Jim Ocean writes and performs in many styles with the content ranging from the humorous to the serious to the psycho-spiritual—sometimes weaving all three seamlessly within one song. Expect an intimate and metaquizzical evening at Armando’s—Martinez’ hotspot for local live music—that will feature plenty of surprises and guest performances as Ocean performs his original songs of science, satire, and spirit.

What others have to say:

SCIENCE: “Jim Ocean is a bard for the science and spirit crowd. His songs combine metaphor with new discoveries. He’s the Carl Sagan of singer songwriters. Think Cat Stevens meets Harry Chapin meets the Moody Blues.” MK

SATIRE: “Ocean consistently skewers modern life in the USA. The songs are smart, as well as clever, but avoid the novelty stance of going for cheap laughs. Instead, they get under the skin of contemporary facades and relationships. Music for our times” –Garth Johnson, Victory Music Review

SPIRIT: “Truth seekers just got eleven new songs to hum. Touches of early Donovan, Dan Fogelberg, Leonard Cohen. His songs are deep and romantic with themes of universal love, compassion, and courage.” JC