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Jimi Banks

Time Flies When You're Having RUM!!!

About Me


Things have changed as they always do... As the days unfold I am finding my Caribbean soul at the beach everyday


I am now a Grandpa.... What a cool thing....
My new grandson Aaron James Banks and my grandaughter Kieren... I like to call this photo "Being kissed by an Angel..."
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Its just another Rum Dumb Monday My feet in the water and Im soaking up rays Captain Morgan's going Down like lemonade....
I have worked all over the U.S. and Caribbean, opened for national acts as well as been on national tours. I have played casinos, cruise lines, resorts, and Tiki Bars, Big stages to private parties, My show is all about fun...
Playing over 250 beach party shows a year for the last 16 years, I know how to excite your crowd!!!
My show consists of over 150 Buffett tunes, over 100 Reggae, over 100 Caribbean songs, tons of classic tracks, and of course Originals!!
"SON OF A BEACH" is getting airplay all over the US and Europe and features 10 Trop-Rock/Reggae tunes that will put you in a vacation mood right away!! "It is all about the pursuit of Passion and the Coastal Lifestyle and of course RUM!"
"This guy is just plain good!! I HIGHLY recommend you buy this cd" Rambling Reviews by Jim Bright, tropical dreams.net
It is an outstanding album and has been in rotation since it arrived. "Dr. Tiki" has been particularly well received by my audience, as has "Pirate" and "Rum Away". Congratulations on an excellent album!
Art Perry One Particular Harbour "Music For Your Caribbean Soul" WKHS 90.5 FM & on-line at Permanent Vacation Radio (www.pvradio.com
You can get Jimi's cd by going to his website: www.jimibanks.com or at his shows.
"The white guy that does Reggae right!"... Jimmy Cliff, 1998"UNBELEIVABLE!!!" Pittsburgh Tribune Review
"Jimi's music puts his audiences on a beautiful warm beach in paradise!" Melody Tinder, ENGLEWOOD REVIEW 2-10-06
I have a new cd release scheduled for mid fall called "ANOTHER RUM DUMB MONDAY" . This cd will feature all tropical music and some great humor tunes as well. Look for it at shows or his website soon!!
Have plenty of "Corona Light" beer available, because Jimi has been sponsored by Corona Light beer for years. Now tearing up the Gulf Coast of Florida, Jimi's availability is very limited, so book NOW!!! Time flies When you're Having RUM!
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Member Since: 12/24/2005
Band Website: jimibanks.com
Band Members: I am just a solo act!! Just me!!
Influences: Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Harry Belefonte
Sounds Like: Beach music with an attitude!!! Reggae and caribbean influenced Trop-Rock with a dash of humor.
Record Label: Walking Palm Music inc.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Jimi Banks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmPqFsN16cM Kokomo Joe's Labor Day party.. Short clip......
Posted by Jimi Banks on Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:57:00 PST

the Gulf

Like visiting an old friend I went to the beach today.. I have been so busy I have missed my friend.. She was right there where I left her& Her Emerald majesty is still as breath taking as ever& I r...
Posted by Jimi Banks on Sun, 04 May 2008 05:31:00 PST

Contentment

It's funny how when life is busy you don't contemplate what's actually going on.. Day to day operations take over and daydreaming is left for another time& My life has changed in ways too big to have...
Posted by Jimi Banks on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:31:00 PST

Angel

  It's so amazing that God always knows what I need and when I need it& I have ranted about my dear Calypso& The one I am searching for&. The last and greatest love of my life that has eluded ...
Posted by Jimi Banks on Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:48:00 PST

Key Largo

  My Calypso&. We are two days away from Talk like a Pirate day& Arrrrr& I know you would embrace it and all day dressed up like my wench!! We'd look for buried treasure in each other's eyes& I ...
Posted by Jimi Banks on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:53:00 PST

Tropical disturbance

There's a tropical disturbance in the Gulf today that seems to have infiltrated my soul.. Surf is pounding the beach and is reverberating in my being.. Did the planets slip out of alignment Calypso??...
Posted by Jimi Banks on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:13:00 PST

Our draw....

    My Calypso&. How I could've used your hugs today!! Are you feeling the same way?? My Emerald ocean today was the same as she has always been& Just stunning!! I never tire of her soft wh...
Posted by Jimi Banks on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:39:00 PST

rain on me

In this world of contradictions&. Where is my Samba?? There is never enough time to sort things out.. Faraway people in faraway places give me hope& Like a thunderstorm in the distance teasing the des...
Posted by Jimi Banks on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:22:00 PST

Mango Martinis

Calypso& You would have loved it& Mango Martinis& Crystal clear emerald water& Soca Music on the Ipod.. And kisses hotter than the sun on your skin& I would have given you all of me in this perfect d...
Posted by Jimi Banks on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:13:00 PST

greetings

  Greetings to you Calypso.. I had a rainbow over my house Saturday evening.. It ended at my front door.. The colors were so intense like our passion.. Photos will never do it justice& Neither d...
Posted by Jimi Banks on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:42:00 PST