Jimmy LaFave
- HOMETOWN:
- Austin TX
- MYSPACE:
- myspace.com/lafavejimmy
- WEB SITE:
- jimmylafave.com
Jimmy has devoted most of his life to making music, beginning as a young boy in Texas, first learning to play the drums and then moving to the guitar. Jimmy's family moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma when he was in high school, and he began his career as a singer-songwriter and never looked back. There he crafted his sound, a combination of his experiences among authentic songwriters from the tradition of Woody Guthrie. Though he has lived in Austin for the past twenty years, Oklahoma remains a home and an inspiration to him and his music. Jimmy released his first album, Austin Skyline, in 1992. Since then he has become highly respected in the Austin music scene and beyond. He has toured extensively through the U.S. and Europe, gaining a reputation for his unique voice and combination of haunting ballads and rock and roll. After being invited by Nora Guthrie to appear at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Tribute to Woody Guthrie, he has continued to devote much time and energy to celebrating the spirit and music of Woody. He was a major force in getting the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival off the ground as well as the Ribbon of Highway Endless Skyway tour, a tribute show that includes a number of folk musicians from around the country. Jimmy also pays tribute to another major influence of his, Bob Dylan, with his many recordings of Dylan's songs. Dave Marsh writes, "No one, not a single singer, has ever sung Dylan with as much grace and insight as Jimmy LaFave." His live performances are filled not only with original songs but also plenty of Dylan, Jackson Browne, and other fellow songwriters. Jimmy's latest album, Blue Nightfall, was released in 2005, and he continues to tour the country, staying a little closer to home these days as he balances his passion for the road with his dedication to being a father.Jimmy released his first album, Austin Skyline, in 1986. Since then he has become highly respected in the Austin music scene and beyond. He has toured extensively through the U.S. and Europe, gaining a reputation for his unique voice and combination of ha
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New Years Eve with Jimmy LaFave
Wed. 12/31 | 7:30PM @ Threadgill's North Old No 1 (Campus)
North Store (Old No. 1) Inside Music Show 7:30 PM $75 - Main Dining Room (Sold Out) $50 - Diner Seating / Standing Room for Music Dinner starts @ 7:30 p.m. Music starts @ 9:00 p.m.Click her…more»
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Fri. 12/12 | 11:00AM - Wed. 12/24 @ Austin Convention Center (Downtown)
The 33rd annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar will once again be at the Austin Convention Center. It remains the same truly Austin honky-tonk bar shopping experience that has made the Armadillo C…more»
Lisa Mills, Jimmy lafave
Sat. 09/13 | 8:00PM @ Threadgill's South World HQ (South Austin)
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A Benefit for the Representation Alliance w/ Jimmy Lafave & Special Guests
Fri. 08/15 | 7:00PM @ Stubb's Bar-B-Q (Red River)
KGSR Live at the Lake - Jimmy LaFave
Sun. 06/22 | 6:00PM @ Lakeway Resort and Spa
Join 107.1 KGSR for the Live at the Lake Concert Series at Lakeway Resort and Spa! Free Shows on Sundays this summer, with gates opening at 4pm (no earlier!) and LIVE music from 6pm to 8pm in …more»
Red House - Jimmy LaFave / Ray Bonneville / Robin & Linda Williams / The Pines / M...
Thu. 03/13 | 8:00PM @ The Driskill Hotel (Downtown)
The Texas Observer presents...The 7th Annual Rabble Rouser Round-Up & Fat Cat Schm...
Sun. 01/20 | 6:00PM @ La Zona Rosa (Warehouse District)
Emcee: Jim Hightower6-7pm: Schmoozefest (reception)7-10pm: Roundup (music)Ticket Info: Schmoozefest & Rabble Rouser - $49.95; Rabble Rouser only - $20 advance/$25 dooravailable online; by …more»
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The Texas Observer’s 7th Annual Rabble-Rouser Roundup features “rabble-rouser extraordinaire” and syndicated columnist Jim Hightower, songwriter Jimmy LaFave, the “newgrass”
sounds of the South Austin Jug Band, and polyrhythmic dance band TheHorsies in a night of populist partying. Proceeds support The Texas Observer’s mission to provide independent investigative journalism, self-described as “free voices that tell the unvarnished truth about the politicians and high-placed crooks that are running your life.” Get your agit-prop on.
Austin Music + Entertainment ACL Afterparty w/ Vallejo
Fri. 09/14 | 8:00PM @ Saxon Pub (South Austin)
Come and hang out with us after ACL and the Saxon Pub. Tickets are $10 at the door, and the dorrs open at 7pm12am Vallejo10pm Jimmy LaFave9pm Dustin Welch8pm Mario Matteoli Saxon Pub1320 …more»
Concert to Save Town Lake: Bob Schneider, Jimmy La Fave, Dale Watson, Stephen Brut...
Fri. 07/20 | 7:00PM @ Stubb's Bar-B-Q (Red River)
Featuring your host Kinky FriedmanMake a donation at www.savetownlake.org MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to protect and preserve Austin's most precious resource: Town Lake and…more»
Ranked nationally as one of the top arts and craft shows, the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is just about the most Austin event of the holiday season. more at www.austin360.com