The J. Walkers have been described as a band “truly worth checking out” with “live shows that are fun, full of energy, and will stick with you for a long time after it’s done.”
This Fort Worth-based band has been together since 2005, and during that time, the band members (Jordan Burchill – vocals, guitar; Klint Stallons – vocals, fiddle, guitar; Derek Allen – bass; Jordan O’Leary – drums) have been steadily building up their fan base throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. After many bass player changes, the band emerged unscathed and successfully created a new sound after facing adversity.
Originally formed to play worship music for their church, their fiddle-twist on an alternative/bluesy rock background has been gaining attention of surrounding clubs, such as The Door in Fort Worth, Ridglea Theatre, and talent agency The Greenlight Firm (in direct relations with the Fidelity Entertainment Group, a Christian Rock label based in Tennessee).
Most recently, the band won the prestigious North Texas Battle of the Bands held at the University of North Texas. For winning the top prize, the band was able to record their latest single "Losing Me" and a promotional video for this single on board the John Lennon Tour Bus, a mobile recording studio. Another of the band's more recent songs titled “Let’s Feel It” was recorded with Ohio-based Pendlwood Studios, whose clientele is found by The Greenlight Firm. The much anticipated single has been grabbing the attentions of companies throughout the music industry (Shine Custom Drums in California, 92.1 KTFW, Childress radio stations, and various college radio stations). They have headlined at local clubs like The Door in Fort Worth, Ridglea Theatre, The Door Dallas, Rock Steady in Plano, and have performed at major city events like the Taste of Addison, Mayfest, Fort Worth’s annual festival held at Trinity River, Richardson's Wildflower Arts Festival, and the Fort Worth Music Festival, held every year at Ridglea Theatre. They have opened for such local acts such as Forever The Sickest Kids, Green River Ordinance, Black Tie Dynasty, and major acts like Cute Is What We Aim For, As Tall As Lions, and many other bands already established in the music world. They received the “People’s Choice Award” at Mayfest 2007 and landed the number 2 spot at the Fort Worth Music Festival, a four day long event where 100+ nationally ranked bands with recording contracts had just recently performed at SXSW, a well-known arts festival held in Austin, Texas annually.
Although still at a young age (the oldest are in their first year of college), their experience and knowledge of music is that of professionals. They have been highly regarded by many who are involved with the music industry:
Their live show is one of the best I’ve ever been to and as these guys continue to write more music and get more experience they’ll only get better.
-The Paperback Reader
Five seconds into The J. Walkers first song and I knew I was listening to something special. From the crisp, amazing vocals of Jordan Burchill to the incredible fiddle laying of Klint Stallons, it was immediately evident that these guys have "it." Their rock music has hints of jazz and is some of the most original and exciting stuff I’ve heard in years.
-The Grizzly Detail
One of the first things that strikes you about this band is the inclusion of a fiddle…as the band started playing, I was immediately impressed. Their sound is one that is infinitely difficult to really define. Their sound is uniquely their own and the two times I’ve seen them live I’ve been nothing but impressed.
-The Paperback Reader
The J. Walkers are truly a band worth checking out. Their live show is fun, full of energy, and will stick with you for a long time after it’s done.
-A.C. Hall
This Fort Worth-based band has been together since 2005, and during that time, the band members (Jordan Burchill – vocals, guitar; Klint Stallons – vocals, fiddle, guitar; Derek Allen – bass; Jordan O’Leary – drums) have been steadily building up their fan base throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. After many bass player changes, the band emerged unscathed and successfully created a new sound after facing adversity.
Originally formed to play worship music for their church, their fiddle-twist on an alternative/bluesy rock background has been gaining attention of surrounding clubs, such as The Door in Fort Worth, Ridglea Theatre, and talent agency The Greenlight Firm (in direct relations with the Fidelity Entertainment Group, a Christian Rock label based in Tennessee).
Most recently, the band won the prestigious North Texas Battle of the Bands held at the University of North Texas. For winning the top prize, the band was able to record their latest single "Losing Me" and a promotional video for this single on board the John Lennon Tour Bus, a mobile recording studio. Another of the band's more recent songs titled “Let’s Feel It” was recorded with Ohio-based Pendlwood Studios, whose clientele is found by The Greenlight Firm. The much anticipated single has been grabbing the attentions of companies throughout the music industry (Shine Custom Drums in California, 92.1 KTFW, Childress radio stations, and various college radio stations). They have headlined at local clubs like The Door in Fort Worth, Ridglea Theatre, The Door Dallas, Rock Steady in Plano, and have performed at major city events like the Taste of Addison, Mayfest, Fort Worth’s annual festival held at Trinity River, Richardson's Wildflower Arts Festival, and the Fort Worth Music Festival, held every year at Ridglea Theatre. They have opened for such local acts such as Forever The Sickest Kids, Green River Ordinance, Black Tie Dynasty, and major acts like Cute Is What We Aim For, As Tall As Lions, and many other bands already established in the music world. They received the “People’s Choice Award” at Mayfest 2007 and landed the number 2 spot at the Fort Worth Music Festival, a four day long event where 100+ nationally ranked bands with recording contracts had just recently performed at SXSW, a well-known arts festival held in Austin, Texas annually.
Although still at a young age (the oldest are in their first year of college), their experience and knowledge of music is that of professionals. They have been highly regarded by many who are involved with the music industry:
Their live show is one of the best I’ve ever been to and as these guys continue to write more music and get more experience they’ll only get better.
-The Paperback Reader
Five seconds into The J. Walkers first song and I knew I was listening to something special. From the crisp, amazing vocals of Jordan Burchill to the incredible fiddle laying of Klint Stallons, it was immediately evident that these guys have "it." Their rock music has hints of jazz and is some of the most original and exciting stuff I’ve heard in years.
-The Grizzly Detail
One of the first things that strikes you about this band is the inclusion of a fiddle…as the band started playing, I was immediately impressed. Their sound is one that is infinitely difficult to really define. Their sound is uniquely their own and the two times I’ve seen them live I’ve been nothing but impressed.
-The Paperback Reader
The J. Walkers are truly a band worth checking out. Their live show is fun, full of energy, and will stick with you for a long time after it’s done.
-A.C. Hall
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