The 2006 release from Jim Byrnes.

On "House of Refuge", multi nominated and Juno Award winner Jim Byrnes has dug deep into the traditions that have influenced the whole of his life. Growing up on the north side of St. Louis, Byrnes was surrounded by the likes of Chuck Berry, Johnny Johnson, and Ike and Tina Turner. Over the years Jim has appeared with a virtual who's who of musical history including Furry Lewis, Henry Townsend, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Albert Collins, Taj Mahal, Robert Cray, and Ray Charles. With House of Refuge, Jim Byrnes has let this life wash over him and come up with perhaps the most inspired and soulful album of his already accomplished and storied career.

Learn more about Jim Byrnes at http://www.jimbyrnes.org.

Learn more about Black Hen Music at http://www.blackhenmusic.com.

Possible influences include: Tom Waits, Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan

Previews - House of Refuge

01. Didn't it Rain - Listen!
02. Of Whom Shall I Be Afraid - Listen!
03. Running Out of Time - Listen!
04. Big Bill's Blues - Listen!
05. Lay Me Down Sweet Jesus - Listen!
06. Today - Listen!
07. Stardust - Listen!
08. Be Ready When He Comes - Listen!
09. The Death of Ernesto Guevara - Listen!
10. Last Fair Deal Gone Down - Listen!
11. Fortify Me - Listen!
12. The Beast In Me - Listen!

Bonus - Album package comes with complete artwork including four PDF pages.

Album File Size - MP3 Format - 74.50 MB
Album File Size - CD-quality Lossless FLAC Format - 352.61 MB