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Mind Control

by JD Simo

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Lute FP
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Lute FP Yeah, this is good. The guitar work is killer, but it’s the overall vibe that made this an instabuy. Funky and rhythm-driven, to the max. Reminds me of Stanton Moore more than Hendrix or otherwise. Kudos to a guitar wiz that gives equal footing to the band. Top shelf stuff right here.
Jeff Mueller
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Jeff Mueller Was introduced to JD Simo and the band last night (9-1-22) opening for Tab Benoit at The Coach House in SJC, CA. All I can say is WOW! Fucking mind blowing, awesome show! I'm hooked and all in, just bought the whole catalog on Bandcamp, you should too! Go see these guys live, you won't be disappointed!
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otherjonstewart I saw the JD Simo Trio live in a medium-small venue last fall (The Magic Bag), and it’s fair to say, mind blown. The tight and funky rhythm section, the killer guitar tones and soulful playing and singing, the fireworks, just really satisfying to behold these wonders. A lot of this album was in the set. Killer stuff.
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I'm In Love 05:50
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Let Go 03:55
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Know It All 05:55
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Fucked Up 02:57
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Recovery 05:25

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JD Simo... The Chicago-born, now Nashville transplant is like a one-man crusade dedicated to keeping music real, raw, and honest. No matter the setting and no matter his role (whether it’s wingman or bandleader)
J.D.’s presence infuses the situation of the moment with the music that’s been fueling him pretty much his whole life, spiced with influences that straddle both decades and dimensions.
As a songwriter, guitarist, and producer he has worked with the likes of Jack White, Tommy Emmanuel, Luther Dickinson, Dave Cobb, Blackberry Smoke, and even been a member of Grateful Dead founder Phil Lesh' "Phil & Friends".
Now he comes forth with his most unique, original and rawest effort yet… “Mind Control” which drops November 5th 2021.
During lockdown in '20, he started cutting tracks in his makeshift studio on a weekly basis. Joined by longtime collaborator Adam Abrashoff on drums and the addition of longtime friend, bassist-producer-engineer Adam Bednarik (Justin Townes Earle), they mused a proverbial soup of shared influences.
Hill country trance blues of Junior Kimbrough, RL Burnside and Asie Payton. Hypnotic Afro Beat of Fela Kuti and Tony Allen. Psychedelic warps of Captain Beefheart, Funkadelic, and Jimi Hendrix. The old school blues of John Lee Hooker, Earl Hooker and Lightnin Hopkins. As well as the raw fuzzy rock of The Stooges and Nirvana.
“Mind Control” is the product of 3 like minded buddies huddled in a humble setting, making music to make them feel good. The songs stark revealing nature, is the product of them using the creative process for therapy and enjoyment. Because they simply had to, for no other reason than they couldn’t not! They love it too much. A positive theme of growth, self help and struggles with addiction and mental health lay along side a haunting, low down musical landscape. It's raw, funky and real. Such is life.

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released November 5, 2021

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JD Simo Nashville, Tennessee

JD Simo... The Chicago-born, now Nashville transplant is like a one-man crusade dedicated to keeping music real, raw, and honest. No matter the setting and no matter his role (whether it’s wingman or bandleader)
J.D.’s presence infuses the situation of the moment with the music that’s been fueling him pretty much his whole life, spiced with influences that straddle both decades and dimensions.
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