Jay Kirgis

One man band

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

Blues - Country Blues