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Jim O’Neill
Pop / Jazz / Indie



MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
United States

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Last Login:  7/16/2009
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Member Since8/6/2006
Band Websitewww.jimoneillmusic.com
Band MembersCURRENT TRIO
Jim O'Neill, vocals/piano/rhodes/acoustic guitar/electric guitar
Dave Madson, acoustic bass/electric bass
Mark O'Day, drums

JTO' has had the privilege of collaborating/performing with these extraordinary people:

ARTISTS
Patrick Pryor, painter

BASSISTS
John Iden, bass
John Wright, bass
Ben Foote, bass
Matt Senjem, bass
Griffin Woodworth, bass and cello

DRUMMERS
Dave Koel, drums
Phil Hey, drums
Greg Schutte, drums
Ryan Johnson, drums
Troy Groenke, drums
Adam Eggert, drums
Spencer McGinnis, drums
George Bergh, drums
Tom Madson, drums
Steven Dwyer

SINGER/SONGWRITER/GUITARISTS
Kevin Steinman, guitar and vocals
Brad Senne, guitar and vocals

TRUMPETERS
Aaron McCabe, trumpet

SINGERS
Bobbi Miller, vocals
Molly Sonsteng, vocals
Sara Richardson, vocals
Alex Alcorn, vocals

VIOLINISTS
Lisi Wright, fiddle

DANCERS
James Sewell Ballet Company
James Sewell, co-founder/artistic director/choreographer/dancer
Sally Rousse, co-founder/dancer
Caroline Fermin, dancer
Penelope Freeh, artistic associate/dancer
Chris Hannon, dancer
Justin Leaf, dancer
Nicolas Lincoln, dancer
Emily Tyra, dancer/singer
InfluencesJimmy Hamilton, Bobby Peterson, Harry Connick, Jr., Frank Sinatra, Sting, Ahmad Jamal, Erroll Garner, Oscar Peterson, Joshua Redman, Eric Reed, Esbjorn Svensson Trio, Brad Mehldau, Branford Marsalis, Ray Charles, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Mel Jacobson, Kevin Steinman, Abdullah Ibrahim, Burt Bacharach.
Sounds LikeAn explosion of 100 black cats out of a garbage can.

Alternatively, a music listening chef might liken him to an entre of half Harry Connick, Jr., half Gordon Matthew "Sting" Sumner, seasoned with a little Ray Charles, coupled with an ice cold glass of George Harrison to wash it all down. Maybe for dessert, add a scoop of Harry Nilsson, smothered in a chocolatey syrup of Keith Jarrett. Don't forget to add a hot coffee mug of Burt Bachurach to enjoy for the post meal socializing.

JTO' is still learning, still growing, still evolving, still struggling with writing in the 3rd Person. A potter might say that he is still as maleable as a lump of unfired/unthrown Cone 10 stonewear clay; one that needs perhaps a hint of wedging.
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Walker Art Center’s MOMENTUM: En Masse Minneapolis
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Walker Art Center’s MOMENTUM: En Masse Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jul 22 2009 8:00P
Red Stag Minneapolis, Minnesota
Aug 7 2009 8:00P
318 Cafe Excelsior, Minnesota
Aug 16 2009 8:00P
Radio Noir, Studio Performance Saint Paul, Minnesota
Aug 25 2009 10:00P
Turf Club Saint Paul, Minnesota
Sep 8 2009 9:00P
Uptown Bar Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sep 19 2009 1:00P
Private Event Hudson, Wisconsin
Sep 26 2009 4:00P
WHYS Radio Studio Performance Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Sep 26 2009 7:00P
Acoustic Cafe (Eau Claire) Eau Claire
Nov 2 2009 10:00P
Barbette Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nov 12 2009 6:00P
Lewis House Benefit Hastings, Minnesota

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   About Jim O’Neill
Music Sketch No.10 with Patrick Pryor



JTO' is a singer/pianist/guitar-faker-ist/songwriter who lives in Minneapolis, MN. He's continually striving to learn, reach, stretch, and expand his abilities. He's taken on many different music projects over the past four years to broaden his experience. He is currently working with a multitude of exciting projects including (but not limited to); piano improvisations with ballerina Emily Tyra (of the James Sewell Ballet); leading his own pop/jazz trio; backing rising Indy Folk artist Kevin Steinman; co-producing "Intoxicating" a monthly theater revue at the Bryant Lake Bowl with friend and collaborator vocals diva Bobbi Miller; and experimenting with performance art/music collaborations with noted abstract painter Patrick Pryor, and lastly but most certainly not leastly, sitting in with the local rock band gurus "Beight". JTO' is beginning work on a new solo album that can/could/shall/should/may/might/must be released from captivity sometime in early 2008. The album will be crafted like a 'musical outbreak monkey' and strategically exposed to the corners of the world so that JTO's first album of originals will spread quickly, reaching as many listeners as possible. Stay tuned for more details.

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Blood Root Mother





Jul 15 2009 12:20 AM

Hello!

I just wanted to stop by to say hello and give you a little update on what Blood Root Mother is up to! We will be recording an EP of new music in August, and we recently finished recording a live DVD. The DVD is currently unreleased and I actually just saw it for the first time a few days ago. It features the last two performances with Tony Ellis still alive, and some footage from the tribute show we played on the night of his funeral.

There are some cool covers, as well as some NEW music that will be on our upcoming EP. We're very excited about the new music and we'd like to share a sneak peak with you. Here's a video of a new tune called Run Bobby Run:






Let us know what you think!

Peace,
Elliot
Jamie Lynn Noon





Jun 30 2009 10:32 PM

Hey Jim,

Thank you... You too! How is everything? :)

Always,

Jamie
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www.jamielynnnoon.com
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Jun 24 2009 11:31 AM

HARALD BOSH - Every day we make a new reset,
and after dark we watch a new sunrise !

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Blood Root Mother





Jun 13 2009 8:25 PM





What's up?

Blood Root Mother will be playing at Trocaderos in Minneapolis on Friday, June 26th. I cannot stress enough how awesome this show will be!! We're playing with three of the sweetest local rock bands: Claret, Niobium and Casanatra. If you haven't heard these guys, check them out immediately! Please come to this show!!

I recommend stopping by during happy hour for two for one drinks along with free buffet, which is delicious. We'll be hanging out at Trocs all night, so come by and chill/party with us :)

Again, here's the event info:

Friday, June 26th
Trocaderos
107 3rd Ave N
Minneapolis, MN
18+ // $6 // 8pm

Please come out and support some great local music!! Music starts at 9:30pm, we should go on around midnight. Invite your friends, pile into a car (or a party bus), and together we will make this one of the highlights of the summer :)

Peace,
Elliot
Jazz Break





May 31 2009 2:45 PM

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We appreciate this connection
with you since every new jazz
"friend" is important to us.

Tracks on our Profile Playlist
change every day, so, come
back often for Great Jazz.




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Jerome Rankine





Mar 31 2009 6:05 PM

There's a new song on my page that grew from a seed of Minneapolis inspiration. My blog also has a few words on the subject. Go check it out.
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Mar 26 2009 3:32 AM

Thanks for accept my request. Hope you can give a listen to my tunes, I will be glad to listen yours as well. greetings from México
Burnin Hyder





Jan 28 2009 3:15 PM

Thanks for the add and love the music! Hope all is well...
Kevin Steinman





Nov 4 2008 10:51 AM

Yo Jim O,

Happy election day - Norway's rocking for Obama. We're grilling USA burgers and pommes frittes, and whippin up some malt shakes for the good old US of A tonight as we watch the results roll in through the sleeping hours. Let's win!

Looking forward to playing with you at 318 on the 13th!

Peace,
Kevin
Elizabeth





Oct 20 2008 3:58 PM

Jim,

I cannot thank you enough for your generosity on Saturday...you were GREAT, I got so many compliments on your music...Mason sends his love and thanks for helping out his brothers and sisters!! :-)
Kevin Steinman





Oct 10 2008 1:18 PM

Dude,

Thanks for doing the show with me tonight - it's gonna rock.

k
Binho





Sep 11 2008 10:56 PM

Thank you for the friendship

All the bestPeace, Love & Inspiration!!

Binho
Porto Alegre City
BRAZIL
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Patrick Harison





Sep 11 2008 10:22 PM


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Angela Marlaire





Jul 28 2008 6:49 PM

hey... thx for the req!!!
greetz from bogotá city
frid





Jul 26 2008 9:19 PM

Hi Jim! How's life over there? It's friggin hot here, we're all melting away.
f :)
SKIRT





Jul 25 2008 1:49 AM

TOUR KICKOFF - Tuesday, July 29th @ The Uptown Bar
Adrienne Nightingale





Jun 27 2008 7:57 PM

Super razzmatastic to meet you @ Sallys, hope to see ya around n' make pretty sounds!
Elizabeth





Jun 24 2008 12:18 AM

how was grandma's? Can't wait 'til oct. Mason might find his way onto a wine label! :-)
more soon...
Emily





Jun 20 2008 9:54 PM

Hey. I haven't looked at your page in a while.
The new tunes are lookin good!
Goadsie





Jun 20 2008 1:53 PM

Good Luck at Grandma's tomorrow! Wish I could be along the route to cheer you on!
Diana Rose





Jun 17 2008 2:50 AM




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CarMa





Jun 12 2008 4:07 PM

let me know how aimee is...i saw her in december at the guthrie (the xmas show).
tiffany





May 28 2008 3:48 PM

happy belated b-day jimmy!!!
ha ha. only 21 days LATE!!
thinking of ya nonetheless.
peace out and shiznat
Manda Scot





May 26 2008 7:16 AM

Thanks Jim. You guys played well. It was the perfect ending. Thank you.
Amber Wilson





May 22 2008 9:43 PM

Hey Jim! Thanks a lot for your feedback - always appreciated :) Hope the US of A is treating you well and look forward to hearing some of your own tunes :) xx
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