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The James Pitts Band is a Full Service Blues band delivering Traditional Blues, Blues Rock, Soul Blues, Funk Blues, and Original Music through a guitar-driven live show built for real audiences. This page gives venues, festivals, blues societies, media, and event buyers the core information needed to understand the band quickly and take the next step.
Quick Facts
Artist: The James Pitts Band
Genre: Full Service Blues
Styles: Traditional Blues, Blues Rock, Soul Blues, Funk Blues, Contemporary Blues, Original Music
Location: Regional touring / Kansas-based with New England roots
Led By: James Pitts, guitar and vocals
Current Lineup: James Pitts, Diane Pettipas, Mike Ingold
Best For: Venues, blues clubs, festivals, blues societies, breweries, rallies, private events, concert series
Primary Tagline: Nearly 30 Years On Stage. Still Playing Like It Matters.
Short Bio
The James Pitts Band is a Full Service Blues band led by guitarist and vocalist James Pitts, delivering Traditional Blues, Blues Rock, Soul Blues, Funk Blues, and Original Music with a guitar-driven live show built for the room. The band's sound combines blues roots, soulful vocals, groove, original songs, and the kind of guitar authority that makes people pay attention.
Medium Bio
The James Pitts Band is a Full Service Blues band led by guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter James Pitts. Built around Traditional Blues, Blues Rock, Soul Blues, Funk Blues, and Original Music, the band delivers a live show that is blues-rooted, guitar-driven, and shaped for the room. James brings nearly three decades of performance experience to a sound that honors the blues tradition while keeping the music alive, energetic, and connected to the audience. The band's catalog includes original releases such as Come To Play The Blues, Hit The Road, Fire In My Hands, and continuing new music that expands the Full Service Blues identity.
Long Bio
The James Pitts Band is a Full Service Blues band led by guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader James Pitts. The band's identity is built around the broad range of the blues: Traditional Blues, Blues Rock, Soul Blues, Funk Blues, Contemporary Blues, and Original Music. James Pitts has spent nearly three decades developing his voice as a live performer. The band's live show has been described as energetic, dynamic, danceable, and much bigger than a three-piece, with original songs, strong covers, and the kind of musicianship that works in clubs, festivals, blues events, rallies, and concert rooms.
Press Quotes
“James Pitts runs the gamut from sweet and smooth to uplifting to downright raucous without skipping a beat.”
“James is an excellent guitarist, that knows a little bit of something about tone.”
“Everybody who knows this band, loves this band. Everybody who discovers this band, goes out to see them.”
“James is one of the best blues guitarists around. The guy can just flat out tear it up.”
Selected Reviews
“Fantastic rocking Blues band! Love to hear their original songs… He can seriously shred on the guitar. Always an excellent show!”
“I was thoroughly impressed by the James Pitts Band's live show. Their music is engaging, their performance is dynamic, and James's guitar work is simply stunning.”
“They have a great selection of covers and original songs that get people out onto the dance floor and keep them there.”
“These guys are incredible… The guitarist is amazing. He forces you to pay attention. They sounded much bigger than a three-piece band also.”
Selected Career Highlights
Kansas State FairBike Week LaconiaWichita Blues BashBarnful Of BluesConcerts At The ParkThe Jewel9 WallisAuburn PittsDC's TavernStrange Brew TavernThe Village TrestleThe Backpage
Shared Stage / Notable Performance History
Eric GalesChris Duarte GroupPopa ChubbyTinsley EllisJohnny WinterPat TraversBrian Howe BandLuther Guitar Jr.Bill Murray sitting in with the band for two sets
For Fans Of
Stevie Ray VaughanBuddy GuyAlbert CollinsLittle MiltonTab BenoitRobert CrayTommy CastroSean CostelloLuther AllisonPhilip Sayce
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Performance clips, photos, logos, and downloadable press materials.
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“Misery” – James Pitts Band (Live at Oak Hill Music)
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Amanda Fish with James Pitts — Ball and Chain
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