Jabo Bihlman

Bihlman was born in Hammond, Indiana.[3] He is a graduate in Psychology from Manchester University, he is a graduate as well from Musicians Institute (GIT).[4][5]

In 1997, Bihlman formed the rock band The Bihlman Bros. along with his brother Scot Bihlman, where he performed as the lead singer and guitarist until the split of the band in 2018.[6] The band has toured the US and Europe,[6] and performed in several places such as The Tweeter Center, the Van Andel Arena, Interlochen Center for the Arts, and the White House.[7] In 2009, the band had performed several soundtracks feature in the movie, Love N' Dancing.[8]

In the late 90s, he was the bandleader for Son Seals. Bihlman worked with Son Seals on the album, Lettin' Go which won the W.C. Handy Award.[9]

In 2014, Bihlman formed the Grinder Blues band with his brother Scot and King's X frontman Doug Pinnick,[10][11] he is currently the lead guitarist for the band.[12] The band has released two studio albums, Grinder Blues (2014)[13][14] and El Dos (2021).[15]

He has appeared in over 15 countries at venues like Blues Garage,[16] Metro Music Club,[17] Sellosali Hall[18] and Godset.[19]

Bihlman is a former instructor at The National Guitar Workshop, WorkshopLive, and Interlochen Center for the Arts.[20]

Bihlman has produced several books including:

• Wine, Toby (2012). Derek Trucks : legenday licks. United States: Cherry Lane. ISBN 978-1-60378-227-2. OCLC 823305961.
• Bihlman, Jeff (2008). Easy soloing for blues guitar : fun lessons for beginning improvisers. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing Co. ISBN 978-0-7390-5272-3. OCLC 723242870.
• Celentano, Dave (2011). Beginning rhythm and lead guitar : the ideal package for the total beginner. New York: Cherry Lane. ISBN 978-1-60378-294-4. OCLC 730403725.
• Smith, Scott (2007). Play blues guitar : getting started. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Pub. ISBN 978-1-929395-82-8. OCLC 461416902.

• Official website
• Jabo Bihlman discography at Discogs