NEWS FROM JIM | January 16, 2017: The Mad Ripple Anti-Trump and Pro-Music and Pro-People Hootenanny at Studio 2, Jan. 20, 2017, Noon-9 p.m.
THIS WEEK >> NOV. 16, 17 | Two book release events for my new collection “Bar Yarns and Manic Depressive Mix Tapes: Jim Walsh on Music From Minneapolis to the Outer Limits” (University Of Minnesota Press) to put on your calendar:
- Reading and signing at Magers & Quinn November 16 (7 p.m.), followed by the after-party with St. Dominic’s Trio at Morrissey’s Irish Pub (9:30; books available for purchase).
- Signing and shenanigans and books available for purchase at the Driftwood Char Bar, November 17 starting at 7 p.m, with music from Whale In The Thames, James Loney & Lolo’s Ghost, the Local Hermits, and more…
(OCT 15, 2016) NEWS FROM JIM | Help if you can! Last week of Kickstarter campaign! – Dear Friends: HELP! Look, I don’t know how this Kickstarter thing works. OK, that’s not true. What I mean is I was scared putting it up, vulnerable about every damn thing I can be vulnerable about, but here it is and here I am: a desperate man. I’ve been thrilled and humbled by the support so far… >> Read more…
(SEPT 26, 2016) NEWS FROM JIM | Dear Friends: Two things: The Kickstarter campaign for my new album, “Songs For The Band To Learn,” launched yesterday, and I’d be much obliged if you saw fit to kick into the cause. The music is almost done and I can’t wait to share it with you. Check it out here, watch the video and read the plan, and contribute if you can… >> Read more…
(AUG 15, 2016) NEWS FROM JIM – Dear Friends: I hope your summer has been swinging and your spirits are high. I love this time of year, with autumn just around the corner. Life is good and I hope it is for you, too. >> Read more…
The Mad Ripple Hootenanny NEWS: Fare Thee Well to The Hoot – (May 8, 2016) The Mad Ripple Hootenanny is taking a break starting in June 2016 and lasting indefinitely, but we’ve got some good Hoots coming up to round out the season at Harriet Brewing’s taproom (May 12, May 19, May 26, and June 2) and at Studio 2 (May 13, May 20, May 27, and June 3), and at a house party June 11 in Northfield. >> Read more…
Winter’s Last Gasp Afoot, Hoot Fires Burn Bright & Warm: Check out the Hoot special guests at Harriet (Mar. 24) and Studio 2 Cafe (Mar. 25), here…
The Mad Ripple Hootenanny 