Note to Jimmy's friends and fans: This is the official myspace of Jimmy LaFave. It is maintained by Jimmy's management, but Jimmy does check in from time to time, so comments are welcome.
Jimmy has devoted most of his life to making music, beginning as a young boy in Texas, first learning to play the drums and then moving to the guitar. Jimmy's family moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma when he was in high school, and he began his career as a singer-songwriter and never looked back. There he crafted his sound, a combination of his experiences among authentic songwriters from the tradition of Woody Guthrie. Though he has lived in Austin for the past twenty years, Oklahoma remains a home and an inspiration to him and his music.
Jimmy released his first album, Austin Skyline, in 1992. Since then he has become highly respected in the Austin music scene and beyond. He has toured extensively through the U.S. and Europe, gaining a reputation for his unique voice and combination of haunting ballads and rock and roll. After being invited by Nora Guthrie to appear at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Tribute to Woody Guthrie, he has continued to devote much time and energy to celebrating the spirit and music of Woody. He was a major force in getting the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival off the ground as well as the Ribbon of Highway Endless Skyway tour, a tribute show that includes a number of folk musicians from around the country. Jimmy also pays tribute to another major influence of his, Bob Dylan, with his many recordings of Dylan's songs. Dave Marsh writes, "No one, not a single singer, has ever sung Dylan with as much grace and insight as Jimmy LaFave." His live performances are filled not only with original songs but also plenty of Dylan, Jackson Browne, and other fellow songwriters.
Jimmy's latest album, Cimarron Manifesto, came out in May 2007.
For info about booking Jimmy, contact- musicroadrecords@msn.com Info available on his website also.
Well, summer vacation is over and I'm back to teaching and coaching. I've been telling people that Woodyfest was a summer highlight. Thanks for being so personable.
Thank you for adding me to your circle of friends. Tune into "DM Country" and experience the big new Saw Milling and Stump Lifting Sound out of the west. Take care and have a heart lifting and music grinning week.
Born of an earlier wind, we fly in the wake of those who flew before. We too create a contrail, evidence we, like they, were here. Both evidenced by paths walked to follow. May your burden become lighter as you journey along your road. Happy trails Jimmy, truly, in friendship and peace. Mary
Great show in Telluride last weekend! It's about time you finally made it up to the Rockies...
Sorry we didn't get to visit with you. The ladies from Colorado Springs hijacked you before the show, and then we had to head back to the condo after the show to check on our new puppy, but we will definitely see you at the show on Swallow Hill in Denver on September 5!
Hi Jimmy L.,, that's what im talking about! Hideaway Girl.. yes thats ME.. hee.. thanx for the add! love to you, i enjoy hearing you on the public radio statin in austin, Cheers! Laven
Thanks so much for adding me! The love of my life introduced me to your music 11 years ago when he gave me "Buffalo Return To The Plains"...it's been an important part of my life since, and is even more meaningful to me now since his passing 3 years ago. Thanks so much for the music, Jimmy...and for making a beautiful musical memory for me.
