Jim Kweskin — artist
Jim Kweskin has 1 upcoming show, next at The Local Center for Arts and Culture on Thu, Nov 19. Dates, venues and tickets on Ckord.
Jim Kweskin is an American folk musician best known for leading the Jim Kweskin Jug Band, which was active primarily in the 1960s. The band blended traditional folk, blues, and jug band traditions with a playful, eclectic approach that helped revive interest in American roots music during the folk revival era. Kweskin's musical style drew from early jazz, blues, and string band traditions, incorporating unconventional instruments like jugs and kazoos alongside guitars and banjos. The Jug Band became influential in the Boston folk scene and recorded several albums that showcased their interpretive approach to folk standards and original compositions. After the band's initial run, Kweskin continued performing and recording, maintaining his focus on traditional American music.
Jim Kweskin upcoming shows
- Folk & Americana: The Legendary Jim Kweskin & Samoa Wilson — The Local Center for Arts and Culture — Nov 19, 2026