biographical info
Formed in 1989 by Steve Berndt & Kurt Walther, The Jivewires have jumped many musical and national borders. Taking their influence from the jazz inspired early R&B satirical popular music of 1940's greats Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway, Wynonie Harris and Louis Prima, The Jivewires throw a new spin on the Jump Blues tradition. Hip Hop, Latin, Ska and Rock all influence the band's original music within the Jump Blues idiom. With a high energy show, 4 albums of original material and a 5th on the way, The Jives are as keen as ever to get you jumpin' like you never jumped before!
lineup
Steve Berndt Trombone/Vocal/Composer
Kurt Walther Bass/Composer
"Dr." Dave Foster Guitar
Kelly Craig Trumpet
Brian Asselin Tenor Sax
Jeff Asselin Drums
Zak Frantz Alto Sax
influences
Louis Jordan
Cab Calloway
Stuff Smith
Wynonie Harris