Jim "Doc" Miller Music
Jim "Doc" Miller is a Wisconsin based acoustic singer/songwriter in the folk rock tradition. For larger and/or rowdier venues he can set up a full 1600w PA.
Jim "Doc" Miller is an acoustic singer/guitarist who can perform unplugged (just Doc and his acoustic guitar) or amplified through a small 10-50w 'busking' amp. When plugged in Jim does not use backing tracks, multi-layered loops, or any pitch correcting doo-dads. (OK, maybe a little reverb and some EQ tweaks, but for the most part when you come to hear Jim what you hear is Jim and just Jim, warts
11/12/2023
Last gig of 2023. Remember the White Pine open mic kicks off 2024 at FLC in Menomonie January 7th at 2 pm.
14/11/2023
08/11/2023
Visit the The Spirit Room at the Mabel Tainter this Thursday for a night of live music! 🎶 Enjoy Jim "Doc" Miller Music originals and classic folk-rock hits. Plus, captivating stories – all for free!
03/10/2023
Stockholm Pie and General Store, playing in the garden this Saturday from 12 to 3. Grab a sweater, order sandwiches, pie and coffee, take in the fall scenery and some crisp temperatures for a change, it's all good.
25/09/2023
Down the road gigs as I transition to indoor venues where rain and snow aren't such a big deal, after I wrap up the outdoor season at Stockholm on 10/7.
20/09/2023
Storms are supposed to be gone by 2 pm on Saturday, but indoors in the Tasting Room if they are not. Sunday in the Park with Doc under the shelter, bring a chair and maybe an umbrella.
11/09/2023
Last winery gigs of this summer season, 9/16 and 9/23 at Forestville Vines in River Falls, 2-5 pm.
I got my hush puppies on, guess I never was meant for glitter rock and roll. 2 short clips from our music on the porch fest on August 26th. REMINDER: Vino Cappuccino coming up this Saturday at 5:30 to 7:30 in Elk Mound.
Where Do The Children Play (Cat Stevens) live at Empty Bowls March 2023. (Thanks to Dale Freberg for sharing the recording.)
23/08/2023
Colfax Music in the Park for Thursday 8-24 has been canceled due to extreme heat. BUT . . .Music on my Porch for Saturday 8-26 is still on with temps forecast for mid 70's and blue skies yahoo.
10/08/2023
No music this weekend as I pursue my other passion, but back on August 19th at the Baldwin Main Street Farmers Market 9 to noon and Thursday night August 24th for Colfax Music in the Park 7-8 pm.
02/08/2023
EXTRA EXTRA Show just added at Forestville Vines on Thursday August 3rd TOMORROW from 2:30-5:30. Sunshine forecast so probably on the patio.
13/07/2023
It ain't over til it's over at OVER. I'm returning to Vino Over the Valley in Arcadia for one more night of great views, food and yodel free folk rock THIS SATURDAY (7/15) from 5-8 pm.
12/07/2023
Pop up Doc! Playing Wednesday Menomonie Farmers Market in Wilson Park tomorrow (7/12/23) from 10 am til noonish because there is nothing better than making music in the park on a fine summer morning. Well, world peace would be better, yes, but world peace doesn't have a tip jar.
27/06/2023
Head for the hills! Back at Vino OVER The Valley down Arcadia way this Saturday July 1st, 5-8 pm. Stunning views, food and drinks, indoors but wide open to the breezes and scenery, and featuring that guy who sings and plays and never ever yodels.
05/06/2023
Later this summer.
30/05/2023
Reminder we are open for Dinner this week!
Live music this Wednesday May 31st from 5-7pm Jim "Doc" Miller
Live music this Thursday June 1st from 5-7pm Anna Bessert on the Piano
Friday Fry-day. We will be making funnel cakes!
Hours:
Monday: 8am-3pm
Tuesday: 8am-3pm
Wednesday: 8am-7:30p
Thursday: 8am-7:30p
Friday 8am-7:30p
Saturday: 8am-5pm (kitchen closes at 3pm)
Sunday: 8am-5pm (kitchen closes at 3pm)
26/05/2023
Coming up: Forestville Vines in River Falls, 2-5 Saturday, Scatterbrain Cafe in Downsville on Wednesday, 5-7, and Brewery Nonic in Menomonie 1-4 on Sunday June 4th.
02/05/2023
11 Jim Miller Recorded at Beatles on the Chippewa '23, at the Corral Bar & Riverside Grill in Durand. A fundraiser to help fund Blues on the Chippewa. If you'd like to mak...
30/04/2023
Where I am at this summer: Wineries, Breweries and Bistros oh my.
24/04/2023
Glad I got the chance to play yesterday at Beatles on the Chippewa, which came very close to becoming Beatles IN the Chippewa as the river rose nearly to the upper deck of the Corral Bar. Thanks to Dan Callan of Bear Creek Band for the back line and managing all of the set ups.
16/04/2023
The Eau Claire open mic scene boosts local talent It's no secret the arts thrive in Eau Claire. Many local artists credit that to the city's open mic scene.
01/04/2023
Winter isn't finished with us yet, but neither are the Winter Farmers Markets! I'm playing one last time on April 8th before shifting gears to playing outdoors again at bistros, wineries and proper outdoor markets--assuming that winter has finally been handed its hat.
28/03/2023
Coming up in April: I'll be playing a short set from 3:25 to 3:45 for the big Beatles on the Chippewa event in Durand.
08/03/2023
Playing 9 to noon on Saturday at Raw Deal for the Winter Farmers Market, now with extra added Winter.
24/01/2023
This Saturday, January 28th, I will be infiltrating the Raw Deal between 9 am and noon and performing a 2 hour set for the Winter Farmer's Market. Come for the jams and jellies, stay for the rock and roll.
08/12/2022
I'll be at the Menomonie Farmers Market WINTER MARKET this Saturday (12/10) at the RAW DEAL in Menomonie playing seasonal favorites plus my usual mix of folky rocky originals and classics, 9 am til noonish.
19/10/2022
I'll be playing two 45 minute sets of holiday favorites here, at noon and again at 1pm on Friday November 18th.
13/10/2022
The autumn winds blow chilly and cold, but I will brave them for one last Menomonie Farmers Market this Saturday, October 15th, from nine until numb. Wilson Park bandshell, grab a hot beverage and a sweater and come on down.
08/10/2021
Live music goes so darn good with pie!
This Saturday in the garden. Local favorite Jim Miller. Starting around noonish :)
29/08/2021
31/07/2021
Jim is an acoustic singer/guitarist who can perform unplugged (just Jim and his Taylor 814) or through a small 5w 'busking' amp or for larger and/or rowdier venues he can set up a full 200w PA. When plugged in Jim does not use backing tracks, multi-layered loops, or any pitch correcting doo-dads. Maybe a little reverb and some EQ tweaks, OK, but for the most part when you come to hear Jim what you hear is Jim and just Jim. The music clips on this page are straight up live captures with a primitive cell phone--no post production tinkering. If you want to listen to perfect music created by an algorithm, this is not your guy. (If you want to hear the rich and textured sound of guitars, horns, keyboards and drums, I strongly urge you to go find a real live band playing real live instruments and please tip them generously because I think they might be on the brink of extinction.) Jim plays original "folk rock flavored" material as well as a wide and eclectic range of covers, from John Prine to prog rock, Emmylou Harris to the British Invasion, Beatles to Stones and back again, with deep dives into Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot and Harry Chapin and also showcases of small time folksingers nearly as obscure as Jim himself. For venues that have not purchased a license for cover songs (ouch!) Jim can and will play a set of all originals and traditional (public domain) folk music from the US and the British (and formerly British) Isles including songs sung in Welsh, Gaelic, and Scots. E Pluribus Unum.
31/07/2021
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