THE BLESSINGS AND FAMILY

Many of you may or may not know that Jp has had a concurrent career in the electrical energy industry.  A couple weeks ago he was honored via a nomination by his community member(s) for recognition by Connecticut Electric Manufactures HEROs (Celebrating Electricians) awards program.

An amazing honor in itself.

Here is the video of this honor... 



The cool part and why this is relevant one of Jp's songs on the upcoming "Broke In Bridge City"  album is featured in the mini-doc.

Again dont forget pre-order for the CD is open right now at a reduced price: 

https://www.johnpauljonesgroup.com/music.html

Jp is very humbled by this recognition. 

Also this week Jp was able to visit with his "Big Cousin" Ernie Peniston... who is a Blues & Music Hall of Famer... he also has played with BOTH Prince AND Morris Day... Ernie met Jp at CopperTop Studio Hut to share with Jp his new tracks on his upcoming CD.  And let us tell you... the tracks are slamming and when its released you are going to want to get it.

Follow Ernie here: https://www.facebook.com/erniepen

Jp & Ernie at CopperTop Studio Hut Talking Music and Old Times.

Cousins, Jp, Marcie & Ernie

Ernie, Renae, Jp, Heather & Marcie


Another very Important thing about Jp and family... his family is EVERYTHING to him.  So we have to mention. His cousin Dennis Beechum is having a very rough time with Lung Cancer 

Dennis Sr. - Jp - & Piper



Dennis Jr, Dennis Sr., Jp, Heather, Courtney, Mariah 
and
Piper on the motorcycle
We are here for you Dennis Sr.

Here are some T-Shirts to help support him in his fight.  If you would be inclined to order one from the family.  You can do so here: https://www.bonfire.com/beechum-strong/?utm_source=facebook


https://www.bonfire.com/beechum-strong/?utm_source=facebook


Thanks a lot for all of your support, we know that Jp appreciates it.

Don't Forget
"Broke In Bridge City" is available for pre-order right now.
https://www.johnpauljonesgroup.com/music.html







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