Jim Bingler is a life long resident of beautiful Charlottesville,VA. After some years of performing with a local gospel band Jim began his career as a song writer with the intention to tell a good story. 2007,s MIXED UP is Jim's first solo record and a testament to Jim's recent immersion into bluegrass and the blues. The record features some of Charlottesville's best known acoustic performers including members of the Whiskey Rebellion and Grit City Grass, Celebration and guest focalist Kathryn Caine.