Formed in 1989, The Jimi Vincent Band plays rockin' blues. They rattle the rafters and treat their listeners to an explosive musical experience. One can certainly feel the energy the band generates as they take the listener on a musical journey through the world of blues.
   The Jimi Vincent Band is currently playing blues festivals and clubs across this great land and converting new listeners to their brand of the blues. Most recently they opened a show for headliners Bonnie Raitt, Keb Mo and John Lee Hooker Jr. Jimi has also opened for the great Robert Lockwood Jr., Blue Oyster Cult, Foghat, Travis Tritt, Emmylou Harris, and many others... cduniverse.com

   Born James Vincent Smith, Jimi adopted his stage name to avoid confusion with keyboardist Jimmy Smith. He started playing guitar at age 5 and has been rockin' ever since. The band has opened shows for such greats as Robert Cray, Bonnie Raitt, Keb Mo, Robert Lockwood Jr., Tex Ritter (at age 11), The Charlie Daniels Band, Kenny Neal, Emmilou Harris, Travis Tritt, and many others.
   Jimi writes the band's original material, plays electric and acoustic guitar, dobro, and harp. With his trademark low growling voice, Jimi writes easily understood lyrics and you can feel the rhythm and blues pouring out of his guitar and his soul...