The zenith of Jim's recordings takes the artist full circle with BLUES FOR STEPHEN FOSTER, offering songs that reflect a lifetime of diverse influences, from Foster himself to Muddy Waters and George Harrison, including rare favorites by late songwriting friends Blaze Foley and Larry Rothwell. Recorded in Texas and Colorado, the CD features six originals and six favorites chosen from Jim's remarkable show repertoire. Guest musicians include Sara Hickman and Acoustic Eidolon. Previous notes: Jim Stricklan is a performing songwriter and radio personality, playing his songs throughout the southwest while entertaining listeners with his radio shows. Jim moved to Denver in the 70s and sang for years in the local coffee houses, clubs and concert halls before returning to Texas. He’s written hundreds of songs, toured the southwest, and released seventeen albums to date—with a nationally charted single in 1986. His songs have won top honors from the Southern Songwriters Guild and Colorado Composers Classic. Jim has worked at many legendary radio stations, including KWKH in Shreveport, KLOL-FM in Houston and KVET-FM in Austin. Vintage ’47 – The Best of Jim Stricklan is a 16-song compilation featuring his most popular tunes and 5 previously unreleased songs. Jim easily roams the Americana range, serving up a tasty gumbo of country, swing, blues, and folk ballads. Check out Jim Stricklan’s music and profile at www.frontroommusic.com.