Jim was born and raised in Northern Virginia in a house full of music. He began playing guitar in his early teenage years, and eventually added banjo, mandolin, harmonica, and several other instruments to his musical addiction.
Later, after raising a family and a career in telecommunications, he became intrigued with songwriting and joined the Songwriters Association of Washington, serving five years on its board of directors. In 2005, he released a solo CD titled "Horseshoes and Hand Grenades" containing 16 original songs. That same year, he was a founding member of the singer/songwriter trio, "Harley String Band" recording three CD's and receiving two Wammie nominations with that group.
In November of 2022, he joined the Folk/Americana group, "Shenandoah Run."
He released his second solo CD in early 2023 titled "Universal Citizen" containing 15 original songs.
Radio promotion sheet by Art Menius for "Universal Citizen" _________________________________________________________________________________________________