Note to Jimmy's friends and fans: This is the official myspace of Jimmy LaFave. It is maintained by Jimmy's management, but Jimmy does check in from time to time, so comments are welcome.
Jimmy has devoted most of his life to making music, beginning as a young boy in Texas, first learning to play the drums and then moving to the guitar. Jimmy's family moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma when he was in high school, and he began his career as a singer-songwriter and never looked back. There he crafted his sound, a combination of his experiences among authentic songwriters from the tradition of Woody Guthrie. Though he has lived in Austin for the past twenty years, Oklahoma remains a home and an inspiration to him and his music.
Jimmy released his first album, Austin Skyline, in 1992. Since then he has become highly respected in the Austin music scene and beyond. He has toured extensively through the U.S. and Europe, gaining a reputation for his unique voice and combination of haunting ballads and rock and roll. After being invited by Nora Guthrie to appear at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Tribute to Woody Guthrie, he has continued to devote much time and energy to celebrating the spirit and music of Woody. He was a major force in getting the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival off the ground as well as the Ribbon of Highway Endless Skyway tour, a tribute show that includes a number of folk musicians from around the country. Jimmy also pays tribute to another major influence of his, Bob Dylan, with his many recordings of Dylan's songs. Dave Marsh writes, "No one, not a single singer, has ever sung Dylan with as much grace and insight as Jimmy LaFave." His live performances are filled not only with original songs but also plenty of Dylan, Jackson Browne, and other fellow songwriters.
Jimmy's latest album, Cimarron Manifesto, came out in May 2007. In fact, he is now #1 on the Americana charts!
For info about booking Jimmy, contact Ashley Stanberry. Info available on his website.
