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Jim Paul Blair
Bluegrass / Country / Acoustic

Jim Paul Blair



MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA
United States

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Last Login:  7/1/2009
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Member Since8/4/2006
Band Websitewww.jimpaulblair.com

www.cdbaby.com/jpblair

Band Members
InfluencesHank Williams, Bill Monroe, Bob Wills, Earl Scruggs, Johnny Cash, Sam Bush, Hot Rize, Duck Butter, Elton John, Ray Charles, Tommy Allsup, New Grass Revival, Hank Williams Jr., Eagles, George Strait, Marty Robbins, Merle Haggard, Vince Gill
Sounds LikeBill Monroe meets Marvin Gaye meets Merle Haggard meets the Monkees
Record LabelScratch 'n Sniff
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 26 2009 6:00P
Skiatook Bluegrass Festival Skiatook, Oklahoma
Jun 27 2009 2:00P
Skiatook Bluegrass Festival Skiatook, Oklahoma
Jul 8 2009 8:00P
Cherokee Casino - West Siloam Springs West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma
Jul 9 2009 7:00P
Midwest City Park Midwest City, Oklahoma
Jul 18 2009 9:00P
Cherokee Casino - Sallisaw Sallisaw, Oklahoma
Jul 30 2009 8:00P
Hafer Park - Edmond Edmond, Oklahoma
Jul 31 2009 9:00P
Cherokee Casino - Catoosa Catoosa, Oklahoma
Aug 1 2009 9:00P
Cherokee Casino - Catoosa Catoosa, Oklahoma
Aug 8 2009 8:00P
Cooper, Texas Bluegrass Festival Cooper, Texas
Aug 13 2009 7:00P
Muskogee Little Theatre Muskogee, Oklahoma
Aug 14 2009 8:00P
Muskogee Little Theatre Muskogee, Oklahoma
Aug 15 2009 8:00P
Muskogee Little Theatre Muskogee, Oklahoma
Aug 16 2009 2:00P
Muskogee Little Theatre Muskogee, Oklahoma
Aug 21 2009 8:00P
Muskogee Little Theatre Muskogee, Oklahoma
Aug 22 2009 8:00P
Muskogee Little Theatre Muskogee, Oklahoma
Sep 16 2009 8:00P
Walnut Valley Festival Winfield, Kansas
Oct 1 2009 2:00P
Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival Guthrie, Oklahoma
Oct 2 2009 4:00P
Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival Guthrie, Oklahoma
Oct 17 2009 8:00P
TBA Muskogee, Oklahoma
Nov 14 2009 8:00P
Private Party TBA Nowata, Oklahoma
Jan 15 2010 8:00P
Western Hills Bluegrass Festival Wagoner, Oklahoma
Jan 16 2010 2:00P
Western Hills Bluegrass Festival Wagoner, Oklahoma
Feb 6 2010 7:00P
Muskogee Civic Center Muskogee, Oklahoma

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   About Jim Paul Blair
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Fresh Off The Strings" is Jim Paul Blair's first solo release. Although presented in the style of traditional bluegrass, "Fresh Off The Strings" delivers original arrangements of classic bluegrass, country, and rock along with three new tunes. Bill Monroe's "Can't You Hear Me Calling" is performed in a style influenced by the late Stevie Ray Vaughn while tunes previously recorded by Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, George Gershwin, Grand Funk Railroad, and The Monkees are performed in a style influenced by Bill Monroe. Among friends contributing help in the studio include Byron Berline, Levi Dennis, Don Morris, Monica Taylor, Steve Thomas, and Chris Joslin. "Fresh Off The Strings" was recorded at Cimarron Sound Lab in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and engineered and produced by Jeffrey Parker. Previous collaborations were issued with The Neverly Brothers, The Neverly Hillbillies, and The Bonham Revue. He has also contributed to recent recordings of Randy Pease, Greg Jacobs, Eddie Glen, and The Delicious Militia.

Live performances are currently split with four groups: Country band City Moon, providing vocals, rhythm guitar, and occasional mandolin and banjo; classic/original rock band The Neverly Brothers as vocalist and lead guitarist; and bluegrass bands The Bonham Revue and The Neverly Hillbillies providing vocals and playing banjo. Jim also occasionally guest appears with Wild Card, Tom Skinner, and The Red Dirt Rangers.

Born in Odessa, Texas, he spent most of his years growing up in Clayton, Oklahoma. Being the son of former Texas Playboys member Ramona Reed, he was exposed to the music of Bob Wills at an early age. After ten years of playing in bands around Stillwater and Oklahoma City (The Red Valley Barnstormers, Garth Brooks, Jim Alexander, Hickory Wind), Jim moved to Nashville in 1989 where he became an original member of The Neverly Brothers and The Neverly Hillbillies (formerly Free Wheel Drive). After moving back to the Tulsa area in 1998, he is busier than ever.

Jim also serves on the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival and Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Foundation & Museum. Viva Las Vegas



   Jim Paul Blair's Friend Space (Top 24)
Jim Paul Blair has 761 friends.
 Tracy 


 Sam Bush 


 Manuel 


 Neverly Brothers 


 CITY MOON 


 Jessi 


 Valerie 


 Maxs Garage 


 Hank Williams Sr Tribute 


 Rosie 


 Randy Crouch 


 Harley "Cowboy" 


 Oklahoma Music Hall Of Fame 


 Hot Rod Banjo 


 Hiram Hank Williams 


 NE PHOTO-IMAGES 


 Western Swing Monthly 


 Dana Hazzard 


 Granny’s Attic 


 Okla Int'l Bluegrass Fest 


 Phil 


 The Current 


 Bonham Revue 


 Sue 





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Steve Thomas





Jun 24 2009 2:53 AM

Oh yes!!! Back in 1990!!!
Ruby Jane





Jun 19 2009 8:55 PM

Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too!
Ruby Jane
Josey Greenwell





Jun 17 2009 3:38 PM

Whats going on?
Ok so my debut album is coming out on JUNE 30th!!!!!! and I wanted to make sure and remind you to mark your calendars for the day! I'd really really appreciate if you'd pick one up....I promise you'll like it haha. You can get it on iTunes or CDBABY.com
WOO!!!
Dont be a stranger :)
Octane Blue





Jun 17 2009 3:38 PM

Join Octane Blue for a doubleheader weekend June 19th at The Vault in Owasso and June 20th at Max's Garage in Muskogee!

Daniel Grindstaff





Jun 15 2009 3:04 PM

Thanks for the add!
 
~Daniel Grindstaff
www.cdbaby.com/cd/grindstaff
Brenda Libby





Jun 12 2009 2:32 AM

Hope You get by to listen to new posting....I SAW JESUS SMILE!
"addicted to words and music"
BARBARA WILKINSON- SONGWRITER





May 25 2009 5:49 PM

Have a great Weekend!! Stop by and listen to  "BITTERWEEDS" and"9 LIES OUT OF 10" too!!

Thanks for the friendship

Barbara

http://www.soundclick.com/barbarawilkinson

Bryan





May 22 2009 4:11 AM

Hey Jim! Haven't seen or talked to you in awhile so I figured I would drop you a "hello". Things with me are going great!
Dave Clupper





May 13 2009 3:48 AM

Hey, It's Dave Clupper. If I haven't told you thank you for your support yet, thank you! Check out the video below for a live clip shot from Downtown Tulsa with my daughter Ellen. Also, stop by my profile and enjoy a majority of my new record "Letting Go" released earlier this month. If you want to own a copy, look for the Buy Now Button on my profile or to just own a track, visit iTunes by clicking here. Talk soon!


Dave Clupper Live from Downtown Tulsa
Mike Warehime





May 12 2009 3:58 AM

Thanks for the add!


The Muskogee Scene





May 8 2009 9:28 PM

Benefit for Brady Etchison!
Please come support this Muskogee family in their time of need! Jim Blair and the Grease Monkeys, Muskogee's Wild Card Band, Harley Hamm, and Michael Rappe will be providing live entertainment starting at 6pm!! Food and Drink Specials! This Thursday, May 7th at Max's Garage!!
See you there!!!!

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Maxs Garage





Apr 8 2009 4:01 AM

Thanks for the heads-up Big E! And happy early birthday ;)
Octane Blue





Apr 8 2009 2:47 AM

Thanks sooo much for the add!!

We added 3 songs to our page
Tell us what you think!!!


Maxs Garage





Mar 31 2009 7:07 PM

We are having a HUGE party on Thursday - April 2nd!!
The search for the "Wildest Bar in America" party!!!
We'd love to see you there!!!
Wildestbarbus
Maxs Garage





Mar 28 2009 10:23 PM

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Tulsa Entertainment





Feb 23 2009 4:22 AM

I'm looking forward to your show at Max's Garage!!
Maxs Garage





Feb 21 2009 3:20 AM

We LOVE J.P.B.!!!
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Tracy





Feb 15 2009 12:22 AM

Will you be my Valentine!

Banjerman





Feb 12 2009 8:46 PM

LOVE the Viva Las Vegas video!!!
You're ate up man.
Amanda Cunningham





Feb 8 2009 3:03 PM

Howdy Friend, lets play some music soon!
-Amanda
Maxs Garage





Feb 9 2009 2:48 PM

Is a "Nudie" suit the same as your birthday suit???
1drWmn





Jan 28 2009 3:36 PM

OMG that was hilarious! Took me a second... It was great to see you and Tracy!
1drWmn





Jan 5 2009 11:15 PM

Great new songs Jim!!
Tracy





Dec 25 2008 5:08 AM

Merry Christmas Mr.
Blair! Love, T
Janet Mayson





Dec 24 2008 5:20 PM

Hi Jim! Just stopped by to wish you and Tracy a very Merry Christmas and an AWESOME music-making 2009!!! Hugs!!!
-- Janet
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