Front porch soul | JJ Grey | TEDxJacksonville

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
  • This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. JJ’s latest album, This River released in 2013, is named for the St. John’s River - a centering point for his childhood-and many of Grey’s songs reflect his love for the North Florida wilderness in which he grew up. “I guess I’ve never really believed that there is an environment that’s separate from me. I reckon that my connection to the environment, which I could call my home, is part of the connection to myself. I believe that whatever I do to my home and everything in it, I do, in turn, to myself.”
    Over the course of six albums and a decade of touring, JJ Grey’s grimy blend of front-porch soul and down-home storytelling has taken him around the world and back again. Beating the streets on nearly every continent, he and his band Mofro have sewn a continuous thread of laying-it-on•the-line shows that move folks to dance and at times to tears.
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  • @deancodner8147
    @deancodner8147 Рік тому +1

    Indeed! His music has lifted me from the mire this year !

  • @realisticron4025
    @realisticron4025 4 роки тому +3

    Wish he was my brother. He has such insight, soul, honor, and enough love to change himself. Amen. Hard for men to grow as they age.

  • @gypsyjessye
    @gypsyjessye Рік тому +3

    JJ Grey ❤🎶

  • @kathy8688
    @kathy8688 5 років тому +17

    JJ Your spirit has lifted me over the past year or since I have been introduced to your love of music... Thank you

  • @bobbycaudle4163
    @bobbycaudle4163 2 роки тому +1

    Sperd the beautiful message brother

  • @p.s.6021
    @p.s.6021 Рік тому +1

    Very good tracks song 👍✨👏 thanks J.J 💖 from France 🇨🇵😉

  • @tresa33469
    @tresa33469 2 роки тому +2

    That journey. Yes..

  • @jimkirkpatrick8176
    @jimkirkpatrick8176 5 років тому +4

    When I Listen To Mr Grey I See My Son. Miss You TJ.

  • @freakandee
    @freakandee 4 роки тому +3

    Born and raised Fernandina Beach, FL now live in Union, Missouri. Without a doubt I connect to every song. Why did I not discover you before 2015?? I am now a lifelong fan and will see you when I can!! Keep bringing us your AMAZING stories!! ALSO my Late son used to attend Schwagstock at Camp Zoe just to see Spookie Daly Pride. I feel both are under rated. JJ you are HOME to me!!

  • @tresa33469
    @tresa33469 2 роки тому

    Humble. Yes hurricanes. Profane in many aspects..Stir it up..

  • @laurpeck1
    @laurpeck1 9 років тому +16

    Amazing..without a doubt my favourite performer!

    • @jenniferfleming1103
      @jenniferfleming1103 4 роки тому

      Seen him at different venues and in different States- always puts the soul out there in the music

  • @ricky2356
    @ricky2356 3 роки тому +1

    Recently came across jjj grey(&mofro) He just not existing he living life Darn he know how to Spear it off the porch the putting smiles on me feets They b like.... movin&a groovin ✌

  • @melissacross4769
    @melissacross4769 Рік тому +1

  • @andreaconover4048
    @andreaconover4048 6 років тому +5

    How did i miss this in person? ? He truly is my favorite artist.

  • @hogboy33
    @hogboy33 2 роки тому +1

    Love his music

  • @robertmayer2849
    @robertmayer2849 7 років тому +8

    One talented artist! From his lyrics, guitar, and outlook on life...

  • @k.g.3982
    @k.g.3982 4 роки тому +1

    I can feel that

  • @sharonreynolds8915
    @sharonreynolds8915 4 роки тому +1

    Stunning performance and music.A new Year's resolution and...

  • @jonialderete7528
    @jonialderete7528 3 роки тому

    Real man !!! Thank you jesus

  • @kimluther9279
    @kimluther9279 4 роки тому +1

    So awesome

  • @matthewberryessa7110
    @matthewberryessa7110 6 років тому +2

    Love JJs Stuff

  • @OthO67
    @OthO67 10 років тому +12

    Cooking with grease y'all! Shout out from Maine to Mofro!

    • @OthO67
      @OthO67 7 років тому

      Still listening!

  • @LovingAtlanta
    @LovingAtlanta 7 років тому +3

    👍OMG!! Thank you! Amazing!!

  • @yankeemadden2328
    @yankeemadden2328 7 років тому +2

    Just found him on here good music

  • @PickMyAxe915
    @PickMyAxe915 Рік тому

    I was trying to interpret what Tic Tac Toe was about. Thanks JJ.

  • @waltbraden9705
    @waltbraden9705 7 років тому +3

    GEORGIA BOY HERE

  • @Craigory2022
    @Craigory2022 10 років тому +8

    Setlist:
    Tic Tac Toe
    Hide And Seek
    The Hurricane

  • @patsmallwood5413
    @patsmallwood5413 6 років тому +2

    Tic tac toe man u r great. Hide and seek with my eyes wide open

  • @123gonesurfing
    @123gonesurfing 5 років тому +1

    I saw JJ at the BBQ and Beer festival in St. Augustine,FL he was awesome but pissed me off he only did about 3 or 4 songs.

    • @ricksouthernrebelatheart5138
      @ricksouthernrebelatheart5138 4 роки тому +1

      Dave Russell Dave your lucky I’ve never seen him live even if it would’ve been one song such a blessing

    • @123gonesurfing
      @123gonesurfing 4 роки тому

      @@ricksouthernrebelatheart5138 It was cool I was in the front row. The vibe was tremendous.

    • @ricksouthernrebelatheart5138
      @ricksouthernrebelatheart5138 4 роки тому +1

      Dave Russell Outstanding Brother sure wish I was there 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I’m definitely going to see him some day

  • @mariamusicpiano
    @mariamusicpiano 7 років тому +2

    Who gave this a thumbs-down????

  • @jonkeilman1416
    @jonkeilman1416 5 місяців тому

    I love you brother