Homemade Jamz Blues Band
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Homemade Jamz Blues Band is an American
, Tupelo, Mississippi
based blues
trio, consisting of siblings Ryan (vocal and guitar), Kyle (bass) and Taya (drums) Perry. In December 2007, the trio made music history as the youngest blues band to achieve a record deal: the Toronto
-based NorthernBlues Music
signed the band when Ryan was aged 16, Kyle was 14 and Taya was 9. Their debut album, Pay Me No Mind, was released in June 2008.
Homemade Jamz Blues Band has played in blues festivals
and concert engagements across North America and Europe; in some sets, their father backs them on harmonica
. In June 2008, they played at the 'B.B. King Homecoming' in Indianola, Mississippi
. They won second place in the band category at the 23rd International Blues Challenge
, and won the Bay Area Blues Society's West Coast Hall of Fame Blues New Artist of the Year for 2008.
Aside from their youth, the band has been noted for their homemade instruments: the guitar and bass used by Ryan and Kyle, respectively, are crafted from Ford
automobile parts that still feature the manufacturer's logo.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Tupelo, Mississippi
Tupelo, Mississippi
Tupelo is the largest city in and the county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States. It is the seventh largest city in the state of Mississippi, smaller than Meridian, and larger than Greenville. As of the 2000 United States Census, the city's population was 34,211...
based blues
Blues
Blues is the name given to both a musical form and a music genre that originated in African-American communities of primarily the "Deep South" of the United States at the end of the 19th century from spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads...
trio, consisting of siblings Ryan (vocal and guitar), Kyle (bass) and Taya (drums) Perry. In December 2007, the trio made music history as the youngest blues band to achieve a record deal: the Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
-based NorthernBlues Music
NorthernBlues Music
NorthernBlues Music is a Canadian independent record label, which specializes in blues music. The label was established in 2001, and a number of its artists and albums have since been nominated for and won Blues Music Awards...
signed the band when Ryan was aged 16, Kyle was 14 and Taya was 9. Their debut album, Pay Me No Mind, was released in June 2008.
Homemade Jamz Blues Band has played in blues festivals
Music festival
A music festival is a festival oriented towards music that is sometimes presented with a theme such as musical genre, nationality or locality of musicians, or holiday. They are commonly held outdoors, and are often inclusive of other attractions such as food and merchandise vending machines,...
and concert engagements across North America and Europe; in some sets, their father backs them on harmonica
Harmonica
The harmonica, also called harp, French harp, blues harp, and mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used primarily in blues and American folk music, jazz, country, and rock and roll. It is played by blowing air into it or drawing air out by placing lips over individual holes or multiple holes...
. In June 2008, they played at the 'B.B. King Homecoming' in Indianola, Mississippi
Indianola, Mississippi
Indianola is a city in Sunflower County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 12,066 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Sunflower County.-History:...
. They won second place in the band category at the 23rd International Blues Challenge
International Blues Challenge
The International Blues Challenge is a music competition run by the Blues Foundation.The 2010 winner of the top prize was Matt Andersen.The 2011 winners of the top prize were ....
, and won the Bay Area Blues Society's West Coast Hall of Fame Blues New Artist of the Year for 2008.
Aside from their youth, the band has been noted for their homemade instruments: the guitar and bass used by Ryan and Kyle, respectively, are crafted from Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker based in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. The automaker was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. In addition to the Ford and Lincoln brands, Ford also owns a small stake in Mazda in Japan and Aston Martin in the UK...
automobile parts that still feature the manufacturer's logo.