Freddy Jones Band has established itself as a prominent roots rock act, celebrating over three decades of music and touring.
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Request A ShowCapricorn Records released the band's self-titled debut and subsequent albums and live recordings including 'Waiting for the Night', 'North Avenue Wake Up Call', 'Mile High Live', and 'High Spirits'. Capricorn was a significant label for the band during their early commercial success.
PolyGram released the band's album 'Lucid' in 1997.
Distimmoff Music Partnership (also referred to as Dustimmoff) released the album 'Never Change' in 2015. Timm Martin of Dustimmoff Records is also cited as a new label partner.
Sony Special Products released 'High Spirits', a compilation album of recordings from 1993 to 1995, in 2006.
Volcano released a Freddy Jones Band album in 2011, which featured eight studio and three live tracks.
Freddy Jones Band utilizes DistroKid for the digital distribution of their recent singles, including 'No Money in Vegas' and 'EP23', allowing them to stream their music across various platforms.
Grammy Award-winning producer J.J. Blair collaborated with Marty Lloyd and Rich Ross in the Hollywood Hills studio for the production of their single 'No Money in Vegas'.
Three-time Grammy-winning producer and engineer Justin Niebank, known for his work with artists like Taylor Swift and Keith Urban, produced the Freddy Jones Band's 2015 album 'Never Change', and also worked on 'North Avenue Wakeup Call' and 'Never Change' in 2025. He stated that 'Never Change' was "the best record I’ve worked on in years."
Dynamic Talent Int'l handles the booking for Freddy Jones Band.
Rich Ross Entertainment manages Freddy Jones Band.
The Freddy Jones Band originated in Chicago, Illinois, forming in 1990. Founding members Marty Lloyd and Wayne Healy, who grew up together, began playing with high school classmate Jim Bonaccorsi while attending Holy Cross College. The band’s early development also included songwriter Rob Bonaccorsi and Simon Horrocks, solidifying into a five-piece group by 1991. Their self-titled debut was initially released independently before being picked up by Capricorn Records. This early period marked the foundation of their distinct roots rock sound, influenced by artists such as Duane Allman, Eric Clapton, Little Feat, Mark Knopfler, and Bob Dylan. The band’s name itself stemmed from a college joke, referencing a fictitious character rather than an actual band member.
A significant milestone occurred with the release of their song “In A Daydream,” which reached number 27 on the Mainstream Rock Chart in September 1994. This success came after their first single, “Take the Time,” had also performed well, showcasing their melodic and folk/blues-influenced style. Throughout the 1990s, the band released several albums including *Waiting for the Night* (1993), *North Avenue Wake Up Call* (1995), and *Lucid* (1997). The band experienced lineup changes in 1998 with Mark Murphy replacing Jim and Rob Bonaccorsi, and a temporary hiatus in 2000. The original lineup reunited in 2005 for shows in the Midwest.
In recent years, the Freddy Jones Band has continued to release new music and maintain an active touring schedule. Their studio album, *Never Change*, released in 2015, was produced by three-time Grammy-winning producer Justin Niebank, known for his work with artists like Taylor Swift and Keith Urban. Niebank reportedly stated *Never Change* was “the best record I’ve worked on in years.” In 2022, the band released a new version of “In a Daydream” alongside new singles “Connected” and “Mirror Ball.” Looking ahead, 2025 marks significant anniversaries, including 30 years since *North Avenue Wakeup Call* and 10 years for *Never Change*. The band remains fronted by Marty Lloyd, with Rich Ross on bass and backing vocals, Ben Loshin on drums, and Rockwell Jacobs on guitar and backing vocals.
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