Jason Ricci & Jj Appleton at The Bitter End

In 2015, a what-the-hell series of phone calls led to a joining of forces between JJ Appleton (David Bowie, Darius Rucker, Kesha) and muli-blues award winning Jason Ricci (Johnny Winter, RL Burnside, Anders Osborne), a world heavyweight champion harmonica player, bluesman, songwriter and personality. Their recordings are a rebirth and deep breath of fresh air.  Recording 100% unplugged (nary a guitar pick up or harp mic in sight), the album Dirty Memory mixes gutbucket-noir blues, roots with dirt still on them, and a sprinkle of cajun americana.  Original compositions, updated traditional songs and devotion to musicianship all blend to make a musical collection of real fire, fury, fortitude, & fun.Appleton and Ricci’s next release “Beautiful Slop” was aptly described in making a scene: “It is impossible to describe how well Appleton and Ricci fit together musically...

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In 2015, a what-the-hell series of phone calls led to a joining of forces between JJ Appleton (David Bowie, Darius Rucker, Kesha) and muli-blues award winning Jason Ricci (Johnny Winter, RL Burnside, Anders Osborne), a world heavyweight champion harmonica player, bluesman, songwriter and personality. Their recordings are a rebirth and deep breath of fresh air.  Recording 100% unplugged (nary a guitar pick up or harp mic in sight), the album Dirty Memory mixes gutbucket-noir blues, roots with dirt still on them, and a sprinkle of cajun americana.  Original compositions, updated traditional songs and devotion to musicianship all blend to make a musical collection of real fire, fury, fortitude, & fun.Appleton and Ricci’s next release “Beautiful Slop” was aptly described in making a scene: “It is impossible to describe how well Appleton and Ricci fit together musically. Some combinations are just meant to happen, like Jagger and Richards or Page and Plant. This is one of those. “Beautiful Slop” indeed. Turn it on, turn the volume up, and get ready to be blown away!”

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