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HAPPY BONES. It is, I believe, important for an artist to take their time. There’s nothing more painful than art that seems incomplete, ill-considered or dashed off. It’s particularly true in music. Far too often I see acts perform before they are prepared or, even worse, enter the studio.
That, quite clearly, is not the case for the Augusta act Happy Bones.
The performance project of one Judge Shawn “Woody” Wood, the Bones, in its many varied forms, has been gracing Augusta stages since the mid-1990s. It’s an act that local musicians have always thought highly of, that fans have followed from one bar gig to the next but has flown, somewhat criminally, below the radar.
My thought has always been that Woody felt a certain sense of satisfaction, writing and performing in the very finite universe of his own creation. It was, to be sure, a comfortable place and one I certainly enjoyed visiting from time to time. But it seems my assumptions were wrong.
Woody had plans. Plans and aspirations. He has something significant he wants to share and it extends far beyond the broken-couch blues often associated with him. He is, in fact, an artist of impressive musical means and now, with the very first Happy Bones album – a record some 25 years in the making – he’s ready to prove his point.
One of the more interesting aspects of Happy Bones is how difficult it becomes to pinpoint and describe its very distinctive sound. While always cohesive, the eponymous album draws from a variety of musical sources.
There is acoustic folk and hard riffing, deep funk and Southern boogie. There are nods to hip hop, hippie rock – nearly any classic pop form capable of telling a substantial story. It’s an amalgamation of musical styles and, more particularly, those musical cues that have proved most popular and influential in Augusta music. It’s the Edison Dregs. It’s Riff Raff Torpedo.
That’s not so surprising as the current incarnation of the Happy Bones band includes some significant Augusta talent, including the semi-legendary Jo Bones, one of this writer’s favorite bass players. The music is also punctuated with guest appearances that I feel should be kept Star Wars-style surprises.
The future of this independently recorded and released record is still very much in the air. Such is the case for the working musician.
Woody will, I feel certain, spend considerable time and effort promoting and playing, doing his level best to ensure this collection of songs is heard. I wish him the best of luck as it’s a record that deserves an audience.

Http://www.happybonesband.net

Jim Perkins always loved to sing and wherever there was music was where he had to be.  He began playing guitar and writing songs in college and that's when the music bug bit him.  He was consumed by an overwhelming yearning to perform, no matter how large or small the crowd, from friends to complete strangers.  (Now some of those strangers have become good friends...he even married one.)

Jim started booking shows in 2001 at coffee shops in his hometown and in the southeast. He released his debut album, Maker of Dreams, in 2002 before traveling the U.S. and Canada as a member of the North American Mission Board’s World Changers group. Jim gained a loyal audience in Augusta and played over 220 shows in 2006 alone. His audience has grown all over the southeast and continues to climb with every new venue he plays.

He's had the opportunity to share the stage with Chris Barron (of the Spin Doctors), Sam Thacker, Jennifer Daniels, Angie Aparo, Ken Block & Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel, Nashville Star winner and country music star Chris Young, Doug Jones of Cravin' Melon, and John Corabi (Formerly of Motley Crue "Self Titled Motley Crue", RATT, Union, The Scream, ESP Eric Singer Project) and Grammy winning guitarist Zach Myers of SHINEDOWN to name a few.

His singing and songwriting is some of the best in acoustic music today. He easily and gracefully moves from Alternate Country to Americana to Singer Songwriter to Blues without missing a beat. His lyrics are heartfelt, moving and honest; authentic tales of everyday life that can’t be expressed in any other way. Many have compared his songs and show style to popular artists such as Ray LaMontagne, Edwin McCain, Ryan Adams, Marc Broussard, Emerson Hart (of Tonic), and Dave Matthews.

Jim just released a full band album, "Broken Record Reasons", and a Live solo acoustic album (recorded in Augusta, GA while opening up for Spin Doctors' Chris Barron) entitled "Jim Perkins Live". Both albums are available absolutely everywhere online: iTunes, cdbaby, Amazon, Rhapsody and more!! 

Jim's performances are positive and fun. With great stage manner and intimate interactions with the audience, Jim knows what to say, catering to his broad range of listeners. He's quick on the draw and has witty humor. Jim’s ability to leave his captive audiences wanting more is second to none.

Jim currently resides in Athens, GA.

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