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Finvarra's Wren
JIM PERKINS

 

jim perkins

Jim, the "Head Wren" is a versatile singer, musician, poet, songwriter and storyteller, performing traditional Irish, American, Scottish, folk, and contemporary music.

He is an extraordinary performer on guitar, banjo, tin whistle, harmonica and mountain dulcimer. Jim has been an integral part of the Detroit music scene for many years and has played in just about every possible kind of nook and cranny during his career.

Folk clubs, Irish pubs, schools, museums, and festivals have welcomed him. He and daughter Alison have performed at the Kennedy Center and the Irish Embassy.

In addition to his Wren band duties, Jim also works with the elderly as a musical therapist.

Check out the Jim Perkins site at www.perkins.nu or contact Jim by E-mail.

A bit about the band... Choose Me! No! Choose Me! Who cares?AlisonAsher
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LINKS

Jim's Homepage

Video of Jim and Alison in Performance with Sean Keane for The Kennedy Center ..... Put "Sean Keane" in their seach box to get the concert if it doesn't link to concert.

Detroit IMA:
Trad Irish Music in Detroit

Michigan Folk Live

Folks Like Us Radio
(Matt Watroba - WDET)