JERRY DUGGER
Let me tell you a little about myself. I was born in The Bronx and raised in Harlem.
I caught the music bug early in life, listening to my parents Ida and Alfonza sing around the house, singing with them in church, and listening to their collection of 78rpm records. I always loved to listen to and sing to the radio, I guess that would be how I developed my voice, and eclectic musical tastes.
Through an amazing set of circumstances, I found myself being introduced to the New York City Blues scene by way of the now infamous Dan Lynch Blues Bar. I spent thirteen years studying The Blues there and eventually running the Saturday and Sunday afternoon jam sessions. This little bar became the hub of the Blues scene in NYC. Many legendary Blues musicians stopped by to say hello and sing a song on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, it is an education in performance and that could not be replicated. I've also spent a great amount of time touring Europe as Bassist and Background Singer for Mr. Thing and The Professional Human Beings and The Andy J. Forest Blues Band. My most recent trip to Europe was as an invited guest of the Ferrara Buskers Festival, with good friend Chris Blanden.
These days my work is focused in New york City and the Tri State area, I work regularly at Terra Blues, and The Red Lion, both on legendary Bleecker Street. I also perform at B.B. Kings, and 12 Grapes in Peekskill NY. My Bands, The Dugger Brothers, The Jerry Dugger Trio (JD3), and The Harlem Blues Project keep me focused on original compositions, The Blues, Soul and Country Music. Recently I have been performing solo acoustic guitar shows at Banjo Jims on 9th and avenue C. My mission is to write and sing great songs, because a great song can touch you the way nothing else can.
My bands are always ready for a party. With a focus on dance music were sure to keep you rockin' all night long. See ya soon!
Some Reviews!
Ben Manila - House Of Blues Radio
Jerry Dugger truly understands the history of the Blues and the future of Pop music!
Buddy Fox - The Blues Foundation
Jerry Dugger has the best voice on the New York City scene!
The Village Voice
Jerry Dugger's urgent vocals adorn gloriously attitudinal urban narratives! ( a little wordy)
Contact:
Jerry@jerrydugger.com
JerryDugger@Hotmail.com
Myspace.com/JerryDugger
The Dugger Brothers
11 PM Sunday Nights at The Red Lion
Bleecker Street at Thompson Street
212-260-9797
WWW.REDLIONNYC.COM
11 PM Sunday Nights at The Red Lion
Bleecker Street at Thompson Street
212-260-9797
WWW.REDLIONNYC.COM
Jerry Dugger Trio
1 AM Thursday Nights at The Red Lion
(Check calendar to confirm)
212-260-9797
WWW.REDLIONNYC.COM
1 AM Thursday Nights at The Red Lion
(Check calendar to confirm)
212-260-9797
WWW.REDLIONNYC.COM
The Harlerm Blues Project
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/HARLEMBLUESPROJECT
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/HARLEMBLUESPROJECT
