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Welcome to Jim Moore’s Music
Jim is a local singer/songwriter working and teaching Guitar, Bass, Uke, Singing and Songwriting in Pacifica.
Jim’s songwriting credits include tunes recorded by Bobby Hendricks of the Drifters, soul singer Jerry Brooks. Jim worked with, wrote for, and produced Kristy Lee Cook from American Idol fame, She recorded a couple of songs he wrote for her: “Silverbird” and “Cry for Me“.
At Christmas time, you can hear his song “Haulin’ Mistletoe” (MCA Records) sung by David Sexton on radio stations all around the world.
Jim’s passion is singing and songwriting, but he also loves to perform and play guitar.
Although he writes in many styles, his heart is in Rockin’ Rhythm and Blues.
Jim Has performed with or opened shows for Chubby Checker, Tommy Castro, Jim Nichols, Little Charlie & the Night Cats, Chris Cain, Mitch Woods, Curtis Salgado, Lloyd Jones, and Leah Lysee. Here’s Leah singing “Love Again” (studio) & “Love Again” (live at Yoshi’s) co-written with Jim Moore.
Jim has performed at local bay area venues such as Biscuits & Blues, Lou’s Pier 47, JJ’s Blues Club, Half Moon Bay Brewery, Nicks of Pacifica, Winter’s Tavern, Angelica’s of Redwood City, The Redwwod City Blues Festival, The Pacifica Fogfest, The HMB Pumpkin Festival…
Jim Moore's Musical Groups
the blue "J's"
the blue “J’s, A very special group of musicians which feature Jim Moore on guitar and vocals, Jenny Debevec on vocals, Joe Hartnett on Pedal Steel and Harmonica, “Johnny Boy” Di Marco on Percussion, Rob Rourke on slide guitar and Uke, and Roosevelt “Rosey” Keyes on Lead and backup Vocals.
Click to hear Rosey sing “Written on the Wall“
Jim Moore & Joe Hartnett ~ the "J" birds
The “J” birds are Jim Moore, Joe Hartnett, & Johnny Boy Di Marco. Jim plays guitar and sings, Joe plays pedal steel, harmonica, and sings. Johnny Boy plays percussion and manages severval behind the scene activities like video and sound. We play an eclectic mix of material ranging from down home blues to deep country. Jim’s songwriting is very soulful and heart felt.
The Jim Moore Band
The Jim Moore Band plays an infectious dancable blend of Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues. Featuring Dave Bossler on Drums, Tony Alosi on Bass, Neil Janklow on Keys, and Joe Hartnett on Harp. Special engagements at times with Vince Nash on Keys.
Jim Moore ~ Solo
This is me playing for a teachers recital for The Vibo Music School. It’s always my preference to perform with others but sometimes that’s just the way it goes.