New Jersey’s Jackie Puppet was founded in 2007 by singer/songwriter/guitarists Brad Kleiman and Jim “Southside Slim” Williams. Their first performances were at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ, where they were part of the open-mic scene. After years as a duo, Jackie Puppet were joined by “Saxy” Joe Braverman (on sax!) and Slim’s Laziza bandmate Glenn “Hill” Hillman (on drums), transforming Jackie Puppet into the rock & roll band it was always meant to be. With the addition of NY singer-songwriter Grace Bergere on bass and vocals, Jackie Puppet’s sound was more versatile than ever. As for that Jackie Puppet sound? Alternately raucous, mellow, melodic, and anthemic, Jackie Puppet’s music is as unpredictable as its band members. Lyrics about horse-racing, beer-drinking, guitar-playing, and a cast of characters with names like Peg Leg Maria, Jane Crazy, Rock & Roll Reenie, and Charlene Whittenburg (from Phoenicia)! Jackie Puppet has performed at such New Jersey venues as the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, the aforementioned Crossroads in Garwood, 10th Street Live in Kenilworth, and most recently Dr. Lou’s in Roebling. They’ve also played Brooklyn’s legendary Fifth Estate, where they received noise complaints…
Jackie Puppet is currently on their 10th anniversary “Dime One Tour”.
Brad: https://www.bradkleiman.com/music
Jackie Puppet: https://www.facebook.com/JackiePuppetMusic/
Jackie Puppet web site is still under construction, but sorta kinda fun
The Presbytery of Philadelphia for their initial $9,000 grant in 2015 to help build the coffeehouse ministry. And their follow-on $5000 grant in 2016 and their follow-on $4000 grant for 2017.