Jim Savarino (born 1954 in Wheeling, West Virginia) is an American musician and singer-songwriter born in Wheeling, West Virginia, currently living in Oakhurst, California. He is known for writing contemporary songs that draw from his Appalachian roots, nature and the human condition, often with a humorous point of view. His music connects with environmental groups such as the Sierra Club.[1] Jim's song "Where Have The Mountains Gone" (aka "Appalachian Fall") appears in a documentary film regarding the practice of mountaintop removal mining (MTR).[2] Jim's song "Avoca By Night" appears on the 1993 Fast Folk Los Angeles recording. The Fast Folk recordings are now being maintained by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.
In July, 2020, Jim signed with Silverwolf Records of Westminster, Vermont.
Discography
edit- The Man in the Street (1997)
- Don't Let The World Get You Down (2001)
- Sun Dreams (2009)
References
edit- ^ "Sierra Club – Musicians that support our work and issues". Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
- ^ Gudmundsson, B. J. (2008). "Rise Up! West Virginia". Patchwork Films. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
External links
edit- Official Website
- Song "Avoca By Night" on Smithsonian Folkways Fast Folk Collection [1]
- Interview on Acoustic Songs Live
- Jim Savarino on Pandora Radio