"A native of Monkton, Maryland, Dennis Jones got his musical start on drums, but by age 13 he had switched to guitar and joined a band. After traveling the world, he landed in Los Angeles, joining Mississippi bluesman Zac Harmon's band, with whom he won the 2004 International Blues Challenge. Jones' solo debut, Falling Up, came in 2003. Subsequent albums showcased his artistry and featured guests including Kenny Neal, Guitar Shorty, and Etta James saxophonist Jimmy Zavala."
"After traveling the world, he landed in Los Angeles, joining Mississippi bluesman Zac Harmon's band, with whom he won the 2004 International Blues Challenge. Jones' solo debut, Falling Up, came in 2003. Subsequent albums showcased his artistry and featured guests including Kenny Neal, Guitar Shorty, and Etta James saxophonist Jimmy Zavala. In 2023, Jones was the recipient of the Bobby Rush Entertainer Award."
Dennis Jones was born in Monkton, Maryland and began on drums before switching to guitar at age 13 and joining a band. He traveled internationally and settled in Los Angeles, where he joined Zac Harmon's band and won the 2004 International Blues Challenge with that group. Jones released his solo debut Falling Up in 2003. Subsequent albums showcased his artistry and featured guests including Kenny Neal, Guitar Shorty, and Etta James saxophonist Jimmy Zavala. He received the Bobby Rush Entertainer Award in 2023 and released About Time in June 2024. He is scheduled to perform Oct 1 at Club Fox in Redwood City.
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