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Guitar & bass lessons from Big Jim for beginner & intermediate players of all ages. For more info call/text 203.981.3341 or email justajiminc@aol.com.

This Week:

5/24 at 9pm: Murray The Wheel at Hot Tamales in Seymour
5/25 at 7pm: Murray The Wheel at New Orleans in Clinton
5/26 at 2pm: Murray The Wheel at The Wolf Pack

Looking Ahead:
5/31 at 7pm: Murray The Wheel at The Gateway Cafe in Bristol
6/1 at 4pm: Murray The Wheel Rockin' For The Troops Benefit in Bristol
6/1 at 9pm: Murray The Wheel at The Corner Cafe in Wallingford
6/2 at 2pm: Murray The Wheel at The Spruce Hill Inn in Hudson Valley NY
6/7 at 5pm: Murray The Wheel at Off The Hook in Stratford
6/8 at 9pm: Murray The Wheel at The Twisted Vine in Derby
6/9 at 4pm: Evil Eyes at Boland's Cafe in Seymour for Benefit For The Oxford Animal Shelter
6/12 at 9pm: Murray The Wheel acoustic duo at The Topside Cafe in Milford
6/14 at 9pm: Murray The Wheel at Skrewy Lewy's in North Branford
6/15 at 9pm: Murray The Wheel at La Vita Gustosa in East Haddam
6/19 at 8pm: Murray The Wheel acoustic duo at My Pace in Newtown
6/21 at 9pm: Murray The Wheel at Phil's in North Haven
6/22 at 2pm: Murray The Wheel Private Party
6/22 at 9pm: Murray The Wheel at The Topside Cafe in Milford
6/23 at 2pm: Murray The Wheel TBA in Stratford
6/28 at 8pm: Hard Candy at Cook's Cafe in Naugatuck
6/29 at 2pm: Murray The Wheel Private Party
6/29 at 7pm: Murray The Wheel at The Gelston House in East Haddam

For details/info/etc, feel free to call or text Big Jim at 203.981.3341

July 12th will mark the 8th annual Big Jim's Birthday Bash: A Night Of Candles, Cake & Condoms at Toads Place located at 300 York St in New Haven. Over the years we've had some GREAT acts in 2013 proves no different. The main stage will feature some of the heavier bands on the bill...Headwrench, Half Apology, Vengeance, Hard Candy, Karmic Justice, Evil Eyes Dio Tribute & more. The second stage will feature some straight forward & punkier bands like Murray The Wheel & others. For a full band listing see below. The event is all ages and is just $5 admission...But the price is ONLY available for those with discount passes which can be obtained from any of the performing acts. Also note that all proceeds from the event will go to a Cancer Research Fund TBD. On behalf of the following bands...Thank you in advance for supporting a great gig loaded with surprises & fun all for a great cause!


Bands include:

Evil Eyes: Dio Tribute Band
Half Apology
Hard Candy
Headwrench
Inside/Out
Karmic Justice: Reunion One Off Gig!
Mike Corwel
Murray The Wheel
Round 3
The 30th Of February
Urban Assault Band
Vengeance
Zombii

Jim proudly uses & abuses the following:

Spector 4 & 5 String Fretted & Fretless Basses, Charvel Fretted & Fretless Basses, Carvin Fretless Basses, Dean Basses, Fender Fretless Basses, Aria Pro II Basses, Ampeg Bass Amps, Carvin Bass Amps, EMG Bass Pickups, Hipshot D Tuners, Gibson Guitars, Ibanez Guitars, Takamine Acoustic Guitars, Peavey Guitar Amps, Sans Amp Tech 21, Korg Keyboards, Ultimate Support System Keyboard Stands, D'Addario Guitar & Bass Strings,  BBE MaxCom & Sonic Maximizers, Digitech Vocal Harmonizer, Alesis Rack Effects, Boss Pedals, Sennheiser Wireless Guitar & Mic Systems, Pedal Train, Sennheiser In Ear Wireless Monitors, Zoom Recording, M Audio Studio Monitors & Levy's Guitar Straps.

Repairs by:

Altel Sound, Audio Nexxus & Jim Glinsky Guitar Repair

And strongly suggests shopping at:

Sam Ash New Haven, Altel Sound & Studio Zee Tattoo.

At the www.justajim.com site, we will offer 1~2 songs for FREE download. The music will reflect certain feelings, emotions & thoughts or can possibly be a a favorite for the week. They may be songs as recorded by the artist(s) or possibly a track from a recent www.justajim.com band gig. Whatever the reason for posting them will be, please note the songs will be free of charge and more importantly...VIRUS FREE. Have at it & enjoy!