Will Jacobs & Dirty Deal
Chicago, Illinois, United States | INDIE
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January 21, 2010. Written by Terry Lape. - American Blues News
Interview with Will Jacobs for the "Rising Star Spotlight" (page 4) - Backstage Blues Magazine
Aired on September 20, 2010 - WCIU
Discography
Coming in March, 2011 is the release of their self-titled cd, “Will Jacobs & Dirty Deal” marking an exciting new chapter for this up-and-coming group. The CD will be distributed by EGR II (a division of Electro Glide Records).
Radio: 90.9 Chicago (Hambone's Blues Party)
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Will Jacobs may be a lot younger than most Chicago blues musicians at 17 years old, but that isn’t stopping this guitarist, singer & songwriter from his passionate musical pursuits.
During the past 4 years “Will Jacobs & Dirty Deal” has attracted both local and international attention. Winners of the 2009 Windy City Chicago Blues Challenge (band-youth division), they’re becoming known because of Will’s soulful, vocal chops and guitar improvisational talents coupled with the band’s rockin’, blues-infused sound and exhilarating stage performance. Based out of Chicago, they represent an uncommon range and depth of musicianship for such a young group. But drive and dedication is evident in this powerhouse group whose music is a blend of blues/rock/r&b classics and original tunes that run the gamut from fast & fiery instrumentals to intensely sensitive ballads. Experienced as an opening act (for international sensations Eddy Clearwater and Tommy Castro) or as the Headline performer, this band delivers a one-of-a-kind experience!
“A real powerhouse performer!"
–WINDY CITY BLUES SOCIETY,
June 2010
“Will is just a teenager but his
music is VERY mature and he
showed why he was chosen to
represent the Windy City
Society as a youth showcase
act at the Int’l Blues Challenge
last January. His singing,
songwriting and guitar playing
skills are way beyond his
years.”
--BLUESBLAST
MAGAZINE, June 2010
“I have often wondered where
the blues genre is headed. A
lot of the Chicago blues
veterans are getting up there
in years. I did not think that
any younger pickers could rise
to the level of these blues
masters, man was I wrong.”
--AMERICAN BLUES NEWS,
January 2010
“There is a lack of exciting
blues out there today, but Will
Jacobs & Dirty Deal have
absolutely brought a lot
of energy to these new tracks.
If you like John Mayer's efforts
as a blues man (The John
Mayer Trio) then you will
definitely enjoy this. Each
track is tight, has a deep
groove and
is consistently upbeat.”
--MIC CONTROL BLOG, June 2009
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