“The most joyous part of writing songs to me is when I’m through, and I can actually listen to it like somebody else. I can stand back and listen to my own songs and go, ‘Oh, I did that,’ and ‘I don’t like it,’ or ‘Yeah! I really like that,’ and that’s the best part.” -JJ Cale

Happy Birthday, Mike Kappus! Kappus was JJ Cale's longtime representative up to Cale’s passing in 2013. After working together for over 30 years the two became lifelong friends. Kappus executive produced or co-produced several Cale albums including the posthumous STAY AROUND, so

Cale fans are worldwide! Check out Swedish guitarist Johan Borgh’s cover of “Lies” from Cale’s 1972 album REALLY. Got a Cale cover? Be sure to tag this account for a chance to be featured!

In 2004, JJ Cale took the stage at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas, Texas. The festival brought together a rare mix of players—many of them legends, all of them there to support the Crossroads Centre at Antigua, the drug and alcohol treatment center Clapton

To Tulsa and Back, JJ Cale’s 13th studio album, turns 21 this year—old enough to raise a glass back home in Oklahoma. Originally released in 2004, the album marked a shift. Cale leaned into digital production, recording much of it at home and layering in drum loops and synths.

“JJ Cale's my hero, best I ever heard. But you gotta sing a little louder, hoss, 'cause I can't hear the words. Some folks call it rock and roll, others call it blues. But I detect a country soul, when I seen his cowboy shoes” - “It's Alright” by Waylon Jennings

Check out this bluegrass cover of JJ Cale’s “After Midnight” by Steep Canyon Rangers, a band out of Asheville, North Carolina. They pick up the tempo and bring in mandolin and lap steel to give it their own sound. Thanks to the band for the tribute! 😄 Watch the full cover here:

John-Angus MacDonald is the lead guitarist in the Canadian band The Trews! In his “My JJ Cale” episode, he recounts how JJ Cale’s music was a part of the band’s post show ritual. Cale was a major influence on The Trews, with his TROUBADOUR album being a constant on the tour bus.

Guitar Man was released on this day in 1996. It was JJ Cale’s first album in four years and marked a return to solo recording. He played nearly every instrument on the album himself, tracking it at his home studio and using drum machines to build out the rhythm section. The

With songs like “After Midnight” and “Cocaine” made famous by Eric Clapton, “Call Me the Breeze” made famous by Lynyrd Skynyrd, “Clyde” made famous by Waylon Jennings, and “Magnolia” made famous by John Mayer, JJ Cale has become a household artist without becoming a household name. His

The Lovely Shannon McNally released an amazing cover of After Midnight! Having previously recorded covers of “Low Rider” in 2017 and “Magnolia” in 2023. She’s been on tour with Mike Campbell // The Dirty Knobs, and will continue with them throughout the summer. McNally’s cover of After Midnight was

Wishing a happy birthday to Christine Lakeland! Meeting Cale in 1977 and marrying in November of 1995, Christine is crucial to keeping Cale’s name alive. She is a wonderful musician and producer, who worked on several of JJ's albums including Guitar Man, To Tulsa and Back, and

.Shooter Jennings, Slash, and Robert Randolph performed “I’d Like to Love You Baby” at Y’all Star Revue at Desert 5 Spot. Their heartfelt performance was a part of the Sho-Bud Live event to celebrate the return of the Sho-Bud Guitars brand, known for their contribution to the

Steve Forward is an audio engineer and producer based in Paris. In his “My JJ Cale” episode, he recounts how JJ Cale was able to engineer his own songs in the studio, creating a sound that was completely true to who he was. He believes Cale to be one of the first, a pioneer in

.Shannon McNally nails her cover of JJ Cale’s “After Midnight,” encapsulating the feeling of the original, while still making it entirely her own. Shannon has previously covered several JJ Cale songs including “Low Rider” and “Magnolia”. She also sets off on tour with Mike Campbell // The Dirty Knobs

Remembering JJ Cale - a legend of the “Tulsa Sound”. A man who forever changed how records are produced. His discography spans 4 decades, 19 albums, 1 Grammy, and countless covers from artists. Cale has forever influenced American rock, folk, and blues music, a beloved veteran

"The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale” is a studio album produced by Eric Clapton and Simon Climie in honor of JJ Cale’s passing. The album is a collection of various covers of Cale’s most famous songs by numerous artists, including John Mayer, Tom Petty, and @willienelson.

“Not bad for someone who literally dropped out of the music business a few years ago so he ‘could get some peace and quiet.’" - TAMPA BAY TIMES While he might be a self-proclaimed “recluse,” JJ was also a musician who was performing whenever he could, so long as it was just to

A big congratulations to Steve Ripley, who was posthumously inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. Steve was a Tulsa legend — founding member of The Tractors, co-writer of “Baby Likes to Rock It,” and a close friend and collaborator of JJ Cale. He performed on 8 and Roll

Axel Bauer is a French composer, singer, guitarist, and actor, as well as a major figure of the French rock scene. In his “My JJ Cale” episode, he discusses the unique sound of JJ Cale, mixing modern recording techniques with the old-school feel of blues to create a sound