Two Bit Jam
NEWS   Our CD "Jam Packed Blues" is out, to order contact Fortunate Records at: frioh@hotmail.com. Just $10 plus shipping for 62 minutes of music. Ten electric mix and six unplugged acoustic versions on this debut CD.
Sixteen songs, 62 minutes of great music, ten electric and six acoustic versions make this a great music value. David Gedalecia plays awesome banjo on our old time acoustic version of Keep it to myself. Larry Cesare sits in on bass.
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play lo-fi play hi-fi  Cradle for my baby
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Before or After
play lo-fi play hi-fi  The Desperate Wind
play lo-fi play hi-fi  High Brow Blues
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Toe Tapping Daddy
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Second Shift Blues
Two Bit Jam, an innovative band hails from Wooster, Ohio. We compose and play our own original music and covers with an emphasis on blues, R & B, and classic rock. Our unique sound, and strong lyrics come from our creative jamming ability, we never play a riff the same way twice. We feature guitar, and harmonica with a blend of sweet vocals and harmonies. Song writing comes easy to us. Kim Tapie and Michelle Massaro vocals, Barry Jenkins lead guitar,& vocals, Jerry Scale drums. Sitting in on bass on our CD was our talented friend Larry Ceasare with our pal Jim McDaid on the sweet harmonica.
Why this name?
Two Bit Jam was named by receiving our first tip of two bits, while jamming at a local coffee house. The tipper happened to be the renowned Jeff Linberg, director of the Chicago Jazz Orchestra.
Do you play live?
We play and live in and around the Wooster, Akron, Canton, Cleveland area. There is a great blues and classic rock scene here in Ohio with nice venues to play.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Today's youth and listening audience are tuned into the internet for their music source. So anyone serious about their music needs to have a presence here. The internet allows more diverse music to be heard by more people.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
We are more interested in selling our songs, but Heh, sure we would sign with a label. Check out our MP3s by clicking on music. Order our CD Jam Packed Blues from Fortunate records, fortunaterecords@sbcglobal.net, 62 minutes of non-stop entertainment for just $10, plus shipping. (see news)
Band History:
Two Bit Jam or TBJ has been together since last November of 2003. Michelle, Kim and Barry got together to jam and the rest is history. They penned off 12 great songs and found the rest of the band members and we were born. We are in this for the love of the music and the fun of performing live.
Your influences?
We all like blues performers and classic great guitar, Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray, Yardbirds, Van Morrison, Hendrix, Toots Theilman, Dylan, southern gospel. Classic blues singers from Billie Holiday to Carla Cook. We love R & B that rocks and allows for instumental moments where members can shine on. We credit our families and friends for their constant inspiration.
Favorite spot?
Wherever we are creating music together.
Anything else...?
We love to write songs, so if you are a struggling band and need some song writing help or a diva who needs a tune, email us and we can work with you to get you noticed. Check out our original song list below.

Our blues mouse graphic was created by John Schirmer see John's other woodcuts at www.schimerwoodcuts.com.

Our originals include:
Before or after
Cradle for my baby
Crank it up baby
Crazy in love with you
The Desperate wind
Emotional meltdown
Good luck charm
High brow blues
Keep it to myself
Pre-existing condition
Second shift blues
Toe tapping daddy




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