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Local legends JoJo Jones and Jay Jernigan return to The Florida Manatee Festival with The JoJo & Jay Experience on Saturday, January 14th from 12:30PM - 2:30PM at the NEW Pumphouse Stage, adjacent to Art in the Park at Town Square.

JoJo Jones is a lifelong music lover as well as an incredible interpreter of the art of vocal song. Her repository of music spans over six decades. Her uncanny raw talent paired with her eclectic tastes provide for a refreshing musical journey.  Hailing from Mendocino California, she migrated to Florida at an early age. She was most notably influenced by Paul McCartney and the Beatles. A late bloomer by Industry standards, she swiftly caught up to her peers and mentors. Her well-crafted repertoire includes equal amounts of pop, R&B, country, rock and her new-found love of jazz standards. She has thrilled audiences throughout Florida and is on schedule for over 200 performances this year. She can be reached at: www.jojojoneslive.com.

Guitarist Jay Jernigan has been an accomplished and awarded studio musician & live sideman for over 50 years. He holds an Associates Degree in Music. Stylistically he is equally at home performing country, rock, jazz and instrumental fusion. His career includes 25 years as guitarist/director with The United States Air Force Band, Washington D.C. as Presidential Support. He has performed in all 50 states as well as 24 countries worldwide. A retired Chief Master Sergeant he currently resides in Citrus County. www.facebook.com/jayroxguitar