Imes quickly became a fixture in the San Diego music scene. He performed at the likes of the House of Blues and Humphries and was a regular at Croce’s Park West, a restaurant and club owned by the wife of music legend Jim Croce.In 2008, Imes recorded his first CD, “On an Island.” Self-produced with the help of friend and fellow musician Jeff Berkley and featuring a such venerable musicians as Laurence Juber who played with Paul McCartney and Wings and Jim Soldi, who played with Johnny Cash, the album touched on the universal themes of love and escapism with a few quirky tracks thrown in for good measure. “On an Island” was nominated for a 2009 San Diego Music Award in the category of Best Americana or Country Album.In addition to nurturing his own career, Imes co-founded Oasis House Concerts, an intimate San Diego music venue at which he hosted both local and national acts. His own performances and the stellar reputation of the Oasis cemented his place in the local music scene.
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