Interview with JD Simo

We had the pleasure of interviewing JD Simo over Zoom video!The Chicago-born, now Nashville transplant, JD Simo is like a one-man crusade dedicated to keeping music real, raw, and honest. No matter the setting and no matter his role (whether it’s wingman or bandleader)J.D.’s presence infuses the situation of the moment with the music that’s been fueling him pretty much his whole life, spiced with influences that straddle both decades and dimensions.As a songwriter, guitarist, and producer he has worked with the likes of Jack White, Tommy Emmanuel, Luther Dickinson, Dave Cobb, Blackberry Smoke, and even been a member of Grateful Dead founder Phil Lesh' "Phil & Friends".JD Simo recently released his newest record, ‘Songs From The House of Grease’. The album is a collection of recordings from two days with his band at his home studio in Nashville, The House of Grease.JD recently was featured as the sole guitarist for Baz Luhrmann's Elvis. The soundtrack was nominated for the Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media category in the 2023 Grammys, and features JD on 12 of the tracks, including Doja Cat's "Vegas" which is nominated for best Rap Performance.JD will be heading out on a duo tour with drummer and longtime collaborator Adam Abrashoff. The tour starts in Cleveland, OH on February 17.We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #JDSimo #SongsFromTheHouseofGrease #ElvisFilm #DojaCat #NewMusic #Zoom #NewMusicListen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.