JerJeremy G. Hamm originates from the Lincoln County, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario. Jer grew up playing country and bluegrass with his grandfather (Cousin John Goertzen of the Lincoln County Peach Pickers), singing traditional gospel in church, and playing classical music in the Niagara Youth Orchestra. In his spare time, he attempted ramping his car over various train bridges in the area. In 1997, Jer moved to Winnipeg to study music, which he did for a time before embarking on his own adventures out West. He now lives with his wife, Jess and their two ankle biters, Sofia and Nicholas, in downtown Winnipeg.
Jer has a knack for being the jack in the band; he plays fiddle and mandolin, helps out occasionally on guitar and bass, sings whenever he can, is the band’s soundman and lends a fabulous critical ear. Jer is an accomplished luthier and has built a large number of various stringed instruments; from mandolins to guitars and to fiddles - including the fiddle that he plays on stage. His taste and feeling for bluegrass music are an essential part of the Doug and Jess bands' sound. When asked about his devotion to bluegrass Jer simply states, "I grew up on bluegrass, it'd be foolish if I didn't play the music. Kinda like rejecting Mom's cooking ".
The Doug and Jess Band
152 Sherbrook St. Winnipeg MB Canada R3C 2B4
phone 204-772-0140
