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I’m honored to have over 550 five-star reviews from SBJ concert goers . Here’s a small sampling of what people say.
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Bill and his guitar provided a wonderful evening of JT’s music. Saw his show twice in Denver area and plan on seeing the show next year. Also, Bill’s new CD is a wonderful listen!
Irene L Clancy – Denver, June 2025
Great performer and guitarist! Bill is a fantastic performer. His voice and guitar playing is magical. I never saw James Taylor in concert, but tonight I imagine I have. Terrific performer.
Shelley Mishoe – Georgia, April 2025
One of the best shows we’ve seen in a long time! We went to the Grapevine show last weekend and I was mesmerized by how much he sounds like JT! His mastering of the guitar was definitely an added plus. He is a true entertainer who interacts with the audience before, during and after his performance. I’m hoping to see him again soon!
Debbie Russell – Texas, March 2025
This is the best tribute show paying great respect for James Taylor. Bill is a master at replicating the guitar style and voice but still being himself and making the show personal. Well done!
Roy Pechillo – Florida, February 2025
Such a great evening of music. Having the “back story “ explained makes the music even more enjoyable. If you close your eyes, you’d swear you were at a James Taylor concert. I highly recommend going to a show.
Malette Langston Gambrell – South Carolina, January 2025
Great singer, great entertainer, fabulous storyteller! Such an enjoyable show! Can’t wait til next year!
Holly Kostuk – Pennsylvania, November 2024
The performance he delivered was nothing short of extraordinary. As I closed my eyes, I was instantly transported to a world where I felt as if I were attending a James Taylor concert; his voice held a rich, warm quality that resonated deep within me. I particularly appreciated the stories and insights he shared about each song, which added layers of meaning and context to the music. Overall, it was truly one of the finest shows I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing.
Rhonda Carson – Vermont, November 2024
Excellent show. He sounds just like James Taylor. No joke.
Maura Shapiro – Texas, September 2024
Such a talent! His voice is identical to James Taylor. He gives a great performance and describes the songs before performing so you get background on what inspired the song. A must go see!
Anita Kinder – Colorado, August 2024
Great show. It was truly like hanging out with a friend. Funny,personable and brings the songs and stories of JT in a refreshing way. You can see how much he loves what he does and the people who support him. This isn’t your typical tribute show. I enjoyed it so much better than any I have been to.
Michelle Koss – Massachusetts, June 2024
He is so awesome at playing his music. His voice is on point. His guitar playing is amazing. His humor and getting the audience involved really makes for a very enjoyable and relaxing experience. I highly suggest if he is in your area you should get tickets and go see him.
Rande Mead – New York, April 2024
Best tribute you will ever hear!!! Do yourself a favor and run don’t walk to get the tickets.
Angie Porter Marshall – Georgia, February 2024
Terrific show! Bill is a gifted singer, guitarist and great personality. Felt like I was hearing JT himself but Bill also brings his own game—and shared one very clever song he wrote. Hope to see him again when he comes thru Salem, Oregon. Go see this show if you have a chance!
LJ Anderson – Oregon, January 2024
Fabulous night listening to classic JT music. Bill’s guitar playing, voice and his total appreciation for JT’s work comes shining through his show. Highly recommend to take in his show whenever you have the opportunity.
Mary Cardin – Vermont, December 2023
If you are a James Taylor fan, or even if you aren’t, you will enjoy the music and the interactive setting. Bill makes you feel like you are sitting around his family room and giving you a private concert. I highly recommend this show!
Kristine Dow – Connecticut, December 2023
Just saw Bill perform in Deland, FL, and what a great show! First time seeing him, won’t be my last! I really enjoyed his sound as well as the banter and stories in between songs! Bill, if you read this, never stop your interaction with the audience. It added such a personal, genuine touch. Not sure who had a better time at the show, you or your audience. Thank you for a really fun night, see you next year!
Barbara Lavender – Florida, November 2023
This is the 2nd time that I have seen SBJ live at Lincoln Amphitheater in southern Indiana and I can’t wait to see him again. I have loved JT’s music for years. I love this show not just for the beautiful music but also for Bill’s interaction with his audience. Easy to see that he loves what he does. Live music is the best and Sweet Baby James is wonderful.
Nancy Otte – Indiana, October 2023
This show was hands down one of the most enjoyable I’ve ever been to. Felt like he was in your living room hanging out and playing music. He’s an excellent musician and a genuinely good hearted person. He interacted with the audience through the entire show and created so many memorable moments. If you enjoy acoustic guitar, real music, good friends, this is the show for you. Can’t wait to catch another show!
Brandi Cary Ledford – Georgia, August 2023
It was a great concert. I enjoyed it as much as the real James Taylor concert that I saw 30 years ago! So personal and he even let the audience choose songs for him to play, plus the stories in between the songs were so entertaining -the night ended too quickly!! Run to buy your tickets! You will be so glad you did!
Karen Dilz – North Carolina, July 2023
AWESOME concert tonight at THE REES THEATRE! The best JAMES TAYLOR tribute artist in the country stole our hearts with so many JT classics! Bill Griese from Nashville, Tennessee was just magnificent…especally the two he saved for last: FIRE & RAIN and YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND!
Mark Senter – Indiana, June 2023
The music is terrific! Bill’s tribute to JT is definitely worth seeing. His playing and singing are spot on! Go and enjoy his show when he’s in your area. You will enjoy every minute of it!
Frank Bugaj – Connecticut, April 2023
Sweet Baby James ( Bill ) sounds exactly like James Taylor!! It is an amazing concert with excellent music and an unbelievable attention with the audience!!
Pam Ehrman Kent – Ohio, March 2023
I saw the show at the State Theater in Elizabethtown KY March 3, 2023. Bill is so personable and entertaining. The music was great, he does James Taylor proud. But his show is so much more. I recommend to everyone.
Kim Shea – Kentucky, March 2023
I cannot recommend Sweet Baby James Tribute (Bill) enough!!!! He was INCREDIBLE!! My parents, husband, and I all said he sounded identical to James Taylor. He is so talented and plays all the songs you want to hear. Even better, you can tell he is so genuinely nice and grateful. My husband plays guitar and pointed out the difficulty of the songs and how impressed he was. Amazing show and so much fun!
Kristin Strother – Texas, February 2023
LOVED THE SHOW. by far, one of my favorite shows I have seen. He is so engaging with the audience and it felt like James Taylor himself was singing in my living room. Will definitely see the show again when he comes back. Bill you are amazing! Thank you for sharing your gift with us.
Holly Blythe Stevenson – Rhode Island, December 2022
Bill Griese is the best James Taylor ever!… Just close your eyes and you will all feel like JT is just right by you! Awesome Sweet Baby James show!… I highly recommend it!
Mark Aguilera – Indiana, November 2022
This JT tribute is by far the ABSOLUTE BEST JT cover we have ever seen. We have seen over 20 different covers that were good, but this show is leaps and bounds the best! It makes a huge difference of just singing JT’s songs vs actaully SOUNDING EXACTLY LIKE JT – and he does!
Robert Infantes – Florida, November 2022
My friends and I stumbled upon the show at the Athens Theatre in DeLand, FL by accident. And boy are we glad we did! It was so much fun! Bill is a wonderfully talented entertainer. If you get the chance, go see the show!
Kim Schell – Florida, November 2022
What a fabulous show! It was intimate and warm… Billy is an extremely talented artist — his vocals and guitar were excellent. He made everyone feel like we were his friends hanging out and sharing our mutual love of James Taylor’s music. We didn’t want the night to end!
Joe Hess – Wisconsin, October 2022
If you like JT, you’re going to love Bill’s tribute. His guitar work is spot on and that’s saying a lot if you know James’ style and Bill’s voice nails the lyrics. Really enjoyable evening!
Joe Hess – Pennsylvania, September 2022
A delightful unexpected experience. As close to James Taylor as James Taylor. Do yourself a favor, GO see Sweet Baby James.
Lisa Quatrale – Massachusetts, September 2022
I very much enjoyed this show at the Ritz in Toccoa, Ga! I think JT himself would enjoy this wonderful tribute. I’ve never attended a “tribute” show that I enjoyed more.
Sherry King Dockery – Georgia, September 2022
Highly recommend this show. If you love James Taylor. you will love Sweet Baby James. Recently saw him at the Firehouse in Newburyport Mass. and it was 2 hours of great JT music. As JT would sing “You’ve Got A Friend”
Jim Midolo – Massachusetts, August 2022
Absolutely one of the best shows we’ve been to. We love JT and SBJ does an phenomenal job covering the sound and spirit of JT. Love the storytelling about the songs too. Go see this show, you won’t be disappointed.
Justin LeMire – Florida, July 2022
We saw Bill Griese in Newberry SC and it was easily the best concert we’ve been to in years! He has a beautiful voice that is amazingly reminiscent of James Taylor himself, and the songs he sang mixed with a warm sense of humor made it a show I would recommend to any JT fan!!!
Rebecca Zak – South Carolina, April 2022
Ok, I have got to be honest. I didn’t know quite what to expect when a friend invited me to go see a James Taylor Tribute band at the Strand in Marietta, Georgia. The music and voice of James Taylor just soothes the soul. Who could possibly do it justice? Well, the answer is Bill Griese, Sweet Baby James. He knocked it out of the ball park. A guy and his guitar playing James Taylor’s music. And his voice was spot on! He was incredible and didn’t miss a beat. If you closed your eyes you would think it was JT himself. Not only did I think that, but it was a comment heard several times in the crowd during the intermission.
Jeanine Dixon-Fine – Georgia, February 2022
What a wonderful evening! His show is the absolute best of James Taylor in an intimate setting that was awesome.
Susan Nicholson – Kentucky, September 2021
When you close your eyes, It IS HIM. Amazing. He knows all the songs.
Missy Hagans – Kentucky, August 2021
Fantastic performance. Truly surprised and impressed by the exactness of vocal and instrumental parity to James Taylor. Over half our show was him performing requests from the crowd. So engaging and entertaining. A class act. What a delightful experience.
Dakota Dunne – North Carolina, July 2021
The show we saw at the Lincoln Amphitheater was incredible! What an amazing gift and a true entertainer!! We were mesmerized!
Andrea Grace Phillips – Indiana, September 2020
I wish that I could give more than 5 stars! Bill not only makes beautiful music, he also knows how to put it together to make a wonderful experience- along with the right amount of engagement and humor to lighten up even your darkest days!
Melissa Higgins Maleri – Connecticut, September 2020
Fabulous concert at The Mockingbird in Franklin TN! Sounds exactly like my fave JT!!!
Tari Sawyer-Herman – Tennessee, February 2020
Enjoyed the evening out at Puckett’s Downtown Columbia and Bill Griese was beyond good… Thank you for an excellent night of music.
Ken Humphries – Tennessee, December 2019
If you are a James Taylor fan, you must see Sweet Baby James! Bill Griese sounds so much like James Taylor. If you close your eyes you can’t tell the difference.
Barbara Higgins – Tennessee, September 2019
Sounds exactly like James Taylor and puts on a great show, all the hits!!!
Felicia Wilson – Missouri, April 2019
We recently went to see Sweet Baby James with some friends, and we were SO impressed! Bill Griese is incredibly talented and the music was off the chart. We felt like we were really listening to James Taylor back in the 70s . Fantastic.
Randall Malchow – Tennessee, November 2018
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