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Jim Hancock
Celtic / Folk / Jazz

The Hardest Working Musician at the Renaissance!



AUSTIN, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  7/8/2009
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Member Since2/26/2007
Band Websitewww.jimhancock.com
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Visit www.jimhancock.com for more news, photos and stories about Jim Hancock, including an extensive listing of his friends and picking partners.
InfluencesBrian Cutean, Ky Hote, Jim Lillquist, Malcolm Smith . . . truly, I have been influenced by everyone I've ever jammed with, and there are far too many to name. I'll give a partial list of who I'm currently playing/recording with: Bob Bielefeld, Diane Linn, Empty Hats, Barby Holder, Cantiga, Vicki Scuteri, E Muzeki, The New World Renaissance Band, the Merry Minstrels, Owl Morrison, Merry Mischief, Donal Hinely, Leslie Tabor, The Adventures Of, Celticopia, the Shantyman, Rosie Peaseblossom, Charry Garcia, Crannog, Queen Anne's Lace, Hey Nunnie Nunnie, Steve Gillette, Jerry Barry, Doug Kondziolka, Chuck Brodsky, Rio Blue, David Roe, Nick Newlin, John Dawson, Terry Foy, Charles Murray, Peter Suarez, Wyndnwyre, and so many more. If your name isn't here, it's because my fingers just got too tired from typing!
A bunch of them are here on myspace, so please visit all of my Friend's sites to hear my many and varied influences.
Sounds Like
The Albums:

Love Songs and Other Silly Stuff
Love Songs link
2003

Rolling Home

2001

Sing We Enchanted
Sing We Enchanted link
2000

This is the Chorus
This is the Chorus link
1996

Bedlam Boys
Bedlam Boys link

1995

Good Companions
Good Companions link
1992

Record Labeljimusic
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 4 2009 10:30A
Sterling Renaissance Festival - Seven Weekends! Sterling, New York
Aug 16 2009 10:30A
Sterling Renaissance Festival - Seven Weekends! Sterling, New York
Aug 22 2009 11:00A
Pennsylvania Renaissance w/ the Burly Minstrels! - Seven weekends! Manheim, Pennsylvania
Oct 4 2009 11:00A
Pennsylvania Renaissance w/ the Burly Minstrels! - Our Last Day Manheim, Pennsylvania
Oct 10 2009 9:00A
Texas Renaissance Festival - Eight Weekends! Plantersville, Texas
Nov 27 2009 9:00A
Texas Renaissance Festival - Friday After Thanksgiving Plantersville, Texas
Nov 29 2009 9:00A
Texas Renaissance Festival - Eight Weekends! Plantersville, Texas

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   About Jim Hancock
letter A  Texas resident by choice for many years, Jim Hancock has been singing all his life and first picked up the guitar when he was in 7th grade. The first time he remembers performing musically was in the 5th grade playing the trombone. After graduating from Anderson High School in Austin in 1976, he joined the Navy (3 years, 3 days, 4 hours and 27 minutes). In 1980 he began studying voice and music theory at the University of Texas. In 1982, his life began a turn toward the road. He attended his first Kerrville Folk Festival and began hitchiking in the summers.

letter H e started playing at restaurants, open mics, Rainbow Gatherings and for people he met on the road from as far north as the Yukon and as far south as Guatemala. He played solo and with diverse bands from rock and roll to reggae. From early on, Jim has had an ear for a good song and began accumulating his current repertoire of hundreds of songs he now can pull out at the drop of a hat. In 1986, he performed at his first Renaissance Festival with The Great American Rainbow Gypsy Theatre. In 1987, he was a Music Director at King Richard’s Faire in Boston and Chicago and, also in 1987, he recorded with Jim and Joyce Lillquist’s group, The Gypsy Guerrilla Band. That association proved to be fruitful and he stayed with them for 10 seasons, recording 5 albums and playing renaissance festivals, state fairs, folk festivals and other special events all over the country. Since 1997, he has been a regular solo act on the renaissance festival circuit, sitting in and supporting other bands’ music as well as doing his own stage shows. He is back music directing, now at the Sterling Renaissance Festival.

latter A  founding member of the Burly Minstrels (also of the Christmas singing group, the Merry Minstrels ), and a longtime pickin’ partner of Ky Hote, some of the other groups he has performed with include: Cantiga, Celtic Stone, the Minstrels of Mayhem, As You Like It, the New World Renaissance Band and Empty Hats. Steve Gillette, Michelle Shocked, Seven Thunders, David Amram, Brian Cutean and many others who have enjoyed Jim’s legendary ability to accompany and "jam" with almost anyone. While known mostly for his dynamic work on guitar and vocals, Jim also excels on mandolin, acoustic bass and cittern. In 1997, he was selected as an "Artist-In Residence" for the Disney Institute at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

letter Lately he’s been busy putting together his jimusic Mobile Studios, a fully digital recording studio. Completed in March of 1999, his first completely digital project is Sing We Enchanted. Owning his own mobile studio has allowed him to record in many different settings and with numerous musicians that he knows all over the country. He hopes to be able to archive and record more musicians that otherwise might not get a chance to record. Listen for singer-songwriter Maia Archote on the airwaves soon!

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Jul 6 2009 5:08 PM

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Jul 4 2009 10:17 PM

HAPPY 4TH!

Swag Arts™





Jul 4 2009 12:43 AM

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Jun 29 2009 11:31 PM

What a wonderful World!
Sheri





Jun 29 2009 5:23 AM

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this is how i disappear...





Jun 26 2009 7:08 PM

the house/studio looks amazing! can't wait to see you at TRF again!
yeoman ''neil'' darr





Jun 25 2009 1:48 PM

yeah no kidding. and life is good!
yeoman ''neil'' darr





Jun 24 2009 10:58 PM

how ya been jim. man ive been realy busy.
Treasure Cove





Jun 22 2009 3:41 PM

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BountY Abounds

Celtic~Fae





Jun 21 2009 5:07 AM

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David Franks: Walkabouts Verse





Jun 18 2009 7:28 PM

(Hi: enjoyed my visit.) 

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN 

Once drove an old sedan, up north, 
From a place in Sydney to Cairns; 
Then to Kuranda I went forth, 
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market, 
With fresh fruits of tropical kind; 
Walked to the creek through lush thicket - 
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe; 
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, 
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, 
You go walkabout with your pen.” 

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago, 
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003
Robert





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Robert





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Jim Perkins





Jun 3 2009 3:21 PM

Hey Jim, You sound great!
We are fine. See Finvarra's Wren Band, who is also on your friend list I think.
We fondly remember those early mornings - jamming with you at MRF before our shows.
Dragon's Blood Comics





May 30 2009 8:28 AM

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what spongebob squarepants character are you!!!

I got sandy. Compare with Me!




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May 27 2009 3:40 PM


Sexy Comments & Profile Graphics

Thanks For The Add!
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May 18 2009 2:06 PM

Hey there,

Here's one from left field...

Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?

A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:

Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella

Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.

Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.

I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4

Help to raise awareness.

Say have you checked out my web site recently?

Take care and keep in touch.

Best,
Faber.

"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."

Renee’





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The Official Celtic Mayhem Fan Club





May 5 2009 1:57 AM

Welcome to the CMFC and thanks for joining.
Celtic~Fae





May 4 2009 11:56 PM

Hope Scarby is going well!
Sapphire and Sage





May 4 2009 3:35 PM

Thanks for being friends! :)



Robert





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May 1 2009 3:45 AM

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