J.d. simo biography
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SIMO (band)
SIMO was an American rock band which formed in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The group was notable for having guitarist JD Simo, and is a psychedelic soul modern rock band that also incorporated extended improvisation into its live sets. They released one self-released album as well as a live EP and two studio albums for the Mascot Label Group.
History
In December 2010, bassist Frank Howard Swart contacted guitarist Simo about setting up a jam session with drummer Adam Abrashoff, with whom he had played with extensively.[1] After growing dissatisfied with session work and backing other groups, Simo agreed to the jam session. They played for three hours without stopping, after which the group decided to form a band.
After recording and releasing their first album in 2011, SIMO toured regionally around the south as well as frequent shows in Nashville. They also garnered some slots at music festivals including Mountain Jam, the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam, and Bonnaroo.[2]
2015 brought the band its first tours out of the south
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J. D. Simo
American singer-songwriter
JD Simo | |
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JD Simo performing with SIMO in 2014 | |
| Born | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, keyboards |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Mascot Label Group, Crowesfeet Music Group |
| Website | simo.fm |
Musical artist
JD Simo[1] is an American guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer.
Biography
As a guitarist, songwriter and producer/engineer, Simo has worked with the likes of Jack White (Beyoncé Lemonade sessions), Phil Lesh, James McCartney, Tommy Emmanuel, David Kahne, Cowboy Jack Clement, Dave Cobb, Paul Worley, George Porter, Anson Funderburgh, Peter Collins, Joe Bonamassa, Chris Isaak, Samantha Fish and Baz Luhrmann on the soundtrack and score of the Elvis biopic.
He is a former member of the Don Kelley Band (2007-2012), a historic house band at Robert’s Western World in Nashville, Tennessee; other alumni include Brent Mason, Troy Lancaster, Redd Volkaert, Johnny Hiland, Guthrie Trapp, Kenny Vaughan, Danie
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JD Simo is an American guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer.
Biography
As a guitarist, songwriter and producer/engineer, Simo has worked with the likes of Jack White (Beyoncé Lemonade sessions), Phil Lesh, James McCartney, Tommy Emmanuel, David Kahne, Cowboy Jack Clement, Dave Cobb, Paul Worley, George Porter, Anson Funderburgh, Peter Collins, Joe Bonamassa, Chris Isaak, Samantha Fish and Baz Luhrmann on the soundtrack and score of the Elvis biopic.
He is a former member of the Don Kelley Band (2007-2012), a historic house band at Robert’s Western World in Nashville, Tennessee; other alumni include Brent Mason, Troy Lancaster, Redd Volkaert, Johnny Hiland, Guthrie Trapp, Kenny Vaughan, Daniel Donato, Luke McQuery and bassist Dave Roe (Johnny Cash, Dwight Yoakam, John Mellencamp, John Prine), who recommended JD for the guitar slot.
He was a member of the psychedelic rock band SIMO from 2012-2018. He has released four solo albums to date.
In the fall 2020 he became a member and main player in the Guitar Community 2gthr.co founded by Marc de Lorenso
In 2024 it was a
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