Moondog J
http://www.moondogj.com/
Hailing from Denmark, Western Australia, Moondog J performs solo or as front man of the Moondog J Blues Band. He is a master of the blues harmonica and a formidable guitarist, singer and song writer. His voice holds a deep authenticity reminiscent of the great Blues/Soul singers of old. Moondog J travels annually to the United States to explore the areas where the Blues began (Chicago, St Louis, Memphis, Mississippi, New Orleans), and has played with some great locals - Billy Branch (Chicago, IL), Ronnie Baker Brookes (Chicago, IL), Toronzo Cannon (Chicago, IL), Mz Peachez & her Casanovas (Chicago, IL) Kim Massie (St Louis, MO), David Kimbrough Jnr (Holly springs, Mississippi), Big Dave and the Evil Love band (Clarksdale, Mississippi), Mojo Possum (Memphis, TN), Daddy Mack Blues Band (Memphis TN).
Moondog J has performed on stage at the Chicago Blues Festival, Buddy Guy's Legend's Bar, Byron Bay Bluesfest, Southbound Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Chiang Mai University (Thailand), as well as some of the premier venues in Australia (Perth Entertainment Centre, Melbourne Recital Centre, Brisbane Powerhouse).
Moondog J is also heavily involved in the Oz Hip Hop scene as “Hookman” for Perth Trio Optamus featuring: Optamus (from Downsyde) on Beats & Rhymes, Chris ‘Imposta’ Foster on Keys and Moondog J on Vocals, Guitar and Harmonica.
Aside from performing he also has 8 years experience running performance workshops for young people in schools and community centres throughout Western Australia.
"Harmonica is a great instrument to bring people together.." Jeremy Jongsma AKA Moondog J.
http://www.moondogj.com/
Hailing from Denmark, Western Australia, Moondog J performs solo or as front man of the Moondog J Blues Band. He is a master of the blues harmonica and a formidable guitarist, singer and song writer. His voice holds a deep authenticity reminiscent of the great Blues/Soul singers of old. Moondog J travels annually to the United States to explore the areas where the Blues began (Chicago, St Louis, Memphis, Mississippi, New Orleans), and has played with some great locals - Billy Branch (Chicago, IL), Ronnie Baker Brookes (Chicago, IL), Toronzo Cannon (Chicago, IL), Mz Peachez & her Casanovas (Chicago, IL) Kim Massie (St Louis, MO), David Kimbrough Jnr (Holly springs, Mississippi), Big Dave and the Evil Love band (Clarksdale, Mississippi), Mojo Possum (Memphis, TN), Daddy Mack Blues Band (Memphis TN).
Moondog J has performed on stage at the Chicago Blues Festival, Buddy Guy's Legend's Bar, Byron Bay Bluesfest, Southbound Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Chiang Mai University (Thailand), as well as some of the premier venues in Australia (Perth Entertainment Centre, Melbourne Recital Centre, Brisbane Powerhouse).
Moondog J is also heavily involved in the Oz Hip Hop scene as “Hookman” for Perth Trio Optamus featuring: Optamus (from Downsyde) on Beats & Rhymes, Chris ‘Imposta’ Foster on Keys and Moondog J on Vocals, Guitar and Harmonica.
Aside from performing he also has 8 years experience running performance workshops for young people in schools and community centres throughout Western Australia.
"Harmonica is a great instrument to bring people together.." Jeremy Jongsma AKA Moondog J.
