Release: JP Soars - Brick By Brick

Artiest/Band: JP Soars Album: Brick By Brick Release Date: 30.06.2024 Label: Little Village Foundation J.P. Soars Builds His House ‘Brick By Brick’ Several years ago J.P. Soars became aware that he was building his audience one person at a time. He’d win a new fan, or several, every time he played and eventually he knew he could create a healthy career if he stuck with it.

 It all seemed very natural,” says Soars, who titled his new album ‘Brick By Brick’ as a testament to his approach. “The album is very reflective of how I have built my music career, one brick at a time.”

The new album by the Boca Raton, Fla. musician is his first for Little Village (release date: June 30, 2024) and shines a light on the multi-dimensional musical talents of Soars. In addition to his base of blues & roots music, Soars displays his affection for the influences of gypsy jazz, country, Latin, rock and heavy metal.

“I didn’t set out with any game plan for this album,” he says. “In fact, a lot of these songs came out of the pandemic when I was just fooling around with different songs and styles. It just grew around that.”

Standout tracks include “Things Ain’t Working Out,” a guitar-driven lament to a broken relationship while “Keep Good Company” features Soars on guitar and lyrics that reinforce the need to be watchful of your own conduct. Soars also does a masterful job on Little Milton’s “That’s What Love Will Make You Do.”

“Can’t Keep Her Off My Mind” is a supercharged, hillbilly-country rave up. Soars plays banjo on the song, with strong interplay with the rollicking fiddle of Anne Harris (known for her work with bluesman Otis Taylor), and backing vocals by Annika Chambers and Paul DesLauriers.

Soars borrows from his gypsy jazz vocabulary on “Jezebel,” a sinewy beat that underscores the force attraction to an overpowering charm of a woman he can’t resist.

To those who know Soars, his eclectic approach to music is no surprise. In fact, his ability to shift gears between musical styles has become a major thrust of his live shows.

In 2009, Soars won the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge, including the prestigious Albert King guitar award. Since then, he’s nominated for six Blues Music Awards, including best guitarist, best blues-rock, best contemporary blues artist, best band and as B.B. King Entertainer of the Year.

Website: https://jpsoars.com/

J.P. Soars: Brick by Brick

1. Brick By Brick (4:11)

2. Jezebel (3:45)

3. Keep Good Company (4:00)

4. Can't Keep Her Off My Mind (3:54)

5. In The Moment (5:57)

6. That's What Love Will Make You Do (4:28)

7. The Good Lord Will Provide (4:16)

8. Honey and Hash (4:09)

9. Merlin Stomp (3:14)

10. Things Ain't Working Out (4:45)

11. Down By The Water (3:51)

All Songs: J.P. Soars © Soars HighSong Factory BMI

Except "That’s What Love Will Make You Do": (Little Milton)

Lyrics for “Honey and Hash”: Lea McIntosh

J.P. Soars -Vocals, Guitars, Dobro, Banjo, Bass, 

Lap Steel, Two String Cigar Box Guitar, 

Merlin Stick Dulcimer, Jaw Harp

Chris Peet -Drums, Bass (2, 8, 10, 11)

Raul D Hernandez -Percussion (1, 3)

Jeremy Staska -Percussion (2, 4, 10, 11)

Bob Taylor  -Hammond B3

Paul DesLauriers -Background Vocals (3, 4)

Annika Chambers -Background Vocals (3, 4, 10)

Anne Harris -Fiddle (4, 9)

Rockin' Jake Jacobs -Harmonica (8)

Terry Hanck -Tenor Saxophone (6)

Produced By J.P. Soars and Jeremy Staska

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Little Village artists hail from various communities and cultures but all share a common goal of exposing their music to audiences who they would not have otherwise reached. Rooted in cultural stories and traditions, their music challenges the idea of what it means to have American roots. Little Village seeks out these previously undiscovered artistic gems, and provides them with the tools to launch a successful album, at no cost to the artist. All proceeds from sales of the albums are given back to the artists as a way to promote artist agency and ownership of their work. Recording an artist helps them connect to their community, while providing Little Village with an opportunity to share their music with the world and win the artist acclaim. For more information on our artists, discover our recent releases.

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