Canadian Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
Jim Brown
Inducted: 2023
Jim Brown has been a tireless volunteer for the bluegrass community in British Columbia for nearly 50 years. His contributions to the growth of bluegrass music started in the early 1970’s with his involvement with the Coombs Country Opera where many bluegrass acts performed.
In 1978 the first Coombs Bluegrass Festival was held. Jim was instrumental in the success of the festival since its early days, acting in numerous capacities including emcee, entertainment coordinator, program coordinator, site builder and project manager, parade float builder and much more. In large part, because of Jim Brown’s tireless efforts, the Coombs Rodeo Grounds, where the Coombs Bluegrass Festival is held, now boasts a large grandstand, numerous outbuildings, a bunkhouse, a rodeo ring, a community hall and now hosts many events both for the local community and the general area.
In addition, Jim has become a bluegrass bass player himself and, through his playing, encouraged others to participate directly in the music. Jim is originally from Carman, Manitoba but now resides in Parksville BC. He and his wife Lynn have 3 children.
