Skip Jones – Piano, Organ, Drums, Bass & Backline Rentals

Calendar

Fri Mar 6, 6-9 pm, Territorial Vineyards / Eugene OR
Fri Mar 13, 6-9 pm, Laughing Crab / Florence OR
Sat Mar 14, 7-10 pm, Low Places / Springfield OR
Fri Mar 20, 7-10 pm, Elks Lodge (members only) / Florence OR
Sat Mar 21, 7-9:30 pm, 3 Legged Crane / Oakridge OR
Fri Mar 27, 6-9 pm, Traveler’s Cove / Florence OR
Sat Mar 28, 6-9 pm, Drift Inn / Yachats OR
Fri Apr 3, 6-9 pm, Territorial Vineyards / Eugene OR
Sat Apr 4, 7:30-9:30, Gratitude Brewing / Eugene OR
Thurs Apr 9, 3:00-4:00, Eugene Hotel (private event) / Eugene OR
Fri Apr 10, 4:00-5:00, Greer Garden (private event) / Eugene OR
Fri Apr 17, 6:30-8:30, Little Bros Pub / Roseburg OR
Sat Apr 18, 6:00-9:00, Traveler’s Cove / Florence OR
Sat Apr 25, 6:00-9:00, Oregon Wine Lab / Eugene OR

All Thursdays, 6:30-9:30, Hosting Rooster Blues Jam, Mac’s Nightclub, Eugene, OR
All 1st Fridays, 6-9 pm, Territorial Vineyards / Eugene OR

Biography

Bringing the soulful, high-energy boogified sounds of New Orleans to the Pacific Northwest, Skip Jones & The Spirit of New Orleans deliver a dynamic blend of rhythm and blues hits from the ’50s and ’60s, along with classic rock and pop organ favorites from the ’60s and ’70s. Add in some authentic New Orleans piano boogie-woogie, and the party follows wherever they play!

Frontman Skip Jones has a longstanding career, having performed with legendary acts such as The Coasters, The Drifters, The Platters, Joe Houston, and Bo Diddley. In the ’80s, he toured with Canned Heat, holding down bass duties for Larry Taylor. Skip has also worked with local greats like Henry Vestine, James Thornbury, James Bradshaw, and The Etouffee Band.

Beyond his band performances, Skip has been a pillar of the Eugene blues scene, hosting Eugene’s longest-running blues jam for over 25 years. Whether leading the charge at a blues jam or performing with his band, or as a solo or duo, Skip brings an infectious energy and deep musical expertise that keeps audiences coming back for more.

Skip Jones & The Spirit of New Orleans are ready to bring the groove to your venue or event!

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New Orleans has had its troubles, but its spirit will live on forever if Skip Jones and his band have anything to say about it. Jones, a piano player partial to roots blues, barrelhouse piano and Nawlins’ R&B, has made it his mission to keep the music alive for future generations.
“As time marches on, the tendency is for music to splinter into many factions,” Jones said. “But Eugene is quite rich with musicians who carry on traditions. I feel quite blessed and supported here.”

Like many musicians, Jones dabbles in a number of styles and flavors, but always returns to his favorites: Fats Domino, Doctor John, James Booker, Allen Toussaint, and Professor Longhair. “Our shows are like a blues travelogue, but we always return to our base camp in New Orleans.”

Jones can be seen at the Rooster Blues Jam at Mac’s Restaurant in Eugene every Tuesday night at 6:30 pm. You can catch Skip &/or Spirit of New Orleans line up in the local listings .
— John Ginn