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Jim Byrne
Americana / Folk / Country

Jim Byrne, Americana, Blues, Folk, Roots, Country



Glasgow
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/8/2009
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Member Since12/15/2006
Band Websitesongsbyjimbyrne.com
Influences

Deans Owens supported by myself

Jinty MGuintys Gig Sunday Feb 2009

Gig at Borders bookshop

Scott MacDonald, Jay Brown and Jim Byrne. 3 men with guitars gig at Woodend Bowling  club

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Influences

Ryan Adams, folk, roots and acoustic music, Kris Drever, The Poozies, Elvis, Wrigley Sisters, John Martyn, Gram Parsons, Teenage Fanclub, The Magic Numbers, John Prine, The Vines, Beck, Loris, The Beatles, Keith Richards, Rolling Stones, 60s Folk Rock, 70s Glam Rock, Beach Boys, Tom Waits, Jazz, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Chet Baker, Punk, Mavericks, Jimi Hendrix,The Buzzcocks, The fall, Marc Bolan,T-Rex, The Kinks, Captain Beefheart, Jon Wayne, The Undertones, Loyd cole and the Commotions, Van Morrison, The Pogues, Kings of Leon, Ry Cooder, Pop music from the year dot onwards, pre-war blues players, Professor Longhair, Orange Juice, Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, The Creeping Charlies, Bach, Hank Wangford (first album), Plato and his philosophical cronies, The Monkeys, Hank Williams, Dr John, Dr Feelgood, Bert Jansch.

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Sounds LikeJohn Martyn, Ryan Adams, John Prine, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, JJ Cale
Record LabelHillhead GWE Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 10 2009 8:00P
Free Candy Sessions with Bob Cheevers at the Liquid Ship Glasgow, Scotland
Nov 14 2009 8:00P
Opening for The Electrics at OranMor, Byres Road, Glasgow Glasgow, Scotland
Nov 21 2009 7:00P
Private Birthday Party, Glasgow Glasgow, Scotland
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
Partick Folk Club - opening for The Moonshiners Glasgow, Scotland
Dec 2 2009 8:00P
Edinburgh Folk Club, opening for Eddie Walker Edinburgh, Scotland
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
With bluesman Craig Hughes The State Bar, Holland Street, Glasgow The State Bar, Holland Street, Glasgow, Scotland
Dec 14 2009 8:00P
The Ettrick Old Kilpatrick: Butterfly garden fundraiser Bowling, Scotland
Dec 29 2009 8:00P
Big New Year Hoot, The Liquid Ship, Great Western Road, Glasgow Glasgow, Scotland
Feb 26 2010 8:00P
Opening for Tom McConville The Marquee Club, Moniaive Moniaive, Scotland
Mar 21 2010 8:00P
Wee Folk Club, Royal Oak, Infirmary Street,Edinburgh Edinburgh, Scotland
Mar 29 2010 8:00P
Glenfarg folk club Glenfarg, Scotland
Jul 16 2010 8:00P
Spratton Folk Festival Spratton, Midlands
Jul 17 2010 8:00P
Spratton Folk Festival Spratton, Midlands
Jul 18 2010 8:00P
Spratton Folk Festival Spratton, Midlands

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   About Jim Byrne

Have you heard the one about the Scot, the Irishman and the native American?

It would have been hard to predict Jim's current acoustic based sound given his upbringing and early musical influences. He was brought up in the working class town of Clydebank,  left school in the middle of the recession of the late 70s early 80s,  played in punk bands throughout the 70s and then as the guitarist in the psychedelic rock band the Primevals. 

So where did the Americana/Blues/Folk thing come from? Well perhaps it's in his blood; there's a story is that his mother's side of the family are descended from the union between a Cherokee Indian and an Irish booth boxer; both of whom were participants in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Shows at the turn of the 19th century. 

So it could be the mix of Celtic and native American blood that's responsible for the spiritual and laid back feel of much of Jim's current acoustic music. 

Or maybe it's simpler than that; one of the punk bands he played in was actually a punk country band called Dexter Slim and the Pickups; so the interest in country music is nothing new.

And the very first band he put together had Iain Copeland on drums; Iain currently plays with the celtic fusion band The Peatbog Faeries. That first band also contained John Honeyman on bass - who later became the bass player with the Primevals.

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New CD released

I'm very happy to report that my new CD, 'On these dark nights' is now available to buy.

"Your CD has been played a lot in our house: it's fantastic!

One of my favourite albums this year!

I like it very much: fine guitar playing, a sympathetic voice and good tunes. it makes us feel good, my wife and I."
Jan Byker

"The gig last night was wonderful. We are listening to the CD this morning over breakfast. Fab voice. Love the words."
Basia Palka

"Said it before, say it again, the songs and geetaring are great"
Gill Maxwell

"Jim's ballads are a blend of the familiar and the romantic. Tunes from the heart which you catch yourself singing (in my case in the shower only)"
Issi Wilson

"I have been listening to Jim's new album ON THESE DARK NIGHTS over the weekend and I think it is fantastic."
Dougie Wilkinson Clannan An Drumma

On these dark Nights, the new album by Jim Byrne

New album by Jim ByrneNew and old friends have brought their talents to the studio, making this a unique recording. Mick West, nominated for the award of Scottish Traditional Singer 2008, sings backing vocals on two of the tracks and Geoff Martyn, Peter Byrne, Graham McIntosh and Robert Ruthven, all great players, add their magic to these new songs.



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Up in the morning
Look out the window
I see the birds
I see the sky
I see the clouds as they are rolling by
I see the sea and I sea the shore
Now what do you see?

Put on your wellies
put on your big coat
time to go splashin'......


"We were delighted to have Jim Byrne in our FESTIVAL SHOWCASE and MUSIC AT THE CROSS OUTDOOR STAGE. His highly innovative compositions were well received by our Festival-goers and we would certainly welcome him back" Murdie Kennedy, Linlithgow Folk Festival

"Excellent! Jim is breath of fresh air amongst Glasgow's acoustic scene" Dochan MacMillan, Free Candy Sessions

"'Jim Byrne's unique and personal set at the Open Mike session at The Place Music Club Milngavie, was perfectly suited to the intimate, cabaret atmosphere in this popular club. His engaging lyrics and slick guitar puts Jim firmly on the performance circuit in Scotland. Worth looking out for." Erne Parkin, The Place Folk Club, Milngavie.

"Special mention should go to Jim Byrne and his laconic folk blues.." David Kushar, UK new Folk and Roots music (SpiralEarth.co.uk )

"...his accomplished guitar work, well crafted songs and sensitive singing were very well received." Pedie MacNeill, Colonsay Festival Organiser

Singing and writing songs since birth (well after the football and bike riding). Acoustic, bluesy folk and country style songs of love, heartbreak and the Scottish weather. From Glasgow, Scotland.

Currently playing festivals and gigs throughout Scotland - recently at Colonsay Folk festival and featured on the Linlithgow Folk Festival Showcase. Soon to be supporting Canadian singer songwriter Allison Lickley in The Liquid Ship and Supporting Southern Tenant Folk Union in Brel in Glasgow's West End.

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Bands Jim has played in include The Primevals, The Hemingways, Hyperstar, Dexter Slim and the Pickups and of course his most recent band Loris.

In the early 90s he set up the Kazoo club in Glasgow - which launched many a Glasgow band's career - and gave Alex from Franz Ferdinand his first ever gig.

   


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Nov 6 2009 8:04 PM


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HEY SWEETIE....HAVE A GREAT DAY...XXOO
Helen St Helen

Helen St.Helen



Oct 31 2009 10:44 AM

Hope all is well Jim!!! The music still sounds wonderful!! Helen x

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Andrew Lyons

Andrew Lyons



Oct 28 2009 11:09 PM

Sounding pretty good yourself Jim.  Hope all is going well.
Stephen

Stephen Watt



Oct 22 2009 7:31 PM

Best wishes for your gig in Holland Jim, in your "new French hat" i presume?  Hope the Dutch appreciate oor lad from the G81!
larry guild

larry guild



Oct 15 2009 6:09 PM

Howdy Jim, looking forward to catching you at Oran Mor.
Helen St Helen

Helen St.Helen



Oct 14 2009 3:48 PM

The new tracks sound great Jim. Your on your game my friend!!! Helen xxx
Pat Byrne

pat byrne



Oct 13 2009 7:14 PM

Thanks, Jim. Happy Anniversary to you too.
Pat xxx
Ciaran Dorris

Ciaran Dorris



Oct 11 2009 9:49 PM

Great new song, Jim! Sorry I'll miss ya this afternoon, but hope to catchup soon...
Aerials Up

Aerials Up



Oct 9 2009 5:20 PM

Hiya Jim,

Thanks very much for adding us. Glad you like the music. Hopefully our paths will cross at a gig sometime!

Audrey x
Bijker & Blom

Bijker & Blom



Oct 4 2009 12:26 PM

Hi Jim, nice new "apple" song, great to read about your French-experience, say hello to Pat from Rini and me.
PS: One day we will succeed in sending our pictures from Glasgow to you...
All the best, Jan Bijker/Bijker&Blom 
Andrew Quinn’s Music

Andrew Quinn’s Music



Oct 4 2009 10:00 AM

Hi Jim,

See you tonight at the Arigon!

Andy
Acoustic Cuts

Acoustic Cuts



Oct 3 2009 6:34 AM

Hi,
Thanks for the friendship.Great music!
Cheers
AC
The Mary K Burke Show - Celtic Music Radio Glasgow

The Mary K Burke Show - Celtic Music Radio Glasgow



Oct 1 2009 10:29 AM

Hi Jim Loving the New Hat !
Pat Byrne

pat byrne



Sep 30 2009 9:35 PM

Did I take that photograph of you with your new French hat?
Pat x
Helen St Helen

Helen St.Helen



Sep 30 2009 11:55 AM

Really like the new song Jim!! Sounds great!!
Kim Edgar

Kim Edgar



Sep 29 2009 12:47 PM

Thanks, Jim, was good to see you too - glad you enjoyed the set!

Cheers for now, 

Kim :)
Helen St Helen

Helen St.Helen



Sep 26 2009 6:55 AM

Good luck with the set and have a great weekend!!!!
Dinny

Dinny



Sep 17 2009 5:30 PM

Thought I would be able to make it to the star tonight..but alas.. Im kinda stuck.. Hope all is well with you.. See you soon... Dinny.
Steph Macleod

Steph Macleod



Sep 15 2009 11:46 AM

Cheers mate!  Enjoyed yours too!
Helen St Helen

Helen St.Helen



Sep 15 2009 10:47 AM

Thank you for your friendship. The music sounds wonderful!!!
Bunk Gardner

Bunk Gardner



Sep 10 2009 5:07 PM

Great to be friends!
The Creeping Charlies

The Creeping Charlies



Sep 8 2009 10:01 PM

Hi Jim,

Like the new songs very much, nice arrangement on Black Sky Blues.

Cheers

Robert
John Taylor

John Taylor



Sep 3 2009 7:53 PM

Hey Jim
Just enjoyed your profile song with the slide on it and my ma was sittin in the back watching my son and pipes up "who's that playin Johnny cash" cool compliment
as that's what i grew up listening to

Best John 
Edwyn Collins

Edwyn Collins



Aug 27 2009 4:27 PM

Hello Jim
'Falling & Laughing' is a good book, Grace is amazing. Cheerio for now
Love Edwyn
Hugh

Hugh Taylor



Aug 25 2009 11:20 AM

Another couple of great performances at Moniaive Guitar Festival last weekend. You sound better every time I hear you. Great session in the bar afterwards wit Wizz Jones, Steve Hicks, Wendy Stewart and Maddy Prior.
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