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Freedom Run supporting Veterans of American happens this Saturday, October 10, at 89 US-46. Registration begins at 9:00am; there’s live music by BBD Rhythm & Blues Band from 1:30-5:30pm. No cover. Also: Food trucks, vendors, deejay music, and lots of fun amenities for the kids. Presented by Rolling Thunder Inc Chapter 3. Info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/439478642511227/posts/837686819357072/
BBD is a premier Electric Blues band, performing throughout New Jersey and the Northeast. The band was formed during 2012. The name “BBD” represents the initials of the founding members of the band. (RIP) Barry “Blues” Holmes, guitar and vocals; James “JB” Barnes, bass and vocals; and Tommy “Earthquake” Doud, drums and vocals. MoeDene, on guitar and vocals joined the band in 2021. Founding members, Barry “Blues” Holmes, James “JB” Barnes and Tommy “Earthquake” Doud, were inducted into the New Jersey Chapter of the Blues Hall of Fame, hailed as “Great Blues Artists”.
During 2024, BBD was one of just eight bands selected to represent New Jersey’s “Road to Memphis” International Blues Challenge, hosted by the North Jersey Blues Society. BBD finished in the top three, but more than that, they were thrilled to be a part of the competition to represent New Jersey.
Founding member, James “JB” Barnes released the CD, JB’s Favorite Things in 2023. In 2024 the North Jersey Blues Society released the album Jersey Blues Collection which includes one of JB’s songs, “I’m a Blues Man – who sometimes plays rock & roll” from JB’s Favorite Things. JB’s follow-up record My Mississippi Roots was released in October 2025 and has received 5-star reviews, both nationally and worldwide.
Many talented musicians and vocalists continue to perform live with BBD. Anthony Krizan (ex-Spin Doctors) on, guitar and vocals; Joey Stan, saxophone; Hayley Doud, vocals, Jarred “Arktkt” Barnes, keyboards/vocals; and vocalist, Steven Braxtono.
The mission of BBD Rhythm & Blues Band is to help keep the blues, alive and well during every performance, while at the same time, celebrate and cherish this great American art form called “The Blues”. We will also continue to support the non-profit organizations which promote the well-being of fellow musicians and our local community.
What The Media Is Saying About ‘My Mississippi Roots’
“With My Mississippi Roots, James “JB” Barnes delivers a record that feels less like a collection of songs and more like a living testament to heritage, hard truth, and the staying power of the blues.”
“Give a listen to My Mississippi Roots, and you’ll feel the truth…a great disc, and I can’t wait to hear more from him.”
“James JB Barnes is a multi-award-winning musician who has delivered an album of real quality. Well worth searching out and delving into, he is the epitome of a top, modern Bluesman.”
