J.J. Murphy and Band

Experience J.J. Murphy and band on Friday, October 16 at Armadillo Ranch in Manitou Springs. Join us for a night of instrumental rock, jazz and funk music. The band will be playing J.J.’s originals as well as covers by various artists including Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and John Scofield. No cover!

Artists featuring:

• Dylan Teifer (Keys)
• Jiho Han (Bass)
• Carl Sorensen (Drums)

Armadillo Ranch is taking precautions to ensure a safe, socially-distanced event. For the safety of the artists and patrons, please bring a face mask. Thank you!

About J.J. Murphy:

As a composer and a guitarist, J.J. Murphy brings a soulful vitality to contemporary music. His sound is a contemplative blend of folk, blues, and jazz-often channeling modern luminaries such as Bill Frisell and Ry Cooder while evoking music from the traditional American vernacular. Frequent collaborator Ryan Connors (Dynamo) defines Murphy’s style as “the blues-inspired rawness of Eric Clapton with the jazz vocabulary and sensitivity of Bill Frisell.”

Murphy earned an M.M. in performance from Belmont University in Nashville in 2014, where he studied with guitarist/composer Mike Valeras. Murphy has traveled the country, playing venues large and small—from NYC’s historic Rockwood Music Hall to Nashville’s legendary 3rd & Lindsley—captivating audiences with his versatile style.

Since 2019, J.J. has been performing alongside Deirdre McCarthy, best known as the multi-talented fiddle player and vocalist from Colorado’s best known acts, Woodshed Red. As a duo, J.J. and Deirdre play a variety of J.J.’s original music as well as arrangements of songs by artist ranging from Hank Williams to Nirvana.