Artist description Quirky, folky, rocky, and just a plain good time. Most notable for a tendency to bring costumes and props onto stage.

Artist History Formed in 1998 in the little town of Beckley, West Virginia, Fat J and the Flames were responsible for most of the Soldiers' Memorial Shows, including the Hullabalooza festivals. Split in 2001 when Michael "Fat J" Janney left for school.

Group Members Live Setup: Lead Guitar, Vocal, Harmonica: Michael "Fat J" Janney Bass: Joel Sullivan Lead Guitar: Jim Dunham Drums, Percussion: Thomas Sayre Studio Musicians Harmonica, Guitars, Percussion, Vocals Michael "Fat J" Janney; Drums, Bass, Percussion, Thomas Sayre Backup vocal on "Little Debbie Blues," Lauren Cely Special Thanks to Walt Uhlman

Instruments Michael Janney plays a Fender Stratocaster and a Fender Telecaster through a Fender Seville Deluxe; Joel Sullivan plays a Fender Precision Bass through a Fender BXR amp, Thomas Sayre plays a 1974 Ludwing Rockers kit, with Zildjian A Custom/Paiste 802 cymbals

Albums "The Fat J and the Flames EP," "The Atlanta Sessions"

Press Reviews "If you only hear one song this year, there's something terribly wrong with you!"

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Location Beckley, WV - USA

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