What They Say About the Jack City Blues Band
……this band has won more awards than I can count. Now, it’s late at night while I’m listening to their tape for the fourth time and I should be sleeping. But this music makes me want to pick up my partner and dance some sort of dance I haven’t learned yet.”
“There is no doubt that this music makes you feel happy. The harmonies are full and the feel is pure U.S.A. The vocals are uplifting the spirit is high.”
“Jack Naughton is the guy who started this band. Hats off to him. He also plays lead guitar, keyboards ….and sings. The man with a Clint Eastwood speaking voice has done a good job of finding the right people to make great music."
Looker Magazine
“It is with great pleasure that I thank you for your contribution to the 2007 Santee Relay for Life. You guys are awesome. Your music was great and it really livened up the atmosphere at the event. We hope you had fun too and will be back next year. Your association with the Santee Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society....has proven that you are a caring member of our community. Thank you for your involvement….”
Jeff Smithson, Event Chair
“Thank you for a great evening’s entertainment! Your group was really a hit with our seniors here at Norman Park Center! I hope that you felt the “warm feelings and electricity” that your group generated. Donating your time and sharing your fine talent with us was a gracious gesture on your part. As one eighty-five year old lady remarked, “There are some good guys left.” It is people such as yourself that make our community such a great place to live. Again, thanks for being one of the “GOOD GUYS!”
Joyce Beardsley
Recreation Supervisor, City of Chula Vista
"Many of you got to enjoy the Jack City Blues Band at the MWWD Talent Show. ........they are a very talented and highly-respected professional blues, rock, country swing band. Great morale boost!
Chuck Samples, Engineer, City of San Diego
Jack's band is extremely tight, professional and well-rehearsed. Jack & his wife Sandy (& drummer Terry) are really genuinely nice folks to spend time with, in addition to being great musicians. They're a lot of fun to play music with. They always have a good time, and are ALWAYS super professional.
Dane Terry, San Diego Blues Harpist
“……was the final band to compete for Band of the Year honors, storming the stage with ‘Honky Tonk Blues.’ When the storm subsided, they walked away with Vocal Group and Band of the Year top honors. Jack Naughton, lead singer for the band, collected five other top honors: Male Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Versatility, Lead Guitar and Keyboard/Piano.
Back Country Trader
….the band beat the competition from 42 states to win “Band of the Year” honors at the recent Sixth Annual Country Music Associations of America Awards Show.”
“KSON (Radio)…has finally acknowledged that…..San Diego has some worthy….artists of its own. The station put out a call to original singer/songwriters to send in a tape for KSON’s first-ever talent contest. After receiving more than 150 tapes, the band was selected as one of the five finalists…….
The San Diego Union-Tribune
“…..it is appropriate to thank you and the band members for an entertaining morning. I cannot think of another time that a first rate band put in a personal appearance in our back yard for a command performance. I hope that the “demo DVD” will further your future career which you richly deserve.”
Dr. Vernon Fry
The best part of my visit (to Tyler's Taste of Texas) was the live music in a back area of the restaurant. The Jack City Blues Band was great; I think they play most Fridays 7 pm to 11 pm. If you listen while sipping a soft drink with maybe some dessert, you'll be happy you went.
Mr. Breakfast.com
......was at Tyler's a few weeks ago and enjoyed hearing your music! Awesome!!
Cheryl Minshew, President, Rancho San Diego/Spring Valley Rotary Club
......you inspire me to re-vamp my life and keep playing music.
Marc Trainor, Pedal Steel Guitarist
My wife, Shannon, loved your music. Ciaran, Owner, Thornton's Irish Pub & Chophouse
We had a grand New Year's Eve party at the Club. The music of "Jack City Blues Band" was very good......
Pauline Dugan, Unit President, Imperial Beach Fleet Reserve
What a super job you did at Anna's (Family Restaurant). You really had the place rockin'. If dancing had been permitted, the floor would have been packed. Thank you for a night of enjoyable music.
Bob and Shirley Hale
You had people dancing in the aisles.........
Tony, Owner, Anna's Family Restaurant
We loved the music........you guys ROCK!
Nicki Vesco
I had a blast Friday night listening to you guys......I am blown away by how wonderful you guys sound....Jack.....you ROCK on the guitar.
Patricia Thom
I can't say enough good things about you. You've been terrific mentors to me, taught me a TON, shown me respect as a musician, and just been really good friends. I like you and appreciate you BOTH.
Dane Terry, Cadillac Wreckers
I've been telling a lot of people about your band and how excellent you were! ......such a high-energy band...... It is very hard to sit still when you're playing!
Judy, Classical Vocalist, La Mesa
