Jeffersun
I am a guitarist and songwriter with my main focus on mainstream Alternative Rock. My genre of music can be described as a mix of mainstream Alternative Rock and Blues Rock with soul. Jeffersun is my current solo project which intertwines rock and blues with Jeffersun's original sound. My last solo project was "Stepkid Hughes" which was a mixture of rock and soul.I have been influenced by many legendary rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Dave Navarro, Joe Satriani, and Carlos Santana. I have rocked with several local bands both original and cover over the last thirteen years. I have always been involved with other bands and projects but I always go back to my solo projects. I am currently working on getting in the studio soon to put together an EP for the Jeffersun project. Under my last solo project "Stepkid Hughes", I recorded a three song demo named "Too Illegit to Quit". The songs include Pee-On, Just a Kid, and The Heat that you can listen to on my music page. I have alot of other finished songs not recorded so please keep your eye out for new ones.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
October 2003-March 2005 "Driven"
Members - Ron Usher-Bass Guitar, Larry Howling-Drums/Lead Vocals, Jeff Hughes-Lead Guitar/Lead Vocals
January 2000-August 2005 "Stepkid Hughes"
Solo Project working with various artists inlcuding Rick Lentz Jr, Rick Lentz Sr, Jason Thompson, and Jeremy Kanouse.
June 1996-October 1998 "Dashboard Jesus" New Lineup
Members - Jeremy Kanouse-Lead Vocals/Percussion/Drums, Kevin Davis-Bass Guitar, Jeff Hughes-Lead Guitar/Lead Vocals
August 1995-June 1996 "Dashboard Jesus"
Members - Jeremy Kanouse-Lead Vocals/Percussion, Kevin Davis-Bass Guitar, Sean Simister-Drums, Jeff Hughes-Lead Guitar/Vocals
November 1994 - November 1995 "Jambulance"
Members - Jeremy Kanouse-Vocals/Drums/Percussion, Jeff Hughes-Vocals/Lead Guitar, Wayne Carson-Bass Guitar
July 1993 - July 1994 "Tundra"
Members - Steve Hopton-Lead Vocals, Jeremy Kanouse-Percussion/Drums/Vocals, Kevin Davis-Bass Guitar, Jeff Hughes-Lead Guitar/Vocals
November 1992 - June 1993 "Mescalocean"
Members - Dave Ladd-Lead Vocals, Jeremy Kanouse-Percussion/Drums, Kevin Davis-Bass Guitar, Jeff Hughes-Lead Guitar
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes, I play all around the Detroit, MI Metro area. I love playing out as much as possible and it gets me going to do more.
Your musical influences
Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, SRV, Dave Navarro, Jeff Beck, Joe Satriani, and list goes on....
What equipment do you use?
I use an American Strat, Ibanez Acoustic, a Marshall Combo amp, and various effects.
