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Jim Bryson

Jim Bryson

About Me

Jim Bryson is from Canada's "small town" capital city, Ottawa.His has two critically acclaimed releases; 2000’s “The Occasionals” and 2003’s “The North Side Benches”, the latter of which appearing on many year-end “Best of” lists including that of Billboard’s Jason MacNeil and Americana UK’s Tim Ford. A third release: "Where The Bungalows Roam" is ready roll and to be released in Canada on March 27th by Kelp Records (Outside Distibution). The record was co-produced with Dave Draves (Kathleen Edwards), mixed by Darryl Neudorf (Neko Case, Sarah McLachlan) and mastered by Ryan Morrey (Arcade Fire, The Stills).Jim is regular member of both Kathleen Edwards’ band and Giant Sand luminary Howe Gelb’s ‘Sno Angel group. As well, Kathleen covered Jim’s song “Somewhere Else”, from The North Side Benches, on her sophomore 2005 Rounder Records release, “Back to Me”. Jim’s songs have also appeared on numerous compilations, both in North America and the UK.Jim plans to spend 2007 touring his new record, avoiding day jobs and playing more shows with Kathleen and Howe... width="425" height="350" .. .. make
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Member Since: 10/28/2005
Band Website: jimbryson.org
Band Members: Peter von Althen, Dave Draves, Jake Bryce, Jeremy Gara, Jon Lomow. Often solo or not so full a band or whatever works. But this is the ideal show day book of names.
Influences: Rob Hinchley, Chris Page, The Luck
Sounds Like: The songs playing on this My Space page
Record Label: Kelp Records / Saved By Vinyl
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Churches / Halls / Clubs / Cafe’s / Killaloe

Churches/ Halls / Clubs / Café's / KillaloeHi all. I am writing with a quick note and reminder about the shows going on both solo and band and in between.Ottawa:There are still some tickets left for t...
Posted by Jim Bryson on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:09:00 PST

2008 Shows...

Hi All: Another quick post here to let you know that I am playing some shows with Baby Eagle and some shows of other varieties coming up. Here they is:Friday January 18th: The Grad Club: Kingston ...
Posted by Jim Bryson on Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:49:00 PST

Year End Lists...

Hi All: Thanks so much to everyone for all the excellent shows and great times this past year. It has meant a great deal to me to put this record out with friends and I thank Jon and Dawn and Owen a...
Posted by Jim Bryson on Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:43:00 PST

F>O>L>K in the USA

Hi All: I am out and about openning shows for the Weakerthans in the US right now. Check out the shows page if you so desire and come and say hi if you come to a show, Over rovers,jim,PS: Here a...
Posted by Jim Bryson on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:44:00 PST

Hi Again...

Hi: I am curious about if people would read what I might write? Call it a test, call it a call to a call to a change of plan? Here comes the cops to steal our shit. I never learned anything......
Posted by Jim Bryson on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:00:00 PST

Site Down...for a bit only...

Hi Everyone: Well, this morning starting off with a bang as I was informed my jimbryson.org domain had expired. All is back together but...it will take a few hours to get that way...Sorry if you wer...
Posted by Jim Bryson on Thu, 03 May 2007 10:45:00 PST

The History of the Red Hat

Hi All: Hope to see some of you at one of the three shows we have this weekend. Montreal w/ the Wooden Stars Friday at The Main Hall and the Black Sheep CD shows Saturday Night and Sunday. Look un...
Posted by Jim Bryson on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:10:00 PST

Where The Bungalows Roam

Hi All: Lots to report. I have made a proper posting over at www.jimbryson.org so feel free to take a wander over and see.. Sooo....the new record, titled "Where The Bungalows Roam" will be relea...
Posted by Jim Bryson on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:08:00 PST

Lesser Known Music Collective

Hi All: The folk over yonder at Lesser Known Music Collective are running me as their artist of the month. They can be found over here: myspace.com/LKMC Ok, over,jim,
Posted by Jim Bryson on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 01:49:00 PST

Happy happy...

Hello There: Hello again. Here we are....New 07 year...that is all...do people get all the way over here to read these? I will post more if you do... Shows? Rivoli with the band (maybe no Jeremy d...
Posted by Jim Bryson on Sat, 06 Jan 2007 10:55:00 PST