a founding member of The Sons of Blues with Freddie Dixon (son of Willie) and Billy Branch. At last count Lurrie Bell has now appeared on over 50+ recordings either as leader or featured sideman. Lurrie Bell’s elegant and intense guitar playing and passionate vocals have made him a favorite at clubs and festivals around the world and have earned him a reputation as one of the “leading lights” in the future of the blues. His 2022 release is a tribute to Freddie King. EPK |
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JL Fulks:
Agent, Jim
booking@jimnestor.com Award Winning Guitarist and Songwriter Jeffrey Lynn Fulks Jr. now known as JL Fulks. He has shared the stage and opened for such names as: Johnny Winter, Robert Randolph, Doyle Brandhall ll, Donovan Frankenreiter, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Tinsley Ellis, Tab Benoit, Matt Schofield, Chris Duarte, Mac Arnold and the Plate Full of Blues, Brandon Santini, and many more. In 2016 , 2018, & 2020 JL Fulks won several awards with the International Music & Entertainment Association: 2016 - Blues Song of the Year (You & I), 2018 - Blues Artist of the Year, 2018 - Music Video of the Year (The Way She Makes Me Feel), Aside from his own artist career JL, is also a producer, session musician, and music instructor. JL is based in Nashville. EPK |
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Mick Kolassa:
Agent, Jim, booking@jimnestor.com
EPK Michissippi Mick's latest offering is "Wasted Youth" produced by Jeff Jensen on Endless Blues Records. A collaboration that has lasted for some 9 releases. Whether it is a Delta Blues song from the 1930s, Piedmont Blues, Chicago Blues, Memphis style Soul Blues, slick city blues or cool country blues, Mick loves and plays them all. A former college professor & member of the Board of Directors of the Blues Foundation he is an interesting addition to any festival lineup. Mick is available as solo/ duo acoustic format or with his band at festivals in the US and Europe |
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Niles Blaize & The Swamp Cats
Agent, Jim, booking@bluzpik.com This Alabama born, Mississippi bred, multi instrumentalist music man, Niles “Red Bean” Blaize was living so close to New Orleans, “I could smell the beignets in the morning.” Red Bean not only brings out the party, he carries it in his soul. Fat Tuesday is booked years in advance. Niles is a favorite performer at Cajun & food festivals EPK |
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Ross
Osteen Band:
Agent, Jim,
booking@jimnestor.com The Ross Osteen bands' sound on stage drew Buddy Guy out of the kitchen at Legends in Chicago to join them on stage for a recent set in the windy city. To have a blues legend be drawn to your music and want to perform with you sight unseen is a testament to the deep blues sound emanating from the stage at a Ross Osteen show. Their fourth release, "CUMBERGROUND" came out in February 2022. Performing in support of latest release while getting rave reviews. The band is based in the western mountains of North Carolina in Hendersonville and travel nationwide. EPK |
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Seth
Rosenbloom:
Agent, Jim booking@jimnestor.com Author of Blues Soloing Handbook and TrueFire instructor, Seth, is ready to turn the Blues World on its ear. Boston Globe quote is “a searing blues-rock guitarist,” and The Noise Boston as a musician who “makes his guitar growl and has a voice to match,” he’s been compared to “a slightly younger and rawer version of Matt Schofield ,” by the Blues Power blog, which also praised him for “his gravelly, forceful vocals and stinging guitar work.” EPK |
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Dexter Allen: Agent,
Jim, booking@jimnestor.com
EPK Guitar player for the Bobby Rush Band for many years Dexter is out on his own with several stellar albums released. His live show at the Ground Zero Blues Club takes a page out of a classic old blues show, carrying on a custom that traces back to 1920s Delta pioneer Charley Patton: good, old-fashioned showmanship that makes people want to be in Dexter's presence. Dexter performed at Eric Clapton’s 2019 CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL and is available for worldwide booking with his passionate, driving guitar style in the vein of the Blues masters through the generations. |
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Tullie Brae is a celebrated performer who is known for setting stages on fire. With this new album Tullie teamed with producer Jeff Jensen to take listeners on an adventure through the blues. From hard rocking and dark imaginary journeys to soft and emotional ballads, this album demonstrates Tullie’s skill in songwriting and her amazing vocal range and quality. Above all, in REVELATON Tullie is using her deep love and mastery of the blues to reveal and celebrate a strong and independent woman. EPK Agent, Jim Nestor booking@bluzpik.com |
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Jimmy Pritchard
Agent,
Maria,
mariag@bluzpik.com |
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The
Natty Bos:
Agent, Jim booking@bluzpik.com
Playing live is their passion. Band leader Clay Goldstein has toured throughout the United States, Europe and Central America including three AFE/USO tours with Matt Ward. His band The Pawn Shop with Norman Jackson appeared in three International Blues Conventions. Now it's South Florida and the Natty Bos. You have to love a band named after beer. EPK |
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Joel
DaSilva:
Agent, Jill, jim@bluzpik.com Joel is an American blues rock guitarist, singer and songwriter hailing from Chicago and currently based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Joel has toured through the US and Canada and performs solo, duo or full band. Joel appeals to Blues/Rock tastes with a touch of Rock a Billy. His sound is influenced by Buddy Guy, Albert King, The Sonics, SRV, The Black Keys, Johnny Cash, Elvis, Memphis, Chicago, the Swamp, the Mud, the City, and Otis Rush among others. A State of Florida favorite Joel has competed at the International Blues Challenge as a solo and full band act on several occasions. EPK |
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Otis Cadillac &
The Eldorados
Agent,
Jim,
booking@jimnestor.com Served up on a big stage like festivals and larger venues is the perfect recipe for the Otis Cadillac Band and the El Dorados. This is an 11 piece band that performs Classic R&B, Root Rock N’ Roll and related Blues oriented material. The band performs in a style that emulates the Rhythm & Blues revues of the late 50s and early 60s. EPK |
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Midnite Johnny:
Agent, Jim, booking@jimnestor.com
Midnite Johnny hails from Manchester, England where he has a solid career as a US Expatriate Bluesman. Since relocating to the UK Midnite Johnny has fast built a dedicated following throughout Europe. His band offers a wide ranging and varying array of Blues, R&B and Roots Rock. The bands vast influences and experiences take them to a place where "The Roots Of Blues Meet The Hard Edge Of Classic Rock & Roll". A new release, "Cohorts & Accomplices" on Mosher Street Records came out in June 2022 and is receiving airplay on both sides of the Atlantic. EPK |
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Joel Zoss:
Agent Jim
booking@jimnestor.com
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