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Wicked Jones
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Charlotte, North Carolina’s Wicked Jones exists at the crossroads where the inspirations for Guns N’ Roses and Al Green intersect. Finding such a mysterious junction may make your GPS freeze up in utter confusion, but it exists, trust me. Robert Johnson may not have sold his soul to the devil there, but he’d likely feel right at home along this freestyle freeway. This is because Wicked Jones creates hard rock with soul. (Or was that soul that rocks hard?) And before you scoff at the notion, ask yourself this sincere question: Was Jimi Hendrix a rock star or a soul singer? (If you answered “both”, you’ve proven my point). The four-piece consists of Gregoria “G” D’Voldre on lead vocals, Jason Sossoman (guitar, vocals), Jack Kitchen (bass, vocals), and Calvin “Manny” Carter at the drums. And when this quartet comes together, it makes music about as romantic as a serial killer. Take “Sinister Love”, for example. On it “G” sings: “Sinister love/Give me your heart/Give me your blood.” This love interest might be falling into the arms of a passionate lover. Then again, she may be headed straight for the sticky trap of a spider’s web. The group was a trio that Sossoman fronted in 2007 when “G” joined the band. “G” says hearing Ozzy Osbourne’s wildly passionate singing in Black Sabbath initially helped inspire him to recognize the infinite possibilities of combining metal power with soul passion. Most every Wicked Jones song begins with an animalistic “G” R&B scream, which is then followed by plenty of hard rock energy. But Sossoman’s blues-y slide guitar, which helps introduce “Some Highway Head”, is evidence that this is more than a one soul-man show. Furthermore, Kitchen’s bass is borderline funky, and the fact that Calvin “Manny” Carter drums at church more than proves his groove credentials. While Black Sabbath mock praised the Ruler Of Darkness, Wicked Jones consistently expresses one wicked jones for the flesh. “G” explains “Some Highway Head” by stating: “The only way to explain this song is sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll.” And the aptly titled “Supernatural Flesh”, which was partly inspired by Christina Ricci’s sex-addicted role in Black Snake Moan, is a song that “describes a young lady who has strong desires and nobody around her knows it yet,” “G” explains. Just as it’s tough to pinpoint on a map where Wicked Jones is coming from musically, it’s equally nearly impossible to give them a stylistic label. But any good chef will tell you that the only way to create new dishes is to take wild liberties with a wide palate of ingredients. So with Wicked Jones, what they’ve brought to the table is a whole new delicious flavor.



Written by Dan MacIntosh
You can be my friend if...
you're creatively open minded.
Website :
http://www.myspace.com/wickedjonesband
Occupation:
Musician
Favorite bands:
Guns N' Roses, Clutch, Pantera, Al Green
Favorite movies:
Zeitgeist and Zeitgeist Addendum
Favorite books:
All You Need to Know about the Music Business
Orientation:
Straight
Smoke/Drink?
yes/yes
Band Question - Genre:
Rock/Alternative with a taste of Soul
Band Question -Band Members:
Gregoria "G" D'Voldre- Lead Vocals
Jason Sossoman- Guitar, Vocals
Jack Kitchen- Bass, Vocals
Calvin "Manny" Carter- Drums
Band Question - Sounds like:
... if Alice in Chains, Down, Sevendust and Al Green had a baby.
Band Question - Musical Influences:
Alice in Chains, Clutch, Corrosion of Conformity, Down, Guns N' Roses, Primus, and Al Green...
Band Question - Record label:
DIY
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November 3
Wicked Jones updated their profile
October 16
Signed with Sonic Soul Records
October 16
Wicked Jones and Oxymorrons are now friends
October 12
October 3
F*%k the Major Labels; we're Independent bitch...
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Wicked Jones and ARAENA are now friends
July 19
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July 15
Wicked Jones and activator are now friends
June 29
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Stars of Jewells presents, 1st Annual NODA ROCKS 4th at Alive @ Noda and Prevue Music Hall
July 4, 2009 all day
Bring your chairs and get ready to Relax, Rock & Roll at Stars of Jewells presents the 1ST ANNUAL NODA ROCKS 4TH OF JULY EXPLOSION! Saturday July 4th at Alive at Noda and Prevue Music Hall. Enjoy great Food and Drink Specials, plus 10 live bands. ...
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Wicked Jones and celia are now friends
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all are welcomed submit your music @ceolushradioonline and send ya bio let me know if you would like to be interviewd and featured
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//WJ

Posted on April 23, 2009 at 1:00pm —

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At 7:26pm on September 12, 2009, LatinChica said…
just lookin to meet some cool peeps.. holla
At 3:46pm on May 14, 2009, Gregory Lamar said…
Thanks for the Add!!!
At 6:26pm on May 5, 2009, Punk Funk Mob said…
At 2:59pm on May 1, 2009, Punk Funk Mob said…
Wicked Funk Lives Here!
At 6:17pm on April 27, 2009, Kenny La Fleur said…
NICE!!!! Now I have a reason to buy iTunes!!!
I like the sound blends, two-tone,
multi-tone, whatever you wanna call it, LOVE IT!!!
So you guys are from Charlotte-I'm jealous, my cousin tells me the girls out there are pretty & bearable, not the case out here in sunny sunny california!
At 6:30pm on April 26, 2009, Kenny La Fleur said…
yo, wassup, sorry i haven't been on this site in a while
personal shit is getting in the way unfortunately
judging from your profile you seem like a chill band
can you send me some songs to put on my ipod

peace, Kenny
At 12:49am on April 23, 2009, Davina Robinson said…
NICE. Thanks for the req! Honored...
At 12:44pm on April 21, 2009, The oOohh Baby Gimme Mores said…
What's good?
I listened to ll the tracks you have up. You guys are an extremely tight band. I'm feelin sinister love the most. It has some of those Prince screams. You are all great musicians. Keep it up
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