Jim Bianco
Jim Bianco (born March 25, 1976) is an independent musician, singer, songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles, California.
Jim Bianco
James Michael Bianco III
March 25, 1976
Brooklyn, New York, US
Rock, Americana, Singer-Songwriter
Singer, songwriter, musician, producer
Vocals, piano, guitar, bass
Steady Records (Independent), Hotel Café Records
Biography[edit]
Early life[edit]
Born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 25, 1976, Bianco is the youngest child of James Bianco, Jr. and Jane (née Levy) Bianco. The family, which also includes one older sister, moved from Brooklyn to Long Island, New York. According to his biography, in 1979 Bianco's father traded two 35 pound barbells and a bench press for the first upright piano in the Bianco home.[1] As a youth, Bianco studied piano and played bass guitar in local bands. Bianco graduated from high school in 1994 and from college in 1998.
Career[edit]
Los Angeles[edit]
After graduation, Bianco spent time in Europe. Upon returning to the United States, a friend from college invited Bianco to Los Angeles, California, to play in his band. Bianco moved to Los Angeles in the spring of 2000. He played bass and wrote songs with the group until they disbanded. Bianco decided to learn to play the guitar, refine his singing skills and set about assembling a band of his own. He rented a room in West Los Angeles for $80 a month and practiced until he felt comfortable sharing his music.[1] He began attending open mic nights around Los Angeles, performing at least three nights a week. One evening he attended a songwriter night at a small coffee shop in Hollywood called the Hotel Café. Soon after, Bianco was invited to open for Gary Jules.[2]