JEFF WOODS

Biography

Jeff Woods is a powerhouse indie soul singer & songwriter in Nashville, TN. He is heavily influenced by the rich sounds of Muscle Shoals, Motown, Chicago, Nashville, and his home roots of Bristol, TN. His vocal pedigree is carved out of soul, rock, r&b, and blues-americana. His pallet of loving such a various group of artists & being influenced by them, has shaped his talent to make him versatile enough to sing on any stage in any genre.

Jeff was born & raised into a musical family in East Tennessee that has performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage. After attending college at MTSU in Murfreesboro, TN, he would go on to record with some well known musicians on his 1st album “Roots & Redemption”.

In 2018 Jeff released his 2nd album "The Count". A concept album to represent his love of retro 70's soul mixed with modern undertones of the blues. The Nashville Scene Magazine declared this album one of the best soul-blues albums released in Nashville for 2018.

After the pandemic, Jeff released his single "Best Summer". His intent was to keep it light and easy. It landed on several Spotify Playlists & Independent Radio Stations throughout 2021. It's been regarded as an official song of the summer. In 2023, brought the release of a mixtape EP called "Weightless Weekends". This EP shows Jeff's versatility as a songwriter and as artist. Jeff loves all types of music & you can hear some of his early 80's influences closer in this project. The lead single "Weightless" shows a the diversify of powerful songwriting and modern vibes. 2024 will bring a new Americana-Soul-Rock album.

The “Jeff Woods Band” has been a staple in the Nashville music scene for a long time. Playing a ton of the hottest clubs in venues in Middle Tennessee. Their live show is one you don’t want to miss! His band is comprised of amazing musicianship. The band is normally a 5 piece but has also been a 8 piece band. Sometimes you can catch Jeff acoustic unplugged as a duo or trio. You will hear his originals live & plenty of great covers from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, and today. In addition to local gigs, The JWB also tours too. Jeff has opened for legends like: Steve Cropper, Kansas, Joe Bonamassa, John Berry, KC-i & Jojo, and several others.

His unique voice & style draws from a wide range of influences like: Stevie Wonder, Marc Broussard, Allen Stone, Chris Stapleton, John Mayer, Gavin DeGraw, Amos Lee, Jonny Lang, Keb’ Mo’, Hall & Oates, Santana, The Black Crowes, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Al Green, The Staple Singers, Bill Withers, and The Rolling Stones.

Jeff Woods has been called a ‘storyteller of the soul”. You will feel his passion and soul in every note written & performed.

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