Playing the blues requires diligence and dedication and an inherent sense of purpose and passion, and J.P. Soars and the Red Hots have it in spades. They've proven their mettle on national and international stages, playing blues festivals from Belgium to Brazil, and shared stages with the likes of Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, Brian Setzer and Larry Graham. As Heritage Music Festival producer Bruce Wheeler says: "See them whenever you have the opportunity".