Calendar
- Fri May 1, 6-9 pm, Territorial Vineyards / Eugene OR
- Sat May 2, 6-8:30 pm, Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge / Eugene OR (duo)
- Sat May 8, 6-9 pm, Saginaw Vineyards / Saginaw OR
- Fri May 16, 7-10 pm, LaVelle’s Vineyards / Elmira OR
- Fri May 22, 6-8 pm, Dallas Summer Sounds/ Dallas OR
- Sat May 23, 6:30-9:30 pm, Coast Fork Brewing / Cottage Grove OR
- Mon May 25, 3-6 pm, High Pass Winery / Junction City, OR (duo)
- Thu May 28, 7-9 pm, Beer Garden / Eugene OR
- Fri May 29, 5:30-8:30, Bennett Vineyards & Wine Co / Cheshire OR
- Sat May 30, 4:00-6:00, Private Event / Eugene OR
- Fri Jun 5, 6-9 pm, Territorial Vineyards / Eugene OR
- Sun Jun 7, 6:00-8:30, Drift Inn/ Yachats OR (solo)
- Fri Jun 12, 4:00-5:00, Greer Gardens / Eugene OR (duo)
- Sat Jun 13, 6:00-9:00, Sarver Winery / Eugene OR
- Thu Jun 18, 6:00-8:00 Walking Man Brewery / Stevenson WA
- Fri Jun 19, TBD Gorge Brews and Blues / Columbia Gorge WA
- Sat Jun 20, 6:30-9:30 Red Bluff Tap House / Stevenson WA
- Sat Jun 27, 6:00-10:00 Beer Station / Junction City OR
- Sun Jun 28, 6:00-8:00 Philomath Music in the Park / Philomath OR
- All Thursdays, 6:30-9:30, Hosting Rooster Blues Jam, Mac’s Nightclub, Eugene, OR
- All 1st Fridays, 6-9 pm, Territorial Vineyards / Eugene OR
Biography
Bringing the soulful, high-energy boogified sounds of New Orleans to the Pacific Northwest, Skip Jones & The Spirit of New Orleans deliver a dynamic blend of rhythm and blues hits from the ’50s and ’60s, along with classic rock and pop organ favorites from the ’60s and ’70s. Add in some authentic New Orleans piano boogie-woogie, and the party follows wherever they play!
Frontman Skip Jones has a longstanding career, having performed with legendary acts such as The Coasters, The Drifters, The Platters, Joe Houston, and Bo Diddley. In the ’80s, he toured with Canned Heat, holding down bass duties for Larry Taylor. Skip has also worked with local greats like Henry Vestine, James Thornbury, James Bradshaw, and The Etouffee Band.
Beyond his band performances, Skip has been a pillar of the Eugene blues scene, hosting Eugene’s longest-running blues jam for over 25 years. Whether leading the charge at a blues jam or performing with his band, or as a solo or duo, Skip brings an infectious energy and deep musical expertise that keeps audiences coming back for more.
Skip Jones & The Spirit of New Orleans are ready to bring the groove to your venue or event!
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New Orleans has had its troubles, but its spirit will live on forever if Skip Jones and his band have anything to say about it. Jones, a piano player partial to roots blues, barrelhouse piano and Nawlins’ R&B, has made it his mission to keep the music alive for future generations.
“As time marches on, the tendency is for music to splinter into many factions,” Jones said. “But Eugene is quite rich with musicians who carry on traditions. I feel quite blessed and supported here.”
Like many musicians, Jones dabbles in a number of styles and flavors, but always returns to his favorites: Fats Domino, Doctor John, James Booker, Allen Toussaint, and Professor Longhair. “Our shows are like a blues travelogue, but we always return to our base camp in New Orleans.”
Jones can be seen at the Rooster Blues Jam at Mac’s Restaurant in Eugene every Tuesday night at 6:30 pm. You can catch Skip &/or Spirit of New Orleans line up in the local listings .
— John Ginn
Back-Line Rental Items
- Hammond B3 organ with Leslie 122 speaker cabinet
- Fender Twin Reverb guitar amplifier
- Tama Super-Star Drum Set
- Wurlitzer 200 Electric piano
- Various PA and Sound Re-enforcement combinations
Booking Information
Skip can accommodate any budget – solo performer, duo, or full dance band ensemble. He can also provide sound re-enforcement for events.
Use the form below to send Skip an email. You can also check in with Skip on Facebook here.