Harmonica, Vocals

Jimmie Meade grew up in Chicago and began playing harmonica as a teen when he was given a Little Walter record. He made his way to the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, studying with Joe Filisko. Soon he was sneaking into clubs to play with masters like Little Mack Simmons, Eddie ‘the Chief’ Clearwater, and John Primer.

After high school Jimmie relocated to Lawrence, where he began studying with Lee McBee. For the last three years Jimmie has lived and played in Kansas City, teaching harmonica at the Americana Music Academy in Lawrence. Influences include; Lester Young, Lee McBee, Little Walter, Little Hatch, Walter Horton, Muddy Waters, George Smith, Sonny Boy Williamson, Rice Miller, Kim Wilson, Gary Primich, Charlie Parker, Rick Sherry, Joe Filisko, King Curtis, Freddie King, Dennis Gruenling.

He teaches at the Americana Music Academy and Mountain Music on Shawnee Mission PKWY in Shawnee.