JMW Blacktop

J. Michael Wall is a 23-year-old songwriter from Keachi, Louisiana, creating music under the name JMW Blacktop.

JMW Blacktop blends the storytelling and roots of Red Dirt country, with the grit of grunge, Southern rock, and Hard Rock, The result is a sound that stays grounded in traditional songwriting while carrying a darker, heavier edge—without losing the structure and accessibility of a conventional song.The songs are about the things we carry with us: love, life, loss, mental health, home, growing up, and faith in Jesus Christ. They come from real places, real experiences, and the belief that even the hardest roads have something to teach us.J. Michael Wall plays guitar, bass, banjo, and keyboards, while also programming the drums and string sections on his recordings himself.Rooted in North Louisiana and influenced by both country tradition and heavy music, JMW Blacktop is Red Dirt Grunge from the backroads of Louisiana.

JMW BLACKTOP — MUSICIANS WANTED

North Louisiana

Looking for:

Second Guitarist

Bassist

Drummer

If you also play banjo or keyboard, that’s a plus, but not required.

The sound blends Red Dirt Country, Grunge, Southern Rock, and Hard Rock influences.

Looking for people who want to build a band and play original music.

If you’re interested, email Jmwblacktop@gmail.com with:

• Your name
• Instrument
• Location
• A video or audio sample of you playing

J. Michael Wall