Artist description Old folk and Blues ways are fused with some funkiness without losing the rich old flavor. Stiles is a very diverse and inspired writerwho backs it up with sweet rhythmic finger picking, harmonica and voice done simultaneously.

Music Style A mix of funk, blues, and folk ways

Musical Influences Jimmy Reed, Mississippi John Hurt, Reverend Gary Davis

Similar Artists None

Artist History Stiles moved to San Francisco three years ago from New Orleans where he spent five years ripping mainly as a solo act.It is clear the soulful blues from New Orleans stayed in his blood.

Group Members JL Stiles

Instruments guitars, vocals, harmonica, drums, bass

Albums "Sanctuary" and "Solo Sessions"

Press Reviews The legends are getting old ... Junior Wells, Luther Allison, Charles Brown and countless others have passed away in the last two years. But as Aristotle once said (or was it John Lee Hooker?), the blues will never die. Case in point: 29 year-old J.L. Stiles... Benoit Briere from Blues Bytes

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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