Jimmy Limo
One Man Band in Weed, CA
Why hire Jimmy Limo?
Professional one-man-band, guitar and vocals, 300 song repertoire, 50-60-70's golden oldies rock'n'roll, blues, classic country, smooth-jazz. 35+ years professional experience. Compact yet powerful JBL eon sound system, loud enough to dance and party, but quiet enough so you can talk WITHOUT YELLING ! Sounds like a 4-5 piece band without the CO$T and volume problems. Available for nightclubs, restaurants, parties, weddings....
Wonderful!
Jimmy played at me and my husbands wedding rehearsal dinner and we could not have been happier! He was a wonderful addition to our laid back evening with our nearest and dearest - everyone is still talking about how amazing he was! His song choices were perfect, and he plays beautifully. He even played a special lullaby for my little cousin as his mom rocked him to sleep on the dance floor. So sweet. We could not recommend him more highly - he would be a wonderful addition to any special event!
Hired by: Krysti R.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: June 29th, 2012
Event: Other in Mccloud, California
Services provided: Singing Guitarist
About
JIMMY LIMO - One-Man-Band
Jimmy Limo is a professional guitarist and vocalist whose music has been entertaining crowds since 1972. Born and raised in the outskirts of Los Angeles, he grew up listening to the musical legends of the ‘50’s and ‘60’s. His musical inspirations run from the blues of Albert King and Eric Clapton, to the jazz of George Benson and Miles Davis, to the classic rock of the Ventures, the Stones, Motown and Jimi Hendrix’s mellow ballads. His father Rudy still plays a mean blues and boogie-woogie piano.
After attending the University of Southern California on a full scholarship, he left the smog and crowds of L.A. in 1972 for the musically inspirational beauty of the Hawaiian Islands. It was there that he developed his unique and melodic guitar style. For nearly twenty years he performed in luxury resorts, restaurants and nightclubs on virtually every island. Besides playing music full-time, he also owned and operated his own guitar shop, “Mauna Kea Music” and opened the popular and wildly successful restaurant/nightclub “the Redwater Cafe” on the Big Island of Hawaii.
In 1990 he left the islands for the burgeoning blues scene in Portland, Oregon, where he played regularly until leaving for Las Vegas in 1999. In 11 years in the “City of Neon Dreams” he performed over 3,000 gigs.
At the beginning of 2011, he packed up and moved to Weed, California, high on the slopes of beautiful Mount Shasta, where his parents have lived since 1994. Mom’s health was getting shaky and he came up to help Dad and spend some “quality time” with “the folks”.
“When I lived in Hawaii and Oregon, I always lived waaaay out in the country, in small towns. Las Vegas is a frantic and plastic city, and is ranked one of the worst places to live in America. Now I’m living in one of the most beautiful places in America..... I’M HOME !!! Hallelujah !”
Personnel
Jimmy Limo: guitar, bass, keys, vocals, soundman, lights, manager, agent, driver, security.....
Influences
Elvis, Chuck Berry, Everly Bros, Sam Cooke, The Drifters, The Ventures, Johnny Rivers, The Temptations, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Animals, Creedence Clearwater, Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 90 - 360 minutes
Stage/Setup Requirements:
1 electric outlet (I'm low maintenance)
some basic stage lighting would be nice
Additional Notes:
"LIVE" performances in 2011..
Wayside Grill, Mt Shasta- 69 times
Mt Shasta Resort- 16 times
McCloud River Lodge- 40 times
Dunsmuir Brewery - 33 times
Spirits Bar, Dunsmuir- 3 times
Cedar Lanes, Weed- 5 times
Black Butte Saloon, Weed - 1 time
Piemont Restaurant, Mt Shasta- 1 time
Dunsmuir Railroad Days
Mt Shasta July 4 Run/Walk
McCloud Mushroom Festival
Weed Carnevale
Rollin’ Weed Car Show
Mt Shasta Ice Rink
Mt Shasta Ski Park
4&20 Blackbird Festival, Weed
regular weekly appearances on MCTV 15
Performance Schedule
Past Booked Dates:
08-12-2011 — "Perseid Meteor Shower & Full Moon Party" at the Wayside Grill, Mt Shasta, CA. 9pm
08-09-2011 — Currently playing every Wed thru Sat in & around Mt Shasta, see calendar link below
CDs For Sale
Experience
2006: 280 gigs
2007: 280 gigs
2008: 250 gigs
2009: 320 gigs
2010: 140 gigs
2011: 180 gigs
2012: 97 gigs
View Complete Calendar
http://www.my.calendars.net/limocalendar1/
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Anniversary Party, Bar/Lounge, Casino, Christmas Party, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Dinner Dance, Fair, Festival, Grand Opening, Halloween Party, Holiday Party, Hotel, Private Party, Restaurant, Reunion, Wedding Reception
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