Jim James isn’t Jim James’ real name. This should be fairly obvious. Maybe it isn’t. Maybe we live in a world in which a set of parents with the last name James might go ahead and brand their son with the first name James as well. We might, but in this instance, we don’t. Jim James has chosen that name for himself and he’s pulling it off with aplomb. “Yeah, I have chosen a name that is basically Jim Jim or James James,” he says to the word. “Let me put on these space boots and play a guitar solo for 10 minutes. You won’t even think about Jim Jim after that.” Way to go, fellow. Live your life.
Though James is best known for his work in My Morning Jacket, he did put out a solo record on ATO earlier this year by the title of Regions of Light and Sound of God (TMT Review). When you do such a thing, you usually find yourself playing some solo dates in support of it. That is exactly what Jim James is doing this September! He’ll be putting his repetitive name right in your face and forcing you to accept it. (Note: those not attending these shows will not be forced to accept it.) He’ll also be playing some songs from that record and, hey, maybe some songs that aren’t from that record. You never know with a man like this.
Jim James dates:
09.06.13 - Birmingham, AL - Iron City
09.07.13 - St. Louis, MO - LouFest
09.08.13 - Madison, WI - Majestic Theatre
09.10.13 - Omaha, NE - Slowdown
09.11.13 - Lawrence, KS - Liberty Hall
09.12.13 - Tulsa, OK - Cain’s Ballroom
09.15.13 - Telluride, CO - Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
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