Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, J.D. was influenced by local bands like Tower of Power, The Sons of Champlin and solo artists like Boz Scaggs. What differentiated his musical perspective and style was his growing interest in singer-songwriters like Jackson Browne, Don Henley & Glenn Frey of the Eagles.
When J.D. began playing clubs in and around the south bay, it was like cooking gumbo every night. Sets mixed originals and a blend of Van Morrison, Little Feat, Jimmy Buffett & the Eagles with the likes of the Flying Burrito Brothers & Jack Mack & the Heart Attack.You never knew what to expect next, and that was part of the fun of it all!

FOR MORE INFO, or to purchase J.D.'s recent CD "Beach Music" check out www.jdpederson.com