"I grew up near Boston. My wife and I married at 18 and we have raised 3 sons.As a young man I worked Construction and Excavation during the day - and played music in bars and coffeehouses at night until I was 32. I studied electronics and computers to get a better day job. I dropped music performance and worked Information Technology in the airline and then the telecom world until I was 48.
My wife and I packed up our three boys and moved from Massachusetts to Texas in 1986. When I bought a nice guitar and banjo in 1996 and 1997, I rekindled my love of music. I quit the day job in January of 2000 and I have earned my living at performing music ever since.
I play Celtic or Folk/Bluegrass festival and concert venues around the US. I have done a little bit of TV and lot of radio.
I have licensed songs and recordings to film and television that have played to international markets on PBS, History Channel and the Playboy Channel and in theaters. I have published and released 9 albums on Boston Road Records."
Jed Marum albums play regularly on Folk/Bluegrass and Celtic radio programs around the world. His music is also distributed widely on all the major MP3 services. Throughout the US each year Jed plays over 150 shows at festival, club and concert venues.
Reflected in his song writing and song selection is a keen interest in history and the passing of culture from generation to generation. Jed performs traditional songs and contemporary songs in musical style that is both Celtic and American, with strong Bluegrass roots.
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."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 � 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."- Betsy Cummings, Entertainment Director for the North Texas Irish Festival
Bio - July 2007: Jed Marum Boston Road Records (c) Patrick Malloy, 2007
Jed Marum music is published through WESTON GRAND ARTS in association with ASCAP.
Sep 7 Addison, TX
Dunn Bros Coffee Shop
Sep 14 Addison, TX
Dunn Bros Coffee Shop
Sep 17-18 Troup, TX
Celtic Festival at Four Winds
Sep 19 Dallas, TX
Trinity Hall with Benefit for Michael Harrison
Sep 24 Arlington , TX
Six Strings and Coffee Bean
Sep 25 Dallas, TX
Trinity Hall
Sep 26 Dallas, TX
Trinity Hall with Session with Trinity Hall Players
Sep 28 Little Rock, AR
Hibernia Irish Tavern
Sep 29 Nashville, TN
McNamaras Pub
Oct 1-3 West River, MD
FSGW Getaway Fest
Oct 5 Silver Spring, MD
Concert at the Cooks
Oct 7 Midway, KY
Thoroughbred Theater
Oct 8 Tupelo, MS
Papas Place
Nov 5-7 Tucson, AZ
Tucson Celtic Festival with Lonestar Stout
Nov 12-14 Salado, TX
Salado Scottish Clan Gathering & Highland Games with Lonestar Stout
Nov 19-21 Hempstead, TX
Liendo Plantation Civil War Weekend
Nov 24 WICHITA , KS
Private Function - KS
Dec 2 Marshall , TX
East Texas Christmas Concert
Dec 4 Frisco, TX
Lochrann's Irish Pub & Eatery with Michael Harrison Benefit
Dec 17 Dallas, TX
Molly Maguires
Jan 14 Fort Worth, TX
DFW Sons of Confederate Veterans
Mar 4-6 Dallas, TX
North Texas Irish Festival
Mar 19 Canton, MA
Open Book Coffeehouse
SOUTHERN MISSIVE is the blog of my friend, author, and historian Rickey Pittman.
The Frugal Corner is the website for our friends who call themselves, Your source for affordable Kilts and Highland accessories. This is not a paid ad for them - I just like the folks and the gear they carry.
Pure Brilliant Podcast is the podcast blog of my friend Hugh Morrison.
Lonestar Stout is the Myspace Profile for Jed Marum and Lonestar Stout projects.
Civil War Music is the Myspace Profile for the Civil War music projects.
Boston Road Records is the Myspace Profile for friends at Boston Road Records.