Live at Barrowland

Just Like Honey (Live)

Pray God Listens

Bossanova x Trompe Le Monde

U-Mass

This track was written for my friend Roger from Boston. He always had a beer waiting for you and a funny story to go with it.

Songs Fit For Humans

Bazooka Joe

Bazooka-Joe

This simple love song has a heavy kick drum with hand claps. Slide guitars makes it a bit greasy. Deep saturated vocals in a call-and-response style lyrics make it a great sig-along.

Aint No Love'n

This song is really about my wife and our relationship. Spring comes to us so fast, burning away to cold of winter and giving us all a little hope.

April Comes Early

This one came from a little rhythm riff that i was playing with while thinking about the bad things that were happening and how they always seem to come in threes.

Comes in Threes

Comes In Threes

Sonicaly inspired by the great bands of Athens GA in the 80's. Lyrically inspired by a TV show called Love. Kind of about settling.

You'll Do

Kentucky Jim on Apple 

Play this song and chant along. Bring it to every boom box blasting at every protest. or bring it to a family cookout to piss off your uncle.

F.U.

Recorded Live at The Artisan House 5/12/16
Ryan Eric Browne - Vocals, Guitar, Tambourine
Scott Gindele - Bass, Shakers
Steven Rubio - Drums
Photo by Magda Drabczynski
Recorded and Edited by Steven Rubio

James Gang - "Funk #49"

The name “Kentucky Jim” first appeared as a surprise liner note from my old friend Charlie Chesterman—and it stuck like a catchy chorus. I hail from Sugartit, Kentucky (yes, it’s real—Google it), where my musical journey kicked off with a band and a full tank of gas. In 1986, I hit the road and eventually found a home in Boston’s legendary music scene, where I spent two unforgettable decades playing clubs, theaters, festivals, and just about any room with a stage. These days, I hang my hat in Washington, D.C., and keep the tunes rolling.

I’ve been the bass guy since I was 15, holding down the low end in bands big and small. While I dabble in a little bit of everything—especially a solo ukulele set that’s become a personal joy—upright bass is my true north. I switched to double bass about 20 years ago, and every gig still teaches me something new. It’s an instrument that keeps you humble, grounded, and grooving.

Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to play alongside an incredible cast of characters: the Bachelors of Art, Dave Sammarco Band, The Family Jewels, the LW with Chili Kurtz and Asa Brebner, and a long stretch with Charlie Chesterman & the Legendary Motorbikes. Each one shaped my sound and reminded me that music is as much about the people you play with as the notes you play.

These days, you’ll find me all over D.C.—on sidewalks, at farmer’s markets, in nightclubs—with my uke in hand or upright bass strapped in. I regularly play with; the Jelly Roll Mortals, The Grandsons, The Parklawn Ramblers, Ruthie and the Wranglers, Janine Wilson and all kinds of Bandhouse Gigs, continuing to chase the next great groove and the next good time.

FU

Kentucky Jim