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I’m proud be the #1 JT Tribute in the US. Read below what makes SBJ special, then click Booking Inquiry. 🙂 Bill

The Sweet Baby James Difference:

I actually sound like James Taylor. I’m a life-long JT fan who’s been blessed to have vocal cords remarkably similar to his. James Taylor is very, VERY difficult to sing like. Then there’s his guitar playing! I’ve spent 30+ years working on these songs. Unfortunately, I hear it from audiences all the time… “we saw another JT tribute in the past but the guy didn’t sound like James.” People never say that after my show.

Pure, Unadulterated James Taylor. There are multiple acts that sell a James Taylor tribute. They feature bands, anywhere from 3 to 8 people. Those instruments & volume provide “cover up” for the vocals & guitar skills of the lead. They also mean more overhead. Some now combine their shows with other tributes (like Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, etc), which just means less JT!

Me & My Guitar… I put on a 100% James Taylor one-man-band show, as a young JT often used to. When I perform on stage, I’m out on a tightrope singing, and playing those difficult guitar arrangements, to an intently listening audience. There’s nowhere to hide! Also, I do not dress up like JT. It’s all about the MUSIC.

Self Managed, with no red tape. Working with me is simple and pain-free. I travel solo – so rider, staging, production, etc, are a breeze. I run everything about the business myself, so you don’t have to deal with agents, managers, or third parties. It’s straightforward, just like my show. People and relationships are among the top reasons I love what I do. You’ll find I’m easy to work with… before, during & after the show. 🙂

Venues Love SBJ…
Here’s what a few venue directors and managers have said:

“Bill delivers an authentic James Taylor Experience. Our audiences have already asked when we’ll have him back – and we can’t wait.”
(John Moynihan – Firehouse Arts Center, MA)

“You are a true professional and a pleasure to work with. Please feel free to give my name to anyone wishing for more information.”
(Jay Keller – Athens DeLand Theatre, FL)

“Not only a great performance our supporters thoroughly enjoyed, but also great communication in advance of the show, and a joy to be around before and after the performance.”
(Marc Steczyk – Lincoln Amphitheater, IN)

“Bill Griese puts on a wonderful show! He is personable, funny and sounds so much like James Taylor that you have to remind yourself it isn’t JT on stage. Bill is professional, incredibly talented and super easy to work with.”
(Sally Hollenbach – The Ohio Theatre, OH)

“You were a gift to our audience, a joy to work with and a great talent! Thanks again for a memorable evening of music.”

Audiences Love SBJ…
I have 550+ real audience Reviews on Facebook, with a 5-STAR rating. Here are just a few:

“I am a big concert person. Between real acts and tribute bands I easily see 20 concerts a year. Sweet Baby James is the closest I have ever seen to the original act.”
(Michael McCreery)

“Sweet Baby James is awesome and sounds just like your listening to JT!”
(Daniel Boege)

“Your concert was Aaammmaaazing! Truly the favorite concert I have ever been to.”
(Amy Baker Amico)

“As close to James Taylor as James Taylor.”
(Lisa Quatrale)

“Fantastic performer playing difficult James Taylor guitar riffs and singing like James is in the room.”
(John Tillou)