JJ Grey, 1

Okay, the sound could be better, but dig the STYLE in this performance:

"Orange Blossoms"

JJ Grey is one of those guys who really does bring the flavor of the place where he grew up:  in the country, near Jacksonville, FL.  Nearly everything written about JJ & his band Mofro references their
"swamp" sound, but these aren't the swamps of the Louisiana bayou, thick with moss.  They're the swamps of the northernmost Everglades, clean and clear (at least where the developers haven't gotten to 'em yet).  And Grey's music has that blend of clarity and funk that you hear in some of the best deep Southern soul, undoubtedly one of his strongest inspirations.

For a taste of that, check this version of "The Devil You Know" by 100 Proof (Aged in Soul):\

"The Devil You Know"

Those are the first two tracks of Grey's lates album, "Orange Blossoms".  But he's done four already, and they ALL are solid & worth checking out.  Here's one of the older songs:

"Mississippi"

JJ Grey & Mofro are out on tour right now, and they'll be playing at Shank Hall in my current hometown of Milwaukee *tonight*.  Here's one more taste of their live shows:

 "War"

Good stuff.