“Is this Buckingham Nicks or is it Gray Parlee?” Is a question you might ask as you listen to the new single from JJ ROOTS. “Boxcars and Memoirs” is a bangar that will have you movin’ and groovin”
— East Coast Rising 97.5FM CIOE
“The years of experience between Jeff and Jocelyn are evident in the release of their recent single Boxcars and Memoirs. Brilliantly written and masterfully performed, Jeff & Jocelyn have once again proven that JJ ROOTS is a musical force to be reckoned with!” - Dan Goodsell
— CHHR 97.5FM
“I went to see this fantastic band. JJ ROOTS. These two fabulous artists captivated the audience with their own unique style. Watch out for these two! ”
— Sam Rosenthal, Director, Eastern Front Theatre
“JJ ROOTS are known for Jocelyn Parlee’s soulful voice, Jeff Gray’s expertise on the guitar, and their dynamic performances.”
— Martin Hickey, Halifax Musicphile
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Beneath The ROOTS
Multi international award winning duo
JJ ROOTS exploded on the East Coast music scene with the launch of their self produced debut album “Here Goes Something".
With soul-lifting vocals and powerful melodic riffs, JJ ROOTS excites audiences with their highly impactful original Contemporary Roots/Folk/Americana vibe. They also showcase the music that inspires them through their original “JJROOTified” covers while creating profound responses from audiences.
In under 2 years since forming the duo, Jeff & Jocelyn have experienced sold out concerts on tour, received airplay across Canada, USA, and UK, various TV and Radio appearances on CTV, Global, and CBC, and won their 2nd international award in 2019 for Overall Folk/Americana Duo of the Year at the International JMA Awards in Tennessee.
Their sonic style has previously been referenced to such story telling greats as Buffy Sainte-Marie & Joan Baez with a twist of Fleetwood Mac's vintage edge.
They are currently releasing singles from their Trillium House Studio sessions they co produced with renowned award winning engineer/producer Paul Milner throughout the 18 month Covid shutdown.
With a fresh approach to writing this follow up studio album, Jocelyn and Jeff continue to transform their newly developed Contemporary sound.