Jim Bryson
Encyclopedia
Jim Bryson is a Canadian
singer-songwriter
. Briefly a founding member of the band Punchbuggy
, he moved to a musical life under his own name with the release of his debut album, The Occasionals, in 2000.
A member of country singer Kathleen Edwards
's touring band, Bryson has also toured and recorded with many other artists, including Howe Gelb
, Lynn Miles
, Sarah Harmer
, The Weakerthans
, and The Tragically Hip
.
Bryson has toured Canada and the United Kingdom
extensively. He has played the South by Southwest
festival and his music has been in rotation on CBC Radio 3
.
He is the subject of Kathleen Edwards's song "I Make the Dough, You Get the Glory", which appears on her album Asking for Flowers
.
It was announced in January 2010 that Bryson was recording songs with the Weakerthans for his next album. That album, The Falcon Lake Incident
, was released October 19, 2010. He also produced Tanya Davis
' 2010 album Clocks and Hearts Keep Going.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
. Briefly a founding member of the band Punchbuggy
Punchbuggy (band)
Punchbuggy was an alternative rock band formed in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in 1994. The band released four full length albums. Their song "Lucky Me, Lucky You" appeared in Tom Green movie Freddy Got Fingered.-History:...
, he moved to a musical life under his own name with the release of his debut album, The Occasionals, in 2000.
A member of country singer Kathleen Edwards
Kathleen Edwards
Kathleen Edwards is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician. Her 2003 debut album, Failer, contained the singles "Six O'Clock News" and "Hockey Skates".- Personal life :...
's touring band, Bryson has also toured and recorded with many other artists, including Howe Gelb
Howe Gelb
Howe Gelb is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer based in Tucson, Arizona.-Projects:Gelb's approach to music is collaborative and he has recorded with a number of side projects...
, Lynn Miles
Lynn Miles
Lynn Miles is a Canadian singer-songwriter and winner of the 2003 Juno Award.-Early life and education:Miles was born outside Montreal in the town of Sweetsburg, Quebec. Her father was a harmonica player and jazz fan while her mother listened to both opera and country music. Miles learned to...
, Sarah Harmer
Sarah Harmer
Sarah Harmer is a Canadian singer-songwriter and activist.-Biography:Born and raised in Burlington, Ontario, Harmer gained her first exposure to the musician's lifestyle as a teenager, when her older sister Mary started taking her to concerts by the well-known Tragically Hip. At the age of 17, she...
, The Weakerthans
The Weakerthans
The Weakerthans are a four-piece Canadian indie rock band.-History:The band was formed in 1997 in Winnipeg, Manitoba by John K. Samson, after he left the punk band Propagandhi to start a publishing company. Samson joined forces with bassist John P...
, and The Tragically Hip
The Tragically Hip
The Tragically Hip, often referred to simply as The Hip, is a Canadian rock band from Kingston, Ontario, consisting of Gordon Downie , Paul Langlois , Rob Baker , Gord Sinclair and Johnny Fay . Since their formation in 1983 they have released 12 studio albums, two live albums, and 46 singles...
.
Bryson has toured Canada and the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
extensively. He has played the South by Southwest
South by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
festival and his music has been in rotation on CBC Radio 3
CBC Radio 3
CBC Radio 3 is a radio station that consists of two parts devoted to Canadian arts and music: a radio service which is available on Sirius Satellite Radio and streaming audio, and several daily and weekly podcasts from the CBC Radio 3 website...
.
He is the subject of Kathleen Edwards's song "I Make the Dough, You Get the Glory", which appears on her album Asking for Flowers
Asking for Flowers
Asking for Flowers is the third studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards. The album was released March 4, 2008, and was well-received by critics, similarly to her first two albums released under Zoë Records, Failer and Back to Me...
.
It was announced in January 2010 that Bryson was recording songs with the Weakerthans for his next album. That album, The Falcon Lake Incident
The Falcon Lake Incident
The Falcon Lake Incident is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Jim Bryson, released October 19, 2010 on Kelp Records and MapleMusic.The album was recorded with The Weakerthans, at a cottage on Falcon Lake in Manitoba...
, was released October 19, 2010. He also produced Tanya Davis
Tanya Davis
Tanya Davis is a Canadian singer-songwriter and poet, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her style is marked primarily by spoken word poetry set to music.-Background:...
' 2010 album Clocks and Hearts Keep Going.
Discography
- The OccasionalsThe OccasionalsThe Occasionals is the debut solo album by Canadian singer-songwriter Jim Bryson, released in 2000.-Track listing:All songs written by Jim Bryson, except as noted# Without Piano# Travelled By Land# 26 Miles By Car# February# Satellite# Impaler...
(2000) - The North Side BenchesThe North Side BenchesThe North Side Benches is the second album by Canadian singer-songwriter Jim Bryson. Recorded primarily in Ottawa, Ontario, where Bryson is based, the album was released in 2003....
(2003) - Where the Bungalows RoamWhere the Bungalows RoamWhere the Bungalows Roam is the third album by Canadian singer-songwriter Jim Bryson, released March 27, 2007 on Kelp Records.-Track listing:All songs written by Jim Bryson, except as noted# "Flowers"# "If by the Bridge"# "Pissing on Everything"...
(2007) - Live at the First Baptist ChurchLive at the First Baptist ChurchLive at the First Baptist Church is a live album by Canadian singer-songwriter Jim Bryson, released in 2008 on Kelp Records. Most of the album was recorded at Ottawa, Ontario's First Baptist Church; however, the album also includes two songs which were recorded for CBC Radio at the Black Sheep Inn...
(2008) - The Falcon Lake IncidentThe Falcon Lake IncidentThe Falcon Lake Incident is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Jim Bryson, released October 19, 2010 on Kelp Records and MapleMusic.The album was recorded with The Weakerthans, at a cottage on Falcon Lake in Manitoba...
(2010)
Contributions
- Kathleen EdwardsKathleen EdwardsKathleen Edwards is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician. Her 2003 debut album, Failer, contained the singles "Six O'Clock News" and "Hockey Skates".- Personal life :...
, FailerFailerFailer is the commercial debut album by Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards. It was released January 14, 2003 on the independent labels MapleMusic in Canada and Zoe Records in the United States, and features the singles "Six O'Clock News" and "Hockey Skates".Rolling Stone declared Edwards...
(2002) - Kate MakiKate Maki-Biography:Born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, Maki studied neuroscience at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and education at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario...
, Confusion UnlimitedConfusion UnlimitedConfusion Unlimited is the debut album by Canadian singer-songwriter Kate Maki, released in 2003. The album was released independently with distribution by Outside Music.Guest musicians on the album include Nathan Lawr, Jim Bryson and Ryan Bishops....
(2003) - Lynn MilesLynn MilesLynn Miles is a Canadian singer-songwriter and winner of the 2003 Juno Award.-Early life and education:Miles was born outside Montreal in the town of Sweetsburg, Quebec. Her father was a harmonica player and jazz fan while her mother listened to both opera and country music. Miles learned to...
, Unravel (2003) - Kate MakiKate Maki-Biography:Born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, Maki studied neuroscience at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and education at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario...
, The Sun Will Find UsThe Sun Will Find UsThe Sun Will Find Us is the second album by Canadian singer-songwriter Kate Maki, released in 2004. The album was released independently with distribution by Outside Music....
(2004) - Sarah HarmerSarah HarmerSarah Harmer is a Canadian singer-songwriter and activist.-Biography:Born and raised in Burlington, Ontario, Harmer gained her first exposure to the musician's lifestyle as a teenager, when her older sister Mary started taking her to concerts by the well-known Tragically Hip. At the age of 17, she...
, All of Our NamesAll of Our NamesAll of Our Names is an album by Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer, released in 2004. It peaked at number 6 on the Top Canadian Albums chart and number 43 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. "Almost" b/w "Pendulums" was released as a single with "Almost" reaching the top 20 on Canadian pop...
(2004) - Kathleen EdwardsKathleen EdwardsKathleen Edwards is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician. Her 2003 debut album, Failer, contained the singles "Six O'Clock News" and "Hockey Skates".- Personal life :...
, Back to Me (2005) - Howe GelbHowe GelbHowe Gelb is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer based in Tucson, Arizona.-Projects:Gelb's approach to music is collaborative and he has recorded with a number of side projects...
, Sno Angel Like You (2006) - Tanya DavisTanya DavisTanya Davis is a Canadian singer-songwriter and poet, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her style is marked primarily by spoken word poetry set to music.-Background:...
, Clocks and Hearts Keep Going (2010)