Jimmy Stofer

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Jimmy Stofer
BornMinneapolis, Minnesota
GenresPop rock, alternative rock, folk rock
Occupation(s)Singer, bassist, composer, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, bass

Jimmy Stofer is an American singer, bassist, composer, and record producer.

Life and career

Stofer was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He currently lives in Los Angeles, CA. His credits include The Fray, Rose Hill Drive, Ryan Bingham, Scars On 45, Weather Maps, Cary Brothers, Meese, Hello Kavita, VAN STEE, Dualistics, and more.

Stofer was the touring bassist for

University of Colorado at Boulder The Fray came calling for a bassist. Stofer and The Fray amicably disbanded in 2007, and he focused his attention on his own bands (including Dualistics and The Commentary. He made an appearance in the music video for "Over My Head (Cable Car)
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Stofer was a member of Hello Kavita, an indie folk group from Denver, Colorado, and played bass and co-wrote their second album, To A Loved One. In June 2010, Jimmy was also presented as a new member of Rose Hill Drive.[1] In 2011, the band toured as an opener for Stone Temple Pilots for a few months.

Stofer was recognized by Bass Player magazine for his contributions to his trade.[2]

He is the singer and main songwriter of the band Weather Maps. Their debut album Places was released in late 2010.[3] The second album Painted Stripes was released in August 2014.[4]

Jimmy is also a composer/producer for the orchestral/electronic trio Aux Cerna. Their debut album "Textures" was released in August 2022.

Film / TV

Jimmy is a composer for film and television. His credits include Girl in the Picture, Icahn: The Restless Billionaire, Vice (TV series), Daughters of the Cult, The Truth About Jim, Drunk Bus, Miracle Fishing: Kidnapped Abroad, Look Into My Eyes, Babysplitters, and many others.

References

  1. ^ Interview with Rose Hill Drive, Colorado Daily, 06/08/2010
  2. ^ "Bass Player". December 11, 2023.
  3. ^ Bassist Jimmy Stofer takes us "Places" in his solid solo effort http://www.denverpost.com/music/ci_15661388
  4. ^ "Weather Maps: I had to get some things off my chest | City Pages". Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 26, 2014.

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