Jim arrived with little fanfare at GTSF 2026 and left as one of the most memorable performers of the weekend, hosting a blues special in the bar and receiving a standing ovation after his set on the Folk Stage. Originally from Bury, Lancashire, Jim now resides in Appledore, North Devon, where he has gained something of a cult status and from whence he rarely ventures too far these days. This is another golden opportunity to see and hear him live, outside of his adopted home.

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He's been a stalwart of the British blues & roots scene for the past 35 years, playing extensively in arts centres, theatres & clubs throughout the UK & the republic of Ireland, including The Edinburgh Festival, The Guinness Dublin Blues Fest, Trowbridge Folk Festival, Crawley Folk Festival, and others. He's also toured in France, Switzerland, & the USA.

 

He's regarded as a fine song-smith. His ballad 'When the Rains Came' was recorded by Beth Rowley on her hit album 'Little Dreamer'. He's recorded three albums, 'Blues Boy', 'When the Rains Came' and 'Roots & Originals'.​

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