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Van Vleck House Benefit:
Behind the scenes with multiple-Grammy winner
Jim Lauderdale and Executive Director Chuck Fischer
Van Vleck House Benefit:
Singing in Montclair, NJ for the 2017 annual fundraiser with multiple-Grammy winner
Jim Lauderdale.
God the Radio album release:
God the Radio album release and international Song A Week 2016 live demo, February 29th, 2016 at Silvana NYC.
Christmas In The Studio:
James sneaks a one-take demo of a new tune with up-and-coming New York City music producer Miles Blue Spruce.
Washington Heights session:
Holiday studio session with some dear friends. There's nothing quite like bonding over Christmas carols and ProTools!
The Radio Project:
Culmination of a 2 year indie radio submission project, sent to 1,529 stations. Photo by Tara Leighton.
Clinton and Delancey:
The first place James called home base, on the Lower East Side of New York City.
Suspended Guitar:
A pre-show balancing act at the Sidewalk Cafe, NYC.
At The Window:
Reflection between songwriting and recording sessions in Mexico.
Traveling Light:
James unloaded most of his possessions before relocating to NYC via Mexico, Memphis, and New Orleans -- he brought only these 2 laptop bags and acoustic guitar.
Song A Week:
James' latest project, an international group of artists writing and sharing weekly. Open to anyone by visiting www.songaweek.org
Making the Video:
Shooting a music video for "Irony is Not a Type of Metal" with help from Allen Barrett Russell on video production.
Acoustic Benefit Concert:
James plays his Martin acoustic for a benefit concert at the Down & Over, photo by Chris Todd.
Memphis, Tennessee:
Recording session for A Room At The Squire.
Singing on the Street:
After hours jam session with friends and fans.
First Photo In NYC:
Following a 2 day bus ride from New Orleans.
Where'd You Get That Bass?
Bought for $5.00 at a yard sale in the 1990s, this is James' favorite bass guitar.
Chicago 2006:
James performs with his group Union Pulse.
Frame Out Of Focus:
An accidental exposure.
Portland, Oregon:
Playing a 1979 Telecaster Deluxe at the Bitter End.
Screaming Guitar:
An intense electric guitar solo in Minneapolis, MN.
Love is Loud:
James plays electric bass for Brandon Payton-Carrillo.
Guero in Mexico:
Strumming on the beach in the Veracruz sun.
Fun With Stamps:
James takes a break from inking letters on albums.