When it comes to music, the J and B Troubadours trio wants to get everyone dancing with mixes of blues, roots, and many other genres.
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Standing for jazz and blues, the band's journey began with open mic sessions across the region, and they have been favourites in the Highlands ever since.
The group is Highland FM's October artist as part of the station's Home Grown initiative, which celebrates local talent.
![J and B Troubadours band which is made up of percussionist Mike Harrop, guitarist Ron Volcich and harmonica player John Goodwin are Highland FM's Home Grown artists for October. Picture by Steven Foster Photography J and B Troubadours band which is made up of percussionist Mike Harrop, guitarist Ron Volcich and harmonica player John Goodwin are Highland FM's Home Grown artists for October. Picture by Steven Foster Photography](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/123048163/408cc0f2-f744-4379-af99-720416295915.jpg/r0_0_1024_1024_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Throughout the month, people can tune into the station to hear songs such as House of the Rising Son, The Special Shack and Same Old Blues, which have been recorded at the Highland FM studio.
Members John Goodwin on the harmonica, percussionist Mark Harrop and guitarist Ron Volcich have been influenced by artists such as Slim Harpo, Canned Heat, The Allman Brothers, and Big Walter Horton.
The harmonica player first picked up the instrument in his twenties when he moved to Australia.
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Initially, he was part of other bands such as Coupe and The Roosters, but found his feet with the Bowral Blues Club in 2014, where he bonded with his current bandmates.
Mr Harrop was also found success with other bands in his early twenties, and brings musical diversity to the jazz and blues trio.
Guitarist Ron Volvich has been inspired by players such as Jerry Reed and Wes Montgomery, and has performed with the Swing Town quartet in Wollongong.
Hear the trio on 107.1, or head to highlandfm.org.au/artist-of-the-month/ to hear their music on demand and learn about other highlighted artists.
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