Jim Moffatt

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Artist Bio Jim’s musical influences include Stan Rogers, Harry Chapin, John Prine, and James Taylor. He opened for Utah Phillips, Rosalie Sorrels, Connie Calder, Michael Lewis, and Scott Parsons and more. Jim’s a folk fest veteran, He has played Universities. He has been featured in L.A., was a band member with groups Hero, Panic and The Bow River Lumber Company. He won the Studio One/KeenCraft music award Calgary. Tudor House Music award in Victoria. A member of SAC and SOCAN, Jim is instrumental in creating and hosting the “Art of the Song” songwriters’ group in Victoria, BC. Jim’s first CD release, titled “Live at Crystal Gardens,” was released July 2009. This CD promises to be something you will enjoy and remember. Taxi Interview December 14, 2009 Q: Where did you grow up? A: In South Western Ontario on Lake St Clair in a little village called Lighthouse Cove is the short answer. The longer answer to that would take lots of space and a great bottle of Scotch. Q: What made you realize that music was your path? A: I am adopted and my mom passed away when I was seven. My dad didn’t seem to want me much and remarried to a woman who didn't want me at all. They would sit upstairs getting drunk and I would hide in the basement trying to stay out to the way and play and sing on an old guitar. Music was my escape then. Music been my salvation ever sense. Q: How would you describe the music that you typically create? A: I think of my music as stories with sound. My so

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albums

Live At Crystal Gardens

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Jim Moffatt Live at Crystal Gardens

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Jim Moffatt: Live At Crystal Gardens (Live)

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Truth and Lies

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Single Truth and Lies

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WonderLust (feat. Mike Sampson & James Whittal)

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When Will It Be My Turn (feat. Mike Samson)

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Island Time

Songs from Jim Moffatt

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"Live at Crystal Gardens"

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