Jay
@jaykirgis59
Pearland, TX USA
Joined Jul 7, 2006
Born and raised in Ohio, Jay Kirgis was exposed to
R&B, Motown and blues through his Mother's record
collection. He began playing harmonica at the age of 12, citing
Sonny Terry, John Mayall and Shakey Jake Harris as
influences. At the age of 24, while living in California, he began
playing guitar and learning by listening to the music
of Muddy Waters, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Jimmy Reed
and many others. After moving to Mississippi in 1995,
he found inspiration in the bluesmen and culture of
the Delta. Jay has been playing festivals and local
venues for over 20 years and has been fortunate enough
to share the stage with many blues greats, including,
R.L. Burnside, Sam Carr, Frank Frost, Shuggy Otis,
T-Model Ford, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith and many others.
In addition, he has had the honor of sharing billing
with Shuggy Otis, Nick Gravenites, Norton Buffalo, Roy
Rogers, Junior Kimbrough and others. it is often said
that Jay's soulful vocals along with his rack style
harmonica and guitar combine to create the feel of
listening to a whole band.
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