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Released: Sep 28, 2011

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Wandered
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The J.O.B. Biography

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(from left to right) Jim O'Ferrell - vocals & acoustic guitar, Justin Poroszok - bass guitar & harmony vocals, Antonio James Jr. - drums & percussion , Jason Crawford - lead guitarr

A genuine warrior-poet, Jim O'Ferrell formed The J.O.B. upon returning from combat in Iraq in 2008. The band's core is Jim O'Ferrell and Jason Crawford. Jim is the acoustic guitar player, vocalist, and songwriter. Jason Crawford plays electric guitar and crafts all of the lead guitar work. Some talented drummers and bassists have collaborated with The J.O.B. on various projects with a few appearing on the credits of the band's discography.

Jim composed the music and lyrics for the 1st album 'Back to the World' during his spare time while conducting HUMVEE guntruck patrols while serving as an Infantryman in the war in Iraq. Upon his return to the US, he teamed up with Jason, found rhythm players, and went into the studio. The CD was released in January 2009. From this first album, 'El Dorado' emerged on the national scene on March 16, 2010. New Music Weekly tracked the song at #22 on the Up & Coming Top 40 Chart based upon total spins of national radio play by licensed broadcasters. (New Music Weekly uses the Spins Tracking System [STS] and is the recognized world leader in broadcast radio industry publications.)

The band's 2nd album, titled '231 (two thirty one)' and released in March 2010, is a concept album about the urban legend of Locomotive 231, a famous event in the history of the band's hometown of Richmond, Virginia. Jim composed all the melodies and lyrics for this project as well. Again, with Jason Crawford's gifted lead guitar writing and playing ability, the pair enlisted the talents of friends and local musicians and hit the recording studio.

A single, titled '1925', from their new album broke onto the national charts on September 17, 2010, debuting at #24 on the National Up & Coming Top 40 Chart (NMW 9/17/10). Within 5 weeks of appearing on the chart, '1925' climbed to the #1 spot on the National Up & Coming Top 40.

The band has an energetic Modern Americana Rock sound with an 'old school' feel that everyone can listen to.

"...a sound that sucks you along like the tail wind of a Mack truck. It leaves any crowd wondering what hit 'em." - Sara Metz, Metz Productions

" For these folks, not expressing themselves through music would be ludicrous, and it shows in the passion and dedication that's infused into every note of their songs." - Ryan Mason, Magazine 33

"...great storytelling, with heartfelt experience behind all the lyrics. Jim O'Ferrell truly deserves more than 5 starts..." - Robert Bartosh, Roots Music Report

The J.O.B. is the real thing, the new sound of Modern Americana rock music.

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'Messenger' by The J.O.B. from Richmond, Virginia is now 14 consecutive weeks on the adult contemporary Top 100... http://t.co/S7AqXZF4

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'Messenger' by The J.O.B. is now 14 consecutive weeks on the adult contemporary Top 100 chart in the USA!

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'Hello & Welcome' to La Pete, Deanna, and Chris. Thank you for finding our band page and joining up! Please... http://t.co/JQBtQR92

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Here's a link to our youtube channel: http://t.co/34wr3KmS http://t.co/0bwEWq9t

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Genre: Alternative / Americana / Rock
Location Richmond, Un
Profile Views: 102415
Last Login: 4/20/2012
Member Since 9/25/2006
Website www.thejoband.com
Record Label Free Fall Records/JMD Records/INGrooves/Universal Music Group
Type of Label Indie
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Jim O'Ferrell, vocals & rhythm guitar, Jason Crawford, lead guitar, Justin Poroszok, bass guitar, Antonio James Jr, drums.
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The J.O.B. Videography

The J.O.B. - Messenger (100 Free Downloads)

VA Lottery Commercial featuring The J.O.B.

The J.O.B. - Messenger (Live on CBS WTVR)

Live on CBS 6 WTVR ('1925' Live Performance)

Live on CBS 6 WTVR (Interview)

The J.O.B.'s Summer Mash Up Video 2010

Loved By You (Live and Unplugged on WDCE 90.1)

Wandered (live & uncut)