Billy J
Blues/Jam Rock artist Billy J has released his latest album RISE ABOVE, which includes nine original tracks written and performed by Billy J and a fresh new blues rock version of “Cats in the Cradle”. Backed by an All Star cast.
BILLY J – RISE ABOVE
Billy J is a rising star in the long tradition of the “working man” blues-rock Americana artists. His combination of soulful guitar playing, power vocals and great song writing is destined to rock the blues-rock world. His latest CD RISE ABOVE debuted at #11 on the RMR Top 50 Blues Rock charts.
Originally a rocker from Philadelphia, Billy J now has his roots in South Florida. His tenure in the blues-rock Americana scene has included shows throughout the west coast of Florida and beyond. His sincerity will knock out from the very first note and I’m sure the listener will agree, his new and first CD RISE ABOVE will keep you humming, strumming and wanting more. Billy J’s vocals and guitar work will appeal to the blues listener as well as the roots-rock-Americana aficionado and beyond.
RISE ABOVE is recorded live in the studio and produced by NY Blues of Famer Dave Fields. Featuring the late great Yonrico Scott (Derek Trucks Band) on drums, Charlie Wooten (Royal Southern Brotherhood), Todd Smallie (Derek Trucks Band) on bass and J. Robert on fiddle.
Billy J has shared the stage and/or performed with such notable acts as Twisted Sister, White Lion, Bon Jovi, Cinderella, Richard “Hombre” Price and The Ramones just to name a few acts.
RISE ABOVE opens up with the driving rocker SHE’S MINE where Billy shows off his prowess on guitar and vocals. The swamp rocker SWEATY MELONS follows as a “tongue and cheeky” song about fruit and various women. Its fun! The title track RISE ABOVE will uplift you as an anthem to overcoming adversity especially in present times. LINE EM’ UP is a honky tonk drinking song which showcases another part of Billy’s music. NEW CAR is a searing slow blues which blues fans will delight in involving a girl and this time a car with a slight twist. Billy pays homage to the classic CAT’S IN THE CRADLE with a new spin on this timeless song. The beautiful ballad SHE is a spellbinding ode to the love of that special woman in one’s life. Billy kicks out a reggae jam on PUSH PUSH, you’re gonna want to move your feet to this one! The heavy blues rocker shuffle MY BABY’S BLU will make you jump out of your seat! RISE ABOVE concludes with the up tempo BOOMERANG about a girl who just won’t go away which will leave you dancing around the floor wanting more!
Track Listing
1-SHE’S MINE
2-SWEATY MELONS
3-RISE ABOVE
4-LINE ‘EM UP
5-NEW CAR
6-CATS IN THE CRADLE
7-SHE
8-PUSH PUSH
9-MY BABY’S BLUE
10-BOOMERANG