Skip Jones Spirit of New Orleans-Live at Claim 52

About This Event

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.

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