The blues world like other realms, is dominated by a pecking order which ranks it's members according to a combination of factors, including the company they keep. In these terms, Jimmy and the Soulcats are among the upper echelon of blues players, a rare place for a Maine based blues band".
"He's a master of seducing a crowd with his approach to blues, even an audience made up of non-believers!".
"His guitar playing exhibits that clean, clear tone and deep bluesy feel so prevalent with Albert and Freddie King, the icing on the proverbial cake is that he is also a highly talented songwriter"
"traditional blues phrasings, along with strong vocals, rise above some of the other cliche generic blues offerings of late. Playing a Hendrix custom strat with an extra wide neck, he is a master of tonality"
"Take this CD home and check it out. The slo' blues "I'm Sorry Baby" will stun you!
For pure fun, the listener favorite far and away is "You're Not The One"- a movin' party tune with a hook that'll grab 'em on the first hearing!"
If you've ever seen Jimmy Junkins play you've witnessed something of a rarity: someone who's into it for the sheer love of the music. For beginners, Junkins sings with remarkable clarity. Second, he plays the hell out of his guitar without a lot of pyrotechnic nonsense. When he strikes a note, you FEEL it as much as you hear it. There are 13 songs on Powerful Love none of which cheats the listener. Each one is somehow different from the others and offers something to which you can attach yourself.
