Acid rock, traditional blues, folk, soul, free form jazz, and the never ceasing desire to improvise pulses from this collection in a mind bending, kaleidoscope of sound, energy and vibe. NPR said, “Nashville blues trio SIMO sounds as if it comes to us straight from 1968.” And Rolling Stone lauded, “J. D. Simo spins soulful psychedelic blues rock with an improvisational bent reminiscent of the Grateful Dead and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Though he’s been performing in bands since his teenage years, [he] has begun to get national attention….”
With influences as diverse as the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Captain Beefheart, Miles Davis and the Allman Brothers to blues guitarists such as Lightnin’ Hopkins and BB King, this young artist, is taking the listener on a musical journey using LOVE as the guideposts. He explains, “There’s an underlying theme of LOVE that permeates the album. Both outward love but also inner and self love. These days, everything is so heavy, but I just want to point out some joy, love and deep passion; in this world, we all share that spirit. OFF AT 11 does that.”
The recording of this rocking, blues driven, electric tour de force, was recorded over a three day period in the summer of 2018, “Our next summer of LOVE”, says JD Simo. Recording during a brief break in touring including JD’s first shows as a newly cultivated member of Phil Lesh and Friends, JD and his band recorded these musically dense and inspiring tracks in a “groovy space” to lay down something authentic, filled with fun and NO edits, NO tricks. “Just honesty and a tape machine” he continues.
Produced by JD in association with his co-manager Michael Caplan, and due to be released this year, OFF AT 11 consists of 8 tracks that are laid out on the record like a musical journey through gifted guitar playing and singing, incredible rhythm section arrangements and lyrics that convey that “all the feels” momentum.
Songs titles: Off at 11, Temptation, Sweet Little Angel and others could have been released in the height of the 60’s but have a modern musical approach that are clues to the immense talent of JD Simo and his band.
With his band, SIMO, JD and cohorts have gained a solid fan following from touring and opening for bands such as Blackberry Smoke, The Gregg Allman band, Warren Haynes, Tommy Emmanuel and others. They have played Bonarroo, Warren Hayne’s Christmas Jam and Mountain Jam since the formation of the band in 2010.
“The experience with SIMO set the stage and pushed me forward to record OFF AT 11” I loved the process, the playing and the struggle to make this record a reality. I hope everyone feels the LOVE.” JD said.
SIMO debuted at number 4 on the Billboard Blues chart in January 2016.He has been noticed by No Depression, Rolling Stone, Guitar Player, Relix, Guitar World and NPR among others. The band was featured on NPR's World Cafe which was broadcast nationally after the initial broadcast in late January on Philadelphia's WXPN. The band started its first full national tour in January 2016 bringing them to over 37 states and playing over 80 shows.
Website: JD Simo
Goin' Down
J.D. Simo Lyrics
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Chilling in a vibe with the squad yea it's going down
I don't know the time but on God it is going down
Hit you on the dial make you smile yea going down
Going down
Going down
Going down
Going down
Get you to the spot yea it's going down
Nah it don't really matter
We don't need the chit chatter
Baby we can go slow or baby I can make it faster now
Nah I ain't here for all that capping nah
Yea I been drinking on that Captain ah
So tell me if I shoot my shot can a nigga come thru and make it bounce like a basketball
Yea yea yea girl lemme see what that thing do
Give it so good make you sing too
From the back all you see is them ankles aw ooh yea
Imma go in rearrange you
Imma make it worth the wait boo
You tell me that you like it when I make you aw ooh yea
Now you sitting with your mind blown
Going so long I don't know where the times gone
You can sleep over you ain't gotta drive home
And I can hold you in my arms all night long
Turn you over rub your body to the right song
You ain't never had nobody do it right no
Let's do it right now
Out on 95 look outside sun is going down
Chilling in a vibe with the squad yea it's going down
I don't know the time but on God it is going down
Hit you on the dial make you smile yea going down
Going down
Going down
Going down
Going down
If you wanna ride bet it's going down
Get you to the spot yea it's going down
Imma have you loving lil shit you never thought you would do
I'm tryna keep the lights on but dim em down if it's cool
And yea we just finished but I'm down for round number 2
You should'a knew that this was coming when you round me but you
Was playing games
Day to day
You made a way
To get yo ass over here late at night now you staying late
And now Imma make you say my name
Running round every base
Yea we stay awake
And now I see in your eyes your excited (Gah damn)
So when you come you don't need no invite yea (Gah damn)
And once I get that text ooh is that time yea (Gah damn)
Cause girl the things you do keep me alive yea
Get my heart racing
Know you wanna take it
Girl I'm on ya ass like them fucking car chases
Stop
Imma pace it
Getting back to it now you tell me that you made it
Stop
Girl you dangerous
Getting back on and then you ride it like you race it
Stop
It's amazing
Go to sleep wake up and we back on the same shit
Out on 95 look outside sun is going down
Chilling in a vibe with the squad yea it's going down
I don't know the time but on God it is going down
Hit you on the dial make you smile yea going down
Going down
Going down
Going down
Going down
If you wanna ride bet it's going down
Get you to the spot yea it's going down
The lyrics of J.D. Simo's song "Goin' Down" is a heartfelt expression of the pain and longing of a person who has been left alone after a breakup. The opening lines capture the essence of the song, with the singer expressing his frustration at having nothing to do and no one to share his time with since his lover has gone. The sound of the rain against the windowpane symbolizes the dreariness and melancholy that has engulfed his world.
As the song progresses, the singer delves into the depths of his emotions, confessing that he is going down because he feels incomplete without his lover. Sleep doesn't come easy to him, and he is consumed by the memories of their time together. The singer is unable to fathom why his lover had to leave him, and he begs for forgiveness and a chance to make things right.
The repetition of the phrase "goin' down," is a metaphor for the singer's emotional state. He feels like he is sinking, drowning in the sorrow and despair of his heartbreak. The song is a potent reminder of how love can transform us, both in the happiness and sadness it brings. It is an ode to the power of love and the way it can shape the trajectory of our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Time on my hands
I have a lot of free time.
Since you been away boy
Since you left me.
I ain't got no plans
I don't have anything to do.
And the sound of the rain
The noise of the rain.
Against my windowpane
Hitting my window.
Is slowly, is slowly drivin' me insane, boy
It's driving me crazy.
I'm goin' down
I'm feeling really sad.
Cause you ain't around baby
Because you're not here with me.
My whole world's upside down
Everything feels wrong.
Sleep don't come easy
I can't sleep well.
Boy please believe me
Please trust me.
Since you been gone
Since you left me.
Everything's goin' wrong
Nothing is going well.
Why'd you have to say goodbye
Why did you leave me?
Look what you've done to me
See how you've hurt me?
I can't stop these tears from fallin' from my eyes
I can't control my emotions.
Ooh baby
Oh, baby.
Oooh baby love
My love for you, baby.
Mmm ooh I'm goin' down
I'm really feeling bad.
Ooh I, I
Oh, me.
Oh, I don't know what to do
I feel helpless.
If I ever lose you
If you ever leave me.
I'll be goin' down
I'll be very upset.
I said I'll be goin' down
I'll be very sad.
Please forgive me baby
I am sorry.
I'm so sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry
I am apologizing.
What did I do wrong?
What mistake did I make?
And come on home
Please come back to me.
Goin' down, goin' down, goin' down
Feeling upset and sad.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jeremiah Maltez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
larry geetar
+motokev I've known Johnny personally for 30 years or so and seen
him numerous times over the years, as well as having played with him
on a few occasions. He's a North Shore of Boston guy and it's a
pretty tight community. As I said, he's a very, very good player (better
than me, for sure) and in retrospect, I'd say he's certainly as good as
J.D. Simo. One of the things I've always loved about Johnny A's music
and playing is his sense of melody and also how he picks his spots to
lay the crazy licks on you. He's a dynamic player who uses his tone
palate well. But Greg Koch is in another league altogether. Just a mon-
ster player who does it all and is funny as a bastard, too. Cheers!
Milwaukee Live
Not entirely correct. Significant % of 25-34 years olds, and highest percentage of females are the teenager group!
2017 Stats
Viewer age range
Watch time percent
Male %
Female %
13–17 years
0.6%
89%
11%
18–24 years
8.1%
95%
5.1%
25–34 years
21%
95%
5.1%
35–44 years
20%
95%
5.0%
45–54 years
24%
95%
5.1%
55–64 years
20%
96%
4.4%
65+ years
6.6%
93%
7.0
BassHeadJazz
Greg has so many original ideas...I dont think ill ever get bored listening to him.
sawdust 69
i agree ,his approach to the guitar is so unique and refreshing.
Paul Provosty
What I love about Greg Koch is that his solos sound like shrieking bats are bursting out of gates of hell, coming at you a million miles an hour!!!
Sonny Cannon
SHRIEKING BATS COMIN OUTTA THE GATES OF HELL????? OI VEYYY! NOW WHAT?!?! THE BATS HAVE LEFT THE BARN,,, TOO LATE TO CLOSE THE GATE!!! NO WONDER SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE GONE ,,,,,,,, WELL ..................BATTY~!~!~!~
Chris Miller
FELLAS!
Universal Liberty
Greg Koch is one the few who has soul and technique! He can play anything and it all sound good!
Alan Cassett
great players- Greg is always the most interesting to me- stretches out beyond the blues scale that so many are locked into
Eduardo Vinas
JD killed it! 🤘🏽
Tal Baicher
It's a shame johnny A's performance was not captured by most of it.
3 giant players, awsome!
JIMJAMSC
Ahhh gotta love all the BluesFest... Where noodling at home for 18 hrs a day for years finally pays off.