Jed Marum
Dallas, TX | Established. Jan 01, 2000 | INDIE
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Dallas based Jed Marum has recently released his album of Celtic tunes and songs called Calla’s Waltz. Irish Music Magazine's own, Seán Laffey finds out how Jed approached making this new work. - Irish Music Magazine
The Southwest Celtic Music Association's music scene magazine, The Ceili reviewed Jed Marum's new album, Calla's Waltz. - The Ceili Magazine
A quick note from Bruce Cameron, broadcast radio host of "Come All Ye" on 2MCE-FM Radio, NSW, Australia - about Jed's new album, Calla's Waltz. - 2MCE-FM Radio, NSW, Australia
Irish MusicMagazine's, Aidan O’Hara, reviewed Jed's new album in the June 2016 issue. - Irish Music Magazine
Nicky Rossiter is host of STORIES on Irelands South East Radio says,
"Jed Marum has his genetic roots in County Kilkenny, Ireland. Those genes must come from a long line of bards and storytellers to judge from his recorded output. I have collected a number of albums from this troubadour and he never fails to deliver."
James P. Gannon former Wall Street Journal editor and author of "Irish Rebels, Confederate Tigers" writing about one of Jed songs said,
"Prayer from Little Round Top is the song one of the great Irish poets might have written had he marched to Gettysburg with Jeds Irish immigrant from Alabama. The melody seems to well up from some misty glen in Connemara, wrapping the soldiers sad story in a teardrop. It may mark me as a sentimental Irish man to say this, but if you can listen to this haunting song without finding your eyes moistening, then somewhere along lifes way, youve lost your soul."
From Marius Donnelly, Proprietor at Trinity Hall:
"Jed Marum brings out the Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin and a great voice to sing of Ireland, America and how we got to where we are today!"
From Betsy Cummings, the Entertainment Director for the North Texas Irish Festival:
"Jed is known as a gifted singer, a unique and talented player and an accomplished songwriter. He is a warm and comfortable performer with a story to tell and gift for the telling. What sets Jed Marum apart from other Celtic/Folk artists is the performance concepts and delivery he brings to the stage and the historical significance, poignancy and emotion that his songs evoke, in addition to being a great singer and a stellar player. Jed is one of my favorite performers!" - Various
Discography
DISCOGRAPHY
STREETS OF FALL RIVER - January 1, 2000
SOUL OF A WANDERER - November 1, 2002
FIGHTING TIGERS OF IRELAND - January 1, 2002
MILES FROM HOME - November 18, 2005
MAINLY SCOTS - September 1, 2006
CROSS OVER THE RIVER - August 1, 2006
LONESTAR STOUT - July 4, 2007
AIN'T NO GOIN' BACK - November 1, 2008
SANDS OF ABERDEEN - November 1, 2008
LONESTAR BANJO - October 1, 2010
REJOICE! A CHRISTMAS ALBUM - October 31, 2011
BEST OF JED MARUM: CELTIC FOLK ROOTS - March 17, 2011
THE SOUTH WIND - March 17, 2013
FILM & TV PROJECTS
THANK YOU, GOOD NIGHT
Production Companies: Burkhardt/Griffith Productions - Deeper Magic Communications - Roaring Leo Productions - 2001
TRUE LIVES - REALITY TV SERIES
Production Company: Blackhawk Productions/Playboy Channel - 2005
BLOODY DAWN
Production Company: Lone Chimney Films - 2007
THE ROAD TO VALHALLA
Production Company: Lone Chimney Films - November 2, 2013
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MUSIC NEWS
Calla's Waltz - Jed Marum's latest recording project, released on March 17, 2016 started with a phone call from a record industry veteran now retired from Warner Brothers Records. Two of Jed's songs, "Even As I Ramble" and "Calla's Waltz" had moved him enough to call and encourage Jed to produce recordings of these songs - and also offer to work with Jed and place them in the hands of some former colleagues in the music/film industry.
"You know inside you, that this could be something special" he told Jed, "I know that too!"
Comparing Jed’s music to the soundtrack of the now acclaimed Ken Burns documentary " The Civil War" and the music of Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, a suggestion was made to reach out to Jay and Molly and seek their collaboration on the Calla’s Waltz recording project. Recording sessions at studios in the USA and Canada were planned and worked by Jed, Jay and Molly – and producer Paul Mills. The collaboration produced some memorable, timeless and indeed simply wonderful tracks for the album.
Also featured with Jed on "Calla's Waltz" are Scottish button accordion player, Hugh Morrison, Canadian fiddler, Shane Cook, Dallas-based fiddler, Gordon McLeod and others throughout the track list. The album was produced by one of North America's finest folk music producers, Paul Mills of London Ont. It features a mix of traditional and original songs, Celtic and American in style and it was recorded at various studios in New York, Dallas, New Orleans and London Ontario.
FILM NEWS
Jed has been asked to contribute music for a new film in development right now - a documentary film about the Kansas State song, "Home on the Range." Also contributing music for the film is the popular rock band, Kansas - Michael Martin Murphey - John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) - Martina McBride and others. Jed will appear on-screen as well as being heard on the sound track. “Home on the Range” begins shooting in the summer of 2016.
Jed’s last film project was The Road to Valhalla by Lone Chimney Films. Jed composed the original music for the documentary and produced the soundtrack. In addition he made an appearance as a Yankee soldier/musician in one of the scenes and in a music video released along with the film. “The Road to Valhalla” has had a successful run of independent theaters throughout the US and is expected to air on PBS or History Channel markets next year. The film won the Western Heritage Award for Documentary of the Year - awarded by the National Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma City OK on Sat Apr 18, 2015.
BIO
Jed Marum is a popular performer and songwriter of American Roots and Celtic music. Bringing a mix of traditional and original songs to audiences throughout the US, Jed is known as a refined singer and a gifted storyteller. Since 1999 he has published over a dozen albums, licensed music to several film and TV projects and he works over 150 shows each year.
You can hear in his music, the blending of American, Scottish and Irish cultures. In his songs you will relive the stories passed on from generation to generation.
ABOUT THE MUSIC
Jed Marum albums play regularly on Folk/Americana and Celtic radio programs around the world. His music is also distributed widely on all the major MP3 services. His music has been used in 4 major TV and film projects and he has more such projects in the pipeline for 2017 and beyond.
Reflected in his song writing and song selection is a keen interest in history and the passing of culture from generation to generation. Jed Marum performs traditional songs and contemporary songs in musical style that is both Celtic and American.
AWARDS
Trad Folk Album of the Year - The Jed Marum album CROSS OVER THE RIVER: A Confederate Collection WON the Traditional/Folk Album of the Year Award in the JP Folk Awards program - out over 42,000 albums published in 2009. The album is a collection of true stories from history in song, as retold from the points-of-view of the American and Irish Americans who fought and reflects a true and South positive image throughout.
Western Heritage Award - Jed composed the original music for the documentary film, "The Road to Valhalla" and produced the soundtrack. The film won the Western Heritage Award for Documentary of the Year - awarded by the National Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma City OK on Sat Apr 18, 2015.
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