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Hello fans and friends, new and old!
We welcome you and trust that you will find the information here
entertaining and inspiring. Lady "J" Huston is a multi-talented
entertainer. Accomplished as a singer, songwriter, musician
and recording artist, she has performed on many stages across the
country, appearing on television & radio internationally, in
news print & other media.
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Originating
from St.
Louis, MO, as a child she performed in many venues
as a modern dancer with her mother, Loyce Huston. As a
teenager, she got her first taste of fame as the vocalist with
Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer, Johnnie
Johnson (a/k/a Father of Rock 'n Roll piano) who was Chuck
Berry's original pianist and who the song "Johnny B. Good"
was written in honor of.
 Lady J's next big break came at the age of 18 when she toured
with the legendary Blues Hall of Famer, Albert "Blues
Boy" King band for several years [more].
On May 18, 2013 HBO will air the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame ceremony where Albert King will be inducted.
Lady J was hired as a Trumpeter and eventually moved up
the ranks as horn section leader, then Music Director as well
as Opening Act. Being the only female in an all male
band was most interesting. Lady J was performing amongst
stars such as Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, Etta
James, Millie Jackson, Bo Didley and many other blues legends.
Lady J performed with Albert King on the only known fully
televised performance featuring him on the Maintenance Shop
Blues PBS special. |
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(click here for printable version) |
Day |
Date |
Time |
Performers |
Venue |
Details |
Thu |
June 6 |
2:00-
3:00pm |
“DYNAMIC” Duo
Lady “J” Huston &
Ricco Diamante
Host Performers |
Suncoast Hotel & Casino
Main Showroom
9090 Alta Drive
@ Rampart Blvd. |
Suncoast Variety Show
$Free ticket available through the Casino's Kiosks to B-Connected Card Members, Signup is free.
Doors open at 1:00pm |
Thu |
June 13 |
2:00-
3:00pm |
“DYNAMIC” Duo
Lady “J” Huston &
Ricco Diamante
Host Performers |
Sam’s Town Hotel
Sam's Town Live! Showroom
5111 Boulder Hwy
@ Flamingo Rd. |
Variety Toast of the Town
$Free ticket available through the Casino's Kiosks to B-Connected Card Members, Sign-up is free.
Doors open at 1:00pm |
Sun |
June 16
June 30 |
10:00-11:00am |
Lady “J” Huston
Guest Performer |
Center for Spiritual Living
Las Vegas
1420 E. Harmon Ave. |
Spirituals/Inspirational
$Free
All Welcome |
Thu |
June 20 |
7:00-8:00pm |
Lady “J” Huston
& The Fireballs
Opening Act |
Boulder Station Casino
Railhead Showroom
4111 Boulder Highway |
Boulder Blues headliner Guitar Shorty
$5 Cover / Doors open at 6:00pm |
Sat |
June 22
July 20 |
7:00-10:00pm |
Lady “J” Huston
& The Fireballs
(7 piece band) |
The Village at
Lake Las Vegas
Ashton Monte Lago Village
30 Strada di Villaggio
Henderson, NV |
Jazz (& Blues) on the Lake
$ Visit www.LLVEvents.com or call
(702) 564-1600
All Ages Welcome / Coolers prohibited |
Tue |
July 2 |
8:00-11:00pm |
Lady “J” Huston
Celebrity Guest |
South Point Hotel & Casino
9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Grandview Lounge |
Gregg Austin’s -
The Magic of Motown & More!
$No Cover / Recommend early arrival |
Sun |
July 14 |
12:00-
3:00pm |
Lady “J” Huston & The Fireballs
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Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant & 91.5 FM
3987 Paradise Rd.
@ Flamingo Rd. |
Jazz, Blues, Soul - Sunday Brunch
$No Cover / All Ages Welocme
Reservations highly recommended
(702) 312-5247 |
Band Members: Glenn Hamann (Guitar), Willie Fisher (Drums), Darrell Craig Harris (Bass), Russell Burt (Saxophones), Lady "J" Huston (Vocalist/Trumpeter), Mike Hepner (Keys), Steve Scheck (Tombone). Not pictured: Derek "Baby D" Galbreith (Bass) & Z. Lipsky, Manager |
Now 5 Years in a Row! - 2013 Honors Award for "Best Blues Band" from the Entertainment Consumers’ Exchange, Inc. (ECE)., a fan based organization.
2012 "Best Blues Performer"awarded from the Black Music Association of America (BMAs).
2011 Honors Award for "Best Blues Performer" from the Entertainment Consumers’ Exchange, Inc. (ECE).
2010 "Best
Blues Band" awarded from the BMAs.
2009 "Best Blues Performer"award from the BMAs. |
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 During
her college pursuits, she attended the University of Kansas
and Howard University with music and academic scholarships,
and eventually graduated from the University of Redlands,
CA earning a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration
degree.
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Lady J now
resides in Las Vegas, NV where she continues to perform as a
headliner, in festivals, clubs, with her band (Lady "J"
Huston & The Fireballs) and continues to record and compose
original songs. She is managed by "Z." Lipsky
who is a notable and legendary writer, director, Official Blues
Ambassador and highly respected representative to many talented
artists.
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Advocacy:
Cox TV show & hostess,
"On
the Go ... with Amie Jo", filmed the band at the Texas
Station in support of Lady J's advocacy for Lupus, Fibromyalgia
and individuals with disabilities. Lupus predominately affects
women of color, especially African Americans. It can be debilitating
or worse. More research and awareness is needed to find a cure,
genetic links, earlier diagnoses & better treament options.
The show aired on COX Cable - Channel 128 (CBS Digital). Lady
J continues to provide support to these cause with speaking
engagements and performances.
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This
photo album
shows what the power of music can do. Gifted painter, Alisa,
whose Lupus almost took her life just a few weeks earlier, barely
made it to the 2010 World Lupus Day event. During Lady J's performance,
she suddenly appeared beside her, began dancing & was quite
intrigued by the show & the trumpet. Those aware of Alisa's
struggles wept in delight to see her escape into joy for if
only a few moments.
In the News:
**ROCK OVER AMERICA Covers Lady "J" Huston & The Fireballs opening act performance with Guitar Shorty in Las Vegas at the Railhead Showroom, Boulder Station.***
 Henderson Press, Hot Spot of
the Week selected performance at Lake Las Vegas which drew over
1,500 people in attendance!
For more information,
please contact:
"Z." Lipsky at (702) 391-3040
2375 E. Tropicana Ave., #353
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Email to: TheLady(at)msjoyce.com
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Lady J appeared on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer on March 28. You can view the episode at: