Hi, I’m Jim Proctor from Portland, Oregon USA. I’m a professor at Lewis & Clark College by day, but music has been my love since I was a little boy, writing and singing odd little tunes.

I’d love to share some songs with you below, then maybe you can visit an upcoming opportunity to hear me live…scroll down for both. Thank you for visiting!

Songs

Over my long life I’ve written dozens and dozens of songs, on (mostly) guitar and (some) piano. You can listen to a few of them below: many I wrote (Jim), a few are covers; most are quick, live (one-take) recordings, a few are tracked. Click (& scroll right) to filter for each below. If you want to hear more, older recordings, here is my archived 2017 site.

Gigs

Below are upcoming gigs; click each for details (some require RSVP). Subscribe to my email list to hear of upcoming events! [privacy policy]

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Life and Love in Spring

Sat Apr 4, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come gather with good people to listen to some songs together. You’ll hear originals/covers on guitar and piano, and we’ll celebrate life, love, and all this spring has to offer. It’s free and a beautiful setting: our 1906 home in Irvington. But please RSVP here so we can make sure we have room for you, […]