Yim Yames is the thinly veiled alias of Jim James, the guitar-playing frontman of My Morning Jacket. Although mainly known for his work in that band, James played a wider role in indie rock during the early 21st century, appearing on albums by several artists (including Bright Eyes, M. Ward, America, and Bobby Bare, Jr.) while also pursuing a solo career as Yim Yames. He made his solo debut with 2009's Tribute To, a short collection of George Harrison covers recorded shortly after the guitarist's death eight years prior. He also joined Monsters of Folk, a supergroup that featured several other indie folk songwriters. In 2011, Yames hooked up with Son Volt's Jay Farrar, Centro-Matic’s Will Johnson, and Varnaline’s Anders Parker to record an album of previously unrecorded Woody Guthrie lyrics. New Multitudes was released in early 2012 by Rounder Records. ~ Andrew Leahey, Rovi
the tour, MMJ will serve as opening act for three Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers shows — two in Boston ... My Morning Jacket, Yim Yames Announce Summ...
My Morning Jacket's Jim James has announced that he will be releasing a new EP in tribute to late Beatles guitarist George Harrison, titled Tribute to...
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AUGUST 8 ~ 11:30 am - 7:00 pm Fort Adams State Park, Harrison Avenue Levon Helm's Ramble on the Road The Swell Season The Avett Brothers Sharon Jones ...
Yim Yames has announced a new Woody Guthrie tribute project with fellow musicians Jay Farrar (Son Volt, Gob Iron, Uncle Tupelo), Will Johnson (Centro-...
There's quite a collection of Americana big dogs at work on this track: Former Uncle Tupelo co-leader and current Son Volt frontman Ja Farrar, My Morn...
Yesterday we announced that Will Johnson (Centro-matic, South San Gabriel), Jay Farrar (Son Volt, Gob Iron, Uncle Tupelo), Yim Yames (My Morning Jacke...
100th birthday of Woody Guthrie, and some suitable celebrations are already underway. An album titled New Multitudes, set for release on Feb. 27, is o...
My Morning Jacket's frontman was born James Olliges, Jr. but adopted the stage name Jim James in 1998 when he formed his psychedelic folk band. A few ...
My Morning Jacket's frontman was born James Olliges, Jr. but adopted the stage name Jim James in 1998 when he formed his psychedelic folk band. A few ...
