Welcome To The Home Of Diminishing Jim On The Web!
Diminishing Jim is an original rock band from Connecticut. The band has a truly unique sound, incorporating
elements of rock, pop, groove rock, and hard rock. The band's songs are catchy with three part harmonies, yet raw and
energetic. They have been compared to bands including Foo Fighters, Vertical Horizon, Jimmy Eat World and The
Cars.
The band is Ted Petrie (guitar/vocals), Bill Stevens (guitar/vocals), Jim Hoefelt (bass/vocals), and Brendan Johnston
(drums). All the band members have been playing in the local music scene for years in bands including Megahertz,
3-Eyed Fish, Milo, and Dust Jacket.
Diminishing Jim Official Merchandise Now Available
We now have a variety of shirts, hats, and mugs, and much more available at our new online store at
www.cafepress.com/diminishingjim. Happy shopping!
11 New Diminishing Jim Tunes Online
That's right, Diminishing Jim has the latest demos from our upcoming CD available for your listening pleasure. Check
out our Music page for 11 new songs or surf over to the Diminishing Jim MySpace page to check them out!
Diminishing Jim New CD News
As planned, Diminishing Jim entered the studio on March 25, 2006 to begin recording its
first CD. In a single day the band recorded drums and scratch tracks for 12 original songs
as well as a cover of Peter Gabriel's Shock the Monkey. Over the summer and fall the
band finalized guitar and bass lines and laid down the final vocal tracks. The final mixing
is taking place now. Eleven songs in this current stage are available on our music page,
and four songs are available on the DJ MySpace Web page. The band plans to complete
the song She Said first and release it on a compilation CD of local bands of the full CD.
Stay tuned!
Diminishing Jim + Bill Carleton Band = Fun Time At Schmedley's Pub
Diminishing Jim returned to Schmedley's Pub in Storrs, CT on Friday, April 7. They teamed up again for a double-bill
with the excellent Bill Carleton Band.
New Diminishing Jim MySpace Web Site
Check out the new Diminishing Jim page on MySpace at www.myspace.com/diminishingjim. Lots of activity going on
over there already, so check it out!
Diminishing Jim Rocks Toad's Place
Diminishing Jim played the legendary Toad's Place in New Haven, CT on Friday, October 21. They showcased their
original material, sharing the bill with Stormbringer and Unforgettable Fire. Check out more pictures from the gig here.
We've added new photos and we'll be adding some audio and video clips to the site shortly.
Diminishing Jim Forum Added
Discuss Diminishing Jim and just about anything else here! There's some lively conversation, so if you are into music
and Diminishing Jim, come check it out!
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Illumina Records Compilation CD Featuring She Said Out Now!!
The Diminishing Jim song She Said is featured on the Illumina Records Providence Rockers For Life compilation
CD of Providence area bands. Proceeds from the CD benefit the Ground Control anti-drunk driving campaign. For a
limited time we are offering FREE copies of the cd. Contact us to request a copy.
Diminishing Jim Returns to Legendary Toad's Place!
Diminishing Jim returned to the legendary Toad's Place in New Haven, CT on Friday,
August 17, 2007. Also on the bill were Megahertz, Shiver, and Bad Habit. Check out the
Photos page and the Diminishing Jim MySpace page for more photos from the show!
More being posted soon.
Diminishing Jim to Play Toad's Place May 22, 2008
Diminishing Jim will return to the legendary Toad's Place in New Haven, CT on Thursday May 22, 2008. More details
coming soon, but expect some other great bands and discounted tickets available from this site.
