Youngblood singer-songwriter, Jackson Slater, brings Southern Rock soaring forward to the modern day
Raised on the Allman Brothers, Skynyrd, and the Black Crowes, Jackson pays homage to the past without replicating it. With raspy, baritone vocals, Jackson combines the soul of Joe Cocker with the raw power of Chris Cornell and the country-fried swagger of Chris Stapleton. Jackson’s debut album - Holy Water Inn- will be available in early 2026 and will explore the intersection of honky tonk and hard rock.
The high powered, four piece Jackson Slater Band features the combined talents of drummer Brennan Walsh, bassist Max Jacobson, and keyboardist/saxophonist Kai Mercado. Playing originals and a list of covers that ranges from ZZ Top to Black Sabbath, the Jackson Slater Band is truly a rock n’ roll unit sure to blow your mind and leave you craving more.
Bonnie Spalding - President of the Charlotte Blues Society
“Southern roots with honky tonk swagger!!!”
Adam Castiller - Co-Founder of Dugout Entertainment Group
“Equipped with high-level vocal and guitar skill, Jackson is a special artist not only musically, but professionally too.”
Terry Hudson - Host of RBeatz Radio, Author of “7 Steps to Music Industry Success,” Television Personality
“From soul stirring musicianship to powerful stage presence Jackson Slater resurrects the idea of Guitar God. I’m a super fan of this talented soul.”
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Charlotte's International Blues Challenge Representative
January, 2025
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Performer at the Inaugural Charlotte Bootlegger Country Festival
August, 2025
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Performer at the Black Mountain Blues Festival
July, 2024
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Opener for the Ally Venable Band
April, 2024
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Featured Guest on RBeatz Radio
March, 2025
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Performer at the Inaugural Southern Resonance Roots Festival
September, 2025
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Featured Guest on WCCB Rising
October 2025
