The 20 second Biography

Acoustic Jim is a singer-songwriter that plays a refreshingly rhythmical blend of upbeat and soulful tunes. His licks and lyrics range from harmony driven ballads to the more funky, up-tempo grooves and his rhythmical style of play sets him apart from other singer-songwriters. He released his debut EP "Life Two Point Oh" in February 2008, was a finalist in " Live and Unsigned," is in the running for the People's Music Awards - Best Male Soloist and will release his second debut EP "Show Your Love" in February 2010

“From the haunting and ethereal Sky Fires to the bouncy social commentary of Life Two
Point Oh, Acoustic Jim’s music is colourful and diverse. The catchy hooks and harmonic parts
provide a refreshing perspective on the musical landscape.”
Aaron Wheeler - Music Producer EMI

The 1 minute Biography

Jim first played live in October of 2007 when a friend coerced him into doing an open mic night. Since then he has played hundereds of gigs around London in a bid to become an accomplished performer and promote his debut EP. His laid back style and repertoire of catchy songs is always well received by promoters and audiences alike. The subject matter of the songs is often a commentary on day to day life and as such provides something to which any audience can relate. This combined with the hooks and harmonies that drive his music means that his sets are always engaging and have mass appeal.

"A really nice song and arrangement, very mature…….He's talented." Emre Ramazanoglu - Producer/Songwriter about Sky Fires

The “make yourself comfortable” Biography

At the age of 8 Jim heard a girl in school assembly playing the “Wombles of Wimbledon“ on the clarinet. He immediately took up the clarinet in a bid to recreate the masterpiece. At the age of 14 he wanted to try something a little cooler and moved to the saxophone achieving his grade 8, four years later. At around the same time he started playing the electric guitar in a bid to emulate his idols Guns and Roses. Unfortunately, soon after, he severed the nerves and tendons in his left hand in a horrendous break dancing incident. This set him back but after some healing and physiotherapy he continued his music, this time on an acoustic guitar and inspired by the MTV Unplugged sessions of Eric Clapton. Over the years he has also added percussion and drums to the list of instruments played. Since that first gig in October 2007, Jim has made it his mission to develop himself as a successful independent artist and has spent his time gigging and writing. As well as promoting his debut EP Jim is preparing the release of his next EP "Show Your Love" due to be released on 14th February 2010.

"It's nothing to be ashamed of - writing catchy tunes." HAYDN BENDALL - Producer/Mixer/Engineer

Jim in the Press