Jack Waters and The Unemployed
Oklahoma music history has been enriched by artists such as Woody Guthrie, Bob Childers, JJ Cale, Tom Skinner, Leon Russell, and adopted Okie Bob Wills. That is just a small sample of some of the amazing talent of singer/songwriters that have influenced what continues to be an impressive music scene in the state of Oklahoma. Dive bars and music venues across the state are booked nightly with talented, passionate artists waiting to be heard. Jack Waters and The Unemployed are one of those artists that is primed to push the boundaries of the local scene and beyond.
Jack Waters and The Unemployed, a country blues and southern rock fusion, are Jack Waters on guitar and lead vocals, Mike Satawake on lead guitar and backing vocals, Tyler Romine on drums and backing vocals and Luke Mullenix on upright and bass guitar. The Unemployed formed in Oklahoma City in 2016 when Jack Waters moved from behind the drum set where he had spent the previous 20 years touring the country, strapped on a guitar and started taking center stage. Luke Mullenix joined in followed shortly thereafter by Mike and Tyler. The name The Unemployed stems from the emphasis placed by all members on making music the main priority in their lives not working for the man despite the fact that none of the members quite know who exactly the man is. After calls from fans to “Get a Job” The Unemployed is indeed working, only on an EP rather than at some 9 to 5. The road dogs of The Unemployed have collectively toured the nation with a specific focus on the Texas country circuit and are ready to take their twist on rock and country back out on the highway. Hey, it beats working for a living.... https://www.jackwatersandtheunemployed.com/bio/
Album art courtesy of @syotzdesign
The band released their self titled EP, Jack Waters and The Unemployed, on May 31, 2018. The five track album features a powerful sample size of the tremendous talent and potential that this group has to offer to the music scene. The first song on the album, See the Devil Run, is a soulful cover originally written and featured by Carter Sampson on her first solo acoustic EP, Thirty Three, released October 7, 2014. Waters provides a moving and passionate vocal to the tune that makes it his own. Mike Satawake also elevates the song with a bluesy, solo lead guitar contribution. See the Devil Run sets the tone for what is an absolutely amazing EP by Jack Waters and the Unemployed. Go put these songs on your playlist and support excellent, independent music that is coming out of Oklahoma.
Jack Waters and the Unemployed can be found playing at venues all across the state of Oklahoma and Texas. If you would like to check them out live, give them a follow on Social Media at the following links below. The next big show for the band is slated for Friday, November 23, 2018 in Oklahoma City at the Weekend Saloon. Go out and support live local music in your area!
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jackandbroke/
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