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singer/songwriter/guitarist/solo act. Seamlessly melding country, blues, and folk
Jamey Darnold is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/ solo act originally from the banks of the Mississippi river town of Burlington, Ia. He has released to his credit 13 full length albums that seamlessly meld country, blues, and folk styles spanning from 2004's "Burlington Bound.. a railroad town" to 2023's "The Running River". He is influenced by up and coming Americana artist such as "Jason Isbell" to the folk rock classics of "The Eagles", and Neil Young.
His strongest assets are in the singing and songwriting styles portrayed. Life's lessons endured by what makes the American dream real. The byproducts from growing up in rural Iowa and then leaving... to experience life without boundary's on America's endless trail of concrete. Now residing in rural Kane county Illinois and armed with only guitar and harmonica. He can hold audiences "young and old" and will invite you to listen, enjoy, and to reflect on all His multi-generational/ genre music styles.
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Strummergurl
Jun 19, 2011
Now here's a gem I missed! You really do the blues some justice Jamey, this is really great. Kinda got a JJ Cale vibe goin with it, very smooth and laid back, love your voice on this style too :)
I worked all shifts in my life, been the graveyard shift for me now last 10yrs and works great for me, but yeah 2nd shift really is the worst for enjoying your life. Well written and told....and great production!!
Roger John
Sep 30, 2009
Evreything is good about this song. You got the blues man, and it works for me!
Robert Muscovitz
Aug 01, 2009
Jamey,,,
SWEEEEEEEEET! I can dig it! Cool song but the best part is how laid back you made it.. Excellent!!
BOB
Rosie Clare
Jul 13, 2009
I hated it when Randy worked second shift! I think it's hard on the whole family. But ya do what ya gotta do, to keep on paying the bills.....right? Perfect to make it a bluesy tune. Your so good at picking out every day things in life to write about.
Second Shift=First Class music!
Luv Ya!
Wade Farlowe
Jun 05, 2009
Way cool blues Jamey....really captures the feelings of being split apart and torn by working the "Second Shift". Love the whole production!!! I really loved this.... great work!!!!
This is a super sounding song. Love the melody and very well played. Nice vocals slide and written well!