Biography

Jim Quealy, grew up on Long Island, New York, and started playing the local club circuit at the age of seventeen. He has since lived and performed in New York City, London, Southern California, and Nashville where he now resides.

Quealy won the New York Songwriters showcase grand prize, as well as Musician Magazine's “Best Unsigned Band” and the singer-songwriter continues to write material for himself and other artists.

Jim performs as a solo act accompanying himself on guitar, piano and harmonica, as well as with his band, "The Noisy Neighbors". With his distinctive earthy soulful style, and backed by his tight ensemble of seasoned musicians, Jim has rocked the house in many sold-out concert halls across the country, as well as opening for several major acts.

Since recording his first record twenty years ago, Jim has since released 5 albums, 2 EP's, and a few singles. As a songwriter, Jim has been signed to publishing deals with Columbia and Criterion Music. He is currently a member of Sesac Music and continues to produce albums on his own independent label, “Mudfram Records”.

Ten Quealy-penned jazz compositions can be heard on Sue Hart's new CD “Private Book” on SatTat Records. (check links page to suehartband.com)

In June, 2005, Jim relocated to Nashville, Tennesse and is currently writing songs for other artists and performing regularly at writers nights and showcases around the Nashville area.