Jaimz Woodard
Saint FRANCISVLE, Louisiana, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2010 | SELF
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"I once knew of a guy who cracked off a logger-head turtle!" These were the first words Jaimz Woodard said to me when I asked him what inspired him to pursue music. I was at a loss for words after that statement, and I guess the look of confusion and shock on my face was the response he was looking for. He then elaborated. "In the area I grew up in, there were not a lot of choices for what you could be when you grew up. It was pretty much work in a chemical plant, frame houses, be unemployed, or just go to jail for any wide variety of illegal activities. I decided at an early age that I wanted to be a musician... write and play my music and be heard, which would not have happened if I was just staying around Jackson (Louisiana) and doing the same things everyone else did."
Raised outside of Baton Rouge, LA, Jaimz Woodard took to music early in life as a guitar player and singer in local alternative/ grunge bands, then ventured into a different side of the music spectrum by learning the fine art of an audio and recording engineer, and then back to his true calling of writing and playing his own music. Jaimz's musical style has evolved from his grunge days to more of a modern/alternative discipline that has been received well by fans. He is currently working on his debut solo album and has released a few tracks to satisfy some eager fans and get their opinion of the direction of the Album (which is yet to be titled, expected to be complete by early fall).
Jaimz's songwriting style and lyrical content has generated a positive response during intimate acoustic shows while testing material for the Album. "Thoughtful lyrics, catchy melodies and a mixture of musical genres... Jaimz Woodard is an artist that should be heard."
- Indie Beat
Discography
"Devil's Advocate," (EP) distributed by JMD Records/INgrooves/Universal Music Group will be released before the end of 2010
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"I am trying to see how far this rabbit hole takes me."
The story of "me" began many years ago when my father was listening to Black Sabbath in the car on my way to be born. After I was born I moved outside of Baton Rouge, LA and relaxed for a few years, and began to really develop a taste for music, and became addicted to playing guitar.
Throughout my teen years I was the lead singer, as well as guitarist for two alternative rocks bands that did well locally. After the whole "High School" thing was done, and graduation happened, I went to LSU (Louisiana State University) where I became active in a different type of rock than I had previously heard or played...true Indie Rock! I took the introduction to this form as a tool to put into my songwriting collection. After playing around Baton Rouge for a couple years, I joined the Army. Now you may be thinking, "Why?" Well, easy answer... I was bored. I was bored of the area I grew up in and wanted to experience more things. I am glad I joined the Army, well aside the obvious military service stuff, I got a chance to play with musicians all over the world and learn, absorb, as well as create music that crossed genre lines and blend together the styles I like. I was actually assigned to Army Entertainment Detachment for a year and worked as an Audio and Recording engineer based off my past musical accomplishments... not to bad for a guy who joined the Army to be a Medic.
I have been working on a solo project the last few years and will release the follow up to my debut- DEVIL’S ADVOCATE- soon. I have gotten great reviews on for musical style and lyrical content in my songwriting. In August 2010, I signed distribution deal with JMD Records/INgrooves/Universal Music Group, and with guidance from them, I released an EP titled, "Devil's Advocate" before the end of 2010!
I said at the beginning if this bio that I am trying to see how far the rabbit hole goes, and that's what I plan to do...I have only just stepped inside and already it seems like a wild journey.
check out my reverbnation page at
www.reverbnation.com/jaimzwoodard
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