Jim Rohrer

On The Old-Time Depot, Jim Rohrer continues to play scratchy old records with impunity, and presents music with “more soul than polish”.  He’ll take you into the world of the traditional and string band music of the Southern Appalachians, Cajun music, and country blues.  

Old-time music is the roots of today’s country and bluegrass music. It goes back to nineteenth century rural dance and parlor music, the Scots-Irish migration, and the African American music of the southern mountains. Old-time was first recorded in the 1920’s on so called “hillbilly” records.

When a member of Southern Rail, Jim performed bluegrass and gospel music all over the U.S. and in three Canadian provinces.  During his tenure with the band, they released four albums, with songs on Bluegrass Unlimited’s Top Thirty singles chart for a combined total of 26 months.  Despite that, Jim is still able to enjoy playing his mandolin, guitar and banjo.

Enjoy The Old-Time Depot on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, from 5 until 8 PM.  Close the windows so the neighbors can’t hear and don’t forget to turn Granny’s hearing aids off!

Contact:  jim@womr.org

Instagram: @theoldtimedepot