JP Soars was born in Arkansas. He spent his teenage years in Southern Florida. Meeting BB King at the age of 18 sparked JP's interest in the blues. Although JP has a love of the blues, he has refused to be pigeon-holed. He also taken inspiration from jazz and metal music, naming Django Reinhardt, Wes Montgomery, Slayer and Black Sabbath among his inspirations. He even recorded and toured with a metal band, Divine Empire, in his '20s.
In 2008, he released his debut, "Back of My Mind" to much fanfare. From there, he's been burning up the scene ever since. In 2009, JP Soars and the Red Hots won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. JP also took home the Albert King Award as most promising guitarist.
With their 2011 set "More Bees with Honey" JP and the Red Hots continued to garner accolades for their particular brand of blues, earning JP a Blues Music Award nod for "Best Contemporary Male Artist of the Year". The CD was honored as "Best Blues CD" and "Album of the Year" by the Palm Beach Post.
Also in 2011, JP formed Southern Hospitality along with fellow singer/guitarist Damon Fowler and singer/keyboardist Victor Wainwright. Their 2013 release "Easy Livin'" received the Blues Blast Music Award as "Best New Artist Debut Release". Southern Hospitality continue to tour when the respective artist's schedules allow.
In the meantime, you can check out the Cigar Box Guitar Hero, JP Soars, and his band the Red Hots in Wheeling this Tuesday. They are scorching! Until next time, boys and girls. Keep It Bluesy!
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