Jim Reader
     
 
Jim Reader
 
 
Roots Country / Western Swing / Acoustic Country

Sounds Like: Western Music Critic Rick Huff, Albuquerque, NM, sums Jim up like this: ".. cowboy music's Bob Dylan or Neil Young, except Jim hits more of the notes! Seriously, the depth of thought and guitar technique equate to such artists."

Record Label: Independent

Location:
AMERICA NORTH: Canada:Alberta

 
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
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About Jim Reader
2005 Will Rogers Award Nominee by the Academy of Western Artists for "Rising Star of the Year. "Internationally recognized as one of the die-hard "Stewards of the West", Jim Reader is a Cowboy folk singer/songwriter who has a focus on documenting and honoring the Old and New West. He writes about Cowboys, Ranching, and the inter-realtionships of the land and people, and stock. He is a Merle Travis throwback and is known for his unique finger picking style. His Debut CD, "THE BAR H" reached #10 on the Roots Music Charts in 2007. His second album is "1880's Cowboys" has just been released and several songs are included on this site. This Alberta rancher is the real deal, authentic cowboy/western music.. and acoustic all the way. Has opened for the likes of Kenny Rogers and BJ Thomas.
 
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Influences
James Taylor, Eagles, Sons of the Pioneers, Marty Robbins

Stats
Visits: 988
Plays: 240
Streams: 190
Downloads: 50
Space Used: 110MB of 800MB
[9 of 10 song slots used]

Member Since: 11/09/06 16:28