Contact and Booking:

616.862.9200
ej@roguerivergrass.com

 

 

JIM DOW guitars, vocals

Jim's music career has followed a long and winding road with many interesting stops along the way. With more than 20 years of playing and teaching experience, he has developed a reputation as a musical chameleon. His guitar work has been featured in a wide variety of settings from Pop Rock and Big Band Jazz to being a regular mainstay on the West Michigan gospel circuit. The legendary comedian Bob Hope, Hootie and The Blowfish, roots rocker John Hiatt and Gospel singer Sandi Patti are just a few of the artists Jim has shared a stage with over the years. His musical versatility as a member of many of the region's theatre productions have included the likes of the historic Red Barn Playhouse and Kalamazoo's Civic Theatre to the annual Christmas production of Hark Up! at Fair Haven Ministries. While musically enriched by these many experiences in an ensemble setting, Jim has increasingly focused his attention on developing as a solo artist. Performing on both acoustic and classical guitar, Jim's eclectic repertoire has grown to include everything from Bach to the Beatles, Blues and Ragtime to exciting instrumental arrangements of numerous Pop, Jazz and Bluegrass standards. Always a 'true gentleman' on the gig, Jim continues to warm the hearts of everyone he meets.