Over the past twelve years, The Jimmys have solidified their brand of Blues and R&B across the Midwest, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean. Led by multiple award-winning keyboardist/organist Jimmy Voegeli, the band has been named a "festival favorite" in numerous reviews and magazines. With Voegeli is an all-star rhythm section featuring:

Chris Sandoval, Drums (Tommy Castro)
John Wartenweiler, Bass (The Crashers)
Blues veteran Perry Weber, guitar (Hurbert Sumlin)

Their unique sound is capped off with Wisconsin's best horn section. These three honed their skills over the years playing with the original Funky Drummer himself, Clyde Stubblefield.

Pete Ross, Saxophone (Glenn Miller Orchestra)
Mike Boman, Trumpet (Youngblood Brass Band)
Joe Goltz, Trombone (Youngblood Brass Band)

What they say about the Jimmys:

"The Jimmys are one hard act to follow at a blues festival...they've got it all: songs, musicianship and showmanship. Great guys. Great Sounds!" - Tinsley Ellis, recording artist

"Killer horns, greasy guitars, funky keys, and a rhythm section with a heart and soul the size of Brazil. This is a GREAT band that plays blues and everything else in between. Get ready for The Jimmys!" - Bryan Lee, Braille Blues Daddy

"The Jimmys are one of the summer festival seasons top 10 acts" - Arnold Goodman, Elmore Magazine

"The Jimmys continue climbing charts and blazing new trails, leaving smiling faces and dazzled crowds wherever they go."

Accolades:

Blues Blast Magazine Nominee - "Hot Dish", Best Contemporary Blues Album of the year - 2016
Blues Blast Magazine Nominee - "Live from Transylvania" - Best live blues album of the year - 2017

ALBUMS

The Jimmys latest album "Gotta Have It" ,released on December 31, 2019, is already turning heads! Produced by Tony Braunagel (drummer for Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray) this new 13 song CD features The Jimmys at full throttle with all new tunes along with "Write a Hit" co-written and performed with Marcia Ball !

Here's what they're saying:

It’s hard to make a bad record when you’ve assembled some of the best blues talent on the scene today! Jimmy Voegeli delivers a funky, danceable yet introspective product that covers familiar blues territory but you can’t help but bang yo head to tracks like “Grim Reaper” and “Always a Woman”. Jimmy’s rollicking keyboards and versatile vocals sit comfortably with their big band sound or in a mellow slow blues groove. Gotta Have It.. is A Must Have - Big LLou Johnson - BB Kings Bluesville

I love this record. Good tunes, great playing, great band...Marcia Ball, what's not to like?! Tommy Castro

"Great band in an old school R&B sense. Great
grooves throughout" Bob Porter - WGBO DJ and Music Historian

"Tight well crafted songs, fabulous players, and
strong vocals. What are you waiting for? Get it" Bill Wax - premier Blues DJ

2020 RMR Best of 2020 Contemporary Blues Chart
2019 MAMAs Hall of Fame-Blues Band and Keyboardist
2015-2018 Keyboardist of the Year, WAMI (2015) & MAMA Awards
2014-2018 Blues Performer of the Year, MAMA Awards
2018 Brass - Trumpet of the Year, MAMA Award
2016, 2017, 2020 Blues Album of the Year, MAMA Awards
2014, 2016, 2017, 2020 Blues Song of the Year, MAMA Awards
2014, 2015, 2017 Brass Instrumentalist of the Year, MAMA Awards
2016 Best Albums of 2016, Downbeat Magazine
2016 Blues Band, Gold Winner, Best of Madison
2016 Best Swing Band of the Year, WAMI Award
2015, 2016 Woodwind Instrumentalist of the Year, MAMA Awards
2015 Blues Band, Gold Winner, Best of Madison
2014 Artist of the Year, MAMA Award
2014 Bassist of the Year, MAMA Award
2020 Unique Song of the Year, MAMA Award