Music Venues

Jim Bone

Rock, Bluegrass, Country, Jazz Punk, Funk & Gospel

Jim Bone, born in Little Rock, Arkansas, spent four years in Germany due to his father's role as an Army doctor. He is an eclectic and genre-bending musician who has explored various styles including Rock, Bluegrass, Country, Jazz Punk, Funkadelic, Gospel, and all forms of Americana. After relocating to Salt Lake City for Winter Olympics ski training, Jim moved to the Sierras of Northern California, where he immersed himself in the vibrant West Coast psychedelic and punk rock scene. Upon returning to Salt Lake City, his musical career flourished as he co-founded bands like Burial Benefits and Skin N' Bones before joining Little Women as a drummer. Jim later formed the Jackmormons with fellow songwriter Jerry Joseph, contributing to their legacy of captivating performances and diverse musical influences. Jerry Joseph once remarked, "Jim Bone is one of the most bad ass humans I've known, and I have known a few." While maintaining a thriving social work practice, Jim's passion for music never waned. He formed Purdymouth and produced three records with friends such as Derrek Wright. Currently, with his band, the Dig, Jim Bone continues to captivate audiences nationwide with their multi-generational Americana-rooted sound. In addition to his performances, Jim is currently producing and composing on five albums that include collaborations with Mel Soul and other local Salt Lake City musicians. He is also in the process of creating a new band, further expanding his musical repertoire as well as producing 5 albums and sustaining his commitment to innovative artistry within the Salt Lake City music scene.