A passionate love affair between acoustic rock and soulful folk, blending intricate guitar work, luscious harmonies, and thought-provoking lyrics.
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Sferes & White performed on Garrison Keillor's nationally-syndicated NPR show A Prairie Home Companion, as well as the Hallmark Channel TVs New Morning Show.
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Jimmy Sferes
Jimmy played his first guitar at age seven. Now, (never mind how many) years later, he says, “It’s like an old friend who won’t let you down.” Born in Queens, you can bet New York was an easy place to get lost in the shuffle with so many musicians on every corner. But when Jimmy played the slide guitar there wasn’t any doubt, it was the slide that got the gigs. Moving to Colorado in the 70’s, it didn’t take long for him to get involved in the local scene. Again, it was that “slide sound” that people really wanted to hear. Through the 80’s he continued to stretch his musical tastes, playing in funk, jazz-fusion and R&B bands. “It’s all fun to play, no matter what the style, just getting out there and doing it!” During this time, he performed at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival (1996) and the Oregon Summer Solstice Festival (2001). He has opened for such diverse luminaries as David Wilcox, Delbert McClinton, Blues Traveler, Larry Coryell, Richard Elliott, and America. Jimmy has released CD’s with his last three collaborative projects. The first was the five-piece southern rock flavored band “Borrowed Time.” After that, he took the acoustic direction as a duo, making the self-titled CD “Acoustic Food Chain” in the mid 90’s. His most recent CD, with “Dixon, Sferes, and Shreve” combines the talents of singer-songwriter Moe Dixon, and the extraordinary guitar playing of Tommy Shreve. He’s currently at work on his own solo release.
Jennifer White
When audiences learn that Jennifer is a newcomer to the music scene that information is usually met with surprise and disbelief. Though she grew up in a musical family, and has been singing and playing percussion since she was a child, her transition into “professional status” is recent. During that short time she has done studio recordings and radio sessions; she has also performed with acappella groups, acoustic duos and trios, rhythm and blues bands, and a country rock band. Her first studio effort involved providing backup vocals for the Narrow Gauge Band's CD, "Gravedigger's Delight," produced by Doug Haywood (an original member of Jackson Browne's band) and Guy Murrel. After that she sang some backup for Cup-a-Jo's latest CD "Enough's Enough." Listening to her father playing stand-up bass she was exposed from a very early age to blues, jazz, gospel and big band sounds. These influences can be felt in her soulful performances, as can her appreciation for artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Aretha Franklin, and Rickie Lee Jones.
Eco-Tones (Sferes & White)
As the Eco-Tones Jimmy Sferes and Jennifer White offer a specialized multi-media performance that weaves together practical ideas for satisfying and sustainable living, with excellent music that is both entertaining and inspiring. Using useful ideas and good humor their shows provide a fun and interactive introduction to the kinds of
information that can help all of us learn how to enjoy ourselves more AND be better stewards of the Earth. Their presentations are designed to educate, empower,
inspire, and entertain. And they're guaranteed to make you tap your toes and leave you feeling happy and hopeful about what you can do to live and lead a good life. Learn more at www.eco-tones.com.