As of Nov 9th, 2012. Jim marks the completion of his tenth CD
"If Guitars Could Speak Plainly"
It is the 2nd in his new series containing mostly guitar and voice renderings of many new songs but also a couple of oldies in a form that many are asking for when the see Jim perform solo. This project is a compilation of thoughts about life and all of it's facets, from the energetic to the silly; from the tough realities to the hopeful. It will be available by Thanksgiving. keep an eye out for it in Jim's store at ReverbNation. Jim is in the process of gathering the different items that will be made available in his store there. Meanwhile check out his Reverbnation page!
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 Jim Drew is an unforgettable performer. He cranks hard on the rock n' roll stuff and slides sweet on the gentle stuff – he gets intimate with his audiences in either style. Jim brings folks along for an energetic ride with both his music and his lyrics. No one is just "a listener" with Jim, as if he was some pleasant background noise. Jim's popularity (equally with patrons in a bar, a concert hall, or a sanctuary) arises from his deep devotion to excellence in the crafting of a profound musical experience. He does so much more than play a six-string – that guitar speaks, weeps, cries, yells, and celebrates in Jim's hands.
People today crave much more than just some good tunes. They want a significant moment through a concert master, someone who knows how to treat them and not just the instrument up on the stage. This is the expertise of Jim Drew: taking pain, hilarity, disaster, reality, and fantasy from the lives of the audience, weaving it with his own journey, and producing "a moment" in the mix of music and message. What people yearn for – it happens. Truly unforgettable. To contact someone for booking
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 After less than a year working with his new management Jim is being presented with some wonderful opportunities. In the works are both a strong effort toward a world tour for Jim and his band, Humble Soul, leading off for some of the A-list of Nashville, while he is also releasing up to three CDs. Some of these are being recorded in Jim's own studio where his prolific songwriting is captured constantly, but there are some truly prestigious projects coming soon.
Two of the more influential projects will be recorded in Nashville. One is Jim's project with the legendary musician/songwriter, Randy Stonehill. This one is an honor as Jim's music was highly influenced through Randy's from the 70s and on. Randy is still releasing his own projects today and as great as it was when he started, it is growing still and an amazing show of someone who keeps moving forward in thought and writing.
The one connected with AMC Nashville will be captured in "The Tracking Room" in Nashville, Tennessee. The producer of this project is none other than Buddy Hyatt who has produced multiple projects for the elite of Nashville. Buddy was previously the keyboardist and music arranger for the band "Toto" for a long part of their early history. Jim is looking forward to working with Buddy and learning some of the tricks of the trade as they pull together a great full solo CD.
For more information about Jim and his music contact his manager: Richard Lee Watson of Artist Management Connection - AMC Nashville – Phone: 423.591.1569 |
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