Jim Joustra Music
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Gerard
May 5th 2019
Jim’s Band sounded bluesy, funky, and super energizing. They are a very tight band. Jim’s sound is Carlos Santana and Stevie Ray Vaughn combined. Drummer did so much with so few drums. Bass player was in a solid groove from Funk to Synced and solid walking lines and more. Vocals was reminiscent of James Brown. And terrific Harmonica player to round it out for a full sound. They have such amazing ability to transition in the middle of a groove. Very band member really has a great mastery of their sound and musicianship. They each complement each other very well.
Lotta Fun to here something fresh and new that’s also Old blues.
Brooklyn, NY@Big aLICe Barrel Room
About Jim Joustra Music
James G. Joustra 2nd was born and raised in Western New York State, where he began music at an early age. Shortly after beginning studies on Trombone at age 9, Jim also began studying guitar with two local guitar players; Ron LoCurto and Ralph Fava. Throughout his time at Lockport High School, he played in countless bands and ensembles, (inside and outside of school hours) refining his jazz and blues chops. Jim and his friends could always be found at the Lafayette Tap Room in Buffalo, NY and such clubs as Nietzsche's, Braccettos, and (a favorite) Gonzo's in downtown Lockport, NY.
In 2005, Jim was accepted to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. During his his time at Berklee, he was able to study and jam with such well known professors as Bruce Bartlett, Garrison Felwell, and Craig Hlady. While pursuing performances in the Boston areas, Joustra studied large-ensemble jazz techniques with Dick Lowell and Ken Pullig.; two pillars of the Berklee Jazz Composition Program. Upon graduating with a degree in Jazz Composition and Guitar Performance, Jim again hit the New York City music scene with more than a few groups in genres such as neo-folk, jazz, jazz fusion, and rock. In 2013, Jim performed lead guitar duties on the debut record "Distant Shores" by The Fine Machines.
Outside of Jim's own performances and studio recordings with his Jim Joustra Trio and Quartets, he's had the honor of sitting in with such elite musicians as Robert Cray, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, James Cotton, and Levon Helm. The now defunct 'Smokin Joe's BBQ' in Brighton Center, MA was the mecca for last minute sit-ins and long, long after-hours jam sessions!
Currently, Jim is based in Jersey City, NJ and playing gigs across the NYC Metro are0as. At the moment he's working on a solo guitar LP as well as an all-acoustic EP and very exciting writings for the newly re-formulated Jim Joustra Trio. He's anticipating follow-up dates and live recordings from each set of shows
In 2005, Jim was accepted to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. During his his time at Berklee, he was able to study and jam with such well known professors as Bruce Bartlett, Garrison Felwell, and Craig Hlady. While pursuing performances in the Boston areas, Joustra studied large-ensemble jazz techniques with Dick Lowell and Ken Pullig.; two pillars of the Berklee Jazz Composition Program. Upon graduating with a degree in Jazz Composition and Guitar Performance, Jim again hit the New York City music scene with more than a few groups in genres such as neo-folk, jazz, jazz fusion, and rock. In 2013, Jim performed lead guitar duties on the debut record "Distant Shores" by The Fine Machines.
Outside of Jim's own performances and studio recordings with his Jim Joustra Trio and Quartets, he's had the honor of sitting in with such elite musicians as Robert Cray, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, James Cotton, and Levon Helm. The now defunct 'Smokin Joe's BBQ' in Brighton Center, MA was the mecca for last minute sit-ins and long, long after-hours jam sessions!
Currently, Jim is based in Jersey City, NJ and playing gigs across the NYC Metro are0as. At the moment he's working on a solo guitar LP as well as an all-acoustic EP and very exciting writings for the newly re-formulated Jim Joustra Trio. He's anticipating follow-up dates and live recordings from each set of shows
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Live Collage Sweatshirt
$45.0 USD
Rainbow T-Shirt
$30.0 USD
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Concerts and tour dates
Fan Reviews
Gerard
May 5th 2019
Jim’s Band sounded bluesy, funky, and super energizing. They are a very tight band. Jim’s sound is Carlos Santana and Stevie Ray Vaughn combined. Drummer did so much with so few drums. Bass player was in a solid groove from Funk to Synced and solid walking lines and more. Vocals was reminiscent of James Brown. And terrific Harmonica player to round it out for a full sound. They have such amazing ability to transition in the middle of a groove. Very band member really has a great mastery of their sound and musicianship. They each complement each other very well.
Lotta Fun to here something fresh and new that’s also Old blues.
Brooklyn, NY@Big aLICe Barrel Room
About Jim Joustra Music
James G. Joustra 2nd was born and raised in Western New York State, where he began music at an early age. Shortly after beginning studies on Trombone at age 9, Jim also began studying guitar with two local guitar players; Ron LoCurto and Ralph Fava. Throughout his time at Lockport High School, he played in countless bands and ensembles, (inside and outside of school hours) refining his jazz and blues chops. Jim and his friends could always be found at the Lafayette Tap Room in Buffalo, NY and such clubs as Nietzsche's, Braccettos, and (a favorite) Gonzo's in downtown Lockport, NY.
In 2005, Jim was accepted to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. During his his time at Berklee, he was able to study and jam with such well known professors as Bruce Bartlett, Garrison Felwell, and Craig Hlady. While pursuing performances in the Boston areas, Joustra studied large-ensemble jazz techniques with Dick Lowell and Ken Pullig.; two pillars of the Berklee Jazz Composition Program. Upon graduating with a degree in Jazz Composition and Guitar Performance, Jim again hit the New York City music scene with more than a few groups in genres such as neo-folk, jazz, jazz fusion, and rock. In 2013, Jim performed lead guitar duties on the debut record "Distant Shores" by The Fine Machines.
Outside of Jim's own performances and studio recordings with his Jim Joustra Trio and Quartets, he's had the honor of sitting in with such elite musicians as Robert Cray, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, James Cotton, and Levon Helm. The now defunct 'Smokin Joe's BBQ' in Brighton Center, MA was the mecca for last minute sit-ins and long, long after-hours jam sessions!
Currently, Jim is based in Jersey City, NJ and playing gigs across the NYC Metro are0as. At the moment he's working on a solo guitar LP as well as an all-acoustic EP and very exciting writings for the newly re-formulated Jim Joustra Trio. He's anticipating follow-up dates and live recordings from each set of shows
In 2005, Jim was accepted to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. During his his time at Berklee, he was able to study and jam with such well known professors as Bruce Bartlett, Garrison Felwell, and Craig Hlady. While pursuing performances in the Boston areas, Joustra studied large-ensemble jazz techniques with Dick Lowell and Ken Pullig.; two pillars of the Berklee Jazz Composition Program. Upon graduating with a degree in Jazz Composition and Guitar Performance, Jim again hit the New York City music scene with more than a few groups in genres such as neo-folk, jazz, jazz fusion, and rock. In 2013, Jim performed lead guitar duties on the debut record "Distant Shores" by The Fine Machines.
Outside of Jim's own performances and studio recordings with his Jim Joustra Trio and Quartets, he's had the honor of sitting in with such elite musicians as Robert Cray, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, James Cotton, and Levon Helm. The now defunct 'Smokin Joe's BBQ' in Brighton Center, MA was the mecca for last minute sit-ins and long, long after-hours jam sessions!
Currently, Jim is based in Jersey City, NJ and playing gigs across the NYC Metro are0as. At the moment he's working on a solo guitar LP as well as an all-acoustic EP and very exciting writings for the newly re-formulated Jim Joustra Trio. He's anticipating follow-up dates and live recordings from each set of shows
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