Artist description I'm a 21 year old guy who got tired of pop and started craving something more. I don't have aspirations of being famous, but I wouldn't cry if I was. I also write poetry and act.

Music Style various

Musical Influences Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, David Bowie, Tricky, Miles Davis, etc....

Artist History Been playing since the 5th grade. Played bass in a Nirvana cover band in junior high. Played trombone, guitar, and sang in Jive!, a jazz combo, in high school. Enjoyed local success, but broke up when everyone went to college. At this point, I began to focus on songwriting. Finally began recording in 2001. Working on album.

Group Members James Ridener

Instruments I play guitar, piano, trombone, bass, and sing. Jerry plays guitar, piano, trumpet, pennywistle, and sings.

Press Reviews Jive! was named Best Band in the Plainview People's Choice poll in 2000. We also opened for Tracy Byrd.

Location Plainview (near Lubbock), TX - USA

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