Climb Jacob’s Ladder presents an organic blend of lyrically charged songwriting, with an unusual and eclectic approach to vocal and harmonic styling. The music is steeped in the vibrations of Bob Marley, Van Morrison, Paul Simon, Dave Matthews Band, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Little Walter, George Clinton & P-Funk and Howard Levy. It's delivered with a unique instrumental resonance that features rhythmic and chordally rich acoustic guitar combined with wildly original modernist harmonica, groovy and riveting percussion featuring the cajón, funky electric bass, and compelling keyboards.

The formation of Climb Jacob’s Ladder was inspired by the passing of the soul known as Jacob Lucas Messinger on May 31, 2008 at the age of 21.

Poet / Songwriter / Harmonicist Paul Messinger, his father, wrote the song entitled Jacob’s Ladder in late July of that year. Paul met fellow songwriter and lyrical guitarist/vocalist Gary Mitchell in October of that year and they first performed together as a duo that November. Percussi