Brother Esau celebrates the music of some of the greatest rock jam bands ... including the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers Band. Led by Don Eason, a veteran musician who lays down the smoothest of sounds on a Hammond B3 in a most masterful style. A duo of drummers, including Robert Kintner, provide a massive foundation for this band with syncopated beats, evolving rhythms, and a whole lot of drums! Bass guitarist Tim Smith rounds out the rhythm section with an "in the pocket" playing style that easily allows this band to explore the deepest of grooves. Guitarist Dave George slides in on his six strings with solid rhythms, unique riffs, and leads so melodic they warp time and space! Up front is guitarist and lead vocalist Steve Weinberg who brings it all together and locks it all in with a vocal conviction sure to have them singing along.

Influenced and inspired to recreate great music, this is Brother Esau.

Lightnin' James was born in Tampa Florida in 1983. He was drawn to music at a very early age, singing traditional blues and folk music at family gatherings. The family "fish fry" nights in Kilbourne Louisiana is where he would listen to the sounds of traditional American blues, folk, country and gospel music. He would take that experience listening to the delta, piedmont, country and chicago blues, and take it to new levels.