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Jimmie's musical style as a whole evolved from more than 25 years experience in the music industry. Influential in his music are the sounds of legendary greats like Albert King, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix just to name a few. Now Jimmie and his band travel extensively throughout North America and the UK performing in Christian and secular venues.
Jimmie's first album titled "Honey in the Rock" debuted in July of 2001 and has been described as an "Amazing collection of songs that take you to all realms of the blues world", (Scott Greene, Gritz Southern Music Magazine). Honey in the Rock has received favorable acclaim in the US as well as the UK by both Christian and secular media. Lins Honeyman of Cross Rhythms UK puts it like this, "A compelling offering of sanctified blues." Connie (CRASH) Humiston host of Soul Fixin' Blues KKFI Radio, Kansas City, quotes, "Jimmie Bratcher spreads the gospel in mysterious ways - with quality, quality, blues!"
Written by Jimmie and produced by Southern rock pioneer and former Grinderswitch guitarist, Larry Howard, Honey in the Rock features a stellar band including bassist Charlie Hayward of the Charlie Daniels Band, drummer Jack Gavin (formerly with the Charlie Daniels Band) on B3 Paul Hornsby (whose production credits have gained him nine gold records and three platinum records) and Jimmie himself on guitar and vocals.
Jimmie's 2nd release, "Something Better", features his current band and a host of notable players including drummer Doug Dimmel, formerly with Barbara Mandrel and guest guitarist Larry Howard, formerly with Grinderswitch. A bit more aggressive than its predecessor, Something Better embraces a colorful array of soulful melodies and hard-hitting rhythms, but still holds true to the root of blues. Something Better is currently being played on several radio stations, including 88.1 The Joy FM, in southern Florida and KKFI in Kansas City, MO.
His Live DVD/CD Set "LIVE on the 4th of July - DVD-CD Set" Recorded July 4, 2003 to a capacity crowd of 2000, this live show captures the energy and passion of Jimmie and the band like nothing but a live concert could - unchained and cut loose with a full horn and vocal section.
The DVD includes several special features, including an interview with Jimmie and the band, a rare acoustic recording of Jimmie jammin’ on his Weissenborn and Jimmie & Sherri's own personal story told by Jimmie.
