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Soars is touring in support of his new album, Southbound
I-95 (Soars High Music; Released July 2018), already receiving
stellar national reviews and extensive radio airplay.
What The Media Is Saying About Southbound I-95 and JP
Soars
"JP Soars does blues differently, mixing in a healthy
dose of soul, R&B, surf, reggae, roots and country music into his
blues, creating a creative brand of the blues that is pure Southern
hospitality. There is so much great material on this CD...sure to
become a classic. Get it while it’s hot!"
Title track, Southbound I-95 has a great Dick
Dale/surf feel with dancing guitar work and a great rocking bass line
by Jason Newsted. Excellent! Soars' guitar work in duet with Lee Oskar
further cements this release as one of the year's best. Check it
out!
JP Soars has a well-deserved reputation as one of the
hottest guitar slingers on the planet right now. On Southbound I-95
he shows great presence not only with the blues, but with a few other
enjoyable genres. Whatever you consider your cup of tea, you’ll find
something on this album."
JP Soars: Some Background
Southbound I-95 is Soar's fourth studio full-length
release. "Over the years I have been fortunate to have met and
played with some incredible musicians - musicians I look up to,
musicians that I admire and inspire me," confesses the
ever-so-humble blues guitarist-vocalist. "Some of these musicians
appear here on (Southbound I-95). A few of the aforementioned include
highly-regarded vocalist Teresa James; blues harp great, Lee Oskar
(War, Lowrider Band); guitar greats, Jimmy Thackery and Albert
Castiglia; and Jason Newsted, onetime bassist for
multi-platinum-selling hard rock act, Metallica.
Born in California and raised in Arkansas, JP
Soars has called South Florida home since 1985. It's safe to say most
blues guitarists haven't played in extreme metal bands and aren't
influenced by jazz icons like Wes Montgomery and Django Reinhardt,
which explains why Soars has developed a unique style that stands apart
from the rest of the pack. The proof is in the pudding as Soar's
touring schedule continues to grow with performances throughout the
U.S., Canada, Europe and South America, as well as repeat appearances
on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, and, most recently, the
celebrated Big Blues Bender in Las Vegas.
For the past several years, Soars has additionally
been part of the regional all-star blues act, Southern Hospitality,
that also features guitarist-vocalist Damon Fowler and 'The Piana From
Savannah,' keyboardist-vocalist, Victor Wainwright; plus Red Hots drummer,
Chris Peet and Fowler's bassist, Matt Walker. The Blind Pig recording
artists earned a Blues Blast Award ("Best New Artist Debut
Release") for their 2013 CD Easy Livin,' and have toured
worldwide in between the three bandleaders' own schedules. Southern
Hospitality appears with a host of international blues icons on the
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, sailing out of Fort Lauderdale,
Florida this coming February.
Soars got bitten by the blues bug via a
legendary source in 1988, when he won a guitar and two tickets in a
raffle to see B.B. King in concert. Meeting the iconic guitarist and
singer further enhanced the young musician's quest to learn more about
the timeless power of the music. Soars started his blues recording
career a decade ago with the 2008 release Back of My Mind,
followed by More Bees With Honey (2011) and Full Moon Night
in Memphis (2014). Collectively, his catalog has received extensive
airplay on the XM Radio programs of Little Steven ("Underground
Garage") and B.B. King ("Bluesville"); Top 50 status on
the Living Blues charts, Blues Music Award nominations for "Best
Contemporary Male Blues Artist of the Year," and "Best Blues
CD" and "Album of the Year" accolades from the Palm
Beach Post. Soars is a past winner of both the IBC (International Blues
Challenge) and the prestigious Albert King Award.
JP Soars & The Red Hots Southbound I-95 August
Itinerary
August 10 (Fri.)
BLUE 5
RESTAURANT
Roanoke, VA
August 15 (Wed.) TUNES ON THE DUNES
Westerly, RI
August 16 (Thur.) NARRAGANSETT
CAFE
Jamestown, RI
August 17 (Fri.)
LIZZIE ROSE MUSIC
ROOM
Tuckerton, NJ
August 18 (Sat.) CAFE @ST. GEORGES COUNTRY STORE St. Georges, DE
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