Jimmy Wolf Lights up the Stage at Fanatics

Saturday, March 7, 2020

We asked Syracuse-area musician Jimmy Wolf to share a little about his influences, music, and life, in advance of his Fanatics show. 

Early on I had no influences. I just liked all music. Then I noticed most of what I did like was blues influenced.  When I saw Albert Collins and Buddy Guy, that opened my mind up about the blues and playing guitar. I have also been influenced by many musicians that I performed with. Jimmy Dawkins, Larry Davis, Bill Doggett, JJ Jackson and Clarence Duck Townsend had a big influence. Somebody described my guitar sound as like a chainsaw cutting thru wood. Sometimes it’s like that, but not when I play soft. Same thing with the voice. I play with 2 sets of different drummers and bass players. Everybody has different projects going on and family things. That’s why you need a stable of good players. I like to stay home to practice or write music, but being on the road is freedom to me and I think it opens up my mind and playing ability. I hate politics and injustice. I’m not interested in politics at all. I love people, family, nature, time alone; and a little whiskey is good too! 

Those in attendance at our upcoming show at Fanatics can expect some GOOD HARD BLUES from us. Dirty, rocking and funky!  Check out jimmywolf.com or JIMMY WOLF to learn more about the music.

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