Painting by Julie Black
Julie Black a.k.a."Angel for Blues" is one of the most exciting new female performers in the Blues & Jazz genres. She's a dynamic vocalist, commanding your attention with deep & powerful tones one minute, then seducing you with velvety steam-soaked sounds the next. Julie's also an extremely talented songwriter who delivers her tales with power, finesse and passion! Her songs reflect a passion for Blues while incorporating flavors of other musical genres. The result is a signature sound all her own.
Now a resident of the Tampa Bay Area, she has been singing since she was a small child growing up in the rural area of Illinois. Her musical taste was defined early in life, when she fell in love with Solomon Burke's 45 record Cry To Me. By the age of twelve she was crafting her own songs, a skill that flourished into adulthood.
Now a resident of the Tampa Bay Area, she has been singing since she was a small child growing up in the rural area of Illinois. Her musical taste was defined early in life, when she fell in love with Solomon Burke's 45 record Cry To Me. By the age of twelve she was crafting her own songs, a skill that flourished into adulthood.
Julie is an artist in every sense of the word. She is a prolific songwriter who finds inspiration everywhere. Julie has written well over 500 songs and continues to write more each day. She's also a painter & sculptor and loves to explore other forms of creative expression.
Julie performs with her band of talented musicians; each of them artists in their own right. Creativity abounds accented by their diverse musical backgrounds. Band members include; Michael Johnn -keys, Dave Eichenberger -guitar & vocals, "Jungle Denny" McCarthy -drums & vocals, and "Father Bill" Spicuglia -bass.
Julie performs with her band of talented musicians; each of them artists in their own right. Creativity abounds accented by their diverse musical backgrounds. Band members include; Michael Johnn -keys, Dave Eichenberger -guitar & vocals, "Jungle Denny" McCarthy -drums & vocals, and "Father Bill" Spicuglia -bass.
Year 2007 marked the release of Julie Black's debut album: Call Me Angel for Blues, released by indie label BOJA. Truly a creative feat, it features all original music and art by Julie. The CD was produced, mixed & engineered by Bob Langford and mastered by Rodney Mills, both music veterans who have worked with a multitude of legendary artists.
Julie Black has appeared on NBC & CBS television, radio & print media. She has performed at many Blues & Jazz Festivals, Art Exhibitions, Specialty Events and Quality Music Venues. Call Me Angel for Blues is receiving national and international airplay and has earned great reviews! Julie's music snatches up your soul, pulls at your heart and leaves you shaken. This is music you can feel!
Julie Black has appeared on NBC & CBS television, radio & print media. She has performed at many Blues & Jazz Festivals, Art Exhibitions, Specialty Events and Quality Music Venues. Call Me Angel for Blues is receiving national and international airplay and has earned great reviews! Julie's music snatches up your soul, pulls at your heart and leaves you shaken. This is music you can feel!
