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JIM FOX

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JIM FOX has been described by the Irish World Newspaper as one of the most sought after acts on the Irish/Celtic scene today ............................................................ ............................................................ ..........................................JOIN THE JIM FOX MAILING LIST Add your name to the list and receive updates of new gigs, recordings and any other bit of interesting news........................................................ ............................................................ ......................................................... Join the Mailing List Enter your name and email address below: Name:
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Jim spends much of his time touring throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe with his own inimitable style, blending traditional and self-penned songs along with some covers in a performance that is always different and always memorable. ............................................................ ..............................Working from bases both in Wales and Denmark, Jim has just completed recording a new CD with Danish based artist Martin Dale, Jim has been performing with such diverse artists as American hammered dulcimer player Jim Couza and Irish Eurovision winner Johnny Logan. Jim has made a number of appearances on Danish & UK radio & TV and also MTV Europe. Over the years he has recorded a number of CD's which are available at gigs ............................................................ ................................ BUY JIM FOX MUSIC HERE! Jim Fox on iSOUND.COM ............................................................ ...................Jim is also well known as a compere at many festivals including The Big Cheese Festival, Pontardawe International Music Festival, and on the John Peel Stage at Glastonbury Festival where he has been a regular performer since the mid 80s. He is also the regular compere at Michael Eavis' annual Pilton Party ......................................................... DON'T FORGET ........................YOU CAN BUY JIM FOX MUSIC HERE Jim Fox on iSOUND.COM ............................................................ ............................................................ .................Jim Fox . . . . . a hairy man! . . . . . NME ......................................................When Jim is not performing as a solo artist he is usually working hard as part of MADRA RUA ............................................................ ................... During the 1990s, Madra Rua were probably one of the hardest working acts touring the UK, playing at Irish Clubs and Bars, folk clubs and festivals, often playing 5 or 6 gigs in a week. After a number of recordings and many thousand miles of travelling, circumstances led to members pursuing different directions. Then, last year, founder members Ian Thomas & Jim Fox decided to get together and play some concerts and have been continuing to do so whenever the opportunity arises. ............................................................ .......................... AND REMEMBER, YOU CAN BUY JIM FOX MUSIC BY CLICKING THIS LINK Jim Fox on iSOUND.COM ............................................................ .......Its hard to pigeon hole the music of Madra Rua but here are two singer-songwriters performing their own and other peoples songs with a hint of Irish, Reggae, Country and Soft-Rock and a fair bit of humour ............................................................ ........Two guitars, two voices and a lot of balls .............................................JIM FOX CDs and INDIVIDUAL SONGS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY ONLINE ..................CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK ........................................ Jim Fox on iSOUND.COM.................................................. .........................................................THI S IS A VIDEO OF JIM FOX PERFORMING GALWAY GIRL, LIVE AT A PRIVATE PARTY IN HELSINGOR, DENMARK WITH MARTIN DALE ON BASS, ED CONWAY ON A VERY CHEAP MANDOLIN, BEBEE ON UNSTABLE DRUMS, LOUISE ON A FIERY FIDDLE AND EVERYONE ON A LARGE AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL.GALWAY GIRL

Add to My Profile | More Videos ............................................................ ......................VIDEO OF JIM FOX PERFORMING "LORD OF THE DANSKE" AT THE MUSIC THEATRE, HELSINGOR, DENMARK ON 16 FEBRUARY 2008The following video was made in 2006 to promote the Pontardawe International Music Festival and features Jim singing the Ponty Song, with acknowledgments to Christy MoorePontardawe Festival Promo

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Member Since: 5/27/2006
Band Website: jimfox.org.uk
Band Members: JIM FOX - VOCALS, GUITAR, BODHRAN with Ian Thomas on guitar & vocalsWATCH THE VIDEO OF JIM FOX PERFORMING GLASTONBURY MUD WITH IAN THOMAS - RECORDED LIVE AT CROWLEY’S ROCK BAR, SWANSEA..................................................... ......... ............................................................ ................... ............................................................ ..................VIDEO OF JIM FOX SINGING "SUMMERLANDS" IN TIPI AREA OF WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL 2007
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Record Label: Celtic Crossroads
Type of Label: Indie

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CHANGE OF GIG FOR SATURDAY 29TH MARCH

SATURDAY’S GIG IN AALBORG IS NOT NOW HAPPENING - VENUE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE ENGLISH BAR IN FREDERICIA INSTEAD.SORRY TO EVERYONE IN AALBORG BUT THIS WAS OUT OF MY CONTROL.LOOKING FORWARD TO ME...
Posted by JIM FOX on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:56:00 PST

Revised Denmark Tour Dates

There’s  been a couple of changes to the dates in Denmark and there are still two to be confirmed on 11th & 12 April but other than that the ones that are on the site now should the fin...
Posted by JIM FOX on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:51:00 PST

OPEN MIC NIGHTS - AN EXCUSE TO EXPLOIT?

My last blog posting about having to cancel a gig has brought up the subject of open-mic nights and it has made me realise how strongly I feel that these are often used as an excuse for getting a lot ...
Posted by JIM FOX on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:06:00 PST

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE - ANOTHER FACEBOOK SITE REARS ITS HEAD

Still reeling from the discovery of the Jimmy Fox Appreciation Society, I discover that some one else has started the "Jim Fox Appreciation Group" on Facebook!!!  And this one has even more membe...
Posted by JIM FOX on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:09:00 PST

JIM FOX APPRECIATION SOCIETY

For anyone into Facebook (I don't understand it myself), I've just had information that some fans have set up a "Jimmy Fox Appreciation Society" page.  So if you have some spare time on your hand...
Posted by JIM FOX on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:21:00 PST

LARRY NORMAN

Sad news today - the man who was probably the greatest influence on my music and performance has died.  I first heard him when I was 18 and his music and charisma just blew me away and it was an ...
Posted by JIM FOX on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:54:00 PST

FRIDAY 13TH, SLAGELSE, SPANISH VEGETABLE PICKERS AND SOME REAL VIKINGS

SLAGELSE, FRIDAY 13TH, SPANISH VEGETABLE PICKERS AND SOME REAL VIKINGS   15TH JULY   Whilst setting up for the first of the two gigs in Slagelse I discovered that my wireless microphone...
Posted by JIM FOX on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:37:00 PST

VIKING GRAVES, OLD FRIENDS AND NO MORE FISHERMAN SHOTS

VIKING GRAVES, OLD FRIENDS AND NO MORE FISHERMAN SHOTS   13TH JULY   Ian and I drove down toward Aalborg for our next gig, stopping off on the way to take in some culture.  We calle...
Posted by JIM FOX on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 06:58:00 PST

PSYCHIC IN SKAGEN, MAGIC IN THE WATER, MULTIPLYING SWEDES AND NORWEGIAN FOREPLAY

PSYCHIC IN SKAGEN, MAGIC IN THE WATER MULTIPLYING SWEDES AND NORWEGIAN FOREPLAY   12TH JULY   Ian and I spent the Monday taking a look around Skagen, visiting the library where they had...
Posted by JIM FOX on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 06:26:00 PST

NOW THAT'S HOW TO HAVE A FESTIVAL

ASSENS, VEJLE, AND SKAGEN FESTIVAL   9th JULY   The first of my two gigs in Assens went down well  I always enjoy going back to venues that I have played before, I don't know if it is t...
Posted by JIM FOX on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 06:03:00 PST