Jimmy Lee Hannaford

Jimmy Lee Hannaford is a songwriter and performer whose roots stretch back to his native Mississippi, where he soaked up the sounds of Delta bluesmen as well as R&B, rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, folk, country, funk, and soul.

After many years on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Austin, Texas, Jimmy Lee moved to Lower Alabama in 2007. Since then, this seasoned talent has performed regularly along the coast, showcasing his skills as a soulful singer and storyteller with the deft, easy-rolling sounds of his rhythmic guitar and melodic harmonica.

He is also an accomplished bass player, having played over the years with acts such as Sugarcane Jane, T-Bone Montgomery, Evans Davis, Swamp Dog Honey, Twang Gang, Andy MacDonald and the Flying Cobras, and The Nervous Tics (Jimmy Lumpkin Trio).