Biography
Jeffrey Lynn Fulks Jr. also known as JL Fulks, is an American Singer-Songwriter and Professional Guitarist. He is known for his versatile approach to the guitar, his captivating songs, and smooth vocals. JL is a Berklee College of Music Alumni and a award winning artist. He has shared the stage and opened for such names as: Johnny Winter, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Doyle Brandhall ll, Donovan Frankenreiter, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Tinsley Ellis, Tab Benoit, Matt Schofield, Chris Duarte, Mac Arnold and the Plate Full of Blues, Brandon Santini, and many more.
In 2013 he hit the blues music circuit with world renowned Blues Harmonica Player Brandon Santini. He toured the Midwest and performed at several major blues festivals before starting his own career.
In 2016, JL & his blues trio won South Florida's Regional Blues Challenge and made it to the Semi-Finals at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. Shortly after he released his self written and produced EP "On Down The Road" featuring award winning Blues Artist Matt Schofield. The EP charted in three charts on the Roots Music Report and received many great reviews and plays worldwide.
In 2016 , 2018, & 2020 JL Fulks won several awards with the International Music & Entertainment Association:
2016 - Blues Song of the Year (You & I)
2018 - Blues Artist of the Year
2018 - Music Video of the Year (The Way She Makes Me Feel)
2020 - Country Artist of the Year
2020 - Country Song of the Year (Hold on Tight)
JL is endorsed by Heritage Guitar Inc., GHS Strings, Mojo Hand FX, STL Tones, and Cusack Music. He is currently performing in Nashville, TN and throughout the midwest. JL’s booking is managed by Jim Nestor at Bluzpik Media Group.
JL is also a producer, session musician, and music instructor. His services are available privately, and on Fiverr.com where he maintains a 5 star rating. In 2021 JL Fulks won Charles Berthoud's Pro Bass Player VS 7 Pro Guitarists challenge. His YouTube channel and Fiverr Account were both featured in a viral YouTube video.
Aside from music JL Fulks is an avid outdoorsman and YouTuber. In May of 2018 JL launched his Vlog Road Angler TV. He produces his own adventure videos featuring his music. In 2018 JL Fulks joined the Vibe Kayaks Pro Fishing Team until he chose to leave in late 2020 to pursue new opportunities in the Kayak Fishing industry. He has been featured on several kayak fishing podcasts worldwide.
JL is currently based out of Nashville, Tennessee.
“JL Fulks could lead a class on how to succeed in music without the backing of a label.” - Ginny Beagan
“JL Fulks, is another one of those mighty fine young’uns that are taking the blues to all-time new heights.” - Sheryl and Don Crow
“Fulks guitar playing is dynamic and intoxicating” - Phillip Smith
“JL Fulks is a musical throwback, a tribute to American Blues.” - Duane Deats
“It’s soul with some twang. And a jazzy hook. Not too much pop. Just a tad. The ever-changing recipe for the perfect song keeps Fountain Inn native JL Fulks on the prowl for the hottest new lick.” - Nikki Withington
“It’s clear JL has a knack for turning everyday life into the art that is The Blues. Maybe an even greater talent is his ability to make six strings tell their own story as clearly as any lyrics” - Duane Deats