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A Professional Biography Jim Hinton is a professional folksinger, songwriter, and arranger. In the classic style of the bard, Jim offers a vast repertoire of songs from decades of songwriting and performing Irish and classic folk songs in pubs and coffee houses. He sings in a relaxed baritone and accompanies himself on the guitar and the mandocello. Jim’s knowledge as a folklorist and his ability as a storyteller add depth and relevance to his performance. His gently ironic sense of humor connects with listeners of all ages. ---Jim Hinton is available for regular engagements and special events.--- A Professional History… Jim Hinton began performing at coffee houses and schools as a teenager in the 1960s. By the mid 1970s, he was a member of The Everyman Gypsy Band, performing in folk clubs and pubs in the San Francisco Bay area. They shared venues with headliners Dave Bromberg, Robin Williamson, Linda Ronstadt, and Leo Kottke. Back in San Diego in 1978, he was part of Jim and Theresa, the popular duo featured at O’Hungry’s in Old Town and then on to Irish music venues such as The Blarney Stone and The Patriot Game. Jim founded The Paradise Street Band in 1982 and went on to be featured for five years on Saturday nights at Drowsy Maggie’s. The group played numerous concerts at the North County folk club, The Old Time Café. During these years they toured extensively with The Steve Power’s Craft Festival traveling to venues throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona. Jim also played frequently as a soloist at the various Blarney Stone pubs in San Diego. A San Diego Tradition… For 16 consecutive years, first, with The Paradise Street Band and then, with his new group The Strange Woods, Jim was featured on Friday nights at The Camelot Inn in San Marcos CA until he retired from playing pubs in 2002. During these years he also performed at San Diego’s Old Sod and McP’s Irish Pub. Since 2003, Jim has performed at coffee houses, private house parties, numerous St. Patrick’s Days, large civic events, including concert series in La Mesa, San Diego, San Marcos, and in Vista, CA. Over the years, Jim’s music has been a part of folk gatherings throughout San Diego County and the Southwest. A Record of Community Service… From 1988 into 1995 Jim Hinton was the Director of The Contemporary Choir at Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Church. He composed many songs for the choir’s Sunday services and originated and organized the Celebration of Compassion benefit concerts for the AIDS Chaplaincy Fund. He follows the Social Gospel tradition in his compassionate songwriting and continues to perform for local churches and charitable organizations. Jim also donates his talents to several benefits annually including Presbyterian Crisis House, Self-Realization Fellowship of San Diego, and the City of La Mesa’s Sundays at Six concerts in the park series. With his group The Strange Woods, Jim has per-formed at numerous churches in San Diego County including many appearances for Unity Way Church and Palomar Unitarian/ Universalist Church in Vista. Jim’s Recordings… Jim Hinton plays, records, masters and produces his own recordings at his home studio. He has produced and performed on numerous recordings dating back to 1977. Currently available are Jim’s solo albums, “Love Like An Ocean” and “Things I’ve Always Known.” Available by The Strange Woods are “Transparency” and “A Light on the Path”. All of these CDs feature songs written and arranged by Jim. His compositions are recorded and performed by other musicians including the Celtic trio, Golden Bough, and by Chris Vitas and Keltik Kharma. Jim is often commissioned as a songwriter for special private and public events. --------------------------------------------------------- AVAILABILITY: Jim Hinton is available for bookings-- from coffee houses & intimate house concerts to larger concert venues such as parks and auditoriums for civic, church, and private functions. ----------------------------------------- Contact Information: Jim Hinton 619-460-1656 For more information please visit: jim@jimhinton.com |
Jim on the River
Liffey in Dublin.
Liffey in Dublin.