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The best kept secret in music

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"Beep Beep Awooga"

Through the years, there have been many artists to take the stage during 99X's (WNNX/99.7 FM) Unplugged in the Park series held at Park Tavern. Few people realize that it takes a lot of work to put these events on. One man who has been behind the scenes during these concerts is folk singer Jim Hodgson.

Hodgson has learned a lot by being around such great musicians, and it shows on his latest effort. He has obviously met a lot of talented people to include on his disc, producers and writers alike.

Hodgson doesn't waste any time sparking interest with his compositional abilities. In fact, on all of the EP's five songs, Hodgson's lyrics begin within the first 15 seconds, trimming away any fat that a lot of bands add to attempt to pull off some dramatic opening.

For some good-time/kick-your-chair-back/fun-loving folk music mixed with kickass rock, look no further than Beep Beep Awooga. Hodgson mixes a little bit of Jack Johnson's trademark guitar work into his repertoire, but allows the listener to think about having a
good time outside of a beach setting. On the EP's opening track, "Hold My Calls," Hodgson's playful voice could easily fit into the soulful genre for which he is clearly aiming.

Then, on "Sand Stone," a catchy, radio-friendly single, Hodgson shows that he can hold his own compared to the likes of Johnson, John Mayer and Jason Mraz. He knows how to write a fun song and is talented enough to know where to place his
hooks and bridges, and that is truly the mark of a great musician. (Self-released) - Southeast Performer


Discography

Beep Beep Awooga, EP, which features "Space Monkey". "Space Monkey" has been played on 99x, Atlanta's big rock station and has also seen some podcasts, along with "Solitary Dagger".

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Bio

Jim Hodgson was born an orphan in Alabama. He was adopted by an accountant and a chef and moved to the capital city of Mongtomery. It was only ten years later that he first discovered an old guitar in his mother's closet and started to play.

Playing all the way through junior high school, Jim joined many bands and even had his first few experiences in recording studios before he graduated high school. His first original song made it to an album his senior year!

After graduation, Jim continued playing through college and into the working world, always honing his playing and his songwriting. He gathered a great deal of stage time as a side man, opening for such bands as America and Cowboy Mouth with various bands.

All this time Jim grabbed every spare moment to write the songs that he knew he would someday release on his own record. That dream has been realized with the March 2006 release of Beep Beep Awooga, which sold out online within the first 24 hours it was released. Jim hurriedly sent a second shipment of discs to his online retailer, Awarestore, which quickly sold out a second time!

Jim is now playing venues across the country, having just completed a run of dates in the Pacific Northwest area. He brings strong songs and years of stage experience together with his artful playing to make his show memorable.

"You have to be a songwriter in the studio, but a performer on stage." He says. "Every gig is an audition!"

With influences from the Counting Crows to Mike Doughty, from the Allman Brothers to Radiohead, Jim offers a new voice with smart metaphors and modern songcraft, but remembers his southern roots.

Jim Hodgson is the guy for your ears!