“Jimmy Dormire is one of the region’s finest and most fiery guitarists. He was a stalwart member of the Colonel Bruce Hampton entourage. This high-energy edition of Jazz in the Lounge will veer in the direction of blues and fusion. Jimmy’s trio will keep things crankin’, believe me! No cover!”

“Jimmy Dormire brings the Peace Merchants to town Raised in a music-friendly household in Michigan on a diet of country music—his father’s preference—and Motown soul—his mother’s preference—along with rock, Jimmy Dormire has forged a remarkable career as a staggeringly versatile and articulate guitarist who is comfortable in many musical realms, including jazz, blues and funk. Dormire received his formal training at the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston, and after relocating to Nashville in 1990, he honed his skills playing with country and bluegrass artist Clinton Gregory. However, his most prominent gig was a 14-year run in the outlaw country/Southern rock band Confederate Railroad, and Dormire recalled one of his most humorously memorable performances with the group in Chattanooga. “They brought us in on a boat from the backside of the big stage,” said Dormire, about Confederate Railroad’s 1995 Riverbend performance as the main headliner, which garnered t”

“ I just listened to your music on myspace and thoroughly enjoyed it. I am a big fan of the blues and slide guitar and its great to hear you dropping some Indian influence into this nice soup. ”

“Chattanooga’s Live Music Scene – The Infinite Line by Bob Payne posted November 25, 2011 Jimmy Dormire is the kind of guitar player you want to just go up and slap right across the choppers. Pop him right in the nose. He’s not mean, nor has he done anything wrong. No, Jimmy is just so darn good on the guitar and he makes it look so easy, you just want to throw up. I don’t know, but I would guess he wasn’t born with all those skills. I am sure he has practiced very hard for many, many years. But that doesn’t make me feel any better. Too make things even worser, he is a very nice, humble, quiet guy. Jimmy and his friends John McKnight on drums and “Lex” Luther on bass have a power trio that engages a little rock, some jazz, some funk, and some blues. I would love to see them under the bridge at Riverbend, so maybe that can happen, too. ”

“TGP member Jimmy Dormire’s name might not be familiar to some, but he continues to be well known by music-industry insiders for his guitar work. With influences such as Duane Allman and John Mclaughlin, Jimmy stretches out in this solo project, utilizing acoustic and electric guitar to create music from his deeply spiritual sense of self. Those who are more likely to appreciate this CD include listeners who want to sit back and relax, letting the music move them to various emotional states, people who prefer to feel music instead of experiencing it only on an intellectual level, and folks who like authenticity. Above all, Jimmy comes across as being authentic……not choosing to follow the typical formulas found all too often in the recording industry. I give a big thumb’s up to Jimmy’s solo release. ***for entire review visit<http://www.tgpwebzine.com/?attachment_id=2756>”

"Somewhere between Jesus and The Allman Brothers"... PLC recording artist, Cody McCarver

“ GRITZ MAGAZINE Micheal Buffalo Smith Jimmy Dormire is a helluva guitar player. His work with Confederate Railroad is always astounding, and he can pick that Southern rock and Outlaw Country like nobodys business. But when it came time to stand in the spotlight and turn in a solo project, Dormire dropped back and punted, surprising most everyone with an album that is more jazz than country rock. Indeed, the bulk of the tracks here are instrumental, and possess a very Larry Carlton style vibe. (Ironic, since the CD features Carlton's bassist, Chris Kent). One of my personal favorites is As Above, As Below, which finds Dormire vacillating between straight up lead and slinky slide guitar. Shannon Wickline accents the song well on B-3, and Chris Kent and Nioshi Jackson take a run on bass and drums respectively. Excellent songs, stellar guitar playing, and a deep seated spirituality make Premonition a real diamond in the rough. Dont miss it. ”

“Very listenable with a great groove and soulful quality that reminded me of the Subdudes!”