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Jim Lewin

JIM LEWIN

About Me

One of the busier guitarists in Central California, Jim Lewin has been rocking all around his region and throughout the world for the last twenty odd years. Whether as a sideman, songwriter, session player, or bandleader, Jim puts a little magic in all the music he makes. A melodic and versatile guitarist, Jim is a man of many Genres.In addition to his own group, Lewin plays regularly with country legend Lacy J. Dalton, historic mandolinist Frank Wakefield, bluegrassers Harmony Grits, and Afro-New Orleans-funksters the Jesse Hiatt Band.Lately, Jim has also been working occasionally with Folk Icon Mary McCaslin, Jamgrass kingpin Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon and Chojo Jaques of The Waybacks. In the past he has performed or recorded with such luminaries as Jack Cassady, Gillian Welch, and John Reischmann.Equally at home on acoustic or electric guitar, Jim’s style combines rock, country, blues, jazz, and burning bluegrass flatpicking. His years of adventures in countless bands and musical situations shine through in his soulful playing and singing, and his seemingly infinite repertoire. His original songs can make a room laugh, cry, or get up and boogie! When not picking, Jim enjoys concocting conspiracy theories and engaging in other such paranormal behavior.Look out for his new CD, "PICTURES" Availible on Itunes and CD Baby now! Also, look for Inscrutable Records launch in 2008JIM LEWIN P.O. Box 8121 Santa Cruz, CA 95061 (831) 325-1766 ©2003-2008 www.jimlewin.com

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Member Since: 3/3/2008
Band Website: jimlewin.com
Band Members: As a freelance guitarist Jim lately has been appearing as a member of some excellent bands such as Lacy J Dalton, Frank Wakefield, Great American Taxi, Harmony Grits, and the Butchers. Sometimes he also leads his own musical fiascos. The latest version of The Jim Lewin band includes Jesse Hiatt, Dan Robbins, David Tucker, Karin Phoenix and Bruce Wandmayer. What a lineup!
Influences: Frank Wakefield, Clarence White, Gram Parsons, Jimmy Bryant, Jerry Garcia, The Band, Jimi Hendrix, Stanley Brothers, Thelonious Monk, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Sun Ra, Karin Phoenix, Graham Connah, Danny Timms, Scott Musick, Lacy J Dalton, Mike McKinley, Lisa Aschmann, Gillian Welch, Kinky Friedman, Bill Monroe, Frank Zappa, Yes, Beatles, Stones, Lightnin' Hopkins, Howlin' Wolf, The Meters, Allen Toussant, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Larry Hosford, Curtis Reiser, Jeffy Holmquist, Bill Berry, Chuck Berry, Huckleberry.
Sounds Like: DOWNLOAD MY MUSIC FROM iTunes HERE:http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewA lbum?playListId=269100530BUY MY CD FROM CD BABY HERE:http://cdbaby.com/cd/jimlewin
Record Label: Inscrutable Records
Type of Label: Indie