It’s Time To Rock! Guitarist Jimmy Warren at 12 Bar Lounge

Jimmy Warren Live In Concert

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Joseph Timmons in news // 0 Comments

When guitarist Jimmy Warren says It’s Time To Rock,” you better believe him! The longtime talented blues-rock guitarist/vocalist performs live at the 12 Bar Lounge, 4500 N. Prospect Rd., Friday, March 19. Showtime: 8pm. $5.00 Cover. Info: (309) 692-3343 or visit https://www.twelvebarlounge.com.

Dave Ruben of Guitar Player Magazine said, “Jimmy Warren is as good as it gets.” For over twenty-five years Warren has been tearing up the guitar, while sharing the stage with numerous music legends. A versatile guitarist who pushes beyond his limits, Warren has been called a “powerful guitarist” by Alligator Records President Bruce Iglauer and a “smooth guitarist with a great feel” by legendary bassist Chuck Rainey (Steely Dan).

Warren’s upcoming EP Thunderclap Sessions (Fretbar Records; Release Date: May 7, 2021) has been called a “super solid project with emotional tone” that will make the listener want more. Backing Jimmy on new the new EP are the top-notch rhythm section of bassist Johnny Griparic (Slash, Richie Kotzen, Walter Trout) and drummer, Michael Leasure (Walter Trout, Edgar Winter, Buddy Miles).

Jimmy Warren began his musical journey in the mid Eighties, sitting in with many of Chicago’s Southside blues legends. He fronted his own trio while performing as a sideman for many other artists. Warren shared the stage with the likes of Gary Richrath (REO), Pat Travers, Buddy Guy, Lonnie Brooks, Koko Taylor, Delbert McClinton, and many others.

Over the past few years Warren’s passion for the guitar, music and performing has led to a return to host a new weekly podcast called Guitar Talk with Jimmy Warren. Warren interviews many of the top players in all genres from around the world — Joe Satriani, Rickey Medlocke, Andy Timmons, Myles Kennedy, Lee Ritenour, Paul Gilbert, Larry Carlton and many others. Guitar Talk is heard in over thirty-five countries with 150-225 thousand listeners per week and is currently the #1 Music Talk show in Brazil, Israel and The Netherlands, while placing in the Top 100 in both the United States and Canada.