JIM BARNES
New Hampshire's very own Folk Singer, Troubadour, Irish Balladeer and Actor
Jim brings wit, energy and charm to any venue, pub or concert stage.
As a guitarist and Irish singer Jim traces his roots to the 1970’s. “I hooked up with a couple of fella's, a father and son, who taught me many of the
traditional rebel and drinking songs. We toured around from house party to house party and just enjoyed ourselves.” That led to a solo career that lasted several years.Sence February, 2007 Jim has in a variety of New Hampshire settings, such as the Alton Antique
Barn Tour, The Wolfeboro Festival of Trees, The Barnstead Summer Concert Series and at Carter Hill Orchard. Humor is a big part of what Jim does. He as
a tale to tell with just about every song. A versatile entertainer Jim has been a guitarist for many years, he also plays banjo and the mandolin. A prolific songwriter, Jim has penned a fair number of songs, including the critically acclaimed A Soldier’s Farewell, written in honor of America’s men and
women in uniform.. Whatever the occasion, be it a pub setting, a sit down concert or an intimate family gathering, whether performing traditional Irish
or American music
Jim Barnes will entertain you like no other.