JIM NUNALLY BIO
A San Francisco Bay Area-native, Jim is musician, composer, record producer, and teacher. His third-generation traditional music roots began in Arkansas with his guitar-playing grandfather who taught Jim’s father, who in turn taught Jim. This pedigree contributes to his unmistakably traditional sound.
In 2007 Jim released his first solo CD Gloria’s Waltz, dedicated to his wonderful mom. It features all songs his mother likes.
Jim has released two instructional DVDs. The Art Of Rhythm Guitar: Strums, and his latest DVD, Walks and Runs, are based on over 25 years of experience teaching at music camps.
In 2005 Jim appeared alongside John Reischman on Tone Poets produced by David Grisman.
He performs with The Nell Robinson and Jim Nunally Band.
Branching out from music, Jim started his own line of Banjo Boy Coffee. Check out banjoboycoffee.com
CD COVERS OF A FEW OF THE PROJECTS JIM PERFORMED ON
Jim worked as the guitarist and vocalist with the David Grisman Bluegrass Experience from 2003-2017
Also with John Reischman and the Jaybirds for 15 years
Had a duo with the legendary Dix Bruce from 1994 till Dix's passing in 2023.
In 2025 Jim received the Lifetime Acheivement Award from the California Bluegrass Association.
Recipient of two Grammy Award Certifications
Recipient of two IBMA awards
Received two JUNO nominations with John Reischman and the Jaybirds.
Two-time Western Open Flatpicking Champion
Soundtracks for The Beverly Hillbillies Movie, Snoopy’s Reunion, and Andrew Jackson: Atrocious Saint, The Sims, and the Streets of SimCity
Jim has also perfromed with Bangers and Grass, Dix Bruce, Keith Little, Due West, Herb Pedersen, High Country, Laurie Lewis, Tom Paxton, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, John Sebastion, Chris Williamson, Teresa Troll, Rob Ickes, The Traveling McCoury's, Bela Fleck, Tony Trischa, Bill Evans to name a few.
