March 21, 2008
George's Majestic Lounge
Fayetteville, AR
w/ Earl Cate & RJ Mischo

March 28, 2008
The Birchmere
Alexandria, VA
w/ Deanna Bogart

March 29, 2008
Magic City Music Hall
"Ice River Blues 2008"
Johnson City, NY

March 30, 2008
U. A. Cultural Center
Whippany, NJ 

April 3, 2008
Moondog's
Pittsburgh, PA

April 4, 2008
Wilbert's
Cleveland, OH

April 5, 2008
Tralf Music Hall
Buffalo, NY

May 1, 2008
Eagles Hall
Kalispell, MT

May 2, 2008
Miller's Crossing
Helena, MT

May 3, 2008
Mayfaire
Great Falls, MT

May 7, 2008
Jazzbones
Tacoma, WA

May 8, 2008
The Upstage Restaurant
Port Townsend, WA

May 9, 2008
The Pines Tasting Room
Hood River, OR

May 10, 2008
Untapped Blues Festival
Kennewick, WA

May 14, 2008
The Rhythm Room
Phoenix, AZ

May 15, 2008
Boulder Station Casino
Las Vegas, NV 

May 16, 2008
The Cellar
Long Beach, CA

May 17, 2008
Humphrey's
San Diego, CA

May 18, 2008
Doheny Blues Festival
Dana Point, CA
(w/ Rev. Billy C Wirtz)

May 22, 2008
Biscuits & Blues
San Francisco, CA

May 23, 2008
Black Oak Casino
Tuolumne, CA

May 24, 2008 
(Day)
Santa Cruz Blues Festival
Aptos, CA

May 24, 2008 
(Evening)
Moe's Alley
Santa Cruz, CA

May 30, 2008
Western Maryland Blues Festival
Hagerstown, MD

May 31, 2008
202 Market
Roanoke, VA


June 6, 2008
Chan's
Woonsocket, RI

June 7, 2008
Berlin Blues Festival
Berlin, CT

June 8, 2008
Billtown Blues Festival
Hughesville, PA

June 14, 2008
Blues On The Hill
Harlingen, TX

June 20, 2008
Beale on Broadway
Saint Louis, MO

June 21, 2008
Uncle Bo's
Topeka, KS

June 26, 2008
Little Bear Saloon
Evergreen, CO

June 27, 2008
5th Annual "Thackery Thang"
Birstock, CO

June 28, 2008
Blues From The Top
Winter Park, CO

July 4, 2008
Mississippi Valley Blues Fest
Davenport, IA

July 12, 2008
Sedalia Blues Festival
Big Island, VA

July 19, 2008
George's Majestic Lounge
Fayetteville, AR
(w/ Earl Cate & RJ Mischo)


July 31
The Thirsty Ear
Columbus, OH

August 1, 2008
Cincinnati Blues Festival
Cincinnati, OH

August 2, 2008
Gilly's
Dayton, OH

August 10, 2008
Riverfront Blues Festival
Wilmington, DE

August 16, 2008
Big Bull Falls Bues Fest
Wausau, WI

September 6, 2008
Pajotblues
Galmaarden, Belgium

September 14, 2008
Blues At The Beach
Virginia Beach, VA

September 20, 2008
Big Lick Blues Festival
Roanoke, VA

January 24-31, 2009
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
w/ The Cate Brothers & Reba Russell

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For Immediate Release Category 5 Amplification adds Jimmy Thackery to List of Endorsing Artist’s Dallas Texas  11/15/07   Category 5 Amplification has added Jimmy Thackery, telarc recording artist and critically acclaimed guitar virtuoso to the list of accomplished artists endorsing Category 5 Amplification. Jimmy will be playing two Category 5 amps in stereo - an Andrew model, with 2 channels, 50 watts, 2 x 10' amp, powered by two 5881 tubes and a custom 2 channel 50 watt 1x12' named 'Typhoon Joe' powered by two el34’s. 'These amps allow me to back off on the pedals and let the amps do the heavy lifting. They are dynamic and responsive-they not only sound better, they make me play better. The 'Andrew' let’s me cover the clean tones from the blackface era and the 'Typhoon Joe' gives me the crunch reminiscent of a full stack from the late 60’s. With this combination running in stereo through my chorus, I can now do things I would never attempt with the old rig.' said Jimmy, after demoing a set of amps. 'And with Neodyne speakers, they are light enough to take anywhere with 'no roadies required'. They are also a perfect matchup with my Joe Barden pickups. Watch out – there is more fire to come from Thackery!' 'We are proud to have Jimmy playing our amps', remarked Don Ritter, Artist Relations for Category 5 Amps. 'Jimmy has so much talent, he can make a transistor radio sound good if he had to- but to hear him play though amps that allow him to use his full talent without fighting for tone is truly remarkable. Jimmy is also a supporter of the Blues in the Schools program, through various benefit appearances. This is in complete alignment with Category 5’s mission to give back. Jimmy is touring in support of his critically acclaimed album, 'Solid Ice' Jimmy’s album is available here and through iTunes. He will be touring extensively in the Northeast and Midwest. Jimmy’s touring schedule on Jimmy's Home.. Category 5 Amplification specializes in creating professional quality hand wired tube amps with vintage tones and modern features. The company was formed in part to be a vehicle for giving back to the blues community and to assist in hurricane relief, (hence Category 5). Information on other popular models and artists can be found at www.category5amps.com

2007 Carolina Blues Festival Former Nighthawk Jimmy Thackery, looking more like an accountant than a  bluesman, made every note count. He displayed more versatility in his songs,  more fire in his playing than he has in recent years. Date: May 7, 2007  Edition(s): Greensboro Edtion Variation Page: B2 Section: Triad Source: GRANT BRITT Dateline: GREENSBORO
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	This was a dream project for me. To make a recording with Gary Nicholson was something we both have talked about for years! Some very significant sacrifices were made by all the folks involved; without those sacrifices, it could not have happened. Primarily, I would like to thank Gary and David Z. It was my honor and privilege to have them on board. Second, thanks to all my "Nashville Cats": Kenny, Michael, Steve, Kevin, Lynn, Tom and Jimmy Hall, for playin' so party. To the writers, Tom Hambridge, Kenny Greenburg, Chuck Jones, Russell Smith, Mike Henderson, and Gary, truly the "nuts" and bolts of this record. Thanks to Island Bound Studios and Whitey's Brick Hit House. Jeremiah for straightening out the kinks. Barbara Ann for letting me have her man, Gary, for this marathon. My sweet wife, Sally, for her sacrifice and for helping me to the Healin' Ground. "The Drivers" for letting me "Get 'er done" and keeping me on the right road all these years. Blue Mountain Entertainment, Rueben Williams, Blues legend Whitey "Snowflake" Johnson , and, lastly, Ken Addington for the inspiration. This record is dedicated to the loving memory of Inez Starkey, and "A Shot in the Dark" is dedicated to my Pop and "Little" Bro' Jon. "It is my beeznus to know these things."
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reviews:         The one-time guitarist for the Nighthawks mixes gut-bucket blues with rock and throws in a trio of instrumentals - 'Kickin' Chicken,' 'A Shot in the Dark' and 'Fender Bender,' the last a tribute to Dick Dale, the Ventures and other early '60s guitar heroes." ICE "This album also includes some of Thackery's best vocal performances. even when the guitars are in the background, piled up to build tremolo-laden textures or twanging out shuffle rhythms, they have a persistent intensity that keeps this disc lively and kickin'." Amazon.com "The result is simply killer and clearly one of the year's best!" BluesWax.com "The man hasn't met a style of American roots music that he doesn't like or can't play the shit out of." Cleveland Scene "He's an odd duck who somehow manages to work both sides of the aisle; flashing meltdown licks to please the meathead contingent while remaining tasteful enough for those who prefer their blues on the less gauche, Shepherd-ized side." OC Weekly "One of America's best blues-rock guitarists, Jimmy Thackery plays hard-driving music that is best suited for the stage, but this album does him justice.He's just a hell of a player and singer." All Music Guide "Production, song selection and pacing are all first rate, adding up to one of Thackery's finest recorded moments to date." PlayBluesGuitar.com

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Published in the Asbury Park Press 03/18/05