Jabo Bihlman
Jeffrey Paul Bihlman, aka Jabo (Jay-bo), is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer.[1] He is the lead guitarist of the Grinder Blues band. Bihlman was awarded the Emmy award along with his band The Bihlman Bros.[2]
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Genres | Rock, Blues, Americana, Film Score |
Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, mix engineer, mastering engineer |
Instruments | Guitar, vocals, slide guitar, bass |
Labels | Warner Music Group, Megaforce Records, Metalville Records, Steelhead Records, Pinrut Records |
Associated acts | The Bihlman Bros, Grinder Blues,Son Seals |

Early life and education
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]
Career
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]
Selected Discography
Published works
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.
References
- "The Bihlman Brothers rocked the house at the Arcadia" (PDF).
- Staff, M. N. A. (2011-08-30). "Taste of Michigan at Crystal Mountain Labor Day Weekend". Manistee News Advocate. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- "New Releases for November 26, 2021". Boo Boo Records. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- "Jabo Bihlman - EPK". jabobihlman.com. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- "Interview with The Bihlman Bros (Jeff "Jabo" & Scot "Little") - a hard rockin', bluesy, funky force of nature! – Blues.Gr". blues.gr. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- kgibbons@record-eagle.com----, KATHY GIBBONS. "Bihlman Brothers to take a shot at reality TV". Traverse City Record-Eagle. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- "The Bihlman Bros". Jango Radio. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- "The Bihlmans‘ are back".
- Archive-Jon-Wiederhorn. "B.B. King, Shemekia Copeland Top Winners At W.C. Handy Blues Awards". MTV News. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- Blabbermouth (2014-05-29). "KING'S X's DOUG PINNICK Launches GRINDER BLUES". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- White, Nicole (2017-03-15). "The Bihlman Brothers Return—TC Locals Back After International Tour". MyNorth.com. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- "Bio". grinder-blues. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- "METALLIAN - heavy metal is better than music". metallian.com. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- New Releases Now | Grinder Blues, El Dos New Music, Songs, & Albums,…, retrieved 2022-03-08
- "KNAC.COM - Features - Exclusive Interview: GRINDER BLUES". www.knac.com.
- "Live Musik in der". Blues Garage (in German). Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- "Metro Music Bar". Go To Brno. 2017-06-21. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- "Sellosali | Espoon kaupunki". www.espoo.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- "Livekoncerter - øvelokaler -musiclab - Godset". www.godset.net. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- "Music". Traverse City Film Festival. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- Jordan, Oscar. "Jeff "Jabo" Bihlman | Vintage Guitar® magazine". Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- Jordan, Oscar. "Grinder Blues | Vintage Guitar® magazine". Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- Emil (2021-12-22). "2021 TOP 20 BLUES/ROCK ALBUMS". DenimAndLeather. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- Strieder, Chris (2021-11-17). "Guitar Special Vol.166 with Jabo Bihlman (GRINDER BLUES) (darkstars.de Webzine)". darkstars.de Webzine (in German). Retrieved 2022-03-08.
External links
- Official website
- Jabo Bihlman discography at Discogs