JASON RICCI AND J J APPLETON

By chance, in 2015, through what amounted to a series of "what the hell" phone calls led to a spiritual joining of forces between JJ Appleton and the multi blues award winning Jason Ricci, a world heavyweight champion harmonica player, bluesman and dynamic personality. This combination is a rebirth and a deep breath of fresh air for both superstar blues performers. 100% unplugged these shows are pure gut-bucket noir blues...roots with the dirt still caked on them with a dash of Cajun Americana for the ultimate flavor. Their shows combine updated traditionals, and original compositions structured around complete devotion to the musicianship, combining to create an experience of real fire, fury, fortitude and fun. It's just impossible to describe how well these two brilliant performers fit so well together musically. Like Jagger and Richards, Plant and Page or Lennon and McCartney some combinations are just destined to happen. This is one of them. Prepare yourself to be just blown away!!

JJ APPLETON -
“Oh yes, get him”.

Those were David Bowie’s words to his music director after watching videos of JJ Appleton performing with Jason Ricci and Tim Lefebvre. JJ was hired on the spot to fill the guitar chair for Bowie’s musical “Lazarus”.

While many in the Blues world are aware of JJ Appleton’s prowess as a songwriter and collaborator with Jason Ricci, it’s important to note his other roles as a sought after live performer, sideman and session musician. Some of JJ’s career highlights include live appearances with David Bowie’s Lazarus, Taj Mahal, Joe Walsh, Keb Mo, Don Henley, Jimmy Fallon, Jewel, Michael C Hall, Gail Ann Dorsey, Donny McCaslin, Hootie and The Blowfish, and Suzanne Vega, in addition to television appearances on the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Good Morning America, & The Carson Daly Show.

2022 also brought Appleton a Blues Blast Magazine nomination for Acoustic Guitarist of the Year.

JASON RICCI -

Jason Ricci is one of the most influential, recorded, celebrated, interviewed and famous harmonica players working in the world today. Ricci has appeared as a guest harmonica player on albums with Johnny Winter, Ana Popovic, Joe Louis Walker, Cedric Burnside, Walter Trout, Mike Zito, JP Soars, Nick Moss, Peter Karp, Nick Curran, The Mannish Boys, Too Slim and The Tail Draggers, Walter Trout and many many more. Ricci has toured or professionally played shows with John Fohl, The Iguanas, Damon Fowler, Pappa Mali, Walter Trout, Nick Moss, JP Soars, Mike Zito, Eric Johanson, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Anders Osborne, Joe Krown and more…

The Fallout Shelter is an all ages performance venue welcoming worldwide, world class music in an intimate setting. Our studio audience attends to watch the creation and production of the music television series The Extended Play Sessions. The Fallout Shelter events are immersive experiences for both audience and performers alike...a live music experience like no other. We are fully ADA compliant and have wheelchair access. We have a wide selection of beer and wine for your adult beverage pleasures and each show comes with a free commemorative event poster. Our doors open at 6PM. Seating is General Admission. We recommend you arrive at the time the doors open.