Born and raised in South Mississippi, Davey Jones (born June 3, 1982 in Hattiesburg, MS) brings a unique quality and sound to his music. Influenced by Southern Rock and Blues musicians, Jones sticks to his roots while playing a wide variety of genres. While known for his guitar playing, Davey also plays drums, piano, bass, organ and many other instruments. This can be seen in his music, as almost all of the instrumentation on his releases were played all by Jones himself.
Throughout his 30 plus years of writing and performing, Jones has developed a one-of-a-kind experience to those who he performs for. With high-energy and soulful guitar phrasings, Jones has set himself among the all-time great blues and rock musicians performing today. His love and dedication to his shows and his fans is apparent and creates a very personal experience for anyone that attends.
While Jones has performed all over the U.S., he prides himself on staying true to his roots and creating an environment that is intimate and special for each of his fans.
“It’s simply not enough to put on a good show, you’ve got to involve the audience and make them feel like the show is dedicated to them. Because, at the end of the day, this show is for them.” (Davey Jones)
Davey Jones has also received many accolades including winning “Most Talented Musician” for the state of Louisiana in 2000.
Playing music at an early age, Jones found himself performing in local churches and gospel groups throughout the Southern United States. Bringing that Gospel background with him, he played in several county and rock bands throughout his teens and twenties. Jones finally found his way to the Blues where he brings a unique style all of his own. The Gospel, Country and Rock influences are definitely present in his playing which creates a style of Blues and Rock that few others have.
Jones’ dedication to music and his followers is always apparent in his constant strive to evolve and continuously release new styles of music. Most people compare his playing style to guitar legends such as Tab Benoit, Chuck Berry, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughn among others. His songs have been featured on “Blues Legends” radio and other leading playlists and stations.