Music Style alternative rock with a hip hop somethin' somethin'

Musical Influences Dispatch, Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Dire Straits, Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Allman Brothers, Rage Against the Machine, Beastie Boys

Artist History The J-Walker story begins in the fall of 2000, in a cold damp basement in Avon, CT. Dan Milligan, Greg Schultz and Rob Walker would meet at Gregs house after school to jam to the likes of Dave Matthews Band, Phish, and Dispatch. It was from these jam sessions that the J-Walker style emerged, but it would take a chance audition by long time friend Jeff Kalustian before their style would evolve into what fans around the northeast know and love today. The strength of their style comes from the many diverse influences each of the four members brings to the table; influences which range from Rage Against The Machine to Dire Straits, and from the Allman Brothers to the Beastie Boys. J-Walkers stage show relies heavily on audience involvement through tight instrumental improvisation, freestyle vocals, instrument swapping, and always through the unexpected cover song. The feel of those live shows is captured on their first full length album, aptly titled Basement Tapes as a tribute to their roots in the basement.

Group Members Dan Milligan: Vocals, Guitar--- Greg Schultz: Percussion, Guitar, Vocals--- Rob Walker: Bass, Percussion, Vocals--- Jeff "Nowit'ol" Kalustian: Vocals

Albums Basement Tapes (2002)

Location Avon, CT - USA

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