Jake La Botz is an American singer-songwriter and actor with a rich life experience that deeply informs his music. Born in Chicago, La Botz has a backstory that reads like a novel from the American heartland: he’s been a punk rocker, an actor, a truck driver, and a Buddhist meditator. He got his musical education from hanging out with the last of the pre-war era bluesmen in Chicago, learning directly from the likes of David "Honeyboy" Edwards and Maxwell Street Jimmy Davis. This authentic grounding in the blues infused his music with a gritty, soulful essence that captures the rough edges of life.

Carving his path throughout the 2000s and beyond, La Botz became known for his unique blend of traditional blues with a modern, storytelling twist. With albums peppered with Americana, roots, rock, and soul influences, he has established a loyal following both for his music and his compelling live performances. His more recent releases, like "Save This World," "Let It Fall," and "Hair On Fire," showcase his evolution as an artist unafraid to confront the raw emotionality of human experience. His narration style in songs like "Never Been Wrong (About Loving You)" and "First McDonell’s on the Moon" exemplifies his ability to weave evocative stories through a melodic tapestry. An artist with a unique voice in the American musical landscape, Jake La Botz continues to win hearts with his poetic lyricism and authentic presence.

Genres

Midwest Americana

Latest Release

Save This World

Jake La Botz

Single - Released October 20, 2023