ABOUT JACKSBORO HIGHWAY
Steve Smith – vocals, acoustic guitar
Martyn Fitzhugh – acoustic lead guitar
Kev Buxton – harmonica, vocals
Evolving from sessions at various East Midlands acoustic clubs in the early 'noughties', the original Jacksboro trio featured seasoned blues veterans Steve Smith and Martyn Fitzhugh, along with Dave Butler on bass. This line-up made two accomplished and well received albums of acoustic blues, Light'n The Load in 2004 and Diversions in 2006. Early in 2010, roots musician and promoter, Kev Buxton, started busking with the band and duly joined on harmonica and vocals. Gigs became more numerous, the band's reputation grew, and a further album, 4 Play was released in 2012 to considerable praise. Following Dave's departure in early 2013, Jacksboro regrouped as a dynamic new trio, completely revamping their repertoire, and Three Way Split was released in 2014. Though weight of other commitments has meant that from spring 2016 Kev can only now play with the band on an occasional basis, the core Jacksboro duo of Steve and Martyn continue to gig extensively throughout the region.
Martyn Fitzhugh – acoustic lead guitar
Kev Buxton – harmonica, vocals
Evolving from sessions at various East Midlands acoustic clubs in the early 'noughties', the original Jacksboro trio featured seasoned blues veterans Steve Smith and Martyn Fitzhugh, along with Dave Butler on bass. This line-up made two accomplished and well received albums of acoustic blues, Light'n The Load in 2004 and Diversions in 2006. Early in 2010, roots musician and promoter, Kev Buxton, started busking with the band and duly joined on harmonica and vocals. Gigs became more numerous, the band's reputation grew, and a further album, 4 Play was released in 2012 to considerable praise. Following Dave's departure in early 2013, Jacksboro regrouped as a dynamic new trio, completely revamping their repertoire, and Three Way Split was released in 2014. Though weight of other commitments has meant that from spring 2016 Kev can only now play with the band on an occasional basis, the core Jacksboro duo of Steve and Martyn continue to gig extensively throughout the region.
BOOKINGS
Jacksboro has a wide ranging repertoire to suit most tastes and occasions, and are available at very reasonable and negotiable fees. Phone/text 07960 796234 for details or get in touch via the CONTACT page.
