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Chris James
Blues / Acoustic / Folk

He was a man without a conscience



carlisle,
United Kingdom

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Member Since8/5/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.youtube.com/chrisjamesblues
Band MembersChris is a solo act but listen to his amazing daughter Laura at www.myspace.com/songsabouttheweather
InfluencesBig Bill Broonzy, Robert Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, Kelly Joe Phelps, Eric Clapton, BB King.
Sounds LikeA cross between Eric Bibb/James Taylor/Bill Broonzy/Robert Johnson


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2009 8:00P
private party carlisle
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Tithe barn Carlisle Carlisle
Jul 18 2009 3:00P
Rum Story Whitehaven
Jul 18 2009 9:00P
The Royal Oak Scotby Carlisle Carlisle
Aug 3 2009 8:00P
Dalston Village hall Carlisle, Northwest
Aug 30 2009 2:30P
Jims Cafe Colne Blues festival Colne, Northwest
Sep 11 2009 12:00P
Macfest Ravenstonedale Kirby Stephen, Northwest
Oct 3 2009 7:30P
Wave Centre Maryport Maryport, Northwest
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
Carlisle Folk and Blues Club Carlisle

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   About Chris James
SEE THE VIDEOS! Videos not only on this site but live performance on youtube - checkout http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pluLZqT5lbA Chris has played music for the last 25 years in and around Carlisle. On the way, he has supported many of the finest live acts around from John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, Nine Below Zero, The Hoax and The Nimmo Brothers to acoustic acts such as Clive Gregson, Boo Hewardine, Kristina Olsen, Maddy Prior and Paul Jones. Chris is regularly booked for the Brampton Live Festival, the Carlisle Folk and Blues Club, and, Penrith Plug and Play. He is now becoming a regular performer further afield. Chris, for the first time, is now actively seeking gigs throughout the country to promote 'Trick of the Light' a mainly Blues-based acoustic album produced by John Wood. John, (who has produced albums by Richard Thompson and John Martyn) brings to the fore the quality and energy of Chris’ guitar playing - particularly the slide guitar as evidenced on 'Irene Goodnight'. To give a flavour of a Chris James gig, here’s part of a review from Penrith Plug and Play: 'Drawing inspiration from the great bluesmen of the past such as Robert Johnston, Reverend Gary Davis and Big Bill Broonzy, Chris delivered an evening of authentic, raw, acoustic instrumentals and songs. With his warm, charismatic personality and laid back manner, Chris made it all look so easy as he swung into action with a ragtime tune, All Of My Six Reasons, followed by a great rendition of Come On In My Kitchen on slide guitar. He growled his way through standards like Stackerlee, Cocaine Blues, Hesitation Blues and Just Can’t Be Satisfied and went into more mellow mode with Creole Belle and All Just Talk. Chris James is at his very best when he involves the audience and they had no hesitation in belting out the choruses to Jesus On The Mainline and Old Time Religion. He is able to draw out an authentic Mississippi Delta sound and has the voice to match…' VIEW THE VIDEOS FOR A REAL FLAVOUR OF CHRIS' PLAYING. Chris can be booked through cromulent.music@tiscali.co.uk or through the agency website: WWW.CROMULENTMUSIC.CO.UK
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   Chris James's Friend Space (Top 4)
Chris James has 187 friends.
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Eden Festival





Jun 16 2009 10:52 AM

The Galloway Drums Are Banging.

The Call Has Gone Out.

Back To Eden.

Tickets are now available online from here -

http://www.accessallareas.org/main.html

& also from these outlets. -

http://edenfestival.co.uk/tickets.html

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Thanks for all the interest folks!

See you in September :)
DTP Clothing





Jun 14 2009 11:21 AM

Hi, Thanks For Accepting Our Friend Request ..



Check Us Out If You Ever Need Any T-Shirts Printing.



Paula @ DTP Clothing
Carol Douglas





Mar 8 2009 2:32 PM

Thanks for the add Chris...you know how much I love your songs, guitar playing and vocals.
In admiration,
Carol.
Water’s Edge





Mar 1 2009 9:28 PM

Cumbria's own WATER'S EDGE & TEN TONNE WASP supporting Manchester's WHISKY CATS on Sat 7th March 2009 8pm.

If you're interested in some tickets contact us.

Tough Guy's Music





Nov 10 2008 4:27 PM

With another year winding down to the end comes the end of year awards - and the return of the TGM Awards. The awards are back for its fifth year, hoping to be as successful as last year's.

To anyone who is new to this, the TGM Awards is an annual end of year awards event, which celebrates the best local bands in Cumbria and South West Scotland. And with many local acts battling for awards, there is so much to choose from.

We can confirm that Chris James have 1 nomination:

* Best Solo Act

Voting will begin on Saturday 22nd November and close on Friday 19th December, and the winners announced in the run up to Christmas.

You have the power to decide who wins.

SteJ (TGM)
Ethan Thomas





Sep 12 2008 6:54 PM

Thanks!
Liked your set too!
And Laura's!
seeya at the bear and blues hopefully.
Are you playing?
No.15 Café





Aug 12 2008 11:02 AM

see you next weekend Chris!
it'll be good to see ya!

peace
Rob
Paul Mackay & Garry Kennedy





Aug 8 2008 4:07 PM

Real cool fingerpicking blues Chris. All the best at Solfest. I played it last year and loved it!

Paul
Tttonio





Jul 28 2008 4:17 AM

Thanks for the add !



Venice Beach2

Howdy from Venice Beach
The Toasted Roosters





Jul 2 2008 7:48 PM

Lee Bates & Billy Newton





Jun 24 2008 5:08 PM

Looking forward to catching up with you on Friday in Arbroath and also in Dundee on Saturday! See you then!
Lee and Billy
Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band w/Junior Wells





May 28 2008 2:57 AM

Hey Chris,

Thanks for adding me to your list of friends. Glad you could stop by and dig some tunes.

Steve
BLUEZZ BASTARDZZ (cover ZZ TOP ´n stuff)





Apr 30 2008 11:04 AM



Thanks for the add and your message!

ZZee ya, Hans-Jürgen
francky





Apr 17 2008 4:31 PM

salut a toi Christ James j'adore ta musique a bientot
Paul Harrison





Mar 31 2008 5:03 PM

Thanks mate- love your playing, hopefully catch a gig at some point...
Piedmont Project





Feb 22 2008 8:12 PM

Hi Chris! Thanks for being a space friend and for the kind words about our music. You are a terrific player yourself! Great inspiration! Take care and keep on rockin..!
John martyn





Nov 28 2007 9:17 PM

Tunes! :) keep it up!!
Jack McNeill and Charlie Heys





Sep 6 2007 7:42 AM

Hi Chris how was Fylde? Hope you've had a good summer, I'm heading back to B'ham on friday and everything feels like it's happening very fast, looking forward to seeing your dancing shoes later this year! Jack
Bitzer





Aug 13 2007 10:12 AM

Thanks for the add. Have you got a link to buy your CD? Read through your page but couldn't see one ...
Mystery Juice





May 29 2007 2:37 PM

If you're anywhere near Edinburgh on Thursday 31st, you should come and see Mystery Juice play at Octopus Diamond with Preston Pfanz and the Seaton SaChris Jamesnds. It'll be pure marvellous
Davispicker





Mar 26 2007 12:36 AM

Howdy from the Carlisle across the pond, Chris. Greta arrangements of Hesitation Blues!

Cheers,

Brian


www.myspace.com/davispicker
Jack Hartley





Jan 16 2007 11:10 PM

Nice tunes mate,
Hesitation Blues is a cracker,
peace & love to you sir
Telefonic





Dec 28 2006 9:48 PM



Thanks a lot for the add, just a quick message to introduce ourselves: We are Telefonic, a fully mobile 24-track recording facility based in Carlisle. We specialise in recording bands, solo artists, singer-song writers (in fact, anyone who wants sound recorded) on location and offer a tailored and professional service for prices that we think can't be beaten. You can find more information about us and the services we offer on our Website or by e-mailing us at contact@telefonicrecording.com


In the meantime, we've just finished mixing the new Team A vs Team B record which we're pretty pleased with, some tracks of which are available on our Myspace site along with a song from an acoustic session we did with Rob Chapman.
David Bradley





Oct 26 2006 8:53 PM

Hello there Chris..and Thankyou for adding BRADDERS to your gang....I'm made up...
All the best from DERBY
Be in touch ...eh!
Bert Deivert





Oct 15 2006 8:20 PM


Nice stuff Chris. sensitive and gutsy... nice combo!

cheers
BERT
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