Big Papa Fish

Big Papa Fish, a trio led by bassist and lead singer, Ace Winn, performs their fresh brand of the blues, mixed with their original powerful songs, and new takes on songs we've loved for years.

From Florida, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter, Ace Winn has had an eclectic musical career, performing solo in venues throughout Florida, followed by becoming a member of the psychedelic funk rock band, Piewackit. Later, he slowed things down a bit, and again played solo, performing original songs. He is musically fluent in rock, alternative, folk, jazz, reggae, and rhythm & blues. Ace is the founder, lead singer, and bassist for the trio, Big Papa Fish. 

Marshall Bailey is from Mississippi where the Delta blues influenced his musical growth. Marshall studied classical guitar, graduated from Jimmy Buffett's alma mater, taught music in the local schools, and was a guitar instructor at Ronnies Music in Pearl, Mississippi. Through all of that, he performed with outstanding musicians. Marshall frequently has solo gigs around St. Augustine and also plays guitar and keyboards for Big Papa Fish.

Jacksonville native, Will Neal's dad was called the funkiest guitarist in the South, so it's no surprise that Will began playing drums as a toddler. During his youth, he performed in school and church bands. This accomplished drummer has also performed on several studio albums for various groups.

The trio has a following in Northeast Florida, Georgia, and Southern South Carolina where audiences enjoy their high-energy performances that include blues standards, music that came out of the Mississippi swamps in the 70s, and present-day numbers that offer rhythms, mood, and great melodies.