JJ Rolle

JOHN JEFFERY (J.J.) ROLLE

Born in Valdosta Georgia, JOHN JEFFERY (J.J.) ROLLE has been

performing on stage since the tender age of eight; first

in school productions, then community and professional shows.

A graduate of Valdosta High School, he was a part of the first

production from the school to compete in regional competition,

a member of the school choir and a nominee for the Governor's

Honors program in Drama. He attended Valdosta State where he

studied Theatre Performance and Radio & TV and did a stint as

News Director for the college radio station, WVVS Fm, organized

the stations' spring concert (Mayhem) and the first celebration

of Earth Day held in the city on behalf of Students Against

Violating the Environment (S.A.V.E.). He also worked and

performed for the March Against The Death Penalty from Stark

Fla. To Atlanta Ga. during this time.

As an actor, he has had roles in Of Mice and Men, One Flew Over The

Cuckoo's Nest, two original musicals (Toy Boys! and The

Kahoogaphone ) and the title role in Shakespeare's Othello just

to name a few! He also appears in the film The Trouble With Sex

singing two of his original works.

As a singer/songwriter, he has been the opening act for Dr. John,

Arlo Guthrie and Ultravox's Midge Uhre. Until recently he fronted

two bands: a 7-pc. dance band called Cantaloupe! with several

TV appearances to their credit as well as performing 5 years in

a row at the Guinness International Jazz Festival and his own 6-

pc. Soul/Funk/Jazz band, JJ's Soul Funkshun, one of the headline

acts at the 1st Guinness St. Patrick's Day Weekend Festival. He

gigs regularly as a solo artist in the North Fla./South Ga. region.