BIOGRAPHY

Jeff Woods is a powerhouse indie blues-rock-funk-soul singer & songwriter in Nashville, TN. He is heavily influenced by the rich sounds of Muscle Shoals, Detroit-Motown, Memphis, New Orleans, Chicago, Nashville, and his home roots of Bristol, TN. His vocal pedigree is deeply rooted from gospel mixed with a unique vocal story of rock-soul that has made him versatile enough to sing on any stage.

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 His album one of the best soul-blues albums released in Nashville for 2018.

Jeff released his single "Best Summer" in the summer of 2021. It landed on several Spotify Playlists & Independent & International 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 diversity of powerful songwriting and modern soul vibes.

In 2024, Jeff got to sing and perform at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. It was a goal and dream for Jeff to sing in “The Mother Church” and it came true. The “Jeff Woods Band” has been a staple in the Nashville music scene for a long time. They play a ton of the hottest clubs & venues in Middle Tennessee. Their live show is one you don’t want to miss!

His band is comprised of amazing musicianship and powerful vocals that take artistic liberties on the arrangements of the songs they perform. You will hear Jeff’s originals & plenty of great covers that pay tribute to the artists that have inspired them.

Jeff Woods has opened up for legends like: Steve Cropper, Kansas, Joe Bonamassa, KC-i & Jojo, co-headlined a show with country singer John Berry, and several others over the years. His unique voice & style draws from a wide range of influences:

Stevie Wonder, Chris Stapleton, Marc Broussard, Jonny Lang, Allen Stone, John Mayer, Amos Lee, Mingo Fishtrap, The Neville Brothers, The Isley Brothers, Bill Withers, Al Green, The Fugees, The Meters, Santana, The FAME Gang, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Buddy Guy, The Black Crowes, The Doobie Brothers, & 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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