Music By Jim Connolly

Like many musicians, I knew I wanted to be one after seeing the Beatles on Ed Sullivan. Growing up I learned to play the guitar, and singing was natural for me. I played in bands through College and beyond, eventually getting a “real job” and making music a hobby. 

But I never lost that feeling you get playing and recording. My studio got better as time went by, and I have written more than 100 songs, some of which I like. I heard a musician say that songs are never finished, they are just abandoned. Man, were they right! I have changed songs, rewritten verses, started over, and finally learned to get help and advice.

So, I have written three complete albums, two extended play CDs, a compilation album plus two Christmas CDs. I am in the process of recording the fourth album "not Dead Yet," but I am moving at a snail’s pace. As my friend Holland says, “I’ll git to it when I git to it”.

You may have noticed that all my albums start with the word “not”. I made my first album cover before I wrote my first album. I thought using the classic Beatles cover with my faces on it would be clever (or not). Instead of “With The Beatles” I called it “not The Beatles”. not The Hoople seemed like a natural second cover, and so the tradition continues. If you like my music, look forward to other “nots” in the future.

Will Parry – Will is the lead singer and keyboard player for the band Fallen Riviera, and is a good friend. He plays terrific piano on many of my songs, and has taught me quite a bit, including playing the piano. He sings background vocals on “How Long”. I couldn’t have done these records without him. So, if you don’t like them, blame Will for encouraging me!

Sean Mahon – Sean is a great pianist, song arranger, and good friend. He has written songs with me and given me lots of very good advice. He hates to play “to the click” but does it to make me happy. As Ringo Starr says “I don’t play to the click, I am the click”.

Studio Pros and Kati O’Toole – If you are a songwriter the first thing you should do is contact Kati at Studio Pros. She is a wonderful producer as well as a recording artist in her own right. Studio Pros can provide musicians to play any parts you want, or whole productions. I have never been disappointed in their work. They can make me sound good, so you know they are magicians. Check them out at StudioPros.com

Holland Whitten – Holland is my life-long buddy who built my website and listens to me complain with an endless amount of patience. God blessed me when I met Holland.

Thanks for taking the time to listen to my music. I hope you like it and check back soon for more - Jim

You can find all my albums on Apple Music, Spotify and 79 other popular music streaming sites worldwide.