Jill Sharpe wrote her first song, and started her first band, at 14. At 16, her first gig was lead singer for a band called Toxic Shock she soon got her first guitar gig for a band called The Gumby’s, then started playing guitar and singing lead vocals with an all girl Power Pop band called Tiger Lily, opening for bands like The Ventures, The Bangles, Fear, and The Ramones. She played speed metal with Flesh Weapon, Glam with The Flame Throwers and Surf with more girl bands. Jill was an original member of the all girl swing band Queen Voodoo, based in LA, opening for BB King and the Neville Brothers, performing at the Big Time Blues Festival with Canned Heat, John Hammond and Clerence "Gatemouth" Brown, etc. as well as the Blue Café, House of Blues and more. Since becoming a more seasoned player, Miss Sharpe’s vocals have been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Ella Fitgerald, her guitar work has been compared to greats from T-Bone Walker to Carlos Santa and with the nickname “Jilly Hendrix” & "Peggy Lee of the Blues" you're probably getting the idea.
After relocating to Huntington Beach in the 90’s, it was time to start the Jill Sharpe Band. She moved Long Beach in 93 and began producing and recording with Wade Wilkinson (Sublime) and to this day remains the lone writer of all original material performed by the Band. Band Leader, Lead Guitarist, Lead Vocalist and producer, Jill Sharpe has been a mainstay on the Blues Scene for many, many years. This seemed the place to stay, and stay she has. 20 years later She’s still going strong and Lovin’ Every Minute of it! The Jill Sharpe Band has performed at the Doheny Blues Festival, House of Blues (LA), Mother’s Tavern, The Gig, The Little Red Rooster, Key Club, Cafe Boogaloo and Martini Blues just to name a few.
She's been big on the LA Beach scene since she started, along with being recognized on many local television programs featuring the Blues, Bernie Pearl's - Bluesbreak, local Blues Cooking show - "Cooking with Lenny", and HBO's "Women in Blues". The latest, just recorded last week "Something more than the Blues".
After touring as lead guitarist, for Joe Houston and the Defrosterz in both Canada and the United States, Jill came home to write, record and produce her own CD’s Take One, Swing it on Home & "Pet My Kitty". These are just a few of the many recordings Jill has kept herself involved in for the past 20 years. "Pet My Kitty" shows her growth as both guitarist, songwriter and vocalist. After years of accomplished recordings, performances and bands, Jill shows her stuff on "Pet My Kitty" with Speacial Guest Fred Kaplan (Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, T-Bone Walker, Hollywood Fats, The Thunderbirds, etc, etc.) With an incredible blend of blues, swing, rock-a-billy and alternative, Jill pleases audiences from LA to Fargo, Vancouver to Austin.
Recently performing at the Zydeco Festival in Long Beach, The Big Fish Blues Festival and the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Ride - hosted by Mickey Jones) with 2000 Lbs of Blues and Divas Do The Blues 1st, 2nd and 3rd Annual Female Blues Festivals(hosted by Lisa Cee) and recording her newest material for the upcoming CD "Hot Sauce". It's always a busy and really fun schedule!
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Jill Sharpe - Bio
- Lead Vocals/Guitar, Songwriter, Band Leader
Jill Sharpe Video - Why Don't You Do Right - from the Swing it on Home CD
- Why Don't You Do Right
Jill Sharpe Video - Evening - from the Swing it on Home CD
- Evening
Jill Sharpe Video - Folsom - from the Take One CD
- Folsom Prison
Jill Sharpe Video - Easy Money - from the Take One CD
- Easy Money
Jill Sharpe Vido - The Crawdad Song - from the CD Slowin' Down to 100
- Crawdad Song
PAST GIGS
- History
Past Dates
Sunday, December 2nd, 2012
Gaslamp - CD RELEASE PARTY
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
Cohiba Night Club with Bernie Pearl
LAST TWO GIGS IN LA AT COHIBA LONG BEACH with Bernie Pearl - 8pm
110 E. Broadway Ave.Long Beach California 90802
US 562.491.5220 [map]
Last 2 shows in Los Angeles. Be sure to come out to Long Beach to see Jill & Bernie Pearl for Jill's send off. On the corner of Pine & Broadway. This is a great venue. Can't wait to see you there.
Saturday, September 15th, 2012
Magoon's Deli and Saloon - StJoseph, MO
Magoonstock - Headlining!! - 9:00pm
632 S 8th streetSaint Joseph Missouri 64501
US (816) 232-3611 [map]
Friday, September 14th, 2012
BB's Lawnside BBQ
Jill Sharpe - Live @ BB's Lawnside BBQ
1205 E. 85th StreetKansas City Missouri 64131
US 8168227427 [map]
Friday, June 29th, 2012
Spirit Room - Jerome AZ
Saturday, June 23rd, 2012
Uncle Bo's - Topeka, KS
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
Trouser Mouse
Jill Sharpe - Live @ Trouser Mouse Blues Springs, MO
625 NE Mock AveBlue Springs Missouri 64014
US (816) 220-1222 [map]
Friday, June 15th, 2012
Magoon's Deli and Saloon - StJoseph, MO
Sunday, May 27th, 2012
Ashley's Bar & Grill - Long Beach, CA
LB Blues Jam - 5:00pm-9:00pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Saturday, May 26th, 2012
Kernville Saloon - Kern River, CA
JILL SHARPE!!! - 8:00pm
20 Tobias StreetKernville California 93238
USA 760-376-2500 [map]
Friday, May 25th, 2012
Pyrenees Cafe - Bakersfield, CA
JILL SHARPE!!! - 8:00pm
601 Sumner StBakersfield California 93305
USA 661-323-0053 [map]
Sunday, May 20th, 2012
Ashley's Bar & Grill
LB Blues Jam - 5:00pm-9:00pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, May 13th, 2012
Ashley's Bar & Grill
LB Blues Jam - MOTHERS DAY!! - 5:00pm-9:00pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495-5700 [map]
Come on in, bring your Amp and Jam with the pro's.
All ages welcome
Great food - Great Friends - Great Music
Sunday, April 29th, 2012
Ashley's Bar & Grill
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9 pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
Ashley's Bar & Grill
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9 pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, April 15th, 2012
Ashley's Bar & Grill
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9 pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, April 8th, 2012
Ashley's Bar & Grill
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9 pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, April 1st, 2012
Ashley's Bar & Grill
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9 pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, March 25th, 2012
Ashley's Bar & Grill
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9 pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Saturday, March 24th, 2012
Kernville Saloon w/ Anthony Contreras & Evan Yearsley
Kernville Saloon w/ Evan Yearsly & Anthony Contreras - 8-12
20 Tobias StreetKernville California 93238
USA 760-376-2500 [map]
Come out & join us for the best night of blues & swing with Jill Sharpe, Mark StJohn, Evan Yearsly & Anthony Contreras. This will be a rare appearance by the tightest band in LA!!!! All the way from Long Beach, Jill Sharpe rocks this night for a BD bash like you ain't never seen before!!
Friday, March 23rd, 2012
Pyrenees w/ Evan Yearsley & Anthony Contreras
Pyrenees with Anthony Contreras & Evan Yearsly - 7-11
601 Sumner StBakersfield California 93305
USA 661-323-0053 [map]
Home of the Blues in Bakersfield!!!! This is our first time here, but we know we're in good company when White Boy James & The Blues Express have been regulars at the bluesiest joint in BKRSFLD!!!! Come on in and join us!
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
Bliss 525 with Anthony Contreras
Bliss 525 with Anthony Contreras - 8pm
525 E. BroadwayLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495-7252 [map]
This wonderful wine bar with an extravagant menu is the most desired Long Beach location for music & friends! Bring a date or meet new friends with the Jill Sharpe Band!!!!! Come in and celebrate Jills BD with the boys!
Sunday, March 18th, 2012
Ashley's Bar & Grill
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9 pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, March 11th, 2012
Ashley's Bar & Grill
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9 pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Friday, March 9th, 2012
Elks Lodge Santa Ana
LIVE MUSIC with JILL SHARPE & ANTHONY CONTRERAS - 7-11
121 S. Elk LaneSanta Ana California Uni (714) 547-7794 [map]
Sunday, March 4th, 2012
Ashley's Bar & Grill
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9 pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, February 26th, 2012
Ashley's Bar & Grill
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9 PM
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Bring your amp, guitar or stix and join some of the best players in LA!!! Come on in & show your stuff.
Sunday, February 19th, 2012
Ashley's Bar & Grill
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9 pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Bring your amp, guitar or stix and join some of the best players in LA!!! Come on in & show your stuff.
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Bliss 525
Jill Sharpe @ Bliss - 7pm - 11pm
525 E. BroadwayLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495-7252 [map]
This is a beautiful restaurant in the heart of Long Beach. Elegant beyond words, unbelievable menu with an incredible wine list, this is the place to bring a date, your wife, your best friend, or just yourself. We'll entertain you with the best Jill Sharpe & her boys have to offer with all original West Coast Swing & Jump Blues. Come join us for our first of many nights in Bliss.....525!!!! We promise you will be impressed!
525 E. Broadway Long Beach!!!!
Sunday, February 12th, 2012
Ashley's Bar & Grill
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9 PM
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Bring your amp, guitar or stix and join some of the best players in LA!!! Come on in & show your stuff.
Sunday, February 5th, 2012
NO GIG - Superbowl Party
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9 pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Bring your amp, guitar or stix and join some of the best players in LA!!! Come on in & show your stuff.
Sunday, January 29th, 2012
Ashley's Bar & Grill
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9 pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
NAMM JAMM @ Ashley's Bar & Grill
Bring your amp, guitar, stix or whatever else you need to show your stuff! Come in after NAMM and talk about all the new gear you found! We will!!!!!
Sunday, January 15th, 2012
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Sunday, December 18th, 2011
LAST JAM OF THE YEAR @ Ashley's
LAST JAM OF THE YEAR - 5-9pm
1731 E 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
Uni (562) 495-5700 [map]
Sunday, November 6th, 2011
Ashley's Bar & Grill
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Well it's been one year. It's been a wonderful ride and we're glad to be here!!!!! The results of our efforts have been wonderful! We hope that this next year will be something for the school books. Thanks to all who have continued to support us in our efforts!!! Come out and see us again! Jill
Sunday, October 30th, 2011
Ashley's Bar & Grill with Special Guests
HALLOWEEN PARTY!!!!!! - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495-5700 [map]
Come on in, dress up and have some fun - players bring your instruments and help us kick this one of to TEN!!!!! See you there!
Saturday, October 29th, 2011
Chowder Barge
HALLOWEEN PIRATE PARTY - 7-10
611 N. Henry Ford AveWilmington California 90744
USA 310-830-7937 [map]
This is going to be a Great Party! Dress up as your favorite Pirate or Wench and come down to hear Jill Sharpe - Anthony Contreras - Wayne Hutsell & Tony Martinez!!!!! Come early and enjoy this floating pirate ship ...I mean restaurant and help us celebrate!!!! Greta Music - Great Friends - Great Times!!!!!
Friday, October 28th, 2011
Anthology
special Guest Appearance with Candye Kane
1337 India StreetSan Diego California 92101
US 619 595 0300 [map]
Please see venue website for further info
Thursday, October 27th, 2011
KBeach Radio
Live Radio Interview with Jill Sharpe & Slobodan Dimitrov discussing the Long Beach Blues Project - photo shoot to document west coast blues players!!!!
Sunday, October 23rd, 2011
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM
PHOTO SHOOT - LONG BEACH BLUES PROJECT GARY WAGNER BENEFIT - 2-5 Photo Shoot 5-9 Jam & Benefit
1731 E 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
US (562) 495-5700 [map]
This one's important! We're taking photos of everyone I can find that has had an effect on the legendary Long Beach Blues Scene. This is being done by Jill Sharpe & Slovadon Dimitov on very old film made by Ansel Adams, It's the last of it's kind & does not exist any longer. Please be sure to spread th eword to anyone you know that should be involved. This is a DO NOT MISS SHOW! THanks for continuing to support live music in Long Beach California.....Home of the West Coast Blues!!
Sunday, September 11th, 2011
PAUL FASULO BENEFIT w/ Junior Watson=Jmes Harman=2000 Lbs Blues = Kirk Fletcher
ALL FOR PAUL - Jr Watson-Pink Arguello-Johnny Meastro-James Harman - 1-5pm
PCH @ LYONSLong Beach California US [map]
Sunday, August 28th, 2011
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Jill Sharpe Live at Ashley's LBBJ - 5-9 PM
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, August 21st, 2011
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9PM
1731 E 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
Uni (562) 495-5700 [map]
Sunday, August 14th, 2011
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM - 5-9PM
1731 E 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
Uni (562) 495-5700 [map]
Sunday, July 31st, 2011
Ashley's Bar & Grill
ASHLEY"S BAR & GRILL - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
All Welcome
Blues Brews & BBQs
Great BBQ, Great Music & Wonderful Friends!!!!
All Ages Welcome
Sunday, July 24th, 2011
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM w JILL SHARPE
LB Blues Jam with Jill Sharpe - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495-5700 [map]
EVERYBODY WELCOME -
Bring you gear & Make some new friends.
Blues Brews & BBQs!!!!
Sunday, July 17th, 2011
Long Beach Blues Jam @ Ashley's
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM - 5-9pm
1731 E 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA (562) 495-5700 [map]
Pro Blues Jam - All welcome - Bring your gear, your instrument and your friends. Come on in for some Great BBQ, Excellent Music & Good Friends. An eclectic group of fans from Bikers, to kids, moms, to the LB Roller Derby team, you never know who's going to show up here. WE LOVE EVERYBODY!!!! All shows are filmed for archival. We have an unbelievable group of players that are sure to impress. Come on in, say hello, share the music!
Sunday, July 10th, 2011
ASHLEY'S - Special KIDS SHOW!!!!!
ASHLEY'S - SPECIAL KIDS SHOW!!!!!!!! - 5-9pm
1731 E 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
US 562-495-5700 [map]
All kids welcome this round. This is going to be a Blues Jam that caters especially to kids. If you know any kids that have unbelievable skills and want them to have the opportunity to see and play and be inspired by other incredible players, we have special guest Daniel Kostanko 10 year old drummer extraordinaire & possibly 10 year old guitarist Ray Goren. I will host all kids myself and organize and make all feel special, wanted and appreciated. Come on down and witness something incredible this Sunday! A very rare night indeed!!!!!!
Sunday, June 26th, 2011
Long Beach Blues Jam @ Ashley's
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9pm
1731 E 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA (562) 495-5700 [map]
Sunday, June 19th, 2011
Long Beach Blues Jam @ Ashley's
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9pm
1731 E 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA (562) 495-5700 [map]
Sunday, June 12th, 2011
Long Beach Blues Jam @ Ashley's
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9pm
1731 E 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
Uni (562) 495-5700 [map]
Monday, June 6th, 2011
ALPINE VILLAGE with the SWINGIN' SOPHISTICATS
SWINGIN' SOPHISTICATS - 7:30pm
833 W. Torrance Blvd.Torrance California 90502
Uni (310) 327-4384 [map]
Alpine Village Inn
Torrance, CA
Monday, May 2nd
Band Swings at 7:30pm
Swing, Vintage Jazz and Ballroom Dance!
Hope to see you there!
Fantastic Food and Drinks!
http://www.AlpineVillageCenter.com
Sunday, June 5th, 2011
Long Beach Blues Jam @ Ashley's
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9pm
1731 E 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA (562) 495-5700 [map]
Saturday, June 4th, 2011
GOLDEN SAILS HOTEL & BALLROOM
Blues in The Night with Jill Sharpe - 9pm - 1am
6285 E Pacific Coast HwyLong Beach California 90802
Uni (562) 430-0585 [map]
A Swingin' Night of Blues with Long Beach's own Jill Sharpe with Specials Guests. Midsummer Night's Blues, with us!!! Full Bar, Huge Dance Floor on the water in the heart of Long Beach's Marinas. On PCH, on Alamitos Bay. Come join us for a night packed full of fun!
Sunday, May 29th, 2011
Long Beach Blues Jam @ Ashley's
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9pm
1731 E 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA (562) 495-5700 [map]
Sunday, May 22nd, 2011
Long Beach Blues Jam @ Ashley's
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9pm
1731 E 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA (562) 495-5700 [map]
Sunday, May 15th, 2011
Long Beach Blues Jam @ Ashley's
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9pm
1731 E 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA (562) 495-5700 [map]
Sunday, May 8th, 2011
Long Beach Blues Jam @ Ashley's
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9pm
1731 E 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA (562) 495-5700 [map]
Saturday, May 7th, 2011
BLUES CRUISE on the ROCKET BOAT
BLUES CRUISE on the Rocket Boat - 1-6
423 Shoreline Village DrLong Beach California 90802
Uni (562) 437-6253 [map]
The boat comes in and out of the harbor several times during the day. The trips are short, just an hour or so and the boat comes back to dock to pick up the next round. It's a blast & very friendly. Come on down for a Mother's Day weekend extravaganza!!!!
Sunday, May 1st, 2011
Long Beach Blues Jam @ Ashley's
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM @ Ashley's - 5-9pm
1731 E 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
Uni (562) 495-5700 [map]
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
Long Beach Blues Jam @ Ashley's
Sunday, April 24th, 2011
LONG BEACH BLUES JAM
Easter @Ashley's - 5-9
1731 E 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
Uni (562) 495-5700 [map]
Sunday, April 17th, 2011
Long Beach Blues Jam @ Ashley's
LONG BEACH GRAND PRIX - 5-9
1731 E 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
map]
... "It's cash only , but they have an ATM on site." ... "THE SUNDAY BLUES JAMM AT ASHLEY'S IS THE GREATEST."
Sunday, April 10th, 2011
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, April 3rd, 2011
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Saturday, April 2nd, 2011
SATELLITE LOUNGE - WITH CANDYE KANE
BENEFIT For Marty Nation - with Candye Kane - 8pm
1717 Silverlake Blvd.Los Angeles California 90027
US [map]
Spaceland - Benefit for Marty Nation - with CANDYE KANE, JILL SHARPE Julie Christensen, City Fritter and more!
See link for tickets, map and further info
City Fritter @ The Satellite
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Event Details
A benefit fundraiser for Johnny's brother, Marty Nation. Injured in a motorcycle accident in January, Marty and his family are facing some serious financial issues. Luckily, his talented rock & roll friends are coming together to blow the roof off The Satellite (formerly Spaceland) in his honor.
Blues mama Candye Kane headlines the show, and there will be lots of special guests!
Who's Playing?
City FritterHEADLINER
Topanga, CA
Folk / Americana / Classic Rock
Candye Kane
Encinitas, CA
Blues / Jazz / Swing
Julie Christensen
Jill Sharpe
Long Beach, CA
Blues / Rock / Swing
Sunday, March 27th, 2011
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, March 20th, 2011
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, March 13th, 2011
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, March 6th, 2011
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Friday, March 4th, 2011
Regal Inn
Jill Sharpe @ The Regal Inn - 9-1
6763 Carson StLakewood California 90713
US 562-425-9038 [map]
Biker Joint - Blues Hangout - Live Music Scene - Full Bar - You know the place
Sunday, February 27th, 2011
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, February 20th, 2011
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Friday, February 18th, 2011
Regal Inn
Jill Sharpe Band Live at the Regal Inn - 9-1
6763 Carson StLakewood California 90713
US [map]
Great Little RoadHouse - come in, enjoy the music, pull up a bar stool & have a beer - Coolest little hangout in Lakewood!
Sunday, February 13th, 2011
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, February 6th, 2011
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, January 30th, 2011
Regal Inn
Jill Sharpe Band Live at the Regal Inn - 9-1
6763 Carson StLakewood California 90713
US [map]
Come on in, Sit Right Down, Baby Let Your Hair Hand Down!
Sunday, January 30th, 2011
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, January 23rd, 2011
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, January 16th, 2011
NAMM JAMM @ Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495-5700 [map]
Sunday, January 9th, 2011
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, December 26th, 2010
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, December 19th, 2010
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, December 12th, 2010
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, December 5th, 2010
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Saturday, December 4th, 2010
NA-AA Bash
Private Gig
Sunday, November 28th, 2010
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, November 21st, 2010
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, November 14th, 2010
Ashley's Bar & Grill
Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495.5700 [map]
Sunday, October 31st, 2010
Ashley's Bar & Grill
The Best Damn Jam in the West - 5-9pm
1731 E. 4th StreetLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-495-5700 [map]
HALLOWEEN JAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jill Sharpe along with Mark St John will be hosting the Blues Jam every Sunday! Come on down and see some of the hottest blues musicians in California. If you're looking to play, listen or just check out some incredible talent on a weekly basis, Jill is Back in Long Beach! Some of the hottest voices, guitarists, bass players and drummers, horn players, harpists, etc. this is a place on a Sunday afternoon that you just can't go wrong. Parking is available across the street as well as all along 4th. Park it, come on in and have some great Mexican food and some of the best drink officianado's in town. Say hello, we're open to all, pro and amature alike. We Support you at this jam....nothin' too small and NO ONE too big for us. We welcome you!!!!!!!!!!!!! We're back! Jill Sharpe
YEEEOWWWEEEE!!! WHAT A KILLER NITE FOR JAMMIN IT WAS !!!
Holy Ghost of the Great Pumpkin arises in the pumpkin patch to jammhisassoff at Ashley's Sunday Jam, "THE BEST DAMM JAMM IN THE WEST"!!...
Jammer & Co-Host MARK ST JOHN here!...Howdy Folks! Reviewin' and Previewin'!.......and welcome to fun times and enjoyment of your Sunday evening at Ashley's Bar & Grill !
OH MAN!.....And don't forget the grub here...OMG...& MMMMMMM....Killer Grub at Ashley's, owner MaryRose's menu is on the table so come on down for Sunday evening dinner, a few cocktails, 3 Big Screens with the latest games on, and some of the best rockin' blues music your ears EVER experienced....!! Oh yeah, there's a pool table too..!!
My Cusine Recommendation is: Try a CUP of the Chili Verde...mmm..it will tickle your tastebuds and fire up your tongue!! The best EVER....and only $3.50....wow....good price!
No Kidding, this is the REAL DEAL...!
Hope you get to hang out and experience it soon..!!
Someone recently emailed me to ask "what makes this the best jamm as advertised?"
My answer is very simple....
"because of the talented and interesting JAMMERS that come here to Jam...This jam is for and about YOU....!"
OUR MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE JAMM...!!!
This jamm is about the Jammers NOT the band...It's all for YOU, whether you are a player or in the audience, this jam is YOUR jam, YOUR workshop, for YOUR enjoyment and pleasure, for YOUR connection power and networking of musicians and music lovers!
IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU, THE JAMMERS....Hope you come and join in....!!!
On Oct 31st the Sunday nite Halloween Jamm at Ashley's was unbelievable!!
Host and guitarist/vocalist JILL SHARPE started the parade with some of her funky-bluesy compositions, accompianed by star jammers of the core band including bassist MARK ST JOHN, drummer MIKE HARVEY, young jammer guitarist MIKE KAHLIL, saxaphonist NEAL "the squeal" SHELTON and keyboardist LINZEE !
Later in the evening several local musicians including harmonica players
BLUHARP LOUIS & BOB COOPER, incredible sax player PAT ZICARI, a couple of jammer bassists, our pals RON GOLDBERG and PAUL DOMINGUEZ, and long-time 'Kansas city's Own' bassist/vocalist Sir STAN GRIGGS, who brought the house down with his version of "See See Rider"! Newcomer jammer guitarist J.C. who arrived sans the now defuct Blue Dog Jam got up to cut loose with everyone and was fantastic...thanx dude hope to see ya again...!
Here's another reason why we're the best jamm in the west: because of a new gal bassist TONYA WILLIAMS, who accidentally ended up at Ashley's, stated she hadn't played bass in 10yrs, then she got up there and rocked the blues with the rest of the gang!! And she Rocked...!! Very brave gal...gettin' up there with people she just met...after a long hiatus...!! Cool stuff for all you Jammers out there..!
Next Sunday nite we'll all be back to join in the parade of jammers and music lovers that show up EVERY week at Ashley's Sunday Nite blues jam, "THE BEST DAMM JAMM IN THE WEST !!"
And now you know the story....See ya there or be square....hahaha.....!!!!
Mark St John
Saturday, October 16th, 2010
Going to the Chapel - MARRIED!!!
Going to the Chapel
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
LB Outdoor Festival
Healthy Mind - Healthy Body - 11am-2pm
4900 E. 7th Street & Park Ave.Long Beach California Uni 562-216-1966 [map]
This is an event hosted by the City of Long Beach. We played the event last year and it was just lovely. We're looking forward to the event again this year, with speakers like Assembly woman Bonnie Lowenthal, First Lady of Long Beach Nancy Foster, National Alliance for Mental Illness, United States Veterens Intiative, etc. I am a huge advocate for mental health that does not seem to be handles well in our country any longer, I advise all to care for, donate to and volunteer for any event that supports those in a more difficult situation that we're in. Thank you Patti LaPlace once again for extensing the invitation to the Jill Sharpe Band. We're honored. It's fun - food and live music at Recreation Park in the Band Shell. See you there!
Friday, April 16th, 2010
LB GRAND PRIX!!!!! @ Springbok Bar & Grille
LB GRAND PRIX - 8-12
423 Shoreline Village DrLong Beach California 90802
USA 562-437-3734 [map]
Good Luck Racers! This is the largest annual event in Long Beach. We're right on the racetrack & the water!!!!! LB Harbor is just outside the back door. Come on down and listen to soe blues!
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Springbok Bar & Grill
GOT GREEN - St. Patrick's Day with Jill Sharpe - 8-12
423A Shoreline Village DriveLong Beach California 90802
Uni 562-437-3734 [map]
The Irish lass herself, Miss Jill Sharpe will perform like she lives. Come out and check out the band for a fun filled holiday in downtown long beach overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Nestled in Shoreline village just next to Tequilla Jacks, Jill will make you remember this St. Paddy's day for years to come!
Sunday, December 27th, 2009
MOTHER'S TAVERN
Mother's Tavern - Xmas @ Mother's
16701 Pacific Coast Hwy & 17thSunset Beach California 90742
US 562-592-2111 [map]