Jim Palana W/ Tony Medeiros September 11, 2009

Jim Palana was born in Newport,RI and grew up as part of the vibrant folk music community in southeastern New England during the 60's and 70's. He has performed on stages in the United States and Europe, and may be one of the few performers to ever play his trade on a German trolley car. He continues to play his own songs and also pay tribute to the songwriters who influenced him in his youth, such as Bob Dylan, Tom Paxton, Gordon Lightfoot, Tim Hardin, Fred Neil, Paul Seibel, and Jerry Jeff Walker. A Jim Palana song usually tells a story in a simple, understated way, often with a touch of wry humor.

Jim made his first recording BACK IN TOWN in 1983, his second; STORIES AND TRUTH in 1996, and released his latest CD, HERE AND GONE in 2003. As far as his recording career goes, he feels he is becoming more efficient.

"...one of the best albums in a few years...simple music without over-used effects...you can tell the songs have been in his heart for a long time..." PAO Magazine-Tokyo,Japan

..."his ability as a tunesmith is unmistakable...gems from a guy who is destined to strike the motherlode..." CASHBOX

"His work is witty,alive and original." Old Colony MEMORIAL

"...songs that envoke a lot of memories and not a few smiles." Providence SUNDAY JOURNAL

"Hell of a fine recording-songs are terrific..." Jeff Holtz, WIUW-FM, Western Illinois University

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