Press Kit
Promotional materials for venues, media, and event planners
Biography
Jimmy Strickland is a Saint Louis-based rock and roll musician who brings decades of experience and unbridled passion to every performance. Ranked #2 on ReverbNation in the Saint Louis area, Jimmy has earned a reputation as one of the region's most dynamic and engaging live performers.
With a repertoire spanning Rock, Blues, Pop, and Country, Jimmy offers versatile entertainment for any venue or event. Whether performing as a solo acoustic act, with a duo, or fronting a full band, he delivers an unforgettable musical experience that keeps audiences coming back for more.
Jimmy writes his own music with the same formula-busting freedom and genuine enthusiasm that defined the golden age of rock. His original songs capture life as it is: gritty, real, and unapologetic, bringing power pop and the soul of rock music back to the foreground.
Throughout his career, Jimmy has performed with several original bands including Quickdraw, Youth in Asia, Lynx, Smokestack Lightning, Acoustic Crush, and Big Time Crush, as well as tribute bands such as Guitars on Fire (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Grand Allusion (Styx), and Every Picture Tells A Story (Rod Stewart).
Technical Requirements
Solo/Duo Performance
- • 1-2 XLR microphone inputs
- • 1/4" instrument input for guitar
- • Monitor speaker (if available)
- • Standard 120V power outlet
Full Band Performance
- • Full PA system with monitor mix
- • 4-6 XLR inputs minimum
- • Drum kit (or space for kit)
- • Adequate stage space (12x8 ft min)
Full technical rider available upon request. Contact for specific requirements.
Sample Set List
Jimmy performs a mix of original material and carefully selected covers. Sets are customized for each venue and event.
Original Songs
- Temple of Love
- Living On The Edge
- Electric Daydream
- Charlotte Anne
- Something Funky
Cover Artists Include
- Tom Petty
- The Eagles
- Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Johnny Cash
- The Rolling Stones
Quick Facts
- Based in
- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Genre
- Rock, Blues, Pop, Country
- Performance Types
- Solo Acoustic, Duo, Full Band
- Experience
- Multiple Decades
- ReverbNation Ranking
- #2 in Saint Louis
