Guitarist, Vocalist JD Simo Releases New Single “That’s When You Know That You’re Down”

Guitarist, Vocalist JD Simo Releases New Single “That’s When You Know That You’re Down”

From New Album, Mind Control, out November 5, 2021

JD Simo Co-Headlining North American Tour with GA-20

Critically acclaimed guitarist and vocalist, JD Simo, today releases his second single “That’s When You Know That You’re Down” from his upcoming LP, Mind Control. The upcoming album releases on November 5, 2021. Pre-order and pre-save here

The song was premiered on American Blues Scene who praised the track, “‘That’s When You Know You’re Down” is a guitar-driven, blues-based psychedelic rocker that echoes the avant-garde sound of early Captain Beefheart — affording the listener imaginative thrills.”

Listen to “That’s When You Know That You’re Down”

 
“That’s When You Know That You’re Down” is a soulful, guitar-focused track that calls back to JD’s influences from the psychedelic rock era of the 60s and 70s. JD’s use of reverb gives the song a gritty, raw sound, which is also matched by his vocal stylings. The fast-paced, improv style drums give the song a jazz-like sound, showcasing JD and his band’s ability to seamlessly merge multiple genres of music together. The song is rife with impressive guitar solos, right up until it fades out.

The new single follows the release of “Know It All”, the first song released from JD’s upcoming album Mind Control. The song is currently playing at radio stations across the country.

Mind Control, due out on November 5, was created during the lockdown in 2020, after JD Simo would play music live weekly on his social media accounts. These virtual performances inspired him to create these new tracks in a makeshift studio with his long-time collaborator, Adam Abrashoff, whose skills are featured on the drums, a highlight in this new single.

JD is currently on a co-headlining tour with Boston based blues band GA-20.

Tour Dates

OCT 1 FRI Bank of New Hampshire Concord, NH
OCT 2 SAT Narrows Center For the Arts Fall River, MA
OCT 3 SUN Daryl’s House Pawling, NY
OCT 5 TUE The Linda WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio Albany, NY
OCT 6 WED Buffalo Iron Works Buffalo, NY
OCT 7 THU Abilene Rochester, NY
OCT 8 FRI King of Clubs Syracuse, NY
OCT 9 SAT Thunderbird Cafe Pittsburgh, PA
OCT 10 SUN The King of Clubs Columbus, OH
OCT 12 TUE Grand Theater Wausau, WI
OCT 13 WED Shank Hall Milwaukee, WI
OCT 14 THU The Washington Burlington, IA
OCT 15 FRI Jazz Up Front Bloomington, IL
OCT 16 SAT Martyrs’ Chicago, IL
OCT 17 SUN Dakota Minneapolis, MN
OCT 19 TUE Magic Bag Ferndale, MI
OCT 20 WED Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, OH
OCT 21 THU Motr Pub Cincinnati, OH
OCT 30 SAT HMAC Stage on Herr Fairhope, AL
NOV 2 TUE Knuckleheads Saloon Kansas City, MO
NOV 4 THU Larimer Lounge Denver, CO
NOV 5 FRI Chipper’s College Lanes Fort Collins, CO
NOV 6 SAT The Animas City Theatre Durango, CO
NOV 7 SUN Launchpad Albuquerque, NM
NOV 9 TUE 191 Toole Tucson, AZ
NOV 10 WED Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ
NOV 11 THU Coach House Concert Hall San Juan Capistrano, CA
NOV 12 FRI The Siren Morro Bay, CA
NOV 13 SAT The Mint Los Angeles, CA
NOV 14 SUN Soda Bar San Diego, CA
NOV 16 TUE Felton Music Hall Felton, CA
NOV 17 WED Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music Berkeley, CA
NOV 18 THU Humboldt Brews Arcata, CA
NOV 19 FRI Wow Hall Eugene, OR
NOV 20 SAT The Jack London Revue Portland, OR
NOV 21 SUN The Crocodile Seattle, WA
JAN 7 FRI City Winery Nashville, TN
JAN 8 SAT Revolution Music Room Little Rock, AR
JAN 10 MON Belle Isle Restaurant & Brewery Oklahoma City, OK
JAN 11 TUE Tulips FTW Fort Worth, TX
JAN 12 WED Antone’s Austin, TX
JAN 13 THU Sam’s Burger Joint San Antonio, TX
JAN 14 FRI Continental Club Houston, TX
JAN 15 SAT DBA New Orleans, LA
JAN 18 TUE Buddha Live Fort Myers, FL
JAN 19 WED Culture Room Fort Lauderdale, FL
JAN 20 THU Tuffy’s Sanford, FL
JAN 21 FRI Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, FL
JAN 22 SAT Union Hall Lakeland, FL
JAN 23 SUN Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Ponte Vedra, FL
JAN 25 TUE Neighborhood Theatre Charlotte, NC
JAN 26 WED The Pour House Music Hall Raleigh, NC
JAN 28 FRI Grant’s Lounge Macon, GA
JAN 29 SAT Vinyl at Center Stage Atlanta, GA

Mind Control TRACKLISTING
1 Go Away Satan
2 I’m In Love
3 Let Go
4 Know It All
5 Want What I Don’t Have
6 That’s When You Know That You’re Down
7 Fucked Up
8 Devil Is Always Watchin’
9 People Pleaser
10 Recovery

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About JD Simo
Rather than simply roll up to those fabled crossroads of blues lore, JD Simo builds a bridge by hand. The Chicago-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer connects the missing link between Motown and Woodstock as he fuses fluid and fiery fretwork with vital and vulnerable vocals. JD has been acclaimed by Rolling Stone, NPR, Guitar Player, Relix, No Depression, and more. Logging hundreds of gigs annually, he has collaborated with Jack White, Tommy Emmanuel, Luther Dickinson, Blackberry Smoke, and more. Not to mention, he graced the bills of festivals, including Bonnaroo, Warren Haynes Christmas Jam, and Mountain Jam. Phil Lesh, iconic co-founder of The Grateful Dead, invited him to join Phil Lesh and Friends.