Josh Kirkland Band

Blues-Funk-Southern Rock & Soul From The Okefenokee Swamp

"A Georgia boy with a Texas swing" "kickin' guitarist and stirring lyricist, revealing his fervor and tenacity to the world." -Hittin' The Note Magazine From the swamps of southeast Georgia, born in Waycross, and raised on Southern Rock and Blues. Josh Kirkland still calls his Mother "Mama" and speaks with a cool softness, not only is he a southern gentleman, he is one intense guitarist. 2003-2004 Josh performed select shows nation wide as a tribute to blues guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan. "The House is a rockin' when this tribute to the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughan sets to Scuttle Buttin'." -Guitar One Magazine, April 2004 Josh Kirkland was selected as one of the Top 5 Finalists in the worldwide "Blues Idol" competition in 2005. Josh Kirkland's first studio release "Blues Fallin' Down Like Rain" is a six string odyssey, full of searing guitar riffs & soulful deep southern rooted vocals. You hear all of the influences, but there is more. Josh has evolved his own distinctive style. Truly, Kirkland is the type of player that has to be seen. Andy Riotto (Drums), Don Hill (Bass) "It's all about the groove." Andy hails from the Lake City, Florida area and has been keeping it solid for the JKB over the past 4 years. Don Hill has been holdin' down the low end in the South Georgia-North Florida music scene for 20 years! Finally he has found the band that feels right! "Lookin foward to the sounds that'll come from this lineup." National acts JKB has opened for include... Rick Derringer, Pat Travers, Marshall Tucker Band, Derek Trucks Band, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, North Mississippi Allstars, Gov't Mule, Allman Brothers Band etc.

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