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Jim Savarino
Folk / Americana / Acoustic

"Performer and songwriter - Appalachian roots "

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Contacting Jim Savarino

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   Jim Savarino: General Info
Member Since7/24/2006
Band Websitejimsavarino.com
Band MembersSolo. But whenever possible I try to talk Josh Balbien into playing guitar and singing harmony.
InfluencesWoodie Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell...
Sounds Like21st Century Appalachian roots original acoustic music.
Record LabelNone.
Type of LabelNone








   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 5 2008 1:00P
Mountain Keepers Festival Kayford, West Virginia
Jul 12 2008 6:00P
Mountain Music Concert Series Bruceton Mills, West Virginia
Jul 26 2008 7:00P
Boathouse Bistro Morgantown, West Virginia
Aug 1 2008 7:00P
Prickett’s Fort Fairmont, West Virginia

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   About Jim Savarino
Jim's song "Where Have The Mountains Gone? appears in the film "Rise Up! West Virginia", released January 12, 2008.

Read an article about the film's premiere: Charleston Gazzette article

Jim's Song How Do We Count the Dead? is on Neil Young's website: Living With War Today.

Another song by Jim, The Cowboy, has been added to the site. If you've written a song about the war, send it to Neil's site. If you haven't written a song about the war, write one and send it in!

Jim is a performer and songwriter of Appalachian roots contemporary folk music. He lives near Morgantown, West Virginia and began songwriting in 1989 after diverse experiences including a hitch in the Marine Corps, graduate school in physics, and a career in medical physics and aerospace. To start his music career, Jim quit his aerospace job and worked as a movie extra, a messenger in Hollywood, an assistant at 20th Century Fox, and freelance jack-of-all-trades. His musical influences include Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Joni Mitchell, Butch Hancock and others.

Recordings

Clicking the "Buy the CD" Icons below will take you to a page where you can read about the album and sample all the songs (-then- buy it).

CDBaby link: Don't Let The World Get You Down Buy the CD

CDBaby link : The Man in the Street Buy the CD

If you want a CD but prefer the old fashioned way, write to me and say which CD you want and include $15. (postage is included - don't send more unless you are rich and careless with your money). Send to: Jim Savarino, PO Box 4418, Star City, WV 26504.

Jim's second recording, released in February 2002 is titled "Don't Let the World Get You Down". His first CD titled "The Man in the Street" was released February of 1998. Earlier recordings included a self produced cassette, and a release on Prairie records titled "Avoca by Night". Jim was a regular on "Malibu Folk", a syndicated radio show hosted by the late Brian May, and has been featured nationally on "River City Folk", a one hour music and interview program on the NPR. Fast Folk Records included Jim's song "Avoca by Night" on their Los Angeles 1993 CD. The Fast Folk collection is now available through Smithsonian Folkways records.

Jim's song "Follow Me" was recorded by Joe LaMay and Sherri Reese on their album "Maryville".

A song co-written with Kathy Hussey, "Sing My Memory" appears on Kathy's 2005 release: "Moments of Wonder" and has also been recorded by the Irish band "Carmel Sheerin and the Ravens".

Performances

Besides performing at coffeehouses, house concerts and clubs, Jim also puts much of his effort into performing at benefits for a variety of organizations and grass roots activism.

Jim has performed on the main stage and hosted songwriting workshops at the Traditional Music Festival in Avoca, Iowa. Also, he has performed at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Kerrville, Texas and and is a regular at the campfires there.


   Jim Savarino's Friend Space (Top 12)
Jim Savarino has 361 friends.
 Liz 


 The Hillbilly Gypsies 


 Diana Jones 


 Rex Foster 


 The Dreamsicles 


 Tom Kimmel 


 The Mountain Keepers Festival 


 Phil on the Hill 


 Kathy Hussey 


 Uncle Calvin's Coffeehouse 


 The Greens 


 Weedhawks 





Jim Savarino's Friends Comments
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Liz





Jul 5 2008 10:55 AM

Thanks for adding me to your circle of friends.
Great Music!!
webuLA





Jun 7 2008 11:41 AM

DAMN! We were good lookin'!!!

Goodlookin'LASS Volunteers
Russ & Julie's House Concerts





Apr 12 2008 1:42 PM

Hi Jim,

We just wanted to drop by and say hello.

We hope you are having a great spring and that all is well with you.

See you soon.

All the best,

Russ & Julie
Russ & Julie's House Concerts
www. houseconcerts. us

-
cheryl





Apr 10 2008 5:00 PM






I got this comment from MyCommentCodes. com


I love your tunes!
=MITCHUM=





Apr 5 2008 6:46 PM

Photobucket
Matt Meighan





Mar 28 2008 11:57 AM

Hi Jim,

It's a grand thing that I can hear your tunes on here! Lovely... will you be at Kerrville this year? Hope to see you up at Ballad Tree...
Cheat River Guide





Feb 26 2008 1:55 PM

Hey Jim, thanks for the add, great music, i appreciate it, thanks.
EarthHugger





Feb 23 2008 2:10 PM

Much thanks for the friendship and for all that your doing to make a positive impact around the World...Peace Love & Respect
The Save The Planet Tour





Feb 15 2008 9:34 AM


Thank you for being our friend! The Save the Planet Tour needs all the support it can get. It's going to take all of us to change the world. Let's make it happen together! Let us know what you think of the tour so far. We’re developing programs for the Philadelphia area, so let us know if you want to get involved. You can read more about us in our blogs. Thanks!
Rush Boynton





Jan 25 2008 5:47 PM

Hey bro how is it going! I remember you from the old open mic's at Suzy's in Hermosa Beach..I bought one of your CD's about 4 years ago I guess..

Don't know if ya know...Suzy sold the Bar to the cook...the dude who made those killer steak sandwitches....

Hope all is good, and see ya at the next bend in the road.

Rush
UUC





Jan 14 2008 7:12 PM

It was good to hear you play at the 'Rise Up West Virginia' film release on Saturday. Good luck with all that you do.
Russ & Julie's House Concerts





Dec 25 2007 7:29 PM

Hi Jim,

We want to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.

Thanks for the music.

All the best,

Russ & Julie
Russ & Julie's House Concerts
www.houseconcerts.us
Weedhawks





Dec 24 2007 9:38 PM

Image and video hosting by TinyPicMerry Christmas and chicken fried steak,good buddy!
WRD Gateway





Dec 15 2007 3:40 PM





Your friends a

oldhippies





Dec 5 2007 10:56 PM

thanks for the add!!
The Hillbilly Gypsies





Nov 14 2007 5:56 PM

Howdy Jim!

I saw that you were online so I thought I'd stop by and say hi. Please keep in touch!
Weedhawks





Oct 31 2007 2:22 AM

it was nice meeting you at the festival.sorry we didn't warn you about the brownies. glad you made it home safe!
Toini Knudtsen





Oct 28 2007 1:03 AM

Thanks for sharing your music and checking out mine! Greetings from Norway
Leora Salo





Oct 9 2007 4:39 PM

Hi Jim!

It's great to hear from you. I can't believe how long it's been since the 3 Sisters Showcase at FA.

I am doing well. Posted some new music on my page. I hope you have a chance to check it out.

Peace,
Leora
MotM: May 23-24, 2008





Oct 9 2007 8:39 AM

Mayhem on the Mountain Fundraiser - Fall Fest with The Hillbilly Gypsies
This Saturday at Indian Meadows Campground in Pentress, WV
October 13, 2007

Gates open at 2pm
Tickets: $10/person - includes camping for the night

Schedule of Bands:
(Tentative)
3pm - Jim Savarino
4:15pm - Lindsey and the Clear Mountain Boys
5:30pm - The Hillbilly Gypsies (with a VERY special surprise guest!)
6:45pm - The Weedhawks
8:00pm - Open Jam

Activities:
Apple Bobbing
Pumpkin Carving
Face Painting
Fall Foods
Hikes
etc.

Visit http://www.mayhemonthemountain.com for more details, also visit the MySpace page for up to date postings.
Leora Salo





Sep 28 2007 5:57 PM

Got any chocolate?

Peace,
Leora
DJH Productions





Sep 18 2007 9:48 PM

Hey Jim, it's been a while... good to see you. Just dopped in to hear some of your
songs I didn't get a chance too.
Sounds great...
Nathan Taylor





Sep 18 2007 8:59 PM

Just stoppin by to say "Hello"

Nathan
Pam





Sep 12 2007 6:24 PM

Hey Jim,
Stopping by with lots of Love.
Peace
Pam
webuLA





Sep 7 2007 6:18 PM

It's me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How are you????
webuLA





Sep 7 2007 1:39 PM

Hey Jim Sav...remember me from LA? Its been a long time...
Lisa





Aug 29 2007 5:09 PM

Looking forward to October!!!
Jason Carl Teel Singer/Songwriter





Aug 29 2007 3:08 PM

Jim , Glad you stopped over yesterday. I'll be checkin out the cd this week. Ill get in touch with you when I get home. see ya.
Wheeling Rock Depot





Aug 16 2007 2:12 PM

Jim, thanks so much for the add...when I sent the request I ended up at your site for three of your songs 'fore I got back to work...Horizon remains one of my all-time favorites.
The Hillbilly Gypsies





Aug 11 2007 11:30 PM

Howdy Jim! Long time no see. We love your songs. They all have true feeling and meaning. Keep on writin' and PLEASE keep in touch!
David Llewellyn





Aug 5 2007 6:40 AM

Jim,
Might be driving by your abode afternoon/eveningish on Sat 18th, and then driving on to Nashville Sunday.
Just a thought.

Maybe see you soon . . . David
David Llewellyn





Aug 4 2007 5:55 PM

Jim,
Just noticed that I hadn't thanked you for linking us up. Well, I'm way too busy now - I'll do it later - promise.
All the best
David

Rj Cowdery





Jul 27 2007 4:18 PM

Hey There, was great to meet you and hear your tunes...:) Rj
Todd Burge





Jul 22 2007 10:04 PM

Hey Jim,
Great job at Mountain Stage New Song!
Fine work my friend
Hope to see you folks again real soon.
Sincerely,
Todd
Kevin Ford





Jul 22 2007 7:31 PM

Thanks for the add, bro. Great to meet you all this past weekend. How did the contest go? Hope it was rockin'. See you 'round Motown soon, I hope.
Carrie & Michael Kline





Jul 22 2007 9:36 AM


Jim
Appreciate the link!
Michael & Carrie Kline
The GinSangers





Jul 17 2007 9:58 AM

Jim,
Thanks for the kind words about our music. We have listened to some of your work as well and enjoyed it. Wheeling area, right? Keep on trouping.

Connie & Dave
The GinSangers





Jul 16 2007 11:35 AM


Appreciate the link!
The GinSangers
Rex Foster





Jun 30 2007 9:59 AM

Hey my friend,
So good to have some moments of music next to my bus at Kerrville...thanks !
Keep 'er tuned,
Ciao,
a'bientot,
Rex
Russ & Julie's House Concerts





Jun 21 2007 9:44 PM

Hi Jim,

We just wanted to drop by and wish you a very happy and musical start to the summer. We hope it's a great one!

All the best,

Russ & Julie
Russ & Julie's House Concerts
www.houseconcerts.us
Greg Mason





Jun 21 2007 8:11 AM

Hey Jim Thanks for the ad!!
Love App Fall