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J.R. Clark
10+ albums
bluesrockbluesChicago Bluesguitar blues
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The JR Clark Band, based out of Kalamazoo MI, is fresh off their latest release JR Clark "Alive" at The Midway. The two disc cd set was recorded in front of a packed house in Mishawaka, IN and the energy from that night was really captured in the performance. This (4) piece band brings many flavors in their performance from Chicago Blues, to soul and even a little southern rock. These guys do it all. No show is the same. Band leader and vocalist JR Clark has also been dubbed the "heir to the fez" by Chicago Blues legend Lil' Ed Williams of "Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials" fame. "I am honored that Ed sees enough of himself in me that he calls me his adopted son" said Clark. Having performed with and toured with Lil Ed has rubbed off on Clark also, which can be seen by his high energy performances, stage antics and backbends! Not only does Clark play a mean slide guitar he is also a double threat on standard guitar. "Covering artists such as Larry McCray, Michael Burks and Warren Haynes has really helped me step up my game" said Clark. An original artist, Clark has two previous discs out of all original material except for one cover song. This is one band that is sure to never dissapoint! Denny Love - Bass Denny Love is the original bass man of the JR Clark band. An outstanding bass player and road warrior from years past, Denny is the only guy JR knew that could come in after Melvin left and lay the bottom down as though the band hasn't missed a beat. Den has added a new dim
