Jim Page
"Every now and again I encounter a singer who gives
me a glimmer of hope. Jim Page carries the light." - Christy Moore
Born and raised in the California Bay Area, having
been schooled in the essence of song and performance by the hard
knocks of New York City and then Seattle, Jim Page has been on the
scene for a long time. He has played every kind of venue from the
urban sidewalk to the concert hall, from the road house to the coffee
house. He believes song to be an important human cultural tool and
he uses them accordingly.
"Jim's been writing great topical songs for as long
as I can remember, bringing his acute wit and wry humor to a host
of subjects that can really use both. In the tradition of Woody
and Dylan, he cuts right to the heart with music you actually enjoy
listening to. I'm a longtime admirer." - Bonnie Raitt
With a dozen recordings and twice that many far-ranging
tours behind him, Jim continues to work in the fields of the modern
folk song. Besides his carefully crafted compositions and his solid
guitar work, he is also known for his ability to spontaneously create
songs to fit the moment. Often surprising himself, these improvisations
are one of the things that set him apart from the crowd.
"Jim Page is a lyrical genius with a guitar. This
man personifies the word Ofree-flow. Page takes to the mic and the
song invents itself on the spot; his talent is a natural wonder."
Gavin Magazine
"The best had to be when that wonderful folksinger
Jim Page joined the mainstage outdoor closer Leftover Salmon. He
strums a few chords to get them started and then they build the
melody up. Jim starts to improvise lyrics... And all of Leftover
Salmon is grinning ear-to-ear. Išve seen 1500-plus concerts and
that moment was as wonderful a band/audience connection as Išve
ever witnessed." Dupreešs Diamond News
Over the years his songs have been covered by Christy
Moore, The Moving Hearts, Michael Hedges, David Soul, The Doobie
Brothers, Bjorn Afzelius, Joanne Rand, and John Trudell.
Discography
Albums
A Shot of the Usual ('76)............Whid-Isle Music
On the Street Again ('77)............Whid-Isle Music
Hot Times ('79)....................Whid-Isle Music
In the Act ('80)............................Nacksving (Sweden),
Music Is Medicine(USA)
This Movie Is For Real ('82).......Nacksving, WEA Ireland
Visions In My View ('86) ...........Flying Fish
On The Sidewalk Again ('91).....Grin and Bear It Recordings
In the Mean Time ('91)...............Whid-Isle Music
More Than Anything...................Whid-Isle Music
Else In the World ('93)
Whose World Is This ('97).........Whid-Isle Music/Liquid City
Heroes and Survivors ('97).........Whid-Isle Music
Gettin Squeezed ('99)..................Whid-Isle Music
Music From Big Red ('01)............Whid-Isle Music
Singles
Song For Leonard Peltier............Nacksving
This Movie Is For Real................WEA Ireland
The Billion Dollar Jaw.................Whid-Isle Music
Only Talkinš On the Radio..........Whid-Isle Music
Butterfly Wings............................Whid-Isle Music
Compilations
Hemplennium................................Killer Weed Records
Brodaside Years (Grammy nominated)...............Smithsonian Folkways
What They Say
"Jim's been writing great topical songs for as long
as I can remember, bringing his acute wit and wry humor to a host
of subjects that can really use both. In the tradition of Woody
and Dylan, he cuts right to the heart with music you actually enjoy
listening to. I'm a longtime admirer." - BONNIE RAITT
"Every now and again I encounter a singer who gives
me a glimmer of hope. Jim Page carries the light." - CHRISTY MOORE
"Searing, compassionate lyrics, with an always rightfully
placed ironic or humorous note; Jim Page's words, like his music,
are for both the mind and soul. He urges us to live our lives to
their fullest, and, reassures those who do." - WINONA LADUKE
"Many songwriters have been an influence, but somehow
for me it was out of reach. Jim Page was the one to bring songwriting
within my reach. Watching and listening to him make his songs started
me thinking about it. Making coherency with words and music, Jim
taught me a lesson." - JOHN TRUDELL
"Jim Page's music is the kind of great theater that
makes you sit on the edge of your seat. One of my favorite writers
and performers...always on the money, and always amazing." - CAROLINE
AIKEN
"Jim Page is a lyrical genius with a guitar. This
man personifies the word Ofree-flow.š Page takes to the mic and
the song invents itself on the spot; his talent is a natural wonder."
- GAVIN
"The best had to be when that wonderful folksinger
Jim Page joined the mainstage outdoor closer Leftover Salmon. He
strums a few chords to get them started and then they build the
melody up. Jim starts to improvise lyrics... And all of Leftover
Salmon is grinning ear-to-ear. Išve seen 1500-plus concerts and
that moment was as wonderful a band/audience connection as Išve
ever witnessed." - DUPREEšS DIAMOND NEWS
"If Jim Page ainšt the bastard son of Woody Guthrie
Išm T-Bone Walker" - ROBERT HUNTER
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